FUTURE ACES I will develop a positive Attitude toward all people and toward my work. I will develop my talents and Ability in order that I may be helpful to society. I will take Action with integrity. I will take initiative to Achieve my goals with honest and sincere effort. I will Co-operate with and respect others by seeking understanding with all people, regardless of race, gender or beliefs. I will demonstrate Courage, standing up for what is right and speaking out against what is wrong. I will display Confidence in all my actions without being arrogant. I will show Empathy and consideration by advancing the values that are important to me and others. I will set a good Example to others, taking responsibility for my actions. I will acquire the best Education within my capability. I will be of Service to others. I will practise good Sportsmanship in all my decisions, demonstrating fair play to all. Author, Herbert H. Carnegie, C.M., O.Ont., O.M.C., LL.D. (Hon) Copyright 1962, 1988, 1997, 2007 - H. H. Carnegie and B. Y. Carnegie
National Scholarship and Citizenship Awards 2 0 1 4 $1,000 Scholarship character, community service, volunteerism & humanitarian causes CHECK IT OUT Due Date for submissions must be received by email in our office and post-marked on or before January 15, 2014 We seek candidates who participate extensively in activities that focus on character, community service, volunteerism and humanitarian causes. RESPONSE FORMAT To download the Application Form go to www.futureaces.org. 1. All information must be typed. 2. The answer to each question must be labeled with an EXHIBIT letter and placed in the proper order. 3. Staple the top left corner of each set. 4. Type your name in the header of the title page on the left side. 5. Mail 5 sets your original set plus 4 copied sets of the package to the address below. (1 + 4 = 5 sets) 6. Email a copy of your application form to scholarships@futureaces.org Applications will be read by five different adjudicators. 7170 Warden Avenue. Unit 2 Markham, ON L3R 8B2 MATCHING GRANTS available from Victoria College, University of Toronto Please enquire about details. SELECTION CRITERIA To be selected for support by the Foundation candidates must: 1. Exhibit the qualities of the Future ACES Creed Attitude, Ability, Action, Achievement Co-operation, Courage, Confidence Education, Empathy, Example Service, Sportsmanship We seek candidates who demonstrate exemplary citizenship qualities in their home, school and communities through extensive community service, volunteerism and commitment to humanitarian causes. 2. Be in need of financial assistance to further their educational plans We need to know what circumstances exist that would make it difficult for a candidate to receive post-secondary education without financial assistance. 3. Provide evidence of potential for success to continue to post secondary education and training We encourage all applicants, especially those who have the potential for success, but who might not receive scholarships based on marks alone. 4. Be 16 to 24 years of age This award is open to Canadian residents who are graduating from secondary school or CEGEP. AWARD INFORMATION The Foundation strives to offer 30 Scholarships every year, but the final number of offered scholarships depends upon fundraising efforts. 5 Non-Monetary Citizenship Awards will also be offered each year. SUPPORT INFORMATION FROM THE SCHOOL A letter of support on school letterhead written by the Principal, Guidance Counselor or Teacher from the educational institution attended by the candidate and should include the candidate s: name date of birth home address home phone number an outline of the citizenship qualities with examples confirming the activities in which the candidate has participated FROM THE COMMUNITY A letter of support written by someone outside the school system, who can also attest to the candidate s citizenship qualities with examples of activities in which the candidate has participated, such as: a coach a religious leader an employer a member of the student s volunteer organization For more information, visit: www.futureaces.org or email scholarships@futureaces.org. 905-947-9131 / / www.futureaces.org Page 1 of 2
Exhibit Questions to be Answered on the Application Form EXHIBIT A1 Contact Information Candidate Identification 1 Name 2 Date of birth 3 Male or Female 4 Phone number 5 Complete mailing address 6 E-mail address School Identification 7 Name 8 Complete mailing address 9 Phone number 10 Fax number 11 E-mail address 12 Board of education 13 Name of principal 14 Name of school superintendent 15 Person who wrote the school support letter 16 Person who wrote the community support letter EXHIBIT A2 Career Objectives Identify your career objective(s). A sample list is provided www.futureaces.org NOTE: EXHIBIT A should be the only information on the first page of each set of Exhibit answers. EXHIBIT B Goals and Aspirations Discuss your future goals and aspirations. (Maximum 150 words) EXHIBIT C Post Secondary Educational Pursuit To what post secondary programs and institutions have you applied? Why? (Maximum 100 words) EXHIBIT D Application of Future Aces Qualities Describe one of your own meaningful experiences that shows how you have demonstrated Future Aces qualities AND made a difference in the community. (Maximum 250 words) EXHIBIT E Volunteer Service and Awards Volunteer & service should exceed 350hrs. Using the following headings, list in chart form how you have shared your skills and talents with your peers and community within the last five (5) years. NOTE: Use the table provided on the Application Form. Type 1: School Credit Activities (i.e. Co-op/Leadership course, etc) Type 2: School Volunteer Activities Type 3: Volunteer/Community Experiences Give a one line explanation of the activity Type 4: Character/Spirit Activities Give a one line explanation of the activity Type 5: Achievements and Awards Do NOT photocopy certificates/list only NOTE: Be sure to calculate your TOTAL hours. Committee members will not presume a total on your behalf. CHECK & DOUBLE CHECK Students may seek the help of a teacher to ensure proper completion of the questionaire. However, the student is ultimately responsible for the accuracy, completeness and timely submission in proper format of the application. Any missing or misleading information will disqualify your application. Winners will be required to provide a PHOTOGRAPH and sign a RELEASE FORM to publicize their names and stories. EXHIBIT F Financial Information Your response to the questions below will help us determine your need for financial assistance. 1. Do you live with parent(s)/guardian(s)? 2. How many children are in your family? List their ages. 3. How many children including yourself are presently being supported by your parents? 4. How many other children presently are enrolled in secondary education? 5. Do you personally have any dependents? If yes, how many? 6. What is the total salary of your household? Under $25,000 $25,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $59,999 $60,000 - $99,999 Over $100,000 7. Do you work? No Part-time Full-time 8. Please give more details or state any information to help us better understand your financial need. EXHIBIT G School Support Letter The school support letter may be written by a Principal, Guidance Counselor or Teacher who is familiar with the student. EXHIBIT H Community Support Letter E.g. Coach, Religious Official, Volunteer Coordinator, etc. EXHIBIT I Official Student Transcript 905-947-9131 / / www.futureaces.org Page 2 of 2
Your Name Goes Here NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP AWARDS Exhibit A1: Contact Information Please fill in the identification table below. Your Name First: Last: Sex Male: Female: Phone Number Email Address Date of Birth Your Address Number / Street / Apt # City / Province Postal Code School Name School Address Number / Street City / Province Postal Code School Phone School Fax School Email Board of Education Name of School Principal Name of School Superintendent School support letter from Community support letter from Note: Do not add a cover page. This should be your first page for our identification database. Note: Areas in tables will expand automatically to fit your text. Exhibit A2: Career Objectives Type in your possible career objectives? If you have more than one, number them 1, 2 & 3. Note: More Samples of career objectives can be found in the Scholarship Application Help Form & FAQ Field Sample of possible careers Career Objectives Applied Technology Architectural, Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing, Welding Arts and Performance Dancer, Musician, Theatre Production, Acting Business and Management Accounting, Financial Services, Business Admin Community and Emergency Services Law Enforcement, Fire Fighter, Social Services Education Early Childhood Worker, Teacher, Professor Health Sciences Paramedic, Nursing, Kinesiology, Funeral Services Hospitality, Recreation and Tourism Culinary Arts, Fitness & Health, Hotel & Restaurant Information Technology Computer & Network Support, Computer Programmer Law Law Clerk, Lawyer, Court and Tribunal Agent, Paralegal Liberal Arts Cultural Studies, History, Social Sciences, Humanities Media Advertising, Broadcasting, Journalism Medical Science Dentist, Doctor, Optometrist, Veterinarian Sciences Physics, Chemistry Biology, Environmental Other
Exhibit B: Goals and Aspirations SCHOLARSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP AWARD Discuss your future goals and aspirations. Note: Maximum 150 words Exhibit C: Post Secondary Educational Pursuit To what post secondary programs/training or institutions have you applied? Why? Note: Maximum 100 words. Institution/Program Why? Exhibit D: Application of Future Aces Qualities Describe ONE of your own meaningful experiences that shows how you have demonstrated Future Aces qualities AND made a difference in the community. Note: Maximum 250 words. Page 2 of 4
SCHOLARSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP AWARD Exhibit E: Volunteer Service, Character Building and Awards for Past 5 Years Using the following headings and format, list in the charts below how you have shared your skills and talents with your peers and community either as an Initiator, Leader or Participant. Be prepared to provide volunteer contact information upon request. Note: Example of how to calculate total hours: 2hrs./wk X 30 wks/yr X 4 yrs. = 240 hrs. Total Note: Tab the last column for additional rows to record your experiences. Please check the applicable column(s) for: Initiator (I), Leader (L), Participant (P) (see FAQ for examples) 1) Volunteer Services that are required for specific school courses: (ie. co-op placement, leadership course, peer tutoring course, etc. See example below highlighted in gray.) DO NOT include volunteer hours required for high school diploma, place those hours in tables 2, 3 or 4. Date Started Total Teaching assistant for co-op course Worked with special needs children John Smith jsmith@sunnyview.org Sept 2007 June 2008 60 2) Volunteer Services in the SCHOOL: (Excluding those described in number 1) (i.e. clubs, fundraisers, peer tutoring, school duties, committees, etc.) Date Started President of Environment Club Held clean-up events, awareness campaigns & sponsored a speaker at an assembly Sept 2010 June 2011 Total 140 3) Volunteer Services in the COMMUNITY: (Excluding those described in number 1) (religious / missionary / social work, canvassing for politicians, fundraisers, coaching, event planning, etc.) Date Started Total Volunteered at Terry Fox Run Kept marathoners hydrated, setup and cleaned venue site; organizer in 2010/11 Oct. 07-11 (1 day/yr) 50 4) Other Spirit and character-building Experiences in the SCHOOL and COMMUNITY: (i.e. organized sports, music, drama, spirit club, school council, etc.) Date Started Total Singing in school choir Sang in school concerts & assemblies C. Wright cwright@tdsb.on.ca March 2011 June 2011 80 5) Achievements, Awards and Training: (honour roll, science fairs, school awards, lifeguard certification, conference attendee, etc) Year Award Provide one line description if not obvious 2008 2 nd place at GTA Science Fair Came in 2 nd out of 250 grade nine students at sci. fair Page 3 of 4
Exhibit F: SCHOLARSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP AWARD Financial Information Your response to the questions below will help us determine your need for financial assistance. 1) Do you live with parents(s) / guardian(s)? 2) How many children are in your family? List their ages. 3) How many children including yourself are presently being supported by your parents? 4) How many other children presently attend post secondary education? 5) Do you personally have any dependents? If yes how many? 6) Tick the total salary of your household. Under $25,000 $25,000 - $29,999 $30,000 - $39,9999 $40,000 - $49,999 $50,000 - $59,999 $60,000 - $99,999 $100,000 and over 7) Do you Work? No Part-time Full-time If you work, explaining your need for employment would be helpful to us. 8) Please give more details or state any information that will help us better understand your financial need. Exhibit G: School Support Letter I have attached my SCHOOL support letter Exhibit H: School Community Letter I have attached my COMMUNITY support letter Exhibit I: Official Student Transcript I have attached my Official Student Transcript CHECK & DOUBLE CHECK 1) Each set of the package needs to be collated in order from Exhibit A Exhibit I 2) Staple each package in the top left corner. 3) Due date to be received in our office is January 15, 2014 (no exceptions) I have included 1 original and 4 copies of this package (Total of five [5] packages) I, the undersigned, declare that to the best of my knowledge all of the above information is accurate and true. I also give permission to the to use my name, story and picture (to be provided at a later date) if I am selected as a recipient of its National Scholarship and/or Citizenship Award. Signature of Applicant Signature of Applicant s Guardian if Applicant is not 18 Years of age at time of signing Date Date I would like the Herbert H. Carnegie Foundation to: Inform me of other scholarship/grant opportunities. Add me to its mailing list. Missing or misleading information will disqualify your application. The decisions of our judges are final. Page 4 of 4