2010 Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship Program
Administrated by the Eagle Kiwanis Club
Deadline: April 30, 2010

The Eagle Kiwanis Club will award $2,000 with division of funds determined by the selection committee with approval from the board.

Scholarship: The Eagle Kiwanis Club is a unified group dedicated to a belief that the children and Eagle community benefit from the efforts of a proficient group of caring and involved volunteers. Established in 2007, the Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship program awards up to $2,000.00 in scholarships to two Eagle resident High School graduates to assist with college/university costs. Annual Eagle Kiwanis activities and annual events provide funds for the Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship Program.

Recipient Selection: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee in May. Applicants will be notified of the final decision on or before May 15, 2010. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, community involvement, statements of career and educational goals, essay and recommendations.

Applicant Responsibility:
All applicants must meet the following initial requirements to be considered eligible for the Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship:
· 2010 Graduate of an area High School
· Will attend a college or university as a full-time student the Fall of 2010
· Candidates with community involvement will be given preference

Applicants must complete and include the following:
· Completed application form
· Copy of Eagle High School transcript
· Letters of recommendations
· Essay
Applicants are responsible for assuring references submit information by the deadline.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submit completed application and all required information to:
Eagle Kiwanis
Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1788
Eagle, ID 83616
Scholarship questions: please contact Joann Grether @ 559-7303









Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship

Submission Check List


I wish to apply for the 2010 Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship.



I meet the following initial requirements:

___ I will graduate from an area High School in 2010

___ I plan to enroll and attend a college or university in the fall of 2010.




I have completed the required Scholarship application and the following:

___ Copy of my current or most recent high school transcript

___ One letter of recommendation from a teacher or academic advisor

___ One letter of recommendation from a work or volunteer supervisor, youth leader or personal acquaintance

___ Personal statement

___ Essay




















EAGLE KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please print



PERSONAL INFORMATION:

Name:_________________________________________________________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________

Home phone: _________________________________ Cell phone: ______________________

E-mail address: ________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: _________________________________


EDUCATION:

High School Name: ______________________________________________________

Have you/are you now attending college? ___ yes ___ no
If yes, Name: ____________________________________________________

Have you applied to college(s)/universities? ___ yes ___ no

Future educational plans (specify school(s) and course study):
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What do you consider your academic strengths?
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Application
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCES
Please list your specific community involvement experience and volunteer responsibilities (indicate if with a specific school clubs or other organizations). Also include estimate of years/hours of service. ____________________________________
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LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS
Please provide name, relationship and address of two adults who will be submitting letters of recommendations. We ask that one reference be a teacher, academic advisor or principal and the second reference be an employer, volunteer supervisor, youth leader or personal acquaintance. Please do not include relatives or household members. Please make sure that the letter of recommendations by your references are included with your application submission or mailed separately on or before May 8th.

Please provide the names of your two references:

1) Name: ______________________________________________________________

Relationship: _____________________________ Phone call: ____________________


2) Name: ______________________________________________________________

Relationship: ______________________________ Phone call: ___________________







Application
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PERSONAL STATEMENT
In the space provided, please write a short statement about your desire to further your education and why you are seeking financial assistance. Please include any steps you plan to personally finance your education (work, grants, or scholarship awards) _____________________________________________________________________

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ESSAY
Please submit this application form, your current or most recent transcript, two recommendations, and a one page essay 12/point, double space on (choose one): “Goals Relating to My Future Education and Career,” or “What I Want to do With My Life,” on or before April 31, 2010 to: Eagle Kiwanis, Attn: Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1788, Eagle, ID 83616.


I attest that the information provided in this application is true and correct and agree that any untruth or misleading answers, or omission of fact, may result in rejection of this application.

Applicant Signature: __________________________________________________ Date: ______________

This years winners of $1000 Scholarships went to exceptional students and Key Club members from Eagle High School - Alexa Brooks and Kayla Brawley.
Both girls are attending Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona.

The Eagle Kiwanis Club awards two $1,000.00
scholarship to help finance the higher education of two eligible students graduating from Eagle area High Schools.

Scholarship: The Eagle Kiwanis Club is a unified group dedicated to a belief that the children and Eagle community benefit from the efforts of a proficient group of caring and involved volunteers. Established in 2007, the Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship program awards $1,000.00 scholarships to two Eagle High School graduates to assist with college/university costs. Annual Eagle Kiwanis activities and annual events provide funds for the Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship Program.

Recipient Selection: Applications are reviewed by a selection committee in May. Applicants will be notified of the final decision on or before May 31, 2008. Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic achievement, community involvement, statements of career and educational goals, essay and recommendations.

Applicant Responsibility:
All applicants must meet the following initial requirements to be considered eligible for the Eagle Kiwanis Scholarship:
• 2008 Graduate of Eagle High School
• Will attend a college or university as a full-time student the Fall of 2008
• Candidates with community involvement will be given preference

Applicants must complete and include the following:
• Completed application form
• Copy of Eagle High School transcript
• Letters of recommendations
• Essay
Applicants are responsible for assuring references submit information by the deadline.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Submit completed application and all required information to:
Eagle Kiwanis
Attn: Scholarship Program
P.O. Box 1788
Eagle, ID 83616

Kenneth Kuhn and Kaylee Bunn
More info to come, please check back soon to learn a little more about these exceptional students.

The Camp:
Key Leader, a program sponsored by Kiwanis International, is designed to inspire young people
to achieve their personal best through leadership. Key Leader Camp is a three-day event
where students learn communication and leadership skills through a series of group events,
small break out groups and a ropes challenge course. The five key principles explored during
the weekend will be Integrity, Respect, Growth, Community, and Excellence.
Who:
•Open to all students in grades 8-12. The program is open to any student from any school.
•Open to Key Club and non Key Club members.
Where & When:
4:00pm Friday, May 14, 2010 to 11:30am Sunday, May 16, 2010 / Trinity Pines Camp, Cascade,
Idaho.
Cost:
•$175 for the weekend
•$150 for Key Club or Builder Club members for the weekend.
•$95 for student facilitators and chaperones
•Students will receive all materials, food and lodging upon arrival.
Sponsorship:
Any organization: Kiwanis, Rotary, Church, Parents, Chamber of Commerce or Businesses
can sponsor students.
Registration:
Go to Key-Leader.org and select Register.