RESPONSIBILITY AS THE APPLICANT IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO: Read the entire application Complete the application Meet the deadline Respond to specific criteria Please review your application with your high school counselor for accuracy . Completed information is to be delivered or mailed to: Urban League of Northwest Indiana 3101 Broadway Gary, IN 46409 The application is to be sealed in an envelope that clearly states on the front: GARY FRONTIERS SERVICE CLUB INC. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 14, 2014-4:00pm The Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. The Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. is a local chapter of Frontiers International, Inc., a national, non-profit service organization. Its members called “Yokefellows”, include men and women from all segments of our community: professional, business, religious, political, educational, craftsmen, labor leaders, law enforcement and lay leaders. Each provides volunteer service and resources for the countless projects in which we are involved. Many of our projects provide service to young students in our community i.e. mentoring at the Bernard C. Watson Boys Academy, sponsoring several students on the HBCU College Tour, Scholarships, National We the People Competition, Shop with a Cop, Easter, Christmas and Thanksgiving basket donations, Public Safety Awards, Pancake Festival, The Dr. Martin Luther King Awards Breakfast, and numerous other service oriented activities. We are acutely aware that the door to our future is unlocked only by the education of our future leaders. The Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. Scholarship Application Administered by: Urban League of NWI Inc. Dr. Vanessa Allen President&CEO 3101 Broadway Gary, IN 46409 (219) 887-9621-P (219) 887-0020-F www.urbanleagueofnwi.org [email protected] The Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. Scholarship The Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. Eligibility Requirements Applicants for The Gary Frontiers Service Scholarship Fund was established by Gary Club Inc. Scholarship must meet the Frontiers, in order to assist graduates of the following criteria: Gary Schools in meeting the costs of their college education. Must be a current-year graduate of a Gary, Indiana High School Scholarships are awarded in the amount of $500 per year depending on the student’s financial need. Must have a letter of acceptance for the next school year from an accredited college or university A committee of the Urban League of Northwest Indiana selects the scholarship by The Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. GARY FRONTIERS SERVICE CLUB INC. Oliver Gilliam Vice President Sean Jones 1st Vice President James Piggee Corresponding Secretary Ferba Hines Recording Secretary Melvin Ward Financial Secretary Sam Frazier Treasurer Floyd Donaldson Trustees: Waymond Pearson Johnnie Rogers To apply for consideration for The Gary Frontiers Service Club Inc. Scholarship, the applicant must complete and submit the following documentation: 1. The General Scholarship Application . 2. An official transcript of grades from a Gary, high school. 3. A letter of acceptance from an accredited college or university. 4. An essay not to exceed 500 words, that recipients on the basis of the criteria established President To Apply Must have a minimum cumulative grade describes point average of “C+” as defined as a 2.5 aspirations, and why The Gary Frontiers on a 4.0 grading scale for the applicants’ Service Club Inc. Scholarship is needed to entire high school career achieve your aspirations. Must have participated in extracurricular, community and volunteer activities while in high school Special consideration will be given to students considering pursuing careers in Education. you, your life experiences, 5. A one-page resumé that details your skills, experiences and interests. It should also highlight your affiliations, community service, and any honors and awards you have received. 6. Two brief letters of recommendation: a) one from an adult who can attest to your personal character, community service and volunteer activities; b) one from a high school faculty member, and/or one from your pastor APPLICATION DEADLINE MARCH 14, 2014-4:00pm or community religious leader who can attest to your character and/or service attitude.
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