The Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship 2011 at Kit Faragher Foundation in Denver
Introduction : The Kit Faragher Memorial Scholarship was established by the Janus Foundation in 2002 to honor the memory of their valued employee, Kathleen “Kit” Faragher who lost her life in the tragic events of September 11, 2001. The Kit Faragher Foundation was created in 2003 to honor her memory and has continued to award this annual scholarship. This scholarship supports Colorado high school students who have earned a high school GPA of 2.5, are in need of financial assistance for college, university, or technical school, and who capture Kit’s essence by demonstrating a positive attitude, strong commitment, and a drive towards accomplishment. Scholarship money may be used for tuition, books, lab fees, or other costs directly related to the degree program. The scholarship recipient will receive an award of $2,500 for two years, for a total of $5,000. The scholarship payments will be made directly to the school on the student’s behalf at the start of each semester/quarter for the first two years. In order to maintain the scholarship, the recipient must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA throughout the first two years of the educational program.
Scholarship Recipient Requirements : In order to maintain the scholarship, the recipient must:
• Maintain a 2.5 GPA during the first two years of the educational program.
• Submit official transcripts and personal written assessment of accomplishments to the Kit Faragher Foundation at the end of each semester/quarter for his/her first two years.
• Permit the Kit Faragher Foundation and its representatives to release, print or use his/her name, photo, and biographical information (excluding address and phone numbers) to the press, and in any printed or electronic Kit Faragher Foundation publications or materials.
• Permit the Kit Faragher Foundation and its representatives to access his/her college, university and/or technical school transcript and financial aid information for purposes of this scholarship.
Scholarship Applicant Guidelines:
• Applicants must be Colorado high school students.
• Applicants must have a minimum high school GPA of 2.5.
• Applicants must demonstrate financial need for assistance.
• Applicants should demonstrate a positive attitude, strong commitment, and a drive towards accomplishment.
• Applicants must submit completed application, official high school transcripts, appropriate tax returns, and a written essay, which captures their sense of personality and achievements, while describing their short and long-term goals.
• Applications, essays, official high school transcripts, and tax returns must be received by Friday, May 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at the following address:
The Kit Faragher Foundation
1525 Josephine Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
Selection Procedure : The selection process may include a personal interview(s) and all applicants will be notified in writing (via US Mail or E-mail) by July 29, 2011.
Application Form : For Online Application
How To Apply : Completed applications, essays, official high school transcripts, and tax returns must be received by Friday, May 20, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at the following address:
The Kit Faragher Foundation
1525 Josephine Street
Denver, Colorado 80206
Source : http://www.kitfaragherfoundation.org/KitFaragherScholarshipApplication.pdf
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