Manchester-Essex Scholarship Applications Available

Posted by Jennifer Doane

The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club will once again be awarding scholarships to deserving High School Seniors of Manchester-Essex residents. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2018.

Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors who attend Manchester-Essex Regional High School or Essex Technical High School and/or whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) reside in Manchester or Essex, Massachusetts. Students must be enrolling as full-time students in a four-year or two-year degree-granting program.

Ideal candidates are those who embody Rotary's motto of "Service Above Self" either in their school or community demonstrating leadership, integrity and academic success.

The Manchester-Essex Rotary Scholarship Committee will interview selected finalists in April and will make the final determination of scholarship awards after the interview, review of the candidates’ past academic and extra-curricular activities, demonstrated financial need, and letters of recommendation.

Applications are available through the High School Guidance Office and at the end of this articel. Completed applications, SAR/FAFSA info, and two (2) letters of recommendation must be postmarked by the March 31 deadline to: Manchester-Essex Rotary Club, P.O. Box 403, Manchester, MA 01944.

The M-E Rotary Club holds three major fundraisers throughout the year to support our Scholarship Fund and mission of giving back to the community. We invite you to attend our Kentucky Derby Auction in early May, our Red, White and Blue Pancake Breakfast at Tuck’s Point, and participate in our annual golf tournament in the Fall. By doing so, you are also helping to give back to our community.

MANCHESTER-ESSEX ROTARY CLUB

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club will be awarding scholarships to deserving Manchester-Essex residents. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 2018 to be considered.

The scholarships are given to assist local students in meeting the expenses associated with furthering their education. Scholarships are available to graduating high school seniors and preparatory school students who will be enrolling as full-time students in a four-year or two-year degree granting program. The following criteria will be applied in selecting scholarship awardees:

Students whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) reside in Manchester or Essex, Massachusetts, students who attend Manchester-Essex Regional High School, and students who attend Essex Technical High School whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) reside in Manchester or Essex, Massachusetts.
The Manchester Essex Rotary Club is a community service organization.Accordingly, we place a great deal of value on students who are active throughout their high school careers in community service activities. Applicants are encouraged to include as much information about community service performed on their applications as possible!
Academic achievement will be an important consideration in the evaluation of candidates.
The financial needs of each student will be reviewed and will be an important consideration in the choice of scholarship recipients.Therefore, all applicants are required to submit a copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) portion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).The information to be considered will include gross family income, debt, equity, etc.Extenuating financial considerations or hardships should be explained.Applications submitted without this information will not be considered.
The experience of the student in extra-curricular activities and in providing community service will also be an important consideration.

Members of the Scholarship Committee of the Manchester-Essex Rotary Club will interview finalists for an award. The interview is an essential part of the decision-making process. The Manchester-Essex Rotary Club will interview selected finalists in April 2018 and will make the final determination of scholarship awards after the interview, review of the candidates’ past academic activities, extra-curricular activities, demonstrated financial need, and letters of recommendation.

Completed applications, SAR/FAFSA info, and two (2) letters of recommendation must be postmarked by the March 31 deadline to: Manchester-Essex Rotary Club, P.O. Box 403, Manchester, MA 01944.

MANCHESTER-ESSEX ROTARY CLUB

2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

’s Name ________________________________________
Birth date___________________________

3. Address ________________________________________________

City _________________________ State____________Zip_____________

4. Home Phone ____________________ Cell Phone ______________________

Email Address _______________________

5. High School(s) attended (after Grade 8) Year of Graduation ______________

_______________________________________________________________________

6. To what colleges have you applied? Check if you have been accepted.

1^st choice _______ _____________________________________________

2^nd choice_______ _____________________________________________

3^rd choice_______ _____________________________________________

7. Please state the estimated costs for the college of your choice as printed in the college catalog.

Name of College ________________________________________________________

A. Tuition ________________________ D. Books __________________________

B. Room _________________________ E. Other Fees _______________________

C. Board _________________________ * Total Cost ________________________

8. List financial resources available or anticipated for your first year of college.

A. Family Contribution__________________ E. Student Aid Grants_________________

B. Summer/part-time work _______________ F. Other Scholarships_________________

C. Loans _____________________________ *Total Resources___________________

9. Have you applied for other financial assistance? Please specify.

______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________

10. Family Income

A. Father’s Name___________________________________________________________

Employer______________________________ Position__________________________

Annual Gross Salary $_____________

B. Mother’s Name___________________________________________________________

Employer______________________________ Position__________________________

Annual Gross Salary $_____________

C. Other Household Income $______________

11. Name of Sibling(s)	Age	School Attending	Is he/she currently enrolled in college?	If yes,what is expected year of graduation?

12. Indicate out-of-school activities such as volunteer work and paid work experience, extra-curricular activities, and honors received. Attach page if necessary.

______________________________________________________________________________

13. Please describe your vocational or academic goals. What achievements would you hope to accomplish? Attach page if necessary.

______________________________________________________________________________

14. Please state the reasons why you think you should receive a Manchester-Essex Rotary Scholarship. Note that Rotary International is a community service organization, and special consideration is given to those with a record of outstanding community service. Attach page if necessary.

______________________________________________________________________________

15. Please list two references. Indicate name, address, phone number, and relationship to the applicant.

Include a school administrator or teacher, and one other person who has supervised you as a worker or volunteer. Ask each to send a letter of recommendation to the Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Foundation, P.O. Box 403, Manchester, MA 0194 to be postmarked by the March 31, 2018 deadline.

NAME	ADDRESS	PHONE #	RELATIONSHIP

On a separate sheet of paper, please provide details of any extenuating circumstances you or your family have experienced which may further qualify you for this award.

OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION

Please submit the following materials with this application:

1. A transcript of high school courses completed at this time.

2. Copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) portion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). When copying the SAR from the FAFSA web site, please click the “Print” link to print a report showing the Expected Family Contribution (EFC) and the application information. If you are selected for an interview, you will be asked to submit a copy of any college financial aid award letters you have received.

3. Be certain that two letters of reference are included or have been sent.

4. On a separate sheet please prepare a brief essay outlining your community service activities, and how they have impacted your high school experience.

Materials must be postmarked by the March 31, 2018 deadline. Please mail all materials to:

Manchester-Essex Rotary Club Scholarship Foundation

P.O. Box 403

Manchester, MA 01944

________________________________________________ Date________________

Applicant’s Signature

MERC