Application for the “Pay it Forward” Scholarship
Name of Applicant: Date: (Last) (First) (Middle) Address: Phone: Email Address: High School: Graduation Date: GPA: College: Graduation Date: GPA: College Major: College Minor: REQUIRED MISSION
In these difficult and uncertain times we believe the “Pay it Forward” movement is more important than any other time in history. Each contestant will create a presentation for the Klamath Falls City Council and the Klamath County Commissioners campaigning and advocating for city and county governments to jointly dedicate and proclaim one specific week each year as “Pay it Forward Week in Klamath County” (or a name similar or better that conveys the same message). The presentation will include a poster, made by a little girl (grade school age), with whom the contestant partners, promoting Pay it Forward Week in Klamath County which could be used her in school.
BASIC CONTENT
Presentation of convincing and meaningful discussion showing cause to the City Council and County Commissioners as to why and how a dedicated Pay it Forward week will be of immediate and long-term benefit to our individual community members and to our area communities as a whole. Outline of suggested events and activities and could be carried out annually during the dedicated week that would further advocate and continue to grow Pay it Forward in Klamath County. Suggested course of action for the governments on how to publicize and promote the week within the City of Klamath Falls, and all other communities within Klamath County.
JUDGING CRITERIA
Contestants will submit a written copy, in outline form with clear and precise detail, of their presentation plan and strategy. Contestants will do a presentation to the panel of judges (as though they were presenting it to the government entities) and will be judged on their strengths and skills communicating and convincing the judges to accept and implement their plan for a Klamath Pay it Forward week.
Material Content & Vocabulary & Style Speech Presentation Future Potential Organization 1 – 5 Points 1 – 10 Points 1 – 20 Points 1 – 65 Points The choice of words, In this category consider the How successful do you believe In this category the descriptive phrases, clear applicant’s appearance, poise, the applicant will be in interpretation of the subject, sentence structure and self-confidence, facial inspiring the Pay it Forward the writers concept, personal illustration of the topic are key expression, gestures, and eye concept to the Klamath Falls vision and plan of action aspects. Use of figures of contact. Can she convey City Council and the Klamath toward the advancement of speech, similes, metaphors across the lectern her County Commissionsers? the “Pay it Forward” concept, and quotations are important enthusiasm and sincerity for dedication to research and factors. Consider such factors this topic and does she inspire logical organization of the as subject and verb the listener to join in this supporting facts should be agreement, plurals of nouns movement? considered and tense
AWARDS
Winner will be announced at the pageant on April 12, 2014 and will be the recipient of a $1,000.00 scholarship. The winner will give an impromptu 2 minute speech to the audience explaining what was involved in this year’s Pay it Forward scholarship competition and give her prepared presentation to the audience and invite them as individuals to come on board in support of the idea, and as constituents of their elected officials, clearly communicate their support of the proclamation to them.
The contestant winning this competition commits to making her winning presentation to both the Klamath Falls City Council and the Klamath County Commissions in an effort to formally achieve the proclamation of one week annually as Pay it Forward in Klamath Week.”
I understand that if I am selected as a recipient for this scholarship I must maintain good academic standing and enroll in 12 credit hours of study each semester during the period of the award. The award must be used within 1 (one) year of the date it is awarded (before April 12, 2015 and will be paid directly to the school of my choice and within the rules and guidelines of all the scholarships awarded through the Miss Klamath County-Miss City of Sunshine Scholarship Pageant.
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PAY IT FORWARD SCHOLARSHIP CONTRACT
I understand that I am not required to pay this scholarship back, but rather to pay it forward by touching the lives of three individuals who are faced with life’s challenges. I further understand that these acts of kindness are not necessarily monetary in nature.
I agree to learn all I can about the Pay it Forward movement that inspired the donor of this scholarship to invest in the educations of young women in Klamath County, as I seek ways that my own acts of kindness can help change the world for the better.
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