Caitlin Brondolo Scholarship Application

Caitlin Brondolo Scholarship Application 2

Caitlin Brondolo Charitable Foundation

A Charitable foundation has been established to honor the memory of Caitlin Brondolo. Caitlin 3 lost her life tragically at the age of 12, on May 31, 2009.

Caitlin had a passion for golf, and always strived for academic excellence. Caitlin started playing competitive golf at age eight and hoped one day to play collegiate golf. The objective of the Caitlin Brondolo Scholarship is to award a scholarship to a female high school senior who has played golf during high school and is pursuing a college education in the United States and who will be playing competitive collegiate golf.

One scholarship in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded in 2014.

To donate to or to learn more information about the Caitlin Brondolo Charitable Foundation please visit www.caitlinfoundation.org

The Caitlin Brondolo Foundation will be used only for charitable purposes. Family charitable interests include; scholarships and children in need.

Through this Foundation we are able to honor the memory of our loved one, Caitlin Rose Brondolo.

With deepest gratitude, Chris, Jill, and Cassie Brondolo

Please submit the completed scholarship application to:

Caitlin Brondolo Charitable Foundation 4

PO Box 811794 Boca Raton, Fl. 33481-1794 (561) 350-9906 5

Scholarship Criteria

Applicant must be female.

Applicant must be high school senior accepted to an accredited college or university in the United States.

Must have a GPA of 3.5

Applicant must have played a minimum of two years on a high school golf team.

Applicants must be accepted and preparing to play on a collegiate golf team.

Application Criteria

Completed Caitlin Brondolo scholarship application form.

Official high school transcripts.

Autobiographical essay written by applicant including her background and career objectives, and describing how golf has been an integral part of her life. Include academic and professional goals (approximately two pages).

Three letters of recommendation from the following individuals: A. high school coach, PGA professional, or jr. golf program director B. high school teacher, counselor or principal C. local community representative or business leader

Deadline

A completed application and all supporting documents must be postmarked by May 31, 2014. Please send all application documents to: 6

Caitlin Brondolo Charitable Foundation P.O. BOX 811794 Boca Raton, Fl. 33481-1794

The recipient will be notified by July 26, 2014. 7

Caitlin Brondolo Scholarship Application

I. PERSONAL INFORMATION

A. Name ______(last) (first) (middle initial)

B. Social Security Number:______

C. Street Address: ______

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D. City:______

E. County:______

F. State:______

G. Zip:______

H. Email Address: ______

I. Telephone:______

J. Date of Birth:______

K. Citizen of United States: Yes______No______8

L. Work Experience: ______

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M. Name of Legal Guardian and their relationship to applicant:

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II. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION

A. I have been accepted to, and will l be enrolling at the following institution:

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Semester: Fall Spring Summer

B. I have or plan to apply to the following colleges or universities:

(1.) ______

(2.) ______

(3.) ______

(4.) ______

C. I will declare the following academic major:

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D. Educational Goals: ______

E. Career Goals: ______10

F. High School Information:

1. High School (Name, Address & Phone Number): ______

2. Size of Senior Class: ______3. Rank in Class: ______

4. High School GPA: ______

5. Special Honors: ____ Valedictorian ____ National Merit ____ Salutatorian ____ National Achievement ____ National Honor Society ____ Other (please describe)

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6. ACT or SAT Score: ______National % Ranking: ______

III. LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES:

List the appropriate extracurricular high school activities and community programs below, including all awards and positions of leadership held by you as well as membership in various student organizations. If additional space is needed, attach a separate sheet to this application.

A. Student Government (list offices held and number of years): 11

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B. Extra-Curricular Activities (list participation in sports, band, organizations, etc. and number of years):

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C. Scholastic Honors Please list any National or State Scholastic Honors received (National Honor Society, Who’s Who, All American Academic Athlete, etc.)

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D. Student/Community organizations:

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IV. GOLF BACKGROUND

A. High school golf coach’s name: ______

Phone : ( )______e-mail: ______

B. Briefly describe your high school or community golf experience (include any titles, awards, or championships). ______13

V. AUTHORIZATION STATEMENT

I certify that all of the information provided in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of applicant: ______Date: ______

Signature of parent/guardian: ______Date: ______

I hereby give consent to Caitlin Brondolo Foundation Board Members to contact and verify my information contained in this application and attachments by contact with individual, educational institution, or other entity. I understand that intentionally false or misleading information I have submitted on this application will result in cancellation of award and/ or return of expended monies. If awarded scholarship I agree to provide Caitlin Brondolo Foundation with a thank you letter and photo for possible use in promotional materials such as the foundation website.

Signature of applicant: ______Date: ______

Signature of parent/guardian: ______Date: ______

How did you learn about this scholarship (website/other)?

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Please submit all applicant material to:

Caitlin Brondolo Charitable Foundation PO Box 811794 Boca Raton 33481-1794