Rising Stars Youth Leadership

2017 SFVJACC Athletics

Lauren Taguchi Memorial Youth Service Scholarship

The Lauren Taguchi Memorial Youth Service Scholarship is given to honor her memory as an active member of the SFVJACC Athletics as well as many other community organizations. As a student athlete, Lauren was a role model, friend and teammate who demonstrated sportsmanship on and off the court. A $500.00 award will be given to the graduating high school senior who best demonstrates the spirit of volunteerism and citizenship, through community service. Applicants should be responsible students, active in school and in their community, as well as participated in SFVJACC Athletics for at least 5 years. The student selected will receive the award to be applied towards his or her college education. Scholarship will be awarded at the SFVJACC Athletics Jamboree.

Minimum requirements to qualify: 2.5 GPA and copy of current report card Service to schools, community and SFVJACC Athletics Minimum of 5 years of SFVJACC Athletics participation as a player Letter of recommendation from a teacher, coach, community leader Essay Interview with scholarship committee

Please type or print all information. A. PERSONAL INFORMATION

Name (Last, First MI): Address: City/State/Zip: Email Address: Home Phone Cell Phone: Year participated in the SFVJACC Athletics Program: Team:

B. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Name of High School: Dates Attended: Overall GPA: College/program planning to attend: Major(s):

C. D. SCHOLASTIC HONORS List all academic awards and honors received in high school. Please indicate the years in which you received the award(s).

E. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES SCHOOL ACTIVITIES – List all campus activities including year of the activity, leadership positions held and non-academic awards received.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT – List all community involvement (Scouts, Church, etc).Please indicate years of participation, positions held and awards received. SPECIAL INTERESTS - List any special interests (music, arts, sports, hobbies).

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY - List dates and job titles of work experience.

F. G. H. I. J. K. L. ESSAY On a separate page, please submit a typed, doubled-spaced essay on “What motivated you and/or who inspired you to become involved in community service and extracurricular activities? How have you benefited from these experiences?”

Please limit essay to 2 pages or less.

M. LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION Please submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, school administrator, employer or community leader. The letter must be submitted with this application.

Signature of applicant: ______Date: ______

Your completed application and supporting documents must be post marked by March 11, 2017 Mail to:

Lauren Taguchi Memorial Youth Service Scholarship c/o Margaret Takimoto 9915 Calvin Avenue Northridge, Ca 91324

For Scholarship Committee use:  Application  Letter or recommendation  Essay  Report Card  Interview