Foundation for Edmonds School District

Committed to shaping students’ futures for Edmonds School District students to maximize their personal, creative and academic potential. Serving the communities of Bothell, Brier, Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace & Woodway, for more than 25 years. P.O. Box 390 Lynnwood, WA 98046 425-431-7260 [email protected]

TO THE APPLICANT The Foundation for Edmonds School District (The Foundation), is again offering merit and need-based scholarships for students graduating from the Edmonds School District high schools in 2016. These awards are for students pursuing educational programs at a university, community college or vocational-technical institution.

COMPLETE the applicant data and financial information pages of this application.

SUBMIT the following personal data in an attached document: - List and describe all school activities in which you have participated during the past 4 years (e.g. student government, music, sports, etc.) Indicate all special awards, certificates, and honors earned. - List and describe all community activities in which you have participated without pay during the past 4 years. Indicate all special awards, certificates, and honors received. - List and describe your work experience during the past 4 years. Indicate dates of employment in each job and approximate number of hours worked each week. List total amounts earned for each job. - Describe how and when any unusual family or personal circumstances (including financial hardships) have affected your achievement in school, work experience, or your participation in school and community activities. - If applying for the Manu Sood Scholarship, applicants are required to submit a portfolio of their artwork. See the Manu Sood Scholarship description for details.

ATTACH an essay (500 words maximum) expressing what in your life has led you to apply for these scholarships. Include how a monetary award would help you achieve your educational goals. Please find a description of all of the scholarships offered in the Foundation’s Scholarship Descriptions packet available from your school or on our website. By submitting this application you will automatically have applied for all of these scholarships. Please include in your essay a description of your career path (teaching, music, engineering, vocational, etc.) and your educational goals as you will see that some scholarships are specific as to what program a student will pursue in their post high school education. For the LENOVO Thinkpad Scholarships please include a second essay. See the Lenovo Thinkpad Scholarship description for details.

TAKE the applicant appraisal form to a school counselor or teacher and include it in your completed packet in a sealed envelope.

SUBMIT two (2) current written references (less than one year old). One must be from a faculty member.

SUBMIT a current official transcript of grades.

You are responsible to see that all documents are submitted. The Foundation reserves the right to process only applications found to be complete as of the application deadline. You must turn this entire application in to your high school scholarship chair on or before March 23, 2016. APPLICATION DEADLINE – MARCH 23, 2016 SUBMIT TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR Foundation for Edmonds School District  P.O Box 390  Lynnwood, WA 98046  425-431-7260 Foundation for Edmonds School District

Selection will be made without regard to the applicant’s race, color, ethnic origin, religious belief, sex, age or physical handicap in accordance with Title IV of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

APPLICATION DEADLINE – MARCH 23, 2016 SUBMIT TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR Foundation for Edmonds School District  P.O Box 390  Lynnwood, WA 98046  425-431-7260 Foundation for Edmonds School District Scholarship Application | Page 3

Applicant Data

PLEASE USE BLACK OR BLUE INK AND PRINT CLEARLY

LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME / INITIAL

PERMANENT ADDRESS APT CITY STATE ZIP CODE

DATE OF BIRTH (Month/Day/Year) PHONE CELL EMAIL

NAME OF PARENT(S)

PARENT MAILING ADDRESS (if different from student applicant)

TELEPHONE NUMBER OF PARENT(S) (if different from student applicant)

School Data

HIGH SCHOOL(S) ATTENDED

ALL SCHOOLS ATTENDED IN THE EDMONDS SCHOOL DISTRICT (including Elementary)

RUNNING START OR OTHER SCHOOLS ATTENDED (if applicable)

NAME OF POST-SECONDARY SCHOOL(S) FOR WHICH APPLICANT’S SCHOLARSHIP IS REQUESTED

Career Goals Identify your intended program or major (i.e. welding, accounting, zoology, engineering, teaching). List in order of preference.

1. ______

2. ______

3. ______

ESTIMATED SCHOOL EXPENSES AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES

Name of school – First Choice: ______Name of school – Second Choice: ______

1ST CHOICE 2ND CHOICE YEARLY COSTS SCHOOL SCHOOL YOUR ESTIMATED FINANCING Tuition & fees $______$______RESOURCES EACH YEAR Room & Board $______$______Family $______

□ at □ at home home Awarded grants & Where will you live? $______□ at school □ at scholarships school Books & supplies $______$______Personal savings $______Personal expenses $______$______Summer job income $______Other expenses $______$______Other income $______Total $______$______Total $______

ARE YOU ENROLLED IN THE “COLLEGE BOUND” SCHOLARS PROGRAM? □ Yes □ No WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND SCHOOL WITHOUT FINANCIAL AID? □ Yes □ No

Briefly explain your need for financial support. ______

IMPORTANT THIS APPLICATION BECOMES VALID ONLY WHEN THE FOLLOWING HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED □ Applicant Data □ Student and Family Financial Information □ Current Official Transcript □ Essay (maximum of 500 words) □ Activity Data □ Two Written Letters of Recommendation □ Applicant Appraisal □ Lenovo Essay (if applicable)

SIGNATURE In signing this application, the applicant acknowledges that this application is complete and accurate. Applicants grant permission to reproduce, publish, circulate, copyright or other use of any and all photographs of applicant for Foundation’s use in their marketing, advertising, promotional instruments.

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APPLICANT’S NAME HIGH SCHOOL

______APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE DATE

Name: ______High School:______

Personal Data and Applicant Activity Information --- Complete the following information. Feel free to attach additional paper, but please label each page with your name and high school.

~If you need more space, please attach a separate page with your name and high school. DO NOT write on the back of this page, please.~

Leadership Role or Office School Activities 9th 10th 11th Description of Activity Held & Years Held

Other School Honors, Awards, or Description of Honor or 9th 10th 11th Hours/Dates Leadership Leadership Experience Foundation for Edmonds School District Scholarship Application | Page 7

Community Involvement 9th 10th 11th Description of Service Hours Served per Month Non-school Related

Community Service Work – 9th 10th 11th Description of Service Hours Served per Year School Related Foundation for Edmonds School District Scholarship Application | Page 8

Employment 9th 10th 11th Description of work experience Hours Worked per Year Foundation for Edmonds School District Scholarship Application | Page 9 APPLICANT APPRAISAL – REQUIRED– TO BE COMPLETED BY A HIGH SCHOOL COUNSELOR, ADVISOR, OR INSTRUCTOR.

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APPLICANT’S NAME HIGH SCHOOL

TO THE PERSON COMPLETING THIS FORM: You have been asked to provide information in support of this scholarship application. Please give immediate and serious attention to the following statements. When complete, please return to the applicant in a sealed envelope.

Applicant’s choice of a post-secondary educational program is . . . □ Extremely appropriate □ Very appropriate □ Appropriate □ Not Appropriate Applicant’s ability to set realistic and attainable goals is . . . □ Extremely appropriate □ Very appropriate □ Appropriate □ Not Appropriate Applicant’s achievements reflect his/her ability . . . □ Extremely well □ Very well □ Moderately well □ Not well Applicant’s commitment to school and community is . . . □ Excellent □ Good □ Fair □ Poor Applicant is able to seek, find, and use learning resources . . . □ Extremely well □ Very well □ Moderately well □ Not well Applicant demonstrates curiosity and initiative . . . □ Extremely well □ Very well □ Moderately well □ Not well Applicant demonstrates good problem-solving skills, follows through and completes tasks . . . □ Extremely well □ Very well □ Moderately well □ Not well Applicant’s respect for self and others is . . . □ Excellent □ Good □ Fair □ Poor

Are you aware of special circumstances or financial need?

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APPRAISER’S NAME TITLE

______SIGNATURE DATE PHONE NUMBER

APPLICATION DEADLINE – MARCH 23, 2016 SUBMIT TO YOUR HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP COORDINATOR Foundation for Edmonds School District  P.O Box 390  Lynnwood, WA 98046  425-431-7260