Online Scholarship Booklet
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Application Deadline: April 1 (Specific Deadlines May Vary) To Access the Online Scholarship Portal Visit: capecodfoundation.org THE CAPE COD FOUNDATION is one of 800 community foundations nationwide. It exists for one single reason: to strengthen and enrich our community. We do this by building resources and then investing those resources back into the community. Where they belong. Where they’ll do the most good. For now. For the future. Providing resources for education is an integral part of this mission. The Foundation currently administers more than 80 funds, totaling over $10 million in principal, that award scholarships annually to local students—students of all ages who are pursuing many different educational paths. In 2020, we awarded over $630,000 in scholarships, making it possible for 133 students in our region to pursue degrees or complete certificate programs. Our team coordinates all scholarship activity and serves as a resource for students, parents, and school officials. This booklet provides an overview of the scholarship funds we administer. Scholarships from The Cape Cod Foundation are available through the universal application, which automatically pairs eligible students with all available scholarships so they don’t miss opportunities. Additional opportunities from our partnering organization, the Cape Cod Association, the Kelley Foundation Scholars Program, and special grants for other educational endeavors are also accessible from the online scholarship portal. EDUCATION ISN’T IMPORTANT AT ONE POINT IN LIFE— People who dream about education tend to dream big. They tend to go on to do great things for themselves and their communities. We hope that by providing IT’S IMPORTANT AT EVERY POINT IN LIFE! PROVIDING RESOURCES them resources, we have helped them dream bigger than they ever dared to FOR MANY DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS THROUGHOUT dream before. LIFE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR MISSION. For more information visit capecodfoundation.org. *PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE APPLICATION 1 WHO SHOULD APPLY • High school seniors pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree or certificate program • College students pursuing a 2- or 4-year degree or certificate program • Adults returning to school to pursue a certificate or earn an undergraduate or advanced degree. HOW TO APPLY The Cape Cod Foundation Scholarship Application Process is entirely online. Start with our website: capecodfoundation.org. There is a digital copy of this booklet there. It’s best for applicants to review this booklet to gauge their eligibility for scholarships, along with the general scholarship information and list of frequently asked questions provided, prior to beginning the application process. The link to our online scholarship portal is also on the website. ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL There are multiple scholarship opportunities through our online scholarship portal. Unless otherwise noted, scholarships from The Cape Cod Foundation are available through the universal application, which automatically pairs eligible students with all available scholarships so they don’t miss opportunities. There are also additional opportunities from our partnering organization, the Cape Cod Association and the Kelley Foundation Scholars Program, along with special grants for other educational endeavors. These are accessible from the online scholarship portal but have separate applications. professional, such as a teacher, coach, or employer. Guidance counselors will SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES also be asked to provide a transcript and other academic information. Most scholarships follow our spring cycle with an application deadline of April 1. However, deadlines may vary. We do not accept incomplete or late applications. All College Students: Each applicant must have at least one letter of letters of recommendation and transcripts must be completed by the deadline. recommendation from a professional, such as a professor, coach, or employer. The second letter is optional but encouraged. A copy of the student’s most REQUIRED MATERIALS recent academic transcript is also required. While the transcript can be The specific materials needed for each scholarship are detailed in the online unofficial, it must include all coursework to date and indicate GPA. application. Students are expected to follow up with their references and confirm that recommendation letters have been submitted by the deadline. Late Other Students: In most cases, applicants must have at least one letter of submissions will not be accepted. In general, applicants will be asked to provide: recommendation from a professional, such as a professor, coach, or employer. RECOMMENDATIONS & TRANSCRIPTS FAFSA STUDENT AID REPORT High School Students: All applicants must have a letter of recommendation The Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Form from the FAFSA Student Aid from their guidance counselor and at least one other reference from a Report (SAR) is required for most scholarships. 2 *PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE APPLICATION *PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE DEPARTMENT FOR THE APPLICATION 3 GENERAL INFORMATION • Applicants should review the specific requirements and deadlines for each 2021 SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS scholarship before applying to ensure all requirements are met. • Most scholarships are based on financial need, academic merit, and non- academic activities; however, each scholarship has its own evaluation criteria. ADVOCATES FOR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP* Award Amount: Up to $4,000 each | Number of Awards: Varies • The selection process is competitive. Applicants who receive an award for one For graduating seniors of Barnstable High School, Cape Cod Regional Technical High academic year may not receive the award in subsequent years. School, Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School, Falmouth High School, Mashpee • Unless otherwise noted, students must reapply every year to be considered for High School, Monomoy High School, Nauset Regional High School, or Sturgis Charter awards. School. Applicants must be accepted as a first-year student at Cape Cod Community College, demonstrate financial need, work or volunteer 20 hours/week, and have shown • We encourage students who do not receive an award to reapply the following year. improvement through high school. Total award disbursed over 4 semesters. • Most four-year awards require a student to maintain a certain GPA to continue receiving benefits. We will notify each recipient of this and other criteria for ADVOCATES FOR A COMMUNITY COLLEGE EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP FOR maintaining the scholarship in the award letter. SECOND YEAR CCCC STUDENTS Award Amount: Up to $2,000 each | Number of Awards: Varies • Scholarships are paid directly to the college and are made to US-based For students who are graduates of a Cape Cod high school, are currently enrolled at educational institutions only. Cape Cod Community College, and are entering their second year of study. Preference • The award amounts and number of awards listed in this brochure are given to students who are studying a STEM related field or who are Nursing majors. Total award disbursed over 2 semesters. Application is available through Cape Cod approximate and may vary. Community College. • The Foundation reserves the right not to issue an award for certain scholarships if deemed necessary due to extenuating circumstances. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF UNIVERSITY WOMEN/CAPE COD BRANCH STUDENT RE-ENTRY SCHOLARSHIP • For additional information and a list of Frequently Asked Questions visit: Award Amount: $2,000 | Number of Awards: 1 capecodfoundation.org For women who are year-round residents of Cape Cod or the Islands, US citizens, or permanent US residents. Applicants must have completed forty-five (45) credits of FINANCIAL AID PACKAGES college work by January of the application year; or they must have achieved their associate degree by January of the application year and applied for admission/expect The Cape Cod Foundation makes its best effort to ensure scholarship awards to be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at an accredited US college or university. will be used to directly offset student’s self-help need instead of reducing Preference for students who have taken a break in their education. institutional grants. However, institutions, colleges, and universities may adjust financial aid packages to reflect scholarships from other sources. Usually, they AMERICAN LEGION POST 308, ORLEANS, MA VETERANS SCHOLARSHIP will use an outside scholarship to replace unmet need or reduce the amount of Award Amount: Up to $8,000 | Number of Awards: 5 loans or work study before adjusting grants or scholarships. However, policies For graduating seniors of Nauset Regional High School who reside in Brewster, Eastham, or Orleans. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least a C+ after their first vary, and students should check with their institutions’ financial aid office. semester of their senior year and plan to attend a 2- or 4-year college/university or trade school upon graduation. Preference given to students with parents or grandparents who NEED ASSISTANCE? are veterans. Total award disbursed over 8 semesters. We encourage all applicants to review the Frequently Asked Questions section on our website. If you still have questions or need assistance accessing the ANDREW FAYNE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Award Amount: $2,500 each | Number of Awards: 2 online scholarship portal, please call 508.790.3040. For graduating seniors