2006 Scholarship Application • Vocational Studies Graduate Studies Undergraduate Studies ine: February 15, 2006 Application Deadl 100 S. Jefferson, Suite 201 • Saginaw, MI 48607 • (989) 755-0545 www.saginawfoundation.org The Saginaw Community Foundation acknowledges and thanks our scholarship sponsors. The scholarships listed in this booklet are possible only because of their generosity and commitment to education. Table of Contents Instructions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○3 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Scholarship Descriptions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 4-36 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Commonly Asked Questions ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 37-38 Instructions for Completing the Financial Assistance Questionnaire ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○39 ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ Application Form ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○ 41-47 Financial Assistance Questionnaire ○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○○48-49 Have questions? Need help? Your high school counselor is a great resource to call upon for advice when completing scholarship applications. You may also call our office at 755-0545. We encourage you to call us if you have questions or if you are unsure about something. Please do not wait until the last minute, though! In addition, we have scheduled two days, Wednesday, January 18, and Tuesday, February 7, when Foundation staff will be available from 8 A.M. until 5 P.M. to answer your questions. Drop in if you have a question. Our office is located at 100 S. Jefferson, Suite 201 (the southeast corner of S. Jefferson and E. Genesee in downtown Saginaw). Deadline – February 15 Your complete application, including all required attachments, must be postmarked or delivered on or before February 15. If you choose to hand deliver your application to our office, you may do so Monday - Friday from 8 A.M. until 5 P.M. Incomplete, faxed and late applications will not be considered. NO EXCEPTIONS. 2 Instructions Please read the following instructions for important guidance on the best way to complete the application form. Included in this booklet are over 90 scholarships offered through the Saginaw Community Foundation. To stream- line the application process, the Foundation has created a common application form. This means you need to fill out only one application and you will automatically be considered for any scholarship for which you meet the minimum qualifications. Before you begin completing the application form, you need to spend some time reading through the individual scholarship descriptions on the following pages. These descriptions will give you important insight into why each scholarship was established, who is eligible to apply “QUALIFICATIONS” and how the reviewers will evaluate applicants and select recipients “EVALUATION CRITERIA”. When applicable, the assigned weights or points for each of the evaluation criterion are also listed. Applicants will be ranked based on the total number of points they receive. As you read the scholarship descriptions, you will notice that many scholarships have been established in memory of lost loved ones. Friends and family members have written these descriptions to give you a chance to get to know these special people who touched the lives of so many. Take some time...get to know them. Throughout this booklet, you will also notice two special symbols. MEMBERS These symbols indicate additional, special information is required for particular scholarships. ONLY MEMBERS The scholarships with the ONLY symbol are membership-based. In other words, they are restricted to members of a particular organization, civic group, church, etc. If you or a qualified family member meet the membership requirement of a particular scholarship, you must provide the membership information requested on the application form. (See “MEMBERSHIP VERIFICATION,” page 43.) This is extremely important. Failure to provide the informa- tion means you will not be considered for that scholarship. The symbol indicates a special attachment is required. Some examples of special attachments are an essay on a particular topic, a list of accomplishments related to a specific topic, or an audition tape. A listing of all the special attachments required by individual scholarships is on p. 44-46 of the application form. When deciding if you should submit a special attachment, read the scholarship’s description to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications. If you do, provide the information requested. Failure to submit this information will affect your chances of receiving the scholarship. If you are unsure whether you qualify for a particular scholarship, call our office and ask. While we have made every effort to simplify the application process, we realize it can be overwhelming to first-time applicants. As an applicant, you must understand the application form is comprehensive and it will take time and care to complete. To further help you, we have put together a list of commonly asked questions, beginning on page 37, that you may find useful. Also, remember to draw upon the expertise of people around you - high school counselors, financial aid officers, teachers, friends who have already been through it, and us. We have set aside the dates of Wednesday, January 18, and Tuesday, February 7, to allow applicants an opportunity to discuss their application one-on-one with a Foundation staff member. Feel free to stop in on those dates or call us with your questions (755-0545). All applicants will be notified about the outcome of their application around May 1. Scholarships will be awarded upon confirmation of enrollment in an accredited institution and are restricted to the 2006-2007 academic year. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT YOUR APPLICATION IN BLACK INK! 3 Reverend William D. Aldridge, Sr., Scholarship The Reverend William Desmond Aldridge, the second oldest of five children, was born May 1, 1927, in Europa, Mississippi. The Reverend Aldridge was called to the ministry in 1944 at the age of 17. He completed three years of study at Rusk College before accepting his first pastorship in 1948. The Reverend Aldridge was named pastor of Christ Community Church on Easter Sunday in 1954, making him one of the longest-serving pastors in Saginaw County. The Reverend Aldridge taught in the Buena Vista School District for nearly ten years and has always placed a high priority on encouraging youth to seek academic excellence. Mary Viola “Jean” Aldridge, his wife of 50 years, was a teacher in the Buena Vista School District as well. The Reverend Aldridge also worked at the General Motors Malleable Iron Plant and retired in © 1984 The Saginaw News. All rights reserved. 1981 after 28 years of service. Reprinted with permission. QUALIFICATIONS: EVALUATION CRITERIA: Minimum 2.0 GPA Financial need; community and/or school Applicant, parent or legal guardian must be a involvement; leadership; scholastic current member of Christ Community Church record; essay; recommendations. High school senior MEMBERS Pursuing undergraduate studies or vocational ONLY certification Full-time enrollment American Association of University Women - Frankenmuth Area Branch The American Association of University Women (AAUW) is a national organization that promotes equity for all women and girls, lifelong education, and positive social change. The purpose of the Frankenmuth Area Branch of the AAUW is to unite graduates of regionally accred- ited educational institutions in order to promote equity, education, intellectual growth, individual worth, and development of opportunities for women and girls. The AAUW - Frankenmuth Area Branch established an annual scholarship for women who are returning to college in pursuit of a Bachelors degree or an Associates degree after a break for personal or family reasons. QUALIFICATIONS: EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points): Minimum 2.0 GPA Essay (50); Scholastic record (35); Refer- Currently enrolled at an accredited college or ences (10); Non-traditional studies (5) university Resident of Birch Run, Bridgeport/Spaulding, Frankenmuth, Millington, Reese or Vassar school districts. Successfully completed at least 30 semester hours at an accredited college or university Part-/full-time enrollment 4 American Business Women’s Association, Saginaw Charter Chapter Scholarship In the fall of 1954, Saginaw area businesswomen received an invitation to a tea and meeting at the Bancroft Hotel from the American Business Women’s Association (ABWA) National Headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. Approximately 100 businesswomen attended the event. On December 12, 1954, the American Business Women’s Association, Saginaw Charter Chapter was officially formed. The mission of ABWA is to bring together businesswomen of diverse occupations and to provide opportunities for them to help themselves and others grow personally and professionally through leadership education, networking support and national recognition. QUALIFICATIONS: EVALUATION CRITERIA (Points): Minimum 2.5 GPA Financial need (30); scholastic record Enrolled college student or high school senior (20); overall involvement in community, Saginaw County resident school and work activities (10); essay Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree (10); recommendations (10); awards and honors (10); leadership (10). Full-time enrollment Preference may be given to previous recipients Frank N. Andersen Memorial Scholarship The Frank N. Andersen Memorial Scholarship is given in memory of longtime Saginaw philanthropist Frank N. Andersen. As a community benefactor, Mr. Andersen was responsible for many projects that enhance