MARY LOU & ARTHUR F. MAHONE FUND CEO SCHOLARSHIP 2016 Application Guidelines

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1 MARY LOU & ARTHUR F. MAHONE FUND CEO SCHOLARSHIP 2016 Application Guidelines PURPOSE The Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Fund, a component fund of the Kenosha Community Foundation, is offering a scholarship opportunity to all eligible Kenosha Unified School District High Schools, Shoreland Lutheran and St. Joseph Catholic Academy High School seniors pursuing their education at a two-year or four-year institution. The goal of the Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Youth Scholars Award is to embrace the pursuit of academic excellence and leadership potential by increasing access to educational opportunities for those students who represent the cultural diversity of the Greater Kenosha Community. We strongly encourage applications from our community s minority students. Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Fund CEO Scholarship - 8 available Each Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone CEO Youth Scholar will be awarded a minimum $1,000 scholarship that can be applied towards tuition, room and board, books, and other fees related to their education. The scholarship is renewable for up to a total of four (4) consecutive school years, provided the recipient continues to meet the qualifications. The funds will be disbursed to the student and the institution at which the scholar is enrolled, in two equal payments, one each semester. Each semester, the scholarship recipient must provide documentation of full-time enrollment and may study in any discipline. If the student attends only one semester, the unused funds will revert back to the Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Fund. ELIGIBILITY for the 2016 Mahone Fund CEO Scholarship students must: attend one of the following high schools: Mary D. Bradford, Tremper, Reuther Central, Indian Trail Academy, LakeView Technology Academy, Harborside Academy, Shoreland Lutheran, or St. Joseph High School; demonstrate financial need. For example, PROOF of financial hardship in immediate family, or eligibility for free and reduced meal benefit, etc. have a minimum 2.5 GPA on an unweighted scale; have demonstrated leadership through participation in school and community extra-curricular activities; provide evidence of acceptance into an accredited college, university, or technical institution at the time of the award. Awards will not be granted to applicants without this notification; complete an application available at each school's guidance office, the Kenosha Community Foundation office, or by visiting return completed application to students guidance counselors or the Kenosha Community Foundation (600 52nd Street, Suite 110, Kenosha, WI, 53140) by Friday, February 19, Mahone Fund Carthage College Scholarship 1 available Carthage College has partnered with the Mahone Fund to provide a full-tuition scholarship to an incoming 2016 freshman from Kenosha Unified School District High Schools, Shoreland Lutheran or St. Joseph Catholic Academy High School. ELIGIBILITY for the 2016 Mahone Fund Carthage College Scholarship students must: complete all the eligibility requirements for the Mahone CEO Youth Scholarship; have applied for admission to Carthage College; must have a 3.2 GPA and 23 ACT. 1

2 2016 Application Guidelines (Continued) Mahone Fund Herzing University Scholarship 2 available Herzing University has partnered with the Mahone Fund to provide two full-tuition scholarships granted to incoming 2016 freshmen from Kenosha Unified School District High Schools, Shoreland Lutheran or St. Joseph Catholic Academy High School who are interested in pursuing an associate or bachelor s degree through the Herzing University system. ELIGIBILITY for the 2016 Mahone Fund Herzing University Scholarship students must: complete all the eligibility requirements for the Mahone CEO Youth Scholarship; have applied for admission to Herzing University; must meet program entrance level requirements for Herzing University. ALL RECIPIENTS should expect: to attend a mandatory information meeting. (Details to be provided to recipients.) to participate in the 2016 Reaching for Rainbows Pursuit of Excellence Gala, Wednesday, April 20, (Details to be provided to recipients.) APPLICATION PROCEDURES Applications may be obtained from the participating Kenosha Unified High Schools, Shoreland Lutheran and St. Joseph Catholic Academy guidance offices, the Kenosha Community Foundation or at the website: Completed applications must be submitted to students guidance counselors or the Kenosha Community Foundation office (600 52nd Street, Suite 110, Kenosha, WI 53140) by Friday, February 19, ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For questions or additional information, please contact Kenosha Community Foundation, Attention: Karen Kaiser, nd Street, Suite 110, Kenosha, WI 53140, Phone:

3 MARY LOU & ARTHUR F. MAHONE CEO YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP 2016 APPLICATION Please check the scholarship award(s) that you are applying for: Mary Lou & Arthur F. Mahone Carthage College Herzing University PERSONAL INFORMATION Name Last First MI Social Security Number U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident: Yes No Ethnicity (Check all that apply): African American Native American Hispanic American Asian Caucasian Other Date of Birth Gender: M F Permanent Address Number, Street, Apartment Number City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Current Address Number, Street, Apartment Number City, State, Zip Code Phone Number Father s Name Occupation Employer Mother s Name Occupation Employer Number of Dependent Children in Family Number of Dependent Children in College/Technical School EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION Graduation Date High School Attended GPA Class Rank ACT/SAT List below the colleges to which you have applied. In the space to the right, indicate if you have been accepted. Name of College City, State Accepted (Y/N) 1. _ 2. _ 3. _ Planned Major: 3

4 FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Please provide as much detail as possible. All information is confidential) Are you seeking or have you received other financial assistance (scholarships, grants, aid programs)? Yes No (If yes, how much will you receive each year?) Do you plan to work during the school year? Yes No Indicate any unusual or large expenses during your high school career that you and your family have experienced. State nature and amount: Explain why you need financial assistance to continue your education: ACHIEVEMENTS, ACTIVITIES, AND EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Special School Achievements List special recognition such as awards, honors, scholarships, leadership positions, and other accomplishments: Activities List school and community extracurricular activities such as music, yearbook, athletics, clubs, community volunteer activities: Other Tell us about a time when you overcame an obstacle and what you did to overcome it. 4

5 Employment List part-time and summer employment; include employer and job title. REFERENCES (List three references): Name Address Phone Number Relationship to you ESSAY --Please attach a one-page essay (Times New Roman, 12-point font, double spaced) on a separate sheet of paper. It should be a minimum of 250 but no more than 350 words on the following: What is your passion and how will college help you pursue your vocation and leave your legacy? OTHER REQUIRED INFORMATION --Please attach a current copy of your official high school transcript. --Please attach an original hardcopy of a recent photo (placed in a sealed envelope). This is required. If you are selected this photo will be used for all publications. Reproduced and/or copies of photos will not be accepted. Winners will be notified via and a letter will follow. Please include a valid address is in your application PLEASE RETURN COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGES to your guidance counselor or the Kenosha Community Foundation office, nd Street, Suite 110, Kenosha, WI By FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2016 **Please note that only completed application packages will be accepted for submission** 5