Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations Dave Warren Scholarship Fund

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1 Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations Dave Warren Scholarship Fund Scholarship Application Form Application Deadline: January 15, 2014

2 THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF SARASOTA COUNTY, INC. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County is a non-profit charitable organization that encourages individuals to create permanent charitable funds, the income of which can respond to community needs in many areas including: arts and culture, education, the environment, health care, and human services. Further information about these areas may be obtained by contacting the Community Foundation at (941) In 1988, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County established its first scholarship fund and is now pleased to make scholarship assistance available to graduating high school seniors, college students and adult learners. The Florida Association of Destination Marketing Organizations David Warren Scholarship Fund This application is for college or university juniors who plan on making a career in the hospitality industry within the State of Florida. DETERMINATION OF AWARDS Key factors in the selection of scholarship recipients will be the personal goals of the student as expressed in their essay, their financial need and their community involvement. DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL NEED A needs analysis is conducted considering the total cost of education, the expected student contribution, and other grant and loan funds awarded to the student. This information is weighed against the applicant s annual income and cost of living expenses. Scholarship finalists may be contacted either by letter or telephone and asked to provide additional information to the Foundation. All information provided to the Foundation will be held in strictest confidence. NOTIFICATION AND PAYMENT OF AWARDS All applicants are notified in writing whether or not they receive an award. Payments are mailed directly to the school's financial aid office for the benefit of the award recipient. APPLICATION PROCESS Students enrolled in the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program of the following institutions are encouraged to apply: Florida Gulf Coast University, Florida International University, Florida State University, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida (Sarasota Campus), University of Florida, University of West Florida, Bethune Cookman and St. Petersburg College ( Host Institutions ). Students must submit the application form and enclose any additional required attachments. Applications MAY NOT be faxed or ed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. PLEASE READ ALL PAGES CAREFULLY BEFORE FILLING OUT THIS FORM. You must complete each section of the application. You must include a letter of reference from one of your professors in the Hospitality & Tourism Department. If any questions are not applicable to your current situation, please attach an explanation referring to the questions by sections. If you need more space for any item, you may attach additional pages. Please indicate appropriate sections. You are responsible for seeing that all supporting documents are submitted. The Community Foundation of Sarasota County reserves the right not to process applications found to be incomplete. This application becomes valid only when 1) It is filled out in its entirety 2) The following have been submitted: 1. This application 2. Parents and Student s complete, signed IRS tax forms for year This document is very important. 3. Student s most recent Student Aid Report (S.A.R.) 4. Letter of reference from one of your professors in the Hospitality & Tourism Department. 5. College transcript 1

3 APPLICATION DATA (Following this format, you may do this application on a computer.) I. PRELIMINARY INFORMATION Applicant's Name Permanent Street Address City County State Zip Mailing Address if different from above City State Zip Telephone Number E Mail Date of Birth Student ID # / / Month/Day/Year II. PERSONAL/FAMILY INFORMATION I am single; married. I live with my mother father both parents other guardian. My parents are: married to each other; separated; divorced; remarried. Name of parents/guardian: Address if different from above: Phone #: Father s employer: Position: Work Address: Work phone # : Mother s employer: Position: Work Address: Work phone # : 2

4 III. CURRENT HOUSEHOLD INCOME (Parents/legal guardian must fill out this portion.) A. How many people live in your household? (please fill in number) Adults Children B. What is your current, major source of income? Alimony/Child Support Employment Public Assistance Self Employed Social Security Spouse - Partner Unemployment Other (please explain) C. Do you have other children currently attending college? Yes; No. If so, what college does he/she attend? D. Please fill in income, expense and asset data for the year of January 1, 2012 to December 31, 2012 and enclose a complete signed copy of your 2012 IRS TAX RETURN. If parents file separately, copies of both returns are required. 1. Adjusted gross income... $ 2. Total U.S. income tax paid... $ 3. Non-taxable income: Social Security Benefits, Child Support, Alimony, Welfare, other... $ 4. Medical/Dental expenses not paid by insurance... $ 5. Cash, savings bonds, stocks, checking accounts certificates of deposit, notes., etc... $ 6. Other assets (including equity in your home and... investment real estate) $ 7. Number of exemptions claimed on the tax form E. Please enclose a complete signed copy of 2012 IRS tax returns that may have been filed by the student. Please explain any circumstances affecting your financial situation which would be helpful to the Committee in assessing your financial need. All information is kept completely confidential. (Use separate sheet if necessary.) 3

5 IV. COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION College currently attending: College Mailing Address: Student lives: On campus Off campus Will commute Student is enrolled: Less than half time Half time or more Full time Anticipated graduation date: ESTIMATED COLLEGE/SCHOOL EXPENSES - (Please use school data or information from your financial aid package. Budget should be for one full year of expenses and resources). It is important that you fill in all this information to the best of your ability. BUDGET for the period from to Estimated Annual Expenses Estimated Annual Resources Tuition & Fees $ From family, friends $ Books & Supplies $ Student contribution $ Room & Board $ V.A. or S.S. Benefits $ Personal Expenses $ Loans $ Transportation $ Other Financial Aid $ (Work Study, etc.) Other (list) $ *Other Scholarships/Awards $ $ Other Resources (list) $ TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET: $ TOTAL ANNUAL RESOURCES: $ Do you receive financial support from your parents to attend college? Yes No Do you anticipate receiving other scholarships? If so, please list name/type of scholarship & amount separately *Total should be included in Other Scholarships under Estimated Resources. Please notify the Foundation upon official notification of other scholarships received. Name of Scholarship/Award Amount Granted Pending 4

6 V. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES - Please detail extracurricular activities you have been significantly involved with during the last 5 years. This includes clubs, church activities, etc. Activity # of Years Special Awards or Leadership Roles VI. PAST WORK EXPERIENCE - Please describe any paid work experience over the past 5 years starting with most recent employment. Date From Date To Hours Amount Reason for Position (mo/yr) (mo/yr) Per Week Earned Leaving VII. ESSAY - Please write an essay on the importance of the Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Florida and your goals on participating in that industry. Please type and attach to the application. VII. CERTIFICATION I am NOT a relative of any member of the Community Foundation Scholarship Advisory Committees, the Community Foundation of Sarasota County staff, Board or the F.A.D.M.O. Advisory Council members. The information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and I will inform the Community Foundation of any changes which might occur in this information. By signing this application I authorize the Community Foundation to verify any information provided herein and I authorize the Community Foundation to contact present and former employers and references for information pertaining to this application. Applicant's Signature Date CHECKLIST FOR COMPLETE APPLICATION (Please make sure you have completed the following:) Completed all pertinent areas of this application. Signed the certification (VI). Supplied a reference from one of your professors in the Hospitality & Tourism Department. Enclosed essay. Enclosed MOST RECENT IRS TAX RETURN. Enclosed MOST RECENT STUDENT AID REPORT (SAR). 5

7 Application Deadline: January 15, 2014 If you have questions or need further information about this application please contact: Earl Young, Manager, Scholarships and Special Initiatives The Community Foundation of Sarasota County, Inc. (941) Please return completed applications to: Community Foundation of Sarasota County 2635 Fruitville Rd Sarasota, FL Please be careful to apply the CORRECT POSTAGE. Failure to do so will result in your application being returned. THANK YOU. 6