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591 E 80th Avenue Denver, CO 80229
2017 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
ThankyouforyourinterestintheMapletonEducationFoundationscholarshipprogram!
TheMapletonEducationFoundation’smissionistonurturethegreatnessineverystudentbyaffordingopportunitiesandsupplyingnecessaryresourcestoturndreamsintoreality.TheFoundationprovidesaccesstopost‐secondaryeducation,enablesparticipationindistrictandextra‐curricularprograms,fosterscreativityandinnovationintheclassroom,andengagescommunitysupporttofulfillthiscommitmenttogenerationsongoing.
Thisyear,theMapletonEducationFoundationwillawardover$250,000inscholarshipstoMapletonseniors.Scholarshipamountsrangefrom$1,000peryearto$5,000peryear.
Thisyear,applicationswillonlybeacceptedthroughouronlineapplicationsystem.Pleasevisithttp://www.mapletonedfoundation.orgtocompletetheapplication.Eachscholarshiphasitsowneligibilitycriteriaandapplicationrequirements,whicharedetailedintheattachedpacket.ApplicationsaredueonFriday,March17,2017,by4p.m.PleasenotethatallfinalistswillbeexpectedtoparticipateinaninterviewprocessinApril.ScholarshipapplicantswillreceivefinalnotificationabouttheirapplicationstatusbyearlyMay.
EveryapplicantmustapplyforaLegacyScholarship.Youmayapplyforasmanyadditionalscholarshipsasyouwish,providedthatyoumeettheeligibilitycriteria.Toensurethatasmanystudentsaspossiblereceivescholarshipsupport,onlyonescholarshipwillbeawardedperapplicant(exceptinrarecircumstances).
Pleasereviewtheenclosedpacketcarefully.Ifyouhavequestions,pleasedonothesitatetocontacttheFoundationoryourpostsecondaryoptionscoach.
Finally,theFoundationisdelightedtoannouncematchingscholarshipagreementswiththeUniversityofColoradoBoulder,FrontRangeCommunityCollege,andColoradoSchoolofMines.Fordetailsaboutthispartnership,pleasereferencepage18ofthispacket.
Thankyouforyourinterestinourscholarshipprogram–wearethrilledtosupportyouasyoupursueyourdreams!
Sincerely,
HilarySontag ChanningPuchinoCo‐ExecutiveDirector Co‐ExecutiveDirector
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ApplicantRequirementChecklist……………………………………………………………………………………………….3ScholarshipDescriptions…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...4SuccessTipsforApplicants………………………………………………………………………………………………………17MatchingScholarshipOpportunities…………………………………………………………………………………………18FinancialStatementWorksheet………………………………………………………………………………………………..20LetterofRecommendationForm………………………………………………………………………………………………21
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APPLICANT REQUIREMENT CHECKLIST
Applicantsshouldusethischecklisttomakesurethatallrequiredelementsarepreparedbeforebeginningtheonlineapplication.Youwillbeabletosaveyourapplication.However,westillrecommendthatyougatherallofthenecessarycomponentsbeforebeginningyouronlineapplication.Thischecklistdoesnotneedtobeturnedin.
SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY
□ ImeettheeligibilitycriteriaforthespecificscholarshiporscholarshipsforwhichIwishtobeconsidered.(Seescholarshipdescriptionsforeligibilitycriteria.)
COMMON APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
□ Completedapplication,includingallrequestedattachmentsandessaysforeachscholarshipforwhichyouapplied.PleasemakesureyournameappearsonALLapplicationcomponents.
□ Resume.Includevolunteerism,communityservice,workhistory,honorsandawards,etc. (.PDFFILE)
□ Personalstatement.Submitthepersonalstatementpreparedforyourcollege/postsecondaryapplications.
□ Financialstatement.Completetheincludedformoutliningestimatedannualprogram/tuitioncosts,adescriptionofanyspecialcircumstancesaffectingfinancesthatwouldhelpusinassessingyourneeds,andadescriptionofhowyou/yourfamilyplantopayforprogram/tuitioncosts.Thecommitteefavorsfinancialstatementswhichdemonstrateacomprehensiveplantopayforpostsecondaryeducation.
□ Two(2)lettersofrecommendation(.PDFFILES):
□OneLetterofRecommendationForm(availablefordownloadonlineandincludedinthispacket)completedbyaPost‐SecondaryOptionsCoach(PSOC)orteacher.
□Oneletterofrecommendation(nospecificformrequired)fromanindividualwhoknowsyouOUTSIDEthecontextoftheclassroom.Lettersfromteacherscommentingonyourclassroomperformancewillnotbeaccepted.LettersfromteacherswhoknowyouinthecontextofacluborsportAREacceptable.
□ Mostcurrentofficialgradetranscript,includingSATorACTscores(.PDFFILE).
□ Currentcolorphotograph(.JPGor.PNGfile).
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
□ Additionalscholarship‐specificrequirements/essaysforthescholarship(s)forwhichyouareapplying.(Seescholarshipdescriptionsforadditionalrequirements).
□ FinalistswillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewinApril.ScholarshipswillbeawardedinearlyMay2017.
DEADLINE
□ ApplicationsMUSTbesubmittedelectronicallytotheMapletonEducationFoundationbyFriday,March17,2017nolaterthan4:00p.m.
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2017 SCHOLARSHIP DESCRIPTIONS
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIPS (All students)
Amounts: $2,000–$5,000(detailsbelow)
Number available: 22
ThefollowingscholarshipsareawardedundertheLegacyScholarshipProgram.Allapplicantswillbeconsideredforthefollowingscholarshiplevels:
(9)$2,500peryear,twoyearawards
(1)$2,500peryear,oneyearFirstGenerationLegacyaward(awardedtoafirstgenerationcollegestudent)
(11)$1,000peryear,twoyearawards
Description:
TheLegacyScholarshipProgramisacompetitivescholarshipprogramthatprovidesgraduatingMapletonseniorswithfinancialsupporttofurthertheireducationalgoalsbeyondhighschool.TheLegacyScholarshipProgramcelebratestheuniquenessandpotentialofMapleton’sstudentsbyhelpingrecipientstoachievetheirdreamsandcontributeenthusiasticallytotheircommunityandworld.Inordertorenewtheirscholarship,studentsmustmaintainaGPAof3.0orabove.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbearesidentofColoradoandattendMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityorotherpost‐secondaryeducationalinstitutioninthenextacademicyear.Studentsareeligibleforaoneyeardeferralifnecessary.
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirementselectronically(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
Additional Requirement:
Submitaone‐page(maximum)statementwiththefollowingelements:
DescribewhyyouhaveearnedaLegacyScholarship; Describehowyouwillovercomeacademic,social,and/orfinancialhurdlesinyour
postsecondaryeducationandperseveretocompleteyourprogram.
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ADAMS COUNTY SCHOLARSHIP FUND SCHOLARSHIPS (All students)
Amounts: $5,000–$20,000(detailsbelow)
Number available: 9
ThefollowingscholarshipsareawardedundertheAdamsCountyScholarshipFundProgram.Allapplicantswillbeconsideredforthefollowingscholarshiplevels:
(2)$5,000peryear,fouryearawards
(7)$2,500peryear,fouryearawards
Description:
In2016,theAdamsCountyScholarshipFundwascreatedasacollaborationbetweenAdamsCounty,theColoradoOpportunityScholarshipInitiative,AdamsCountyEducationConsortium,andAdamsCountyschooldistricts.ThisfundawardsscholarshipstopromisingMapletonstudentswithhighfinancialneed.Thegoaloftheprogramistoincreasecollegegraduationratesamongstudentswithfinancialneed.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbearesidentofColoradoandattendMapletonPublicSchools.
ApplicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendaColoradopublicinstitutionofhighereducation.
Applicantmusthavefamilyincomeof250percentorlessofPELLeligibility($13,000expectedfamilycontribution[EFC]orless).
Applicantmustmaintainfull‐timestatusonceenrolledinpostsecondaryinstitution.
Applicantmustbemakingsatisfactoryacademicprogressinpostsecondarycoursework.
Studentsmustcompletepostsecondaryworkwithinafouryearperiodtoreceiveafullfour‐yearaward.Studentsriskforfeitingtheirawardiftheydonotmaintainconsecutivefull‐timestatus.
StudentsmustsubmitdocumentationtoverifyPELLeligibility,enrollmentstatus,andGPAatleastannually(enrollmentstatusandsatisfactoryacademicprogresstobemonitoredtwiceperyear).
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirementselectronically(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
Additional Requirement:
None–allstudentsapplyingforscholarshipswillbeconsidered.
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LEGACY TRANSITION SCHOLARSHIP (for students identified by the Special Services department)
Amount: $1,000(oneyear)
Number available: 1
Description:
TheLegacyTransitionScholarshipisacompetitivescholarshipawardedtoaMapletonstudentwithspecialorsignificantneedswhointendstocontinuehisorhereducationbeyondthetransitionorhighschoolprograminwhichheorsheiscurrentlyenrolled.TheLegacyTransitionScholarshipwillprovidefinancialsupportforeligibleapplicantstoattendinnovativeaccreditedprogramsbeyondtheMapletonsystemthatprovideeducationandtrainingtopreparetheseindividualstobecomeindependent,productivecontributorstotheircommunities.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbearesidentofColoradoandattendMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityorotherpost‐secondaryeducationalinstitutioninthenextacademicyear.
ApplicantmustbeidentifiedbytheMapletonPublicSchoolsSpecialServicesDepartmentasqualifyingfortheLegacyTransitionScholarship.
Requirements:
Applicantmustsubmitavideostatementaboutwhattheywanttodointhefutureandhowtheywanttoachievethosegoals.
NOTE:TheLegacyTransitionScholarshipapplicationformandrequirementswillbedistributedthroughMapletonPublicSchools’SpecialServicesDepartment.StudentsmustbeidentifiedbySpecialServicesasbeingeligibleforthisscholarshipaward.
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JOHN G. BYRD SCHOLARSHIP (for Mapleton student athletes)
Amount: $14,000($3,000forfreshmanandsophomoreyear;$4,000forjuniorandsenioryear)
Number available: 1
Description:
TheJohnG.ByrdAthleticScholarshipProgramisacompetitivescholarshipprogramhonoringformerteacherandcoachJohnByrd.TheJohnG.ByrdAthleticScholarshipprovidesfinancialsupporttograduatingMapletonstudentathletes.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbearesidentofColoradoandattendMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityinthenextacademicyear.
ApplicantmustbeaMapletonstudentathlete.
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
Recipientmustmaintaina3.0GPAtobeeligibleforsubsequentyearsoffunding.
Recipientmustattendcollegeforfourconsecutiveyears.
Additional Requirement:
Submitaone‐page(maximum)statementonhowathleticshasaffected/changedyourlifeandhowthisscholarshipwillhelpyouachieveyourgoals.
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MAPLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS BUSINESS SERVICES SCHOLARSHIP Given by the Mapleton Public Schools Business Services Department
(for students planning on studying Business)
Amount: $3,500(oneyear)
Number available: 1
Description:
TheBusinessServicesScholarshipisacompetitivescholarshipprogramforanygraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchoolsplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege,university,orapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.Scholarshipmoniesawardedmaygotowardtuition,books,campushousing,orothercollege/career/studyrelatedexpenses.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbeagraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege/universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.
Applicantmustbeseekingbusinessdegree.
Requirements:
Aonepage(maximum)essayonwhythestudentisseekingabusinessdegreeandwhats/hewilldowithitonceitisearned.EssayswillbereviewedbyacommitteemadeupofcurrentMapletonBusinessServicesstaff.
Applicantsmustsubmittheapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
GPAof3.0orhigherpreferred.
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RISING STAR INVESTMENT SCHOLARSHIP
Amount: $8,000($2,000peryearforfouryears)
Number available: 1
Description:
TheRisingStarInvestmentScholarshipPrograminvestsingraduatingstudentswhoarereadyforcollege,despiteexperiencingperiodsofhighschoolwheretheydidn’tworkuptotheirpotential.AGPAandtranscriptonlytellspartofthestoryforsomestudentsandaRisingStarissomeonewhohasturnedaroundtheirgradesandisnowreadyforpost‐secondarysuccess.Changinggradespositivelyusuallyhappensafterlifecircumstances,attitude,motivation,schoolenrollment,orsupportsystemsinayoungperson’slifechange.TheRisingStarScholarshipProgramwantstoinvestinastudentwhohasexperiencedthisandcancommunicatetheirvisionforthefuture.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbearesidentofColoradoandattendMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollegeoruniversityinthenextacademicyear.
ApplicantwhohavestruggledwiththeirhighschoolGPAandcurrentlyhaveacumulativeGPArangingfrom1.8‐2.6.
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
Additional Requirement:
Submitatwopagewrittennarrativeaddressingthefollowing:
• TranscriptreflectiondiscussingapositivechangeinyourGPA• Describefactorsthatcontributedtoyourstrugglesandwhatspecificbehaviorsyou
havechangedtobeexperiencingsuccessnow.• Evidencethatyou’veinvestedinyouracademicsuccessandfuture.• Ifselected,thestudentmustengageinasupportprogramduringtheirfirstyearin
college,suchasTrio,GearUp,Tutoringservices,etc.
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The Impact Scholarship offered by Time to Change (for students pursuing a degree in mental health, social work, or law enforcement)
Amount: $8,000($4,000/yearfor2years)
Number available: 2
Description:
TheImpactScholarshipProgramisacompetitivescholarshipprogramthatprovidesgraduatingseniorswithfinancialsupporttofurthertheireducationalandpersonalgoalsbeyondhighschool.SponsoredbyTimetoChangeCommunityCorrectionsProgram,theImpactScholarshipProgramseekstomakeadifferenceinthelivesofscholarshiprecipientspursuingadegreeinmentalhealth,socialworkorlawenforcement.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbearesidentofColoradoandattendMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollegeoruniversity,tradeschool,trainingprogramorotherpost‐secondaryeducationalorvocationalinstitutioninthenextacademicyear.
Applicantmustbeinterestedinacareerinmentalhealth(psychology,psychiatry,counseling,socialwork,etc.)orlawenforcement.
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
StudentsmusthaveacumulativeHighSchoolGPAof2.5orhighertoapplyforthisscholarship.
Studentsmustmaintainapost‐secondaryGPAof2.5toremaineligibletoreceivethesecondinstallmentof$4,000inyeartwo.
Additional Requirement:
Submitaonepage(maximum)writtenstatementdescribingwhyyouareinterestedinpursuingacareerinmentalhealth,socialworkorlawenforcementandyourvisionforyourfutureandhowthisscholarshipwillassistyouingettingthere.
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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ACADEMY “ACHIEVE YOUR DREAMS” SCHOLARSHIP (for Global Leadership Academy students)
Amount: $4,000($2,000peryearfortwoyears)
Number available: 1
Description:
TheGlobalLeadershipAcademy(GLA)ScholarshipProgramisacompetitivescholarshipprogramforanygraduatingseniorfromGlobalLeadershipAcademyplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege,universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.Scholarshipmoniesawardedmaygotowardtuition,books,orothercollege/careerrelatedexpenses.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbeagraduatingseniorfromGlobalLeadershipAcademy.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege/universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocesscomprisedof2GLAstaffand2externalindividuals.
Additional Requirement:
Submitaone‐page(maximum)statementonhowGlobalLeadershipAcademyhasinfluencedyourpersonaland/oracademicgrowth.
TherecipientoftheGLAScholarshipwillbeexpectedtoparticipateintheinterviewprocessthefollowingyeartoselectthenextGLAScholar.Exceptionsaremadeforthosestudentsattendingschooloutofstate.
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“BUILDING AMERICA’S FUTURE” SCHOLARSHIP (for students interested in a career in engineering or construction management)
Amount: $3,000(oneyear)
Number available: 1
Description:
The“BuildingAmerica’sFuture”ScholarshipisacompetitivescholarshipprogramforanygraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchoolsplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege,universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.Applicantsmustbeinterestedinthestudyofengineering,businessmanagementorconstructionmanagement.Scholarshipmoniesawardedmaygotowardtuition,books,orothercollege/careerrelatedexpenses.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbeagraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeinterestedinpursuingadegreeinengineering,businessmanagementorsomeaspectofconstruction.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege/universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
Additional Requirement:
Submitaone‐page(maximum)statementfocusedonwhatinspiredyoutowanttopursueacareerinengineering,businessmanagement,aconstructiontrade,oranothersimilarfield.
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The Frank Family “Energy and the Environment” Scholarship (for students interested in engineering or environmental technology)
Amount: $2,000($1,000peryearfortwoyears)
Number available: 1
Description:
TheFrankFamily“EnergyandtheEnvironment”Scholarshipisforastudentinterestedinpursuingapost‐secondarydegreeinanyofthefollowing:environmentaltechnologiesoranyavenueofSTEMstudy(science,technology,engineeringandmath).TheEnergyandtheEnvironmentScholarshipisacompetitivescholarshipprogramforanygraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchoolsplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege,universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.Scholarshipmoniesawardedmaygotowardtuition,books,orothercollege/careerrelatedexpenses.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbeagraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege/universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.
Applicantmustbeinterestedinstudyingengineeringtechnology,businessmanagementorenvironmentalsciences.
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
Additional Requirement:
Submitaone‐page(maximum)statementdiscussingtheimportanceofenergyefficiencyforasustainableworldorwhatavenueofSTEMstudyyouaremostpassionateaboutandwhy.
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Crescent Point Energy Scholarship (for students interested in engineering, geology, or business)
Amount: $10,000($2,500peryearforfouryears)
Number available: 2
Description:
TheCrescentPointEnergyScholarshipisforastudentinterestedinengineeringorenvironmentalsciences.TheEnergyandtheEnvironmentScholarshipisacompetitivescholarshipprogramforanygraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchoolsplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege,universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.Scholarshipmoniesawardedmaygotowardtuition,books,orothercollege/careerrelatedexpenses.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbeagraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege/universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.
ApplicantmustbeinterestedinstudyingEngineering,Geology,orBusiness.
Applicantmustmaintaina2.5GPAoverthefouryearawardperiod
Applicantmustbeafull‐timestudenttomaintainscholarshipeligibility.
Requirements:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
Additional Requirement:
Submitaone‐page(maximum)statementdiscussingyourinterestinEngineering,GeologyorBusinessandhowreceivingthisscholarshipwillimpactyourplansforthefuture.
Additional Opportunities:
RecipientsoftheCrescentPointEnergyscholarshipwillbegiventheopportunitytointerviewforCrescentPoint’ssummerstudentpositionbeginninginthesummerof2018.Ifastudentisselectedfortheposition,heorshemaybeofferedasummerinternshippositioninfutureyears(ortheopportunitytointerviewforaposition).Summerinternsarefrequentlytherecipientsoffull‐timejoboffersfromCrescentPointupongraduationfromcollege/university.
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“Mapleton Music Educators Scholarship” given by the Ciancio Family (for students who participate in Mapleton’s band, orchestra, or choir programs)
Amount: $1,500(oneyear)
Number available: 1
Description:
TheMapletonMusicEducator’sScholarshipisacompetitivescholarshipprogramforanygraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchoolsplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege,universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.Scholarshipmoniesawardedmaygotowardtuition,instruments,books,orothercollege/career/studyrelatedexpenses.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbeagraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege/universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.
ApplicantmustbeacurrentparticipantintheDistrict’sband,orchestra,orchoirprograms.
Requirements and Application Process:
Students’essayswillbereviewedbyacommitteemadeupofcurrentandformerMapletonperformingartsdirectors.
Applicantsmustsubmittheapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements(seeapplicationchecklist).
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterview.
Additional Requirement:
Submitaone‐page(maximum)statementonhowyourparticipationinperformingartshasimpactedorchangedyourlifeandhowyouseeyourselfinvolvedinmusicinthefuture.
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Marco Olivas Aguirre Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000peryearfortwoyears
Number available: 1
Description: TheMarcoOlivasAguirreMemorialScholarshipisacompetitivescholarshipthatprovidesgraduatingseniorswithfinancialsupporttofurthertheireducationalgoalsbeyondhighschool.ThefundisestablishedinthememoryofaMapletonEarlyCollegegraduatewhopassedawayin2016.
MarcoOlivasAguirrewasborninMexico,whereasayoungtoddlerhedevelopedapersistentfever,thecauseofwhichhisfamilydoctorscouldnotdiagnose.Aftermanyvisitstomultipledoctors,hisparentsweretoldtoprepareforhisdeath.Instead,theyresolvedtobringhimtotheUnitedStates.WhentheyarrivedinColoradoandtookhimtoChildren'sHospital,hewasdiagnosedwithararemedicalconditioncalledHyperIgMSyndrome,asevereautoimmunedisorder,andreceivedthemedicalassistancenecessarytosavehislife.Hefacedremarkablechallengesfromayoungage,includingnumerousmajorsurgeries,severerespiratoryinfections,stuntedphysicalgrowth,andtheneedtobreathewiththeassistanceofoxygen.ThesechallengesonlymadeMarcostronger.Hewasatalentedandmotivatedstudent,alwaysworkinghard,askinglotsquestions,readingvoraciously.Helovedlearning.Healsolovedtoplayvideogames,helpouthisfamilyathome,andespeciallylovedcaringforhisbabybrother.Hewasastudentwhohadimmensepotentialanddesiretopositivelyimpacthiscommunity.Duringhighschool,hedevelopedadesiretostudybiologysothathecouldpursueacareerthatwouldallowhimtohelpotheryoungpeoplewhohadseveremedicalconditions.HewasimmenselygratefultotheUnitedStatesforquiteliterallysavinghislife,andhehadadeepdesiretogiveback.Recognizedforhispassionandpotential,thecommunityralliedaroundanonlinefundraisingcampaigntohelphimattendFrontRangeCommunityCollege.Hepassedawaysuddenlyfrommedicalcomplicationsinthewinterof2016.
ThisscholarshipseekstohonorMarco’slegacyandmakeadifferenceinthelivesofscholarshiprecipientswhohavefacedorarefacingdifficultchallengesorcircumstances.ItisfundedbyMarco’soriginalcollegefund,andbydonationsfromtheMapletonandThorntoncommunity.Priorityconsiderationwillbegiventothoseapplicantswhodemonstrateapassionforhelpingandcontinuingtosupporttheircommunity,andwhohavecopedwithadversity.Academicperformanceisasecondaryconsideration.
Eligibility:
ApplicantmustbeagraduatingseniorfromMapletonPublicSchools.
Applicantmustbeeligibleforandplanningtoattendanaccreditedcollege/universityorapprenticeshipprograminthenextacademicyear.
Requirements and Application Process:
Submitapplicationformandallcommonapplicationrequirements.
Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterviewprocess.
Submitatwo‐pagewrittenstatementdescribinghowyouhavefacedandcopedwithadversity,whatyoulearned,andyourvisionforyourfuture.Finalistsforthisscholarshipwillberequiredtoparticipateinaninterview.
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SUCCESS TIPS FOR APPLICANTS
WhileeveryscholarshipofferedbytheFoundationhasitsownspecificeligibilitycriteriaandapplicationrequirements,therearethingsthatyoucandoasanapplicantforanyscholarshipprogramtomakesurethatyousubmityourstrongestapplication.Hereareafewthingstokeepinmind.
Followinstructions!Itisamazinghowmanyapplicantslosepoints(orarecompletelydisqualified)becausetheydidn’tfollowinstructions.Don’tmakethatmistake!Readinstructionscarefullyandifyouhavequestions–ask!
Careabouttheoverallpresentation.Strongapplicationsfollowalloftheinstructions,aretypedandhavebeencarefullyproofread.Yourapplicationshouldbeclean,neat,andwellpresented.Firstimpressionscount.Takethetimetoputyourbestfootforward!
Proof,proof,proof.Don’tjustsubmityourfirstdraft.Putitawayforadayandreaditagain.Spellcheckdoesn’tdoitall.Havesomeoneelsereadoveryourapplicationbeforeyouturnitin.Don’tlettyposandgrammaticalerrorsdistractthereviewerfromwhatyou’retryingtosay.Makesuretouploadtheappropriatedocumentstotheappropriatelocationontheonlineapplication.
Tellyourstory.Makesurethatthewrittenmaterialsthatyousubmit–yourpersonalstatementandanyscholarshipessays–arewellwritten,thoughtful,focusedandclear.Makesurethatyouaddresswhatisbeingaskedofyou–andgiveexamplestosupportwhatyouaresaying.Thisisyourchancetoshineasanindividualandtotellyourownindividualstory.Whatmakesyouuniqueandspecial?Anddon’tforgettoproofyourwriting!
It’snotallaboutthegrades.Youracademichistoryisonlyapartofwhatistakenintoconsideration.Whatisimportanttoyou?Howdoyouspendyourtime?Doyouwork,volunteer,playsports,sing,danceorparticipateinclubsorotheractivities?Doyouhelpoutathomeorareyouactiveinsomethingoutsideofschool?Areyoualeader?Haveyouwonanything?Whatareyoucommittedto?Useyourresumeandyourwrittenstatementstotellthebiggerpicture.
Turninyourapplicationontime!You’vegotweekstoprepare.Don’twaituntilthelastminute.Itshows.Also,makesureyourapplicationisCOMPLETE.
Beconfident!Everyonehasashotatascholarship.It’suptoyoutopresentyourselfinthebestpossiblelight.Takethetimetoprepareyourapplication.Pickpeopleforyourlettersofrecommendationwhoreallyknowyouandcanspeaktoyourstrengths.Yourapplicationisyourtimetoshine.Takeadvantageoftheopportunity!
GOOD LUCK!
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MATCHING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
PleasereadALLrequirementstoensurethatyouunderstandthematchingprogramsateachinstitution.Additionalrequirementsmaybeaddedatanytime.
Front Range Community College
Criteriaandinformationformatchingscholarshipaward:
• Matchingscholarshipaward:$1,000• Applicantmustbeacurrentorrecent(withinthepast2years)graduateofthe
MapletonPublicSchoolDistrict.• Applicantmusthaveparticipatedandsuccessfullyearncollegecreditthroughthe
CollegeNowProgram.• ApplicantmustenrollandattendcoursesthroughFRCC.• Applicantsmustatleasthaveandmaintaina2.5GPA.• Applicantsmustbeenrolledfull‐time.• PreferencewillbegiventoapplicantswhohaveparticipatedintheCollegeNow
Programandhaveearneda“C”orhigher.• Matcheswillbeawardedinthestudent’sfirstorsecondyearatFRCC’sdiscretionona
firstcomefirstservebasis.(upto10matchingscholarshipsavailable).
University of Colorado at Boulder
Criteriaandinformationformatchingscholarshipaward:
• Matchingscholarshipaward:upto$2,000(matcheddollarfordollarwithMEFscholarshipupto$2,000–studentswithMEFawardslessthan$2,000willreceive1:1match)
• StudentswhoareeligibleforFederalfinancialaidmustcompletetheFAFSAandhaveanExpectedFamilyContributionwhichqualifiesthemforaninstitutionalneed‐basedgrant.
• StudentswhoarenoteligibleforFederalfinancialaidbutarelawfullypresentintheU.S.(i.e.,ASSETstudents)andreceiveanMEFScholarshipmaybeeligibletoreceivefundsunderthisagreementwiththeunderstandingthattheOfficeofFinancialAidmustcomplywithallStatelawsandinstitutionalpoliciesthatgovernthesestudentsandtheireligibilitytoreceiveaid.FormoreinformationonthisprocesspleasecontacttheMapletonEducationFoundationat303‐853‐1008.
• Whenmeetingastudent’sfinancialneed,FederalandStategrantswillbeawardedfirst,theMEFscholarshipwillbeawardedsecond,followedbytheUniversity’smatch.Grantsandscholarshipswillalwaysprecedework‐studyandloanawardstowardmeetingastudent’sfinancialneed.
• Recipientsmustbeundergraduatestudentsseekingtheirfirstdegree.Graduatestudentsandsecondbachelordegreestudentsarenoteligible.
• StudentsmustbemeetingtheFederalSatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)requirementsandmaintainatleasta2.0cumulativeGPAtoreceivematchingfunds.Shouldthestudentfallbelowtherequiredminimum2.0cumulativeGPA,theywillbeplacedonprobationandgivenonesemestertoraisetheirGPAtoorabovetheminimumrequirement;ifthestudentfailstoraisetheirGPA,theywillbeineligibletoreceiveanymatchingscholarshipduringthefollowingacademicyear.
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• Studentsmustenrollfull‐time(12credithoursormore)eachtermtoreceivethefullamountofCU‐Bouldermatchingfunds.Annualscholarshipamountswillbedividedequallypertermforthetraditionalacademicyear;summerterm(s)willnotbefunded.
• MEFandCU‐Boulderagreetorequirescholarstoactivelyparticipateinoneofthe13CULEADAllianceProgramsinordertoreceivematchingfunds.
• INthecaseofafinancialaidoveraward(i.e.,whentheExpectedFamilyContributionandacceptedaidexceedthestudent’scostofattendance),CUmustcomplywithStateandFederalregulationsandwillfollowtheOfficeofFinancialAidoverawardpolicybyreducingaidaccordingly(formoreinformationcontacttheMEFoffice303‐853‐1008).
• MEFwillsendpaymentforeachscholarshiprecipientnolaterthan15businessdayspriortothefirstdayofclassesfortheacademicyear.InorderforMEFtomakepayment,scholarshiprecipientsmustcompleteaMEFscholarshipactivationform.
Colorado School of Mines
Criteriaandinformationformatchingscholarshipaward:
• Forstudentsawardedscholarshipsin2017,ColoradoSchoolofMineswillprovideupto$5,000perstudentperyearin1:1matchinggiftaidtoeligibleMEFscholarshiprecipientsatColoradoSchoolofMines.
• StudentsmustdemonstratefinancialneedeachyearasdeterminedbyresultsoftheFreeApplicationforFederalStudentAid(FAFSA)andmustcomplywithallverificationrequirementsoftheinstitutionnolaterthanJuly1.
• Recipientsmustbeundergraduatestudentsseekingtheirfirstdegree.Graduatestudentsandsecondbachelordegreestudentsarenoteligible.
• Studentsmustbeenrolledfull‐time.• StudentsmustbemeetingthefederalSatisfactoryAcademicProgress(SAP)
requirementsandmaintainatleasta2.0cumulativeGradePointAverage(GPA)toreceivematchingfunds.
• MEFwillmakeitsscholarshippaymentafterreceivingascholarshipactivationformsubmittedbythestudent.ColoradoSchoolofMineswillmakepaymentafterverifyingthelistofeligiblescholarshiprecipients,whichshallbesenttoColoradoSchoolofMinesbyMEFnolaterthanAugustofeachacademicyear.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENT*
*ThisformdoesNOTneedtobesubmittedwithyourapplication,buteachofthesequestionswillbeaskedontheonlineform.
1. Nameofprogram/schoolyouplantoattend:______________________________________________________
2. Estimatedannualcostofattendance(i.e.:books,housing,fees,etc.)$__________________________
3. Pleaselistanyscholarships,governmentloans,(includingPellGrantorotherfederal/stateaidforwhichyoumaybeeligibleandtheamountsofeach:______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Pleaselistanyscholarshipsyouhaveappliedfororplantoapplyforinthenearfuture:
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
_______________________________$____________ ___applied___planningtoapply___Received
5. Pleasedescribeanyspecialcircumstancesaffectingfinancesthatwouldhelpusinassessingyourneeds:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
6. Pleaseprovideabriefdescriptionofhowyou/yourfamilyplantopayfortheaboveprogram/tuitioncosts:________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. Ifyouplantoworkduringtheaboveprogram,pleaseestimateyourtotalexpectedfinancialcontributionperyeartowardtheabovecosts:$____________________________________.
*Thescholarshipreviewcommitteefavorsfinancialstatementswhichdemonstrateacomprehensiveplantopayforpostsecondaryeducation.
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SCHOLARSHIP LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM
TobeusedbyclassroomteachersandpostsecondaryoptionscoachesmakingrecommendationsforallMapletonEducationFoundationScholarships
Belowisachecklistforrecommenders.Pleaseratethisstudent,comparedtootherstudentswhowouldqualifyforaMapletonEducationFoundationscholarship,onthefollowingtraitsandusingthescalebelow.PleaseuseanXintheappropriatebox.
Iamrecommending_______________________________________________forthefollowingscholarship(s):StudentFirst&LastName
Legacy&AdamsCountyScholarshipFund LegacyTransition JohnG.ByrdAthleticScholarship MapletonPublicSchoolsBusinessServicesScholarship RisingStarInvestmentScholarship TimetoChangeImpactScholarship GlobalLeadership“AchieveYourDreams”Scholarship BuildingAmerica’sFutureScholarship TheFrankFamily“EnergyandtheEnvironment”Scholarship CrescentPointEnergyScholarship MapletonMusicEducatorsScholarship(givenbytheCianciofamily) MarcoOlivasAguirreMemorialScholarship
TRAIT STRONG/HIGH SOMEWHAT VERYLITTLE/LOW
Self‐AdvocacySkills
SupportSystem
Resiliency
Confidence
Determination
Howconfidentareyouthatthisstudentwillpursueapost‐secondarydegree?
Totalforeachcolumn(pleaseaddthetotalnumberofcheckmarksineachcolumn)
RecommendersName:______________________________________Signature:_____________________________________ (pleaseprint)
RelationshiptoStudent:_______________________________________________________________________________________
(OVERFORADDITIONALINFORMATION)
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