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Sumner High School Community Scholarship

The generosity of many individuals as well as civic and professional organizations in Sumner and Pierce County makes it possible for a number of seniors to further their education on a more solid financial foundation. This book provides a description of many local scholarships available to Sumner High School seniors.

Application Deadline February 27, 2009 by 3:00 p.m.

2009 Community Scholarship Application

Table of Contents

Directions
Local Scholarships Tips and Information
How To Improve Your Application For Local Scholarships
Scholarships

Printable Version (Hard copies available in the Guidance Office)
Scholarships and Interest Form

Directions

Community Scholarship Deadline is February 27, 2009 by 3:00pm

1. If you have not already asked a teacher or other significant adult in your life to write a letter of recommendation for you, consider doing so now.  Allow at least two weeks for the completed letter of recommendation.  The “Letter of Recommendation Request Form,” available in the Guidance Office, can help you with this step.
2. Review the scholarship requirements for each scholarship to determine your eligibility.  Read the scholarship descriptions carefully as some scholarships require separate applications.  Mark all scholarships you are interested in being considered for on the Interest Form located at the end of the application.  This form must be turned in to the Guidance Office when you turn in your completed applications. 
3. Type or word-process all applications. REMINDER: The Standard Application form is available online and can be completed on and printed directly from any computer with Adobe Acrobat Reader or Microsoft Word. The web address is on the front of this booklet. 
   Print each page as you complete it, as you cannot save the completed form.
4. Staple all forms together (no paper clips, folders, covers, sleeves, binders, etc.) in thefollowing order:
   Application Form
   Letter/s of recommendation
   Transcript (ordered through the Guidance Office after 1st semester ends)
5. Submit four completed applications along with one completed Interest Form to the SHS Guidance Office no later than Friday, February 27 by 3:00pm.  NO late applications will be accepted.
   Last-minute computer malfunctions are no excuse, plan ahead!

Scholarship recipients will be notified in mid- to late May.  Due to the volume of applications, it is not possible to notify students who applied but were not selected for a scholarship.  All recipients of scholarship will be invited to the Senior Awards Night on May 28, 2009.  Students are welcome to see the Guidance Office secretary if they have any questions during the process.

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Community Scholarship Tips and Information

Read the scholarship descriptions carefully to help you understand which scholarships you are eligible for.  Attention to the details of the scholarship will also help identify which scholarships require a separate application that is requested through the Sumner High School Guidance Office.

Scholarship donors expect a neat and complete application.  The donors have often devoted many hours toward fund raising to finance their scholarship and they expect to see quality work from the applicant when completing the scholarship application.  Following are important guidelines for completing your application:

1. Proofread your application for spelling and grammatical errors.  Sloppy presentation tells the people reading your application that you aren’t presenting your best work and may not truly be interested in their help in partnering with you to help fund your further education.  It is certainly acceptable to be imaginative and creative.  At the same time, don’t forget the basics.  Take time to be sure your spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, etc. are correct.  While it is an excellent idea to allow another person to review your statement, the basic ideas and writing must be your own.
2. Be careful not to use text-speak and abbreviations for words.  The committees that review applications are looking for well written statements that they do not have to decipher or guess at the intent.
3. The quality of your Statement of Purpose is of the utmost importance.  Do not state that your goal is to graduate from high school.  It is assumed from your application that you plan to graduate. Tell the reader why you are going to college and how that education will help you achieve your goals and what they are.  State your plans for employment and post high school education.
4. The readers do not know you and what you are writing is what they will judge you on.  Now is your time to brag a little.  Tell them about what a great choice you are for their scholarship.  Use your answers and information to paint a picture of who you are and how their support would be a wise investment in your future.
5. Don’t wait until the last minute.  The stress of wondering if you’ll meet a deadline is unhealthy andunnecessary.  No late applications will be accepted, even if caused be computer malfunctions. Plan ahead.  Incomplete applications will not be considered by committees and donors.   

Sumner High School adheres to a philosophy of recognizing as many deserving seniors as possible.  There are more deserving students than there are available scholarships; therefore, the attempt is made to distribute scholarships to the greatest number of qualified applicants.

Some scholarship donors will request an interview.  Applicants will be notified through the Guidance Office indicating the time and location of these interviews. 

In most cases, scholarships are not granted solely on financial need.  

All students in need of financial aid for college attendance should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.   Register now for the PIN that is required to apply for the FAFSA.  You will also need to complete forms required by the specific college/institution.

Local scholarships are usually for one year only and are not renewable.  Recipients of scholarships must use the money in the academic year following their graduation and preferably be enrolled throughout that following year. 

Scholarship funds are mailed to the Financial Aid Office of the college/institution indicated on the recipient’s acceptance card.  If the recipient changes his/her choice of institution or fails to enroll, the scholarship donor and Sumner High School Guidance Office must be notified.  

Scholarship funds may be used for any program administered by the educational institutions unless otherwise stated.

Most scholarships are announced at the annual Senior Awards Night. Recipients will be asked to attend this reception, which will be held May 28, 2009 in the Sumner High School Performing Arts Center.

We do our best to post accurate and up-to-date information in the Community Scholarship.  Occasionally, actual awards may vary- either higher or lower- than the amounts stated.

Recipients will be notified how to receive their funds either through the donor directly or through the Guidance Office.  All recipients will receive a letter from the Guidance Office encouraging them to immediately write a thank you note.  Thank you notes must be completed and mailed to the donor no later than June 10, 2009.

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How To Improve Your Application For Local Scholarships

Read all directions before you start filling out forms or asking questions.

Follow the directions carefully and completely.

Neatness counts! Use the online form or type your application.

Do not use report covers or other “fancy” bindings.

Staple your pages together; do not use paper clips.

The quality of your Statement of Purpose on the Standard Application is of the utmost importance.  State your plans for employment and post high school education. It is certainly acceptable to be imaginative and creative. At the same time, don’t forget the basics.  Take time to be sure your spelling, grammar, punctuation, syntax, etc., are correct. While it is a good idea to allow another person to review your statement, the basic ideas and writing must be your own.

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE! The stress of wondering if you’ll meet a deadline is unhealthy and unnecessary.  No late applications will be accepted, even if caused by computer malfunctions. Plan ahead. If your application packet is not complete by the deadline, you will not be considered.  Be sure to follow up on other scholarship opportunities from the college you have selected, your employer, your parents’ employers, andany clubs or affiliations you have

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Sumner High School Community Scholarship Descriptions

ABSHER CONSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend four-year college, pursuing work in the construction industry, either through construction management, architecture or structural heating and venting and electrical engineering. Business is also a possible major. Minimum 3.20 GPA.  This scholarship is a competition with many schools in Pierce County.
Selection: Absher Construction
Award: $2,000

CRAIG ACOSTA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must study a career in Fish and Wildlife Management, or Conservation and Ecology, or a closely related field. The study of Biology will also be considered.
Selection: Acosta family and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee.
Award: $1,000

EILEEN LEIGHTON BEAULIEU SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in education.
Selection: Beaulieu family through the Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $500

BONNEY LAKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a resident of Bonney Lake planning attend college and pursue a career in business.  This scholarship is shared between Sumner High School and Bonney Lake High School. 
Selection: Bonney Lake Chamber of Commerce
Award: $500

DR. JOE EBEN CORLISS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in Business Entrepreneurship. This scholarship will require finalist interviews.
A separate application is required –2009 Corliss Scholarship Application
Selection: Corliss family through the Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $10,000

DAFFODIL FEDERATED WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must have participated in service to school and community.
Selection: Daffodil Federated Women’s Club
Award: $500

BOB DALTON SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a scholar athlete.
Selection: Dalton family through the Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $500.00

KATHRYN DALTON TEACHER SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in education.
Selection: Dalton family through the Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $500

EAST PIERCE VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER’S ASSOCIATON SCHOLARSHIP OF EXCELLENCE
Requirements: Minimum 3.0 GPA, entering public service related field of firefighting, law enforcement, medicine, or social work; entering a 2- or 4-year accredited college/university or service related school; volunteer experience completed within the last four years.
Selection: East Pierce Volunteer Firefighter’s Association
Award: $250 

BEVERLY FROEHLING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Female student that has or is participating in civic volunteering and public service.
Selection: Antoni Froehling and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: $500

GIG HARBOR PUGET SOUND ANGLERS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must study a career in Fish and Wildlife Management, or Conservation and Ecology, or a
closely related field. The study of Biology will also be considered.
Selection: Gig Harbor Puget Sound Anglers and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committees
Award: $750

THE GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Different scholarships are granted to different schools on a rotating basis.
Selection: SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: Four separate awards of $1,600 each and one for $1,500

KIWANIS CLUB OF DAFFODIL VALLEY SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a Key Club member.
Selection: Kiwanis Club of Daffodil Valley
Award: $500

SENATOR RUEBEN A. KNOBLAUCH SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend a 4-year college, have demonstrated leadership and interest in governmental/political activity.
Selection: SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: One $500 scholarship each to a female student and a male student

ADELE KOSTER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must have served at least two years in Sumner High School Leadership and have a minimum 3.00 GPA.
Selection: SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: One $500 scholarship each to a female student and a male student

EDWARD F. McCOY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Scholar/athlete male student. Leadership and multi-sport participation will receive extra consideration.
Selection: McCoy family and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: $1,000

JUDY McCOY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Scholar/athlete female student. Leadership and multi-sport participation will receive extra
consideration.
Selection: McCoy family and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: $1,000

DR. BRUCE MOLEN SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a past or present patient of Dr. Molen.
Selection: Dr. Bruce Molen
Award: $500

HOPE OVERFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Female student considering a career in Health Care or Education.
Selection: Dr. Overfield and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: $700 

KIRK OVERFIELD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Male student considering a career in Health Care or Education.
Selection: Dr. Overfield and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: $700

PEO CHAPTER IG SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in education and demonstrate financial need.
Selection: PEO Chapter IG
Award: $500 value

PIERCE FIRST SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend Pierce College and have a minimum 3.00 GPA
Selection: SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: Tuition waiver for one full academic year (three quarters) - $1,2000 value

PUYALLP KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a Key Club member.
Selection: Puyallup Kiwanis
Award: $500

ROTARY ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: High academic achievement based on GPA and strength of courses taken.
Selection: Sumner Rotary
Award: $2,500

ROTARY VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a technical or vocational career.
Selection: Sumner Rotary
Award: $500

NATHAN R. SHOUSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must have attended Lakeridge Middle School.  This scholarship is shared between Sumner High School and Bonney Lake High School. 
Selection: Mari Lysne
Award: Varies

SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: High academic achievement based on GPA and strength of courses taken.
Selection: Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $500 – usually ten or more students are selected from SHS
SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend 2-year, 4-year or accredited school for the Arts. Must be involved in the
Arts (i.e. music, theater, art) and planning to pursue a career in the Arts.
Selection: Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $500

SUMNER/BONNEY LAKE EDUCATION FOUNDATION VOCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a technical or vocational career.
Selection: Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $500 – usually two to three students are selected from SHS 

SUMNER EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in education.
Selection: SEA Scholarship Committee
Award: $500

SUMNER HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP
- Centennial Scholarship
- Joe Hanni Memorial Scholarship
- Don Opseth Memorial Scholarship
Selection: Sumner High School Alumni Association through the Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Amount: $1,000

SUNSET CHEVROLET SCHOALRSHIP
Requirements: Must be pursuing a career in automotive service
Selection: Yoder family through the Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $1,800

DR. GREG SUTHERLAND SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must be a past or present patient of Dr. Sutherland, positive outlook on life, character, contributions to school, community and an active participant in local church youth groups or Para church organizations.
A separate application is required – see the Guidance Office secretary for the Sutherland application
Selection: Dr. Sutherland through the Sumner/Bonney Lake Education Foundation
Award: $750

LUKE VOILES MEDMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Male scholar/athlete
Selection: Voiles family
Award: $500

WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend two- or four-year institution. Minimum 3.00 GPA. Based on character, discipline, citizenship, and responsibility. Consideration is given for prior Fair involvement (E.G. 4-H, FFA, etc.). Preference is given to a student who has not received any other substantial scholarships.
Selection: Western Washington Fair Association and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: $1,250 a year for four continuous years if an acceptable GPA is maintained.

WESTERN WASHINGTON FAIR ASSOCIATION OLDFIELD ARTS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must attend a 2- or 4-year or accredited school of the Arts.  Must be involved in the Arts (ie: music, theater, art) and planning to pursue a career in the Arts.  Based on talent.
Selection: Western Washington Fair Association and SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: $1,000

DAVID AND WILMA WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must pursue a vocational or technical education
Selection: SHS Faculty Scholarship Committee
Award: $1,000

WINDERMERE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Requirements: Must have minimum 2.50 GPA and have financial need.  
Finalists will go through an  interview process.
Selection: Windermere Foundation Scholarship Committee
Award: 1,000

SCHOLARSHIP INTEREST FORM

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