APPLYING FOR A SCHOLARSHIP
Our scholarship program contains over 49 different scholarship funds established by individuals, businesses, and organizations. The purpose of the CCCF scholarship program is to assist Cass County high school students in obtaining a college education. CCCF also nominates candidates from Cass County to become recipients of the Lilly Endowment Community Scholarships.
Most of the scholarships offered by the Cass County Community Foundation come from endowed funds set up by various donors for the specific purpose of providing scholarships to graduating high school seniors from Cass County. These scholarships may be in honor of an organization or a living person, or in memory of a loved one.
Generally CCCF scholarships are for the first year of college and most are not renewable. There are some that continue through four years of college, and a few that are renewable. The terms and requirements of the scholarships are set up by the founding donor.
Information about our scholarships is available in late November and early December for scholarships to be awarded in May. Applications are distributed with this information. A mandatory orientation session is held at each high school in November/December to explain the application process. Applications must be completed and submitted to the CCCF no later than Friday, February 26, 2010 to be considered for scholarships.
Details for applications
Completed applications must be in ink. All sheets should be paper clipped, NOT STAPLED, and should be printed on only one side. The materials are to be submitted unfolded in one envelope. Mailed applications must be postmarked by February 26, 2010.
A complete application will contain the following materials:
· The scholarship funds checklist, with the funds to which you are applying marked
· The application form
· Personal activity form
· 7-semester official transcript, still in sealed envelope - Submit an official transcript of your current grades from your school. An official copy will have a raised seal, and will be given to you by the school in a sealed envelope; you should not open this envelope. Please give the school at least one week to process your transcript request. Your GPA must be computed on a 4.0 scale.
· The completed CCCF financial form, if financial need is a criteria.
· Two (2) letters of recommendation - Ask two people to each write a letter in support of your application for scholarships. Teachers, counselors, ministers, and employers are good choices as they can usually comment on overall character, achievement, and promise. Please do not submit letters written by relatives. Letters must have been written within the last year (February 28, 2009 through February 27, 2010), must contain your full name, and must be signed. Remember, some scholarships require a letter from a specific person, so be sure to check the individual requirements.
· Essay - Some of the specific scholarships require an essay. The essay subjects are specified in the individual scholarship descriptions. Please write “ESSAY”, your name, and the name of the corresponding scholarship for which you are applying at the top of each essay. You must submit a separate essay for each scholarship requiring an essay.
Any additional materials required by a specific fund to which you are applying, such as a college acceptance letter.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
02-18-2010 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINE APPROACHES!
The deadline for High School Seniors to submit applications for the 2010 General Scholarship Program is Friday February 26th at 4:30pm. Applications made be hand-delivered to the CCCF Office at 417 No...[more]
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ARE THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS SUFFICIENT TO PAY THE COST OF MY COLLEGE EDUCATION? [answer]
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