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August 20, 2009
Charles D Whitmer Fund Scholarship
Qualifications:
Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident with verification-stamped I-551 unexpired
Reside in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Lake or Geauga counties, and be enrolled (or plan to enroll and attend), on a full-time basis, an accredited, four-year college or university; or be enrolled in a Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) or similar program leading to a commission in the United States armed forces (award contingent upon verification of acceptance for 2008-09 year)
Be willing to work, save and pay for a portion of your educational expenses during your university years
Show a significant degree of self-motivation, self-help, initiative, good work ethic and generally embody the entrepreneurial spirit
Help others
Deadline:
March 31
Submit:
Application form available at: http://www.clevelandfoundation.org/uploadedFiles/Scholarships/TCF%20scholarship%20application%20-%202009-10.doc
A letter of recommendation (from a person of your choosing who is not a relative)
A transcript or record of prior educational experience (submit high school transcripts if you have completed one year or less of study beyond high school)
A personal statement (essay of up to 600 words) that will help committee members learn about your personal history, perspectives, goals and interests. Please include a description of your education plans, career goals and how this scholarship could help you meet your goals. This is a very important part of the application because it helps committee members get a sense of your commitment to the eligibility criteria.
Awards are contingent upon submission of a letter of acceptance from the educational institution to be attended during the 2010-11 academic year.
Contact:
The Cleveland Foundation
1422 Euclid Avenue
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-861-3810Fax: 216-861-1729
Posted by jbz4 at August 20, 2009 06:32 PM
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