Taste of the Santa Cruz Valley, Green Valley, AZ, March 16 2008 2:00 p.m. at Green Valley Country Club, Scholarship Applications

This scholarship foundation is intended to provide financial assistance to worthy and struggling students entering an educational institute upon graduation from high schools within the Santa Cruz Valley. It is also intended to act as a living legacy to the memory of Adrianna Rebecca Klawson, who passed away before she could complete her educational goals. The scholarship recipient pool will be drawn from the following public high schools: Sahuarita High School, Rio Rico High School, Patagonia High School and Nogales High School.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

· Scholarship award of no less than $1000 each year.

· The granting of the financial award each year will be based upon the funds available and will be presented to Applicant most successful in meeting the established Selection Criteria.

· Scholarships will be awarded for the full course of study in an accredited/certified university, college, junior college, trade, vocational, technical school, or other apprenticeship programs.

· Scholarship funding will be allocated proportionally throughout the normal school year as defined by the educational institute.

· All award monies shall be paid directly to the educational institute for tuition, fees, and/or textbooks.

Eligibility requirements

1) Applicant must be a senior from Sahuarita High School, Rio Rico High School, Patagonia High School or Nogales High School graduating by the end of the 2008 spring semester, less than 21 years of age, and have had no previous full-time post-secondary enrollment.

2) Recipient must enroll and begin a course of study at an accredited/certified educational institute within ten months after high school graduation. Evidence of acceptance for enrollment in that institute must be submitted to the Scholarship Foundation Treasurer before the award payment is actually made to the recipient’s institute of choice.

3) Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen or legally residing in the United States.

4) On or before April 15, 2008, Applicant must complete Application for Scholarship in full compliance with instructions and submit to Designated Counselor.

a. On or before April 15, 2008, the Recommendation Forms must be completed and submitted by the Administrator or Counselor, and Teacher or Sponsor to Designated Counselor.

5) On or before April 15, 2008, fully completed Application for Scholarship and Recommendation Forms are to be compiled into an Applicant Packet by Designated Counselor.

6) On or before April 16, 2008, Designated Counselor will have Applicant Packet ready to be received by the Scholarship Selection Team.

7) Upon notification by the Scholarship Selection Team, Applicant must attend an interview with members of the Selection Team.

APPLICANT / RECIPIENT RESPONSIBILITIES

1) Applicant must complete Application for Scholarship in full compliance with instructions and submit to Designated Counselor, on or before April 15, 2008.

2) Applicant Packet will contain:

· Application of Scholarship (completed by Applicant)

· Recommendation Form (completed by Administrator or Counselor)

· Applicant’s transcript, grade point average and class ranking (provided by Administrator or Counselor)

· Recommendation Form (completed by a Teacher or High School Sponsor)

3) Contents of Applicant Packet must be delivered to Designated Counselor by appropriate parties on or before April 15, 2008.

4) Applicant must provide Scholarship Recommendation Forms to appropriate school personnel in a timely fashion for their completion and submission to Designated Counselor on or before April 15, 2008.

5) Upon notification by the Scholarship Selection Team, Applicant will be available for an interview.

6) Recipient will speak at Unity in the Valley on a designated date shortly before the start of the school year.

7) Recipient is responsible for submitting documentation from the educational institute as to the cost of tuition, fees, and/or textbooks at least two weeks prior to the due date.

CRITERIA AND SELECTION OF RECIPIENT

A Scholarship Selection Team, chosen from the Scholarship Team, will serve as an impartial panel.

The decision of the Scholarship Selection Team in determining scholarship recipient will be considered final.

Applicants will be considered based on the following criteria:

1) Academic profile (grade point average, high school transcript, class ranking, etc.)

2) Activities, honors and awards (academic, athletic, music, clubs, other)

3) Volunteer work and service to community (over the last three years)

4) Recommendations

5) Employment experience and financial provisions (jobs held and money management)

6) Essay (Application Item 5 Response)

7) Qualities of citizenship and character

8) Personal interview of finalist

Choice of EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE

Recipient may attend an educational institute that provides a full course of study, including a university, college, junior college, trade, vocational, technical school, or other apprenticeship programs that meet certification guidelines or accreditation standards. The choice of educational institute is to be interpreted liberally by the Scholarship Team with the recognition that Applicant is the best judge of how his or her skills and desires can be best utilized in our highly competitive world.

RECIPIENT NON-OBLIGATION

The scholarship award recipient has no obligation in any manner to the donor of this award or the Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation – Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial.

ADMINISTRATION OF SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation – Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial is administered by the Scholarship Team and is a project of Unity in the Valley, which is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Communications may be sent to Unity in the Valley, P.O. Box 2229, Green Valley, AZ 85622.

Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation

Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial

APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY

Name ____________________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

oMale o Female

Address____________________________________________________________________________

Street Number/Name City/State Zip Code

Parent/Guardian Name________________________________________________________________

First Middle Last

Date of Birth________________ E-Mail Address___________________________________________

Home Phone____________________________Cell Phone __________________________________

Area Code Number Area Code Number

School of Attendance ____________________________________________Current Grade Level____

Anticipated Course of Study___________________________________________________________

Number of family members currently enrolled in college, university, trade or technical school _______

Please Word Process responses to 1-5 and attach to this application

1. List noteworthy high school activities in which you have participated and honors received.

2. List hobbies, interests, volunteer work, and community service involvement outside of school.

3. List employment experience.

4. List financial provision you have made for your continuing education.

5. In 100 words or fewer complete the following statement: I am the recipient of the scholarship from Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation—Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial because . . .

On or before April 15, 2008,

Ö Submit this Application for Scholarship to Designated Counselor and

Ö Confirm that your Recommendation Forms have also been submitted to Designated Counselor.

Thank you for your interest in applying for this Scholarship Award and your commitment to furthering your education.

_________________________________________ _____________________

Signature Date

Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation

Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial

Applicant Recommendation FORM

Administrator or Counselor

Information and Instructions

· This Applicant Recommendation Form is to be completed by an administrator, who is familiar with the applicant, or a counselor, who has worked with the applicant in some capacity.

· Information provided will not be shared with the applicant, is confidential and will be destroyed after the Scholarship Selection Team has determined Recipient.

· If the information requested already exists in a format that is more convenient for you to use, please attach it to this form.

· Attach transcript and provide Applicant’s grade point average and class ranking.

· Please print clearly or word process your responses.

· No later than April 15, 2008, submit this completed form in a sealed envelope with the applicant’s name to Designated Counselor.

Full Name of Applicant:

o Yes o No I have seen documentation that Applicant is a U.S. citizen

or is legally residing in the U.S.

Your Full Name:

Your Role/Title:

Describe Activities and Professional Relationship with Applicant:

On the lines provided, please use the numbers below to rate Applicant’s qualities:

4 means “Among the best I’ve encountered”

3 means “Greater than his/her student peers”

2 means “Typical of our students”

1 means “Not very strong in this area”

0 means “No basis for evaluating that quality”

______ Resiliency, understands quickly and completely

______ Creative, imaginative, analyzes problems on his/her own

______ Industrious, energetic, works to full capacity

______ Leads with a capacity to assume responsibility, organize work and execute projects with others

______ Relates to others with tact, sociability, cooperation and empathy

______ Dependable, completes work promptly, and follows through on commitments

______ Exhibits leadership qualities and is recognized as a leader by peers

______ Displays integrity, honesty, maintains good reputation with effective moral perspective

Additional comments describing why you are recommending Applicant for this scholarship:

Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to help this Applicant and the Selection Team make wiser choices. You are appreciated.

_________________________________________ _____________________

Signature Date

Unity in the Valley Scholarship Foundation

Adrianna Rebecca Klawson Memorial

Applicant Recommendation Form

Teacher or Sponsor

Information and Instructions

· This Applicant Recommendation Form is to be completed by a teacher, who has taught Applicant, or a sponsor, who has worked with Applicant in a co-curricular or extra-curricular activity.

· Information provided will not be shared with Applicant, is confidential and will be destroyed after the Selection Team has determined Recipient.

· If the information requested already exists in a format that is more convenient for you to use, please attach it to this form.

· Please print clearly or word process your responses.

· No later than April 15, 2008, submit this completed form in a sealed envelope with Applicant’s name to Designated Counselor.

Full Name of Applicant:

Your Full Name:

Your Role/Title:

Describe Activities and Professional Relationship with Applicant:

On the lines provided, please use the numbers below to rate Applicant’s qualities:

4 means “Among the best I’ve encountered”

3 means “Greater than his/her student peers”

2 means “Typical of our students”

1 means “Not very strong in this area”

0 means “No basis for evaluating that quality”

______ Resiliency, understands quickly and completely

______ Creative, imaginative, analyzes problems on his/her own

______ Industrious, energetic, works to full capacity

______ Leads with a capacity to assume responsibility, organizes work and executes projects with others

______ Relates to others with tact, sociability, cooperation and empathy

______ Dependable, completes work promptly, keeps commitments

______ Exhibits leadership qualities and is recognized as a leader by peers

______ Displays integrity, honesty, maintains good reputation with effective moral perspective

Additional comments describing why you are recommending Applicant for this scholarship:

Thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to help this Applicant and the Selection Team make wiser choices. You are appreciated.

_________________________________________ _____________________

Signature Date

Susan Pace, Event Coordinator

Taste of the Santa Cruz Valley

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