Bellevue Chamber Foundation - Bellevue School District



Bellevue Chamber Foundation Scholarships: APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 18, 2016The Bellevue business community understands that an excellent education supports our future workforce. To help students with ongoing learning opportunities, the Bellevue Chamber Foundation, with support from member businesses, offers students from a Bellevue School District high school the opportunity to apply for scholarships, each valued at $1,500. Funding for 2016 scholarships was made possible through the generous support of Delta Air Lines, the Presenting Sponsor of the 2015 Spirit of Bellevue Run/Walk and other community partners who support education. Qualifications for scholarship recipients include:High school graduate planning to attend college in Fall 2016Leadership potentialExemplary academic achievement and proven attendance recordDemonstrated involvement in community and volunteer serviceFinancial needPlease complete the enclosed application and include/attach the following materials:High school transcriptTwo letters of reference from an administrator, counselor or teacher.Scholarship Deadline and TimelineApplications Due: Monday, April 18, 2016; 5:00pmFinalist Interviews: Week of May 2, 2016Recognition Ceremony: May 19, 2016Recipients and Counselors Notified: TBDSubmit completed applications by mail to:Bellevue Chamber of CommerceAttn: 2016 Bellevue Chamber Foundation Scholarships330 112th Ave NE, Ste 100, Bellevue, WA 98004Or email to: staffteam@Questions: Call 425-454-2464 Bellevue Chamber Foundation ScholarshipAPPLICATIONAPPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 18, 2016Applications must be received at the address below no later than 5:00pm on Monday, April 18, 2016. This deadline is NOT a postmark date.Following is a list of all available scholarships for which each applicant will be considered. Only one scholarship will be awarded per student. Please check up to three boxes to indicate the scholarships you think best fit with your education and career goals. Delta Air Lines ScholarshipA scholarship for applicants pursuing a degree in any field KeyBank Scholarship A scholarship for applicants pursuing a degree in any field Ralph James Family Memorial ScholarshipA scholarship for applicants pursuing a degree in business Bellevue Chamber Foundation Scholarship — STEMPursing a degree in the science/technology/engineering or math fieldsAll applicants should complete Sections 1-3. If you would like to be considered for one of the specialized Foundation scholarships that focus on a particular area of study — STEM or Business — please complete the additional question in Section 4.Section 1: Background Information428053586360005467358636000Name: Birth Date: 420433592710005467358636000Address: Phone: 46615358636000313753586360005467358636000City: State: Zip Code: 5467358636000E-mail: Schools Attended Since 7th Grade:School, CityYears AttendedSection 2: Areas of Study in the Last Four Years(Please attach a current transcript) GPAFreshman (9th Grade)Sophomore (10th Grade)Junior (11th Grade)Senior (12th Grade)Please list in order of preference the colleges/universities where you’ve applied.School, CityAcceptedSection 3: Short AnswersPlease complete answers to the following questions. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. Each question should be answered in 1-2 paragraphs or in a list when appropriate.1. Describe your goals and objectives for college and the future. Have you selected a career focus, and if so, what is it and why?2a. List extracurricular school activities.2b. List extracurricular non-school or community service activities.3. List awards received.4a. List leadership positions held.4b. Select one leadership experience and explain what you experienced and what you learned from it.5. Describe how you plan to finance your college education.a. List any scholarships or financial aid received to date.b. List other scholarships for which you have applied.c. Please explain your financial need for this scholarship.d. List your work experience.6. Describe what you gained personally from community service and why it is important.Section 4: Industry Specific ScholarshipIf you would like to be considered for a STEM or Business area of study scholarship, please complete the following question:What sparked your interest in pursuing a degree or career in this specific field, and why do you deserve to receive this scholarship? ................
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