Community Foundation of Boone County

Zionsville Optimist Club Scholarship: Associates Degree or Vocational Technical Study

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 9 November 2007)

Background

Established By: The Zionsville Optimist Club and awarded to a student best exhibiting scholarship, character, motivation, and need. This scholarship is for a ZCHS senior who plans to obtain an Associates Degree, or a Vocational Technical Certificate.
Date Established: 2003
Length of Scholarship: One Year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Zionsville Community High School
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics: Scholarship, character, motivation, need
Special Preference: No
Financial Need: Yes
Minimum GPA: 2.5 out 4.0
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes - 2 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: No

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $1,000
Method: Paid directly to college or university to be applied toward tuition.

Application Requirements

Deadline: February 22, 2008
Send To: High School Guidance Department
Application to Include:
  1. Community Foundation Scholarship Application Form (PDF 128K) [Note: this application form can be filled out on-screen using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software and then printed.]
  2. High school transcript including SAT/ACT scores
  3. One letter of recommendation from a high school teacher (addressing scholarship, character, motivation and need). (Community Foundation Scholarship Recommendation Form (PDF 52K) [Note: this application form can be filled out on-screen using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software and then printed.])
  4. One letter of recommendation from a community member or leader, clergyman, or employer, if employed (addressing scholarship, character, motivation and need). (Community Foundation Scholarship Recommendation Form (PDF 52K) [Note: this application form can be filled out on-screen using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software and then printed.])
  5. Essay

Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Essay to Include:
  • Autobiography
  • Format: Typed, double-spaced
  • Not more than 200 words to include career interest.
Selection By: Zionsville Optimist Club Scholarship Committee; approved by the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Boone County

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For more information, please contact:

The Community Foundation of Boone County
PO Box 92
Zionsville Indiana 46077

Voice: 317-873-0210 or 765-482-0024
FAX: 317-873-0219