ARTS OF TOLLAND Scholarship Application for Tolland residents only This scholarship of $1,000 recognizes and encourages the pursuit of a career in the arts and is awarded to any high school graduating senior living in Tolland. This award is meant to incorporate any aspect of the arts, including visual and performing arts, creative writing, and music. Our main criteria for selection will be personal commitment to an artistic discipline and community involvement. Return to: Debbie Kupfer, 39 Stonehedge Drive, Tolland CT 06084 All applications and recommendations must be complete and received by May 8, 2015. Name___________________________________________________________________ Address_______________________________________________ phone _______________________ Email address __________________________________________ DOB _______________________ Academic Information Most recent grade transcript: GPA/Scale____________ Rank/Class Size__________________ List all colleges or universities you have applied to _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ College you would most like to attend_________________________________________________________ Major or Anticipated Major_________________________________________________________________ What future business or educational career you will likely pursue___________________________________ List any community service, special skills, activities or organizational groups in which you are involved or have been involved in during your high school years. _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ To be considered for this scholarship, the following must be submitted: A one page double-spaced essay regarding your interest in pursuing a career in the Arts, mailed with this application. Two teacher recommendations on forms provided, mailed separately. Recommendation Form Arts of Tolland Scholarship of $1000 This scholarship recognizes and encourages the pursuit of a career in the arts. This award is meant to incorporate any aspect of the arts, including visual and performing arts, creative writing, and music. Our main criteria for selection will be the student’s interest in and application of the Arts. Dear Teacher/Mentor/Friend, Please fill out the following information and mail to Debbie Kupfer, 39 Stonehedge Drive, Tolland CT 06084. Deadline is May 8, 2015. Thank you! Student’s name ___________________________________________________ Your name _____________________________________ relation to student __________________ Rank the student on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being the highest and 1 the lowest, in the following areas: 1. Has demonstrated ability in chosen field 1 2 3 4 5 2. Has enrolled in a college or training institute 1 2 3 4 5 3. Has a strong academic record in chosen areas 1 2 3 4 5 4. Has a strong academic record in all areas 1 2 3 4 5 5. Demonstrates a spirit of cooperation in group activities 1 2 3 4 5 6. Demonstrates qualities of leadership 1 2 3 4 5 7. Demonstrates an attitude of perseverance and consistency 1 2 3 4 5 Additional comments here or attach a letter __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation Form Arts of Tolland Scholarship of $1000 This scholarship recognizes and encourages the pursuit of a career in the arts. This award is meant to incorporate any aspect of the arts, including visual and performing arts, creative writing, and music. Our main criteria for selection will be the student’s interest in and application of the Arts. Dear Teacher/Mentor/Friend, Please fill out the following information and mail to Debbie Kupfer, 39 Stonehedge Drive, Tolland CT 06084. Deadline is May 8, 2015. Thank you! Student’s name ___________________________________________________ Your name _____________________________________ relation to student __________________ Rank the student on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being the highest and 1 the lowest, in the following areas: 1. Has demonstrated ability in chosen field 1 2 3 4 5 2. Has enrolled in a college or training institute 1 2 3 4 5 3. Has a strong academic record in chosen areas 1 2 3 4 5 4. Has a strong academic record in all areas 1 2 3 4 5 5. Demonstrates a spirit of cooperation in group activities 1 2 3 4 5 6. Demonstrates qualities of leadership 1 2 3 4 5 7. Demonstrates an attitude of perseverance and consistency 1 2 3 4 5 Additional comments here or attach a letter __________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________