Eagle Fire Department Members Association, Inc. Incorporated August, 2012 Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Scholarship Program The purpose of the Eagle Fire Department Scholarship is to award a scholarship to an individual who meets the following criteria: is a graduating senior from an accredited secondary school private school, or a recognized home school program, who will be attending a college, university or technical school in pursuit of an advanced degree, preferably in, but not limited to, the Protective Services (Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service). Applicant Requirements: Must be a graduating High School Senior in 2015 who resides in the Eagle Fire Department service area. Must be a U.S. citizen Complete and submit a scholarship award application Submit official school transcript with GPA, official transcript of ACT and/or SAT score Submit 3 letters of recommendation (No friends, family or relatives) Submit completed essay Provide proof of enrollment in College, University, or Technical School for minimum of an Associate’s degree in the Protective Services field for the Fall semester of 2015 classes by August 1, 2015. Recipient Selection: A panel of two Association officers and one board Director from the Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. will evaluate and review all applications and will provide the Association membership with a non-binding recommendation of the top three candidates. The members of the Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. will make the final decision on the scholarship winner at the May 2015 business meeting. The recipient will be contacted the following business day and the scholarship will be awarded at either an Honors Banquet or graduation ceremony, whichever comes first. Scholarship: Amount of Scholarship: One (1) - $500 (More than one scholarship may be awarded in any one year.) Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Scholarship 2015 Page 1 of 5 Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Scholarship Program Instructions & Requirements to Apply For the Scholarship The applicant must complete the scholarship application. Application should be typed. Attach a signed transcript reflecting GPA from the school counselor. Attach a copy of ACT and/or SAT report/score. Attach three written letters of recommendation. Attach completed essay. Prior to rendering a final decision, the Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. reserves the right to: Contact any and all references submitted by scholarship applicant. Conduct a personal interview with scholarship applicant finalists. Failure to complete any of the listed requirements will disqualify the applicant. If chosen to receive the scholarship, proof of enrollment must be submitted to the Eagle Fire Department by August 1, 2015. Failure to enroll by this date in a college, university or technical school in an approved course of study leading to a degree will result in forfeiture of the scholarship. Upon forfeiture, the scholarship will be awarded to the next runner up. Scholarship funds will be paid to the recipient after completion of the first semester. Proof of completion should be sent to the Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. at the address below. Deadline: Application and all documents must be returned by May 4, 2015 to: U. S. Mail: Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Attn. Lt. C. Roberts 126 E. Main St. PO Box 478 Eagle, WI 53119 Or e-mail to: croberts@eaglefiredepartment.com Contact: Lt. Chuck Roberts at 262-470-2520 with any additional questions. Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Scholarship 2015 Page 2 of 5 APPLICATION FOR EAGLE FIRE DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP Applicant’s Full Name Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Address Telephone # Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Email Address Date of Birth Click here to enter text. Name of High School graduating from GPA Click here to enter text. Weighted ☐ Click here to enter text. Or non ☐ check one box Class Rank Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Place of Employment Position Held Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Number of Years Click here to enter text. Place of Employment Position Held Number of Years Click here to enter text. Class Size Click here to enter text. Click here to enter text. Parents/Guardians with whom you reside: Name Click here to enter text. Relationship Click here to enter text. Name Click here to enter text. Relationship Click here to enter text. Have you applied to a college, university or technical school? Were you accepted? (check one box) Name of school attending No ☐ (check one box) No ☐ Yes☐ Yes☐ Click here to enter text. Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Scholarship 2015 Page 3 of 5 Please provide a list of service groups, clubs, schools, church and/or community volunteer activities, etc., which you have participated in during High School. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. Click here to enter text. List any honors, awards, or certificates received from these or any other organizations. Click here to enter text. Essay: Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Scholarship In a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 350 words, explain why you selected your field of study and what the influencing factors were for this selection. The following items must be incorporated into your essay. (Submission must be separate document using the following page) You’re declared field of study. Why you selected this field of study. Qualities and skills you possess that will make you successful in your chosen field of study. Describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your chose field and your future goals. Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Scholarship 2015 Page 4 of 5 WRITE YOUR ESSAY BELOW FOLLOWING THE DIRECTIONS PREVIOUSLY ON PAGE 4 OF THIS APPLICATION: Click here to enter text. Eagle Fire Department Members Association Inc. Scholarship 2015 Page 5 of 5