First Coast Technical College Education Foundation Scholarships are awarded through an application to the FCTC Foundation and require approval of the Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. Scholarships will be limited to funds available for this purpose. The scholarship will be issued for the program requested on the application and the award may only be used for this program. Scholarships are not transferable to another program at FCTC. Students will have 12 months to utilize funds. The schoalrships cover registration and tuition fees. Additional costs which may include books, supplies, and uniforms will be the responsibility of the student. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at (904) 547-3511/(904) 547-3512 or Career Navigator program at (904) 547-3379, if you should need additional assistance with your expenses. Applications for the 2014-2015 school year must be submitted to the college no later than April 1, 2014. Scholarship recipients will be notified of the scholarship awards within three to five weeks. The FCTC Scholarship award is contingent on the successful attainment of all requirements for high school graduation. Scholarship applicants must meet all requirements for the program they plan to attend. REQUIREMENTS 1. Any adult student currently enrolled or planning to enroll at First Coast Technical College. 2. Recommendation by an instructor and/or guidance counselor from the applicant’s school. 3. Evidence that applicant desires career training at the First Coast Technical College. 4. A Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher. 5. Florida residency. 6. A completed scholarship application from the student with the above required information. INSTRUCTIONS 1. Complete the attached First Coast Technical College Scholarship Application. 2. Have an instructor and a guidance counselor complete the recommendation portion of the scholarship form. 3. Mail completed application to: FCTC Foundation Jill Miller Scholarship 2980 Collins Program Avenue St. Augustine, Florida 32084 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE FOLLOWING TECHNICAL PROGRAMS: Volkswagen of St Augustine Scholarship – Automotive Service Technology Created in 2014 and endowed by Volkswagen of St. Augustine, this scholarship provides tuition assistance to a current or future Automotive Service Technology student. Dee Callum Memorial Scholarship - Cosmetology Created in 2014 by friends, family and clients of Dee Callum, the Dee Callum Memorial Scholarship is designed to honor Mrs. Callum’s memory by providing tuition assistance to a cosmetology student who aspires to serve clients with the same spirit and love for beauty that Dee brought to the profession. SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR SY 2014-2015 Applications for the 2014-2015 school year must be submitted to FCTC Foundation no later than April 1, 2014. For highest consideration, you must complete all sections of this application. Please Print Name: Mailing Address: Social Security #: Telephone #: Date of Birth: Are you currently a high school senior? Yes Name of high school you are attending: Date of expected graduation: Are you currently taking any vocational/technical courses? Please list: Have you previously taken any vocational/technical courses? Please list all: No Yes Yes First Coast Technical College program in which you plan to enroll: Present or last job: List awards, interests, clubs and community activities: No No How do you plan to contribute to your profession in a significant way? Applicant’s Signature: Date: Parent/Guardian Signature: Date: TO BE COMPLETED BY AN INSTRUCTOR (PLEASE PRINT) Instructor’s Name: Program: Instructor’s recommendation for a technical scholarship: . Instructor’s Signature: Date: TO BE COMPLETED BY A GUIDANCE COUNSELOR (PLEASE PRINT) Guidance Counselor’s Name: Grade Point Average (overall unweighted): Class Ranking: Grade Point Average for vocational program(s) (if applicable): Specify program(s): Completed testing requirements for high school (HSCAT, FCAT, Other). Please specify: Does student require any special accommodations? IEP, etc. Guidance Counselor’s recommendation for a technical scholarship: . Guidance Counselor’s Signature: Date: Date of Senior Awards Ceremony: Mail/Email completed application to: FCTC Foundation Jill Miller 2980 Collins Avenue St. Augustine, Florida 32084 foundation@fctc.edu