2014
www.cranfordsoccer.net
ATHLETIC DIRECTOR/STUDENT APPLICANT:
The Cranford Soccer Club is pleased to announce a SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
For a graduating male and female student/soccer player. The applicant must be a resident
of Cranford and have plans to continue their education at a post-secondary, accredited
institution of higher learning.
Athletic Directors are asked to make the applications available to student/athletes.
Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 1, 2014. An information
sheet is attached.
If any questions exist, counselors or student/athletes should be free to contact any member
of the Scholarship Committee.
Henry Di Iorio , Scholarship Chair
Ann Marie Maglino
Mary Mackenzie
(908)276-7782
(908)709-4368
(908)497-0348
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CRANFORD SOCCER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
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(A)
SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT
A maximum of two (2) scholarships will be awarded in any year; one $1,000 award
for a male player and one $1,000 for a female player. In the event that no player
male or female is selected; the award will not be made in that year.
(B)
ELIGIBILITY
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An applicant must have played a minimum of ten seasons for the Cranford Soccer Club.
(fall and spring count as two seasons of play).
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An applicant must have been a member of a high school soccer varsity team.
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An applicant must submit a complete application by April 1st of the year graduating
High School.
(C)
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
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Obtain an application form from a high school guidance counselor, the president of the
Cranford Soccer Club, or a member of the scholarship committee of the Cranford Soccer
Club.
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Fill out the application form.
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Attach a typed, double-spaced essay describing:
(1) how the Cranford Soccer Club enhanced your knowledge and performance
of the game of soccer,
(2) what you have given back to the sport, and
(3) your future soccer plans or goals.
The essay should be a minimum of two hundred and fifty words.
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Submit a letter of reference supporting your application to receive the scholarship.
A letter from a soccer coach you have played for would be preferred. This letter must be
attached to the application in a sealed envelope.
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CRANFORD SOCCER CLUB SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
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(D)
MAIL APPLICATION TO:
Cranford Soccer Club
C/O Henry Di Iorio
32 Connecticut St.
Cranford, NJ 07016
Attn. Scholarship
(E)
HOW THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED
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The winner of the scholarship will be announced at your High School by the end of the
School year in June or at your high school awards ceremony.
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The cash award will be contingent upon your successful completion of a semester of college
while maintaining scholastic standing at the school.
It is the responsibility of the person awarded the scholarship to contact a committee member
with proof of the above.
hank01@verizon.net
Note: The names and phone numbers of the committee members will be included in the award.
(F)
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
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The Cranford Soccer Club Scholarship Committee will evaluate the candidates for the
scholarships on criteria such as:
High School Soccer career
Club Soccer career
Public Recognition
Soccer service to the community, such as:
Coaching
Refereeing
One-on-One Instruction
Essay
Letter of Reference
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GOOD LUCK !!!!
CSC Scholarship app. 1/08
* * Application for
Cranford Soccer Club Scholarship
Last Name
First Name
Middle Initial
A. Applicant
Address
B. Address
city. State. Zip
Area code
C. Telephone No.
Mouth
Day
(Please circle)
Year
D. Date of Birth
E. Sex
No. of Years
Male Female
School Name
F. High School Varsity Involvement
G. Verification by High School Varsity Coach
Coach's Signature
School Name
H. College to be attended in Fall
Address
City, State. Zip
No. of Years
I. Cranford Soccer Club Involvement
Today, Date
Applicant's Signature
J. Written Requirements
Essay:
 Attach a typed, double-spaced 250 word essay describing (1) how the
Cranford Soccer Club has enhanced your knowledge and
performance of the game, (2) what you have given back to the sport and (3)
any soccer plans and/or goals for the future.
Reference Letter:
 Attach a letter of reference supporting your application. Preferably, the
letter should be from a soccer coach for which you have
previously played. The letter should be in a sealed envelope with
the signature of the reference across the seal.
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Signature of Approval
Signature of Approval_________________________________________