THE POLICE OFFICER LAURETHA VAIRD #5897
VAIRD FOUNDATION
2009-10 COLLEGE ASSISTANCE APPLICATION FORM
THE VAIRD FOUNDATION
The Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897
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2009-10 College Assistance Award Application
Purpose
The Vaird Foundation, Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897 offers the college assistance award
to high school students on behalf of one of the Philadelphia Police Department’s fallen hero’s
Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897, who was slain on January 2, 1996 while answering a radio
call of the a bank robbery at a PNC Bank located at 4710 Rising Sun Avenue. The college
assistance is a monetary award being offered in her memory to underprivileged young men and
women.
College Assistance Award Information
One Scholarship in the amount of $1,000.00 will be awarded to four students. Once the four
students are selected as a winner, they will received an award of $1,000.00 each.
College Assistance Award Requirements
1. Applicants must be a senior attending the high school that the committee approves.
2. Applicants must be enrolled and in good standing at a college, university or technical
school as of October 1, 2009, and must intend to enroll in classes at that school the next
semester following the application deadline
College Assistance Criteria
1. Students must meet academic standards set by the school principal
2. Students must show a financial need for college assistance.
3. Students must write an essay and win the contest
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Application Process
1. Applicants must complete the College Assistance Award Application Form.
a. Limit answers to the space provided. You may re-type as a word file to submit
electronically.
b. Attach copy of most recent high school transcript.
c. Attach the two summary pages and one essay page. Please place your name on
the top of each page. Do not exceed the length specifications.
2. Applications must be postmarked or electronically submitted no later than May 10, 2009.
3. Applications must be sent to:
The Vaird Foundation - Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897
15034 Poquessing Creek Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19116
Attention: Ms. Kimberly Byrd, Mr. Sylvester M. Johnson or Ms. Saundra Russell and/or
e-mail us @: kimbyrd711@hotmail.com or sylvester2x@comcast.net,
lt.russell128@comcast.net.
4. College Assistance award winners will be notified by June 1, 2009.
5. College Assistance award winners who able to attend will be recognized and the college
assistance will be awarded during a luncheon to be announced.
The Vaird Foundation
The Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897
2009 College Assistance Award Application
Applicant Information
Name____________________________________________
Date of Birth_____________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
Parent’s Names_________________________________________________________________
Home Phone____________________________
E-Mail Address_______________________
Career Plans
Briefly state your career goal and how you plan to reach your career goal.
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Education Information
Name and address of college, vocational/technical school, or university at which you are
currently enrolled and will be for the next semester.
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Major/Course of Study___________________________________________________________
Name and location of high school where you received your diploma.
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High School Graduation Date_______________________________
References (Please provide two personal references with address, phone number and e-mail
address, if available.)
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The Vaird Foundation
Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897
2009 College Assistance Award
‘Essay Contest ”
Submit an essay, typed with one inch margins, not exceed 200 words, in
response to the following question:
Describe how you believe that the heroic efforts of Police Officer
Lauretha Vaird #5897 impacted the lives of many. Include information
about your dreams and aspiration and the person that you consider a role
model in your life. Also, how will you achieve your career goals?
THE VAIRD FOUNDATION
POLICE OFFICER LAURETHA VAIRD #5897
COLLEGE ASSISTANCE AWARD 2009-10 GUIDELINES
Guidelines for Applicants
The Vaird Foundation - Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897 - College Assistance Award was created in
2008 in memory of the Philadelphia Police Department’s fallen hero, Police Officer LaurethaVaird #5897
who is the only female in the history of the department to be killed in the line of duty. The purpose of
this award is to assist students who are underprivileged and are enrolled in a higher education institution
(college or university) in any field of study.
Scholarships of $5,000 (approximately ten (10) months while enrolled – monthly stipend of $125.00)
each will be offered to students who meet the requirements.
CRITERIA
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Qualities and traits of leadership, citizenship and service to school and community.
Financial need.
Recommendation from school principal and/or disciplinarian must accompany the application.
Applicants must be enrolled and in good standing at a college, university or technical school as of
September 2009 and must intend to enroll in classes at that school the next semester following the
application deadline.
Written Essay (Must write an essay)
Guidelines for Applicants:
The Vaird Foundation - Police Officer Lauretha Vaird #5897, completed College Assistance Award
application, official transcript and recommendation must be received by the Vaird Foundation on or
before March 30. Members of the committee will receive copies of the application with name and
address deleted, so they can determine that all questions have been answered. Incomplete applications
will be disqualified.
Winners will be chosen by an impartial Vaird Foundation Selection Committee selected by the
president and approved by the Founder and Foundation Board of Directors.
The number and amounts of scholarships to be awarded each year will depend upon the availability
of funds. A recommendation will be made by the College Assistance Committee to the Vaird Foundation
Founder and Board of Directors for approval.
Final selection will be made by April 30. Announcement of the winner(s) will be made at the
annual Vaird Foundation dinner. Payment of scholarship will begin and made directly to the student
monthly, upon written notification of the student’s acceptance in a college or university.
The format of the application form may not be changed in any way. All materials submitted shall become
the property of the Vaird Foundation. Failure to follow the guidelines may be grounds for forfeiting the
college assistance award.
THE VAIRD FOUNDATION
COLLEGE ASSISTANCE AWARD 2009-10 GUIDELINES
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Contributions, questions, or requests should be directed to Vaird Foundation Founder, Co-Founder or
Chief Executive Officer:
Ms. Kimberly Byrd
Co-Founder
The Vaird Foundation
15034 Poquessing Creek Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 519-2710
kimbyrd711@hotmail.com
Ms. Saundra Russell
Chief Executive Officer
The Vaird Foundation
15034 Poquessing Creek Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 651-0882
Lt.russell128@comcast.net
Mr. Sylvester M. Johnson
Founder
The Vaird Foundation
15034 Poquessing Creek Lane
Philadelphia, PA 19116
(215) 301-3113
sylvester2x@comcast.net