Sabrina House Children’s Charity P.O. Box 1174 Pickens, SC 29671 864-417-5964 Amanda House Martin Scholarship TO BE ELIGIBLE, AN APPLICANT: 1. Must be a hematology or oncology patient of the BI-LO Charities Children’s Cancer Center of Greenville, SC with a chronic or recurrent illness requiring treatment for a minimum of six months or more. 2. Must be a senior in high school or an undergraduate student already enrolled in college and must be planning to attend college in the Fall of 2012. 3. Submit an essay on the following topic: “Why I decided to attend college and how I will use my education to help others.” Please include any factors that influenced your decision to pursue a college degree. You may discuss people who affected your decision making process. The essay should be in size 12 font, and no longer than four pages doublespaced. We will award two individual scholarships, each worth $500. The scholarships will be awarded for students attending a 4-year college or university or a 2-year community or technical college. All monies will be issued directly to the college or university. This is a one time scholarship that is not automatically renewable. Applicants must re-apply each year in order to be considered for additional scholarship funds. There are no special eligibility requirements for the scholarship. All students may apply regardless of their race, religion, nationality or financial status. Winners will be selected by a random drawing. Applicable Majors: All Fields of Study To request an application by mail call (864) 455-8714 or email billy.house@blueridge.coop To submit your application via email, send to billy.house@blueridge.coop DEADLINE: Applicants must be received no later than 5 pm JULY 6, 2012 Late applications will not be accepted. Winners will be notified by July 20, 2012. Those not selected will not be notified. INSTRUCTIONS: Must complete this form and return along with your essay to the address at the bottom of this application or email no later than 5 pm on July 6, 2012. To be considered you must submit all required information by this date. NAME: (First) _______________________ (Middle) ______ (Last) _________________ DOB: ________________ Email:___________________________________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________ CITY____________________________ STATE____________ ZIP ________________ TELEPHONE: (H)(___)___________________(Cell) (___)________________________ NAME OF PARENT:____________________________PHONE:__________________ COLLEGE TO BE ATTENDING:____________________________________________ COLLEGE ADDRESS:___________________________________________________ CITY_____________________________ STATE___________ ZIP________________ HIGH SCHOOL: _________________________________YEAR GRADUATED______ CITY:_________________________________________________ STATE:__________ Checklist: Did you include the following? A. Completed - Scholarship application form and signature for publicity consent. B. Essay: “Why I decided to attend college and how I will use my education to help others” Applications must be received (mail or email) no later than 5 pm on JULY 6, 2012 Mail to: Sabrina House Children’s Charity P.O. Box 1174 Pickens, SC 29671 Email to: billy.house@blueridge.coop Publicity Consent By signing this form, I give my permission for the BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center (and/or its agents) and Sabrina House Children’s Charity to photograph me and/or the following individuals:_____________________________________________________________ for use in (Check all that apply): _____ Internal and/or external marketing and public relations activities _____ External news stories _____ Internal and/or external education programs _____ Internal and/or external public displays _____ The BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center and Sabrina House Children’s Charity Web site _____ Other _________________________ I understand the primary purpose/subject of this photo is to educate or gain awareness regarding the pediatric cancer treatment center, Sabrina House Children’s Charity. In addition, I give permission for BILO Charities Children's Cancer Center and Sabrina House Children’s Charity to use this photo in a reasonable manner consistent with the community efforts and mission of Greenville Hospital System. By signing this form, I waive any and all rights, ownership, and interest in publications, photographs, and/or recordings resulting from the use of interviews, videos, films, recordings, and/or photographs. I understand that my permission does not entitle me to any payment, treatment, enrollment in a health plan, or eligibility for any benefits. I also agree not to hold BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center, Sabrina House Children’s Charity, and/or their agents responsible for any publicity or any effect whatsoever that may result from the use or disclosure of this interview, video, film, recording, and/or photo. I may not claim any invasion of my privacy, any misuse of my likeness, or any other damage to my reputation as a result of my giving my permission for use or disclosure of this interview, video, film, recording, and/or photo. The permission will expire when I withdraw my permission in writing. I certify that I am giving my permission freely and that I may withdraw my permission at any time before BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center, Sabrina House Children’s Charity, and/or their agents take action based on my authorization. I understand that giving my authorization to use the interview, video, film, recording, and/or photo being made is completely voluntary. I understand I may refuse to sign this authorization and that if I refuse, my decision will not affect my ability to receive treatment at Greenville Hospital System. I understand I may withdraw my permission to use the interview, video, film, recording, and/or photo being made at any time by giving GHS written notice and that BI-LO Charities Children's Cancer Center, Sabrina House Children’s Charity, and/or their agents may continue to use the interview, video, film, recording, and/or photo unless I withdraw my permission in writing. Signature of applicant:_____________________________ Date __________,or Signature of personal representative (if applicant is a minor or unable to sign) Signature: _______________________________________________Date ____________ Your relationship to the applicant, i.e., parent, guardian, etc.:________________________