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Kiwanis Club College Scholarship Applications

Westport Kiwanis Club College Grant Application 2022

The Westport Kiwanis Club is pleased to offer an opportunity for graduating Staples High School students to apply for a one-time grant to assist with expenses associated with their first year of college.  The committee reviews applications based on financial need, community service, and academic performance.  Qualified applicants must have demonstrated significant public service to the community through quantifiable direct service, including at least one letter of support from the agency or individuals who have benefitted from their service, and have communicated the value of their contribution within their personal statement on the application.   
 
Applicants must also provide transcripts that qualify them for college acceptance and financial documents to certify financial needs.  
 
Please complete this confidential application thoroughly and email supplemental documents to westportkiwanis@gmail.com.  Applications are only complete after supplemental materials are provided.  Please note that you  must meet our deadline of April 15th for consideration.:
 
Student submissions must include:
  • Your personal statement as to why you are applying for assistance. Please include an explanation of extenuating circumstances regarding financial need and reflection on your volunteer/extracurricular experiences. (online form)
PLEASE EMAIL THE FOLLOWING TO WESTPORTKIWANIS@GMAIL.COM:
  • One personal recommendation/support letter (can be from a counselor or other community adult) 
  • A copy of your transcript
PARENT INFO TO BE SUBMITTED TO WESTPORT KIWANIS@GMAIL.COM:
  • Parent Statement –a brief overview of need (1 paragraph max)
  • EFC (Estimated Family Contribution Amount) from FASA
  • a copy of your parent's most recent federal tax returns (first 5 pages only)
ALL DOCUMENTS ARE HELD IN CONFIDENTIALITY AND DESTROYED AFTER REVIEW.
1.Student Name:(Required.)
2.Student’s Primary Address:
3.Student’s Phone Number:
4.Email Address:(Required.)
5.1 st Parent or Legal Guardian’s Name, address, and email(Required.)
6.2nd Parent or Legal Guardian’s Name, address, and email
7.Number of persons in household:
8.Number of adults (over 21 years old):'
9.Number of children in family (under 21 years old):
10.Number of siblings currently attending college (& where): _______________________
11.HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION - Please complete names & ages. Including yourself and all persons who live with you.
12.Cumulative GPA (mandatory) and SAT/ACT scores (if applicable):(Required.)
13.Please list your top 5 high school extracurricular activities, sports teams, and time commitment (seasonal, daily, year-round, etc.) You may choose to attach a one-page resume or activity sheet.(Required.)
14.Please list other community involvement, volunteer projects and estimate time spent:
15.Please share what college/s you plan to attend in the fall.  Please include estimated cost of tuition, room, and board. If you haven't yet committed to a school, please indicate your current choices and provide the best estimate of tuition, room & board.
16.Please list your personal income from Summer employment last year?
17.Do you have any personal savings? (Please circle) Yes or No
18.Please list any college scholarships, grants, loans, and other financial aid requested and/or offered to you from your high school, college or other sources? Please include the amount. 
19.Are you the beneficiary of a CHET (Connecticut Higher Education Trust) or other college financing plan? (Please circle)
20.Do you have any funds set up for your college expenses such as family trusts, or gifts from relatives?
21.How many automobiles in your family?
22.Do you own a boat, a plane, or a horse?
23.Other real estate beyond primary residence owned? 
24.PERSONAL STATEMENT: Please discuss the reason that you are applying for assistance. Please include an explanation of extenuating circumstances regarding financial need and reflection on your volunteer/extracurricular experiences. (No need for an essay, just a brief description please.) You may also choose to email your personal statement, along with your recommendation and transcript under separate cover TO WESTPORTKIWANIS@GMAIL.COM:
25.Please provide the name and contact information (Email and phone) of your non-family related reference.  The letter can be emailed directly to westportkiwanis@gmail.com or included as an attachment along with a copy of your transcript.:
26.Do you have a connection to the Westport Kiwanis Club? If yes, please share the members name here:
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