Scholarship Application - The Board Series℠ Fall 2012

As part of The Andersons’ corporate philosophy, we believe that both individually and collectively we should generously share our time, talents and financial resources in pursuing worthwhile opportunities that benefit our communities. Further, as a company, we believe a reasonable portion of profits should be contributed to charitable causes and we should be diligent in protecting the quality of the environment in which we all work and live. We feel we should generously share our time, talents and financial resources in pursuit of solutions to our social problems and in support of other worthwhile community endeavors.

In partnership with The Board Catalyst℠ Institute, a division of Aly Sterling Philanthropy, The Andersons will sponsor two organizations to participate in The Board Series℠ through a scholarship program. The Board Series℠ program educates and enables non-profit boards to reach their full potential of leadership and engagement.

These organizations will be selected to participate in The Board Series℠ Fall 2012 in Toledo, Ohio (in-kind value - $2,200 per scholarship).

Eligible organizations must:

 Be designated by the IRS as a tax exempt 501(c)(3) corporation
 Serve communities in Northwest Ohio
 Have by-laws or a code of regulations
 Submit request using the attached application form
 Agree to being used as a case study during the series, and progress reports up to six months after the conclusion of The Board Series℠
 In order to be considered for a scholarship, applying organizations must first register for The Board Series and pay the $500 deposit. Organizations awarded a scholarship will be receive a refund of their deposit.

Deadline & Submission:
Applications must be submitted by July 15, 2012.

Instructions:
Please complete the following application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.