2022 SNGCSA Legacy Award Application Information for Applicants
General
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The SNGCSA Legacy Awards Competition offers educational aid to the children of SNGCSA members. An independent committee will review applications. All decisions of the committee will be final. Applications will be notified by mail of their status by July 5, 2022. All scholarship award checks will be made payable to the applicant.
Eligibility 1.
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One or more of the applicant’s parents must have been an SNGCSA member for five or more consecutive years and must be a currently active SNGCSA member in good standing. The competition is open to natural or adoptive offspring of SNGCSA members. Children of deceased members are also eligible if the member was currently active at the time of his or her death. The student must be enrolled full-time at an accredited institution of higher learning, or in the case of high school seniors, must be accepted at such an institution for the next academic year. Graduating high school seniors must attach a letter of acceptance to their application. Past winners are ineligible to apply the following year. They may reapply after a one-year hiatus. Although any number of students from the same family may apply, only one student per family will be eligible to receive an award.
Criteria for Selection 1. 2. 3.
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Applicants will be evaluated based on academic achievement, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership and outside involvement. The student’s composition of an original 500-word essay on his or her goals in life. Financial need is not a factor in the selection.
How to Apply
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Students must complete and submit the attached application form and supply the following under one cover: 1. Transcripts from all high schools and colleges attended 2. Typed original essay 3. Graduating high school seniors must attach a collegiate letter of acceptance to their application 4. All completed applications must be postmarked by July 5, 2022. 5. Send the packet to: SNGCSA 3273 Richert Ave. Clovis, CA 93619
DEADLINE Must be postmarked by July 5, 2022
SNGCSA Legacy Awards Applicant’s Statement It is very important that you complete the form neatly with all information. Attach additional sheets as necessary.
Section 1
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Name__________________________________________________Date___________________________ Social Security #________________________________________________________________________ Permanent Address______________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip___________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone (____)______________________________________Campus Phone (____)______________
Section 2 – Member Relative Information
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Name of Member________________________________________________________________________ Relationship to Applicant ______Parent
_____Living
_____Deceased
City/State/Zip___________________________________________________________________________ SNGCSA Member Since_________ Current Classification_______________________________________ Member’s Signature______________________________________________________________________
Section 3
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List in chronological order high schools attended, then colleges. It is very important that this information be complete. Name and Location Dates Attended Grade Point Date of Graduation* ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ *Actual or expected
DEADLINE Must be postmarked by July 5, 2022
Are you now attending college?
Yes
No
If so, which college?_____________________________________________________________________ If no, have you been accepted for the fall semester?
Yes
Legacy-page 2
No
Last Name___________________________
Please Type
Section 3 continued
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Which school?__________________________________________________________________________ What is/will be your major?_______________________________________________________________ List any academic distinctions and honors you have received during high school or college: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ List school or college activities in which you have participated (athletics, clubs, school paper, fine arts, etc.) Please note any honors or distinctions you have received: ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ List your activities outside of school or college (clubs, organizations, community, etc.): ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ List any offices held in school or community organizations: ______________________________________________________________________________________
DEADLINE Must be postmarked by July 5, 2022
______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ List employment you have held since entering high school: Type of Work
Employer
Employed From
Legacy-page 3
To
Last Name___________________________
Please Type
Section 3 continued
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List any other scholarships awarded: Scholarship
Sponsor
Date
Amount
Please give the name(s) and address(es) of your local and school newspaper(s): ______________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________
Section 4 – Essay
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Attach a 500-word original typewritten essay telling about your goals.
Certification
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I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. __________________________________ _____________ Signature Date
Reminder
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DEADLINE Must be postmarked by July 5, 2022
In order for your application to be complete and eligible, the following documents must accompany your application: Transcripts from all high schools and universities/colleges attended. Typed original essay. Graduating high school seniors must attach a collegiate letter of acceptance to their application. Mail application and documents to: SNGCSA, 3273 Richert Ave., Clovis, CA 93619. All winners will be notified of the decision by July 11,2022. Checks will be presented at the annual Scholarship & Research Tournament that will be held at Cameron Park Country Club on July 18, 2022. If student can not attend check will be mailed to the address indicated.
DEADLINE Must be postmarked by July 5, 2022