Scholarship Application 08

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Endowment Fund Scholarship Application

The goal of the Maryland Retired School Personnel Association Endowment Fund Scholarship is to provide certified teachers for public school classrooms of Maryland.

To apply print this form, complete and mail to:

The Community Foundation of Frederick County, MD, Inc.
312 East Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Phone: 301-695-7660
Email: info@cffredco.org

Name of Applicant:

Last First Middle

Address:

Street and Number City State Zip

City, State, Zip:
Telephone Number: Email Address:

Permanent Address if different from above:

Address:

City, State, Zip:

Educational Background:

High School Attended

Date of Graduation or Date of GED awarded

College Attended (if applicable):

Dates College No. of Credits Completed

Work Experience: (Please include dates, work site, type of work)

1. In 250 words or less, explain why you want to obtain teacher certification. State the area of education you are considering and explain why you are interested in this field. (Please attach essay to application.)

2. In 250 words or less, explain your reason for requesting financial assistance. (Please attach essay to application.)

3. Recommendations: Applicants must have two (2) of the following persons submit a letter of reference prior to the deadline for application directly to The Community Foundation of Frederick County, MD, Inc.:

a. A building principal for applicants employed at a school site.
b. Your immediate supervisor if other than the building principal.
c. A colleague or college instructor who is familiar with your work.

4. College name and address where you are currently enrolled. Please submit an official college transcript with a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

The information provided herein is accurate to the best of my knowledge. If I am awarded the scholarship, I will abide by the terms of the scholarship and teach in the State of Maryland.

Signature of Applicant:_____________________________ Date:

Applications and supporting documents, including two letters of recommendation and an official college transcript, must be received in The Community Foundation of Frederick County, MD, Inc. on or before 5:00 p.m., March 3, 2008. There are No Exceptions to this deadline.

To check on the status of your application, or for questions, please contact The Community Foundation of Frederick County at 301-695-7600 or info@cffredco.org

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