Memorial Scholarship

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF HOMESTEAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
Sponsored and funded by
Soroptimist International of Homestead, Fl.

Founded in 1921, Soroptimist is an international organization for business and professional women who provide volunteer service to their communities. Almost 100,000 Soroptimists in about 120 countries and territories contribute time and financial support to community–based and international projects benefiting women and girls.

Soroptimist International of Homestead Florida was chartered in 1948. Soroptimist International of Homestead established this award in honor of our members who have passed away. As community leaders, we encourage higher education.

This Scholarship is to provide financial aid to a woman who is working toward a degree or a postgraduate’s degree. She must have a financial need, career goals and present or future involvement in community service. This award will be paid directly to the educational institution. The award can be used for tuition, books, fees, dorm fees, etc.

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Applicants must be a US citizen and maintain their permanent residence or attend a school south of Kendall Drive (S.W. 88th Street) in Miami Florida. Monroe County residents will also be included. Applicants may be attending a University away from the area, however, they must maintain their permanent residence south of Kendall Drive (S.W. 88th Street) in Miami Florida.
2. Application deadline is December 1. Applications received after that date or any incomplete applications will be disqualified.
3. Applicants must be available for personal interviews. Interviews may be conducted by the SIH scholarship committee.
4. Applicant must provide transcripts that show active enrollment in a College or University.

Instructions

Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible and return it with completed references to the address list at the end of this application package – BEFORE THE DEADLINE.

Before you begin this application, BE SURE THAT YOU MEET THE SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF HOMESTEAD MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD’S PROGRAM CRITERIA AS STATED ON THE COVER PAGE OF THIS APPLICATION.

Applications should be typed. If you cannot get your application typed, USE BLACK INK AND PRINT VERY NEATLY.

Part I: PERSONAL DATA

PART II: OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE (if any)

List your most recent employment first and any work experience that directly relates to, or may have helped prepare you for your CAREER GOAL.

PART III: EDUCATION

List schools you have attended since High School and any in which you are currently or soon to be enrolled.

When you attain the degree you are currently working on, will you be continuing your education?

Please provide details about any school committees, clubs or civic activities that you have been involved within the past 3 years. Describe how you have made a difference. If needed, please use a separate sheet of paper. Responses should be typed

PART IV: GOALS

Use a separate sheet of paper to respond to questions #1 & #2 and Part V. Answers to each of these questions should not exceed one typewritten page.

PART V: PERSONAL STATEMENT

Why do you feel you would make a good Scholarship Award recipient? Address the criteria for this program and any adverse conditions you have overcome. Use a separate sheet of paper to respond. Your answer should not exceed one typewritten page.

PART VI: FINANCES

It is essential that this section reflect a picture of your financial need. Projected Estimate of Annual Educational* Expenses

* Tuition, Books, Lab Fees, Additional Living Expenses, Additional Travel Expenses

PART VII: REFERENCES

Please provide TWO Personal references from people who are not related to you.

PART VIII: AGREEMENT

SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF HOMESTEAD understands and agrees that this application and the information contained within is privileged information and it will not be shared with others.

I UNDERSTAND THAT MY APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING INFORMATION BECOME THE PROPERTY OF The Soroptimist International of Homestead, and they shall have discretionary authority in all matters pertaining to this award.

I understand that this award is taxable in the United States and as such will be paid directly to the EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION of my choice. (Recipients in other areas should check their local tax laws).

I certify that the information in this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I will notify the designated Soroptimist club if there are any changes.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND REFERENCES MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN April 15th. The board of directors of Soroptimist International of Homestead will select a committee that will judge all award applications. The board reserves the right to include an outside judge for the purposes of selecting a winner.