This document provides information and advice about applying for scholarships. It summarizes the scholarships and awards received by two students, Jessica and James III. It then lists tips for applying for scholarships, including getting recommendation letters, writing essays, tracking deadlines, and ensuring complete application packets. The document also includes sections about the author's community involvement, honors, work history, and contact information for scholarship-related websites and organizations.

1. DR. JAMES W. REEDE, JR.
JWREEDE@CSUS.EDU
James W. Reede, Jr., Ed.D. 2012

2.  Jessica applied for 61 scholarships. She was
awarded 39 scholarships for a total of
$52,650, with $12,500 ongoing for the next
two years. 1062 Volunteer Hours
 James III applied for 49 scholarships. To date
he has been awarded 18 worth $31,615 plus
his $22,660 Golf scholarship for a total of
$54,275. 1290 Volunteer Hours
James W. Reede, Jr., Ed.D. 2012

3. 1. Volunteer service is critical, if the student isn't helping others, why
should we help them.
2. Get scholarship recommendation letters in late August to early
September of your senior year. Some scholarships have September
due dates. You need one each from a school counselor, favorite
teacher, community member, employer, minister, and/or coach.
DO NOT put a date on it!!!
3. Have at least four generic essays, including one on your future
goals and a personal autobiographical statement.
4. Get one of those large desk calendars and record scholarships and
each due date. Mail application two weeks ahead of due
date. (Maintains parental sanity, hahaha.)
5. Check your campus career center weekly, see if they have a list of
scholarships. Check Schoolloop weekly for updates.
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4. 1. Have a parent and your English teacher proofread essays.
2. Use the checklist that comes with the scholarship
application to ensure completion of the packet.
3. Order at least 10 copies of transcripts at the end of each
term for inclusion in the application packets.
4. Try to mail applications no less than 2 weeks ahead of the
due date.
5. Begin your search early.
6. Develop a table showing the following information:
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5. COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEERISM
Organization or Event Dates of Service Hours Completed
No. California Minority Junior Golf Assoc. Spr, Sum & Fall 2007-Present 427 Hrs. Volunteer Asst Golf Instructor
The First Tee of Greater Sacramento 6/2008 – Present 169 Hrs. Volunteer Intern and Misc.
Loaves and Fishes 9/2007 - Present 30 Hrs. Volunteer Food Server
Elk Grove Food Bank 2008 - Present 36.5 Hrs. Volunteer Bag/Box Clerk
Design & Technology Academy DATA 9/2008 – Present 64 Hrs. Volunteer Various
MTHS – AIM Middle School Mentoring Program. August 2010 – Present 100 Hrs. Volunteer Mentor
Monterey Trail Women’s Golf Team August – October 2010 & 11 36 Hrs. Student Asst Coach
Ed Harris Middle School August 2006, 2007, & 2008 270 Hrs. Volunteer Office Assistant
Sacramento Employment & Training Agency June 2011 4 Hrs. Volunteer at Job Fair
Sacramento County Registrar of Voters 6/06, 11/06, 6/08 & 11/08 32 Hrs. Volunteer Equipment Asst
Jack & Jill of America - Sacramento 9/1998 – 6/2010 48 Hrs. Various Volunteer Projects
Parent Institute for Quality Education Sept – Oct 2009 10.5 Hrs. Volunteer Student
EXTRACURRICULAR SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
Organization Dates of Participation Role
Monterey Trail HS Athletic Council 2008-Present Men’s Golf Representative
Monterey Trail Cross Country 2008 Member
Monterey Trail Track Team 2009 Member
Monterey Trail Men’s Golf Team 2009-Present Varsity Men’s Team, Captain
MTHS Black Youth Leadership Association 2008-Present Member
Young Life – Fellowship of Christian Athletes 2009-Present Member
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Organization or Event Dates of Service Position Held
Monterey Trail HS Athletic Council 2008-Present Golf Representative
Monterey Trail Golf Team 2009, 10, 11 & 12 Varsity Men’s Captain 2009, 10, 11 & 12
Design & Technology Academy DATA 2008-2011 Advisory Council, various offices
Monterey Trail Women’s Golf Team 2010 & 2011 Student Assistant Coach
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6. HONORS / SCHOLARSHIPS / AWARDS
Honor/Scholarships/Awards Date Received
Presidential Volunteer Service Award February 13, 2012
Prudential Spirit of Community Award February 13, 2012
Comcast Leaders & Achievers – Scholarship Awardee January 11, 2011
Coca Cola Scholars National Semi-finalist December 20, 2011
Youth Energy Summit – Participant Invitation December 20, 2011
First Tee of America Scholar – Class of 2012 December 7, 2011
Wendy’s High School Heisman – School Winner November 21, 2011
Comcast Leaders & Achievers - School Nominee November 18, 2011
Prudential Spirit of Community Award - School Nominee November 3, 2011
Sacramento Chapter of the Links, Inc. - 2012 Links Achiever October 31, 2011
2012 Junior PGA Championship – Automatic Qualifier August 5, 2011
Western States Golf Association Jr. Champion August 5, 2011
The First Tee of America Honor Roll Awards May 2008-December 2011
Elk Grove Citizen - Athlete of the Week – 6 Times May 2009, 2010, 2011
EGUSD Student-Athlete Award for Golf Team GPA May 2009, 2010, 2011
MTHS Varsity Golf - Most Valuable Player May 2009, 2010, 2011
Monterey Trail HS - Academic Achievement Award Feb 2009 - Present
Delta River League - Sportsmanship Award - Golf May 2009
Delta River League – Golf CIF Sections Competitor May 2009, 2010, 2011
1st Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do May 2006
WORK HISTORY
Organization Dates of Service Position Held
City of Sacramento Parks & Recreation June 21, 2010 – Present Recreation Aide
The First Tee of Greater Sacramento June – August 2009 Student Intern Asst Golf Instructor
Ed Harris Middle School August 2006, 2007, 2008 Volunteer Office Assistant
HOBBIES Jazz Saxophone 2003-2011 Golf 1998-2012
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7. 1. Get all of your papers organized for easier
assembly of scholarship application packets.
2. Start far enough in advance to submit before
the deadlines.
3. Always use the checklist to ensure complete
application packet. Some require
pictures, parental signatures or forms that
need to be filled out by others such as
teachers or counselors.
4. Submit before the deadline.
James W. Reede, Jr., Ed.D. 2012 ©

8. WEBSITES
 www.blackamericaweb.com
 http://www.ronbrown.org/Apply/AdditionalScholarships.aspx
 www.uncf.org
 www.fastweb.com
Children of Disabled Veterans are eligible for
Tuition/Fee Waivers at all California State
University & University of Calif. campuses
James W. Reede, Jr., Ed.D. 2012

9. LaVerne Noyes Scholarship
TEACH Grant
California Teachers Association
Mercy Hospital Foundation
PG & E Black Employees Association
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority EGO
Ronald McDonald House (Matching AKA)
100 Black Women of Sacramento
100 Black Men of Sacramento
Kappa Alpha Psi Roseville Alumni Chapter
Earl S. Hall Memorial
AT&T Black Employee Community Network
California Black Chamber of Commerce
Elk Grove Community Foundation (Applied in 21 categories)
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority SDO
Eastern Star Grand Lodge of California
Eastern Star ADAH Lodge #1 of California
Sacramento Area Black Caucus
Kozmos Civic Club
Delta Sigma Theta Minerva Foundation
Viola M. Brooks Social Club NCNW
Kappa Alpha Psi Sacramento Alumni Chapter
Gamma Phi Delta
Daughters of Isis
Omega Gents
California Teachers Association 2012
California Teachers Association 2011
Sacramento Area Black Caucus 2012
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10. Community Service Log
2012-2013
Name:
Student ID: _________________________
Adult Supervisor Information*
Description of Activity
Date Printed Phone Hours
Activity Type Signature
Name Number
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