The document provides information about scholarships available to the Class of 2010 at Nauset Regional High School. It outlines two ways to access scholarship information through the guidance website or Naviance account. There are general scholarships, community foundation scholarships, and town-based scholarships available. The document provides instructions for applying including submitting a confidential form and financial information. It lists several sample scholarships with eligibility requirements and application instructions.

1. Class of 2010 Scholarship Presentation Nauset Regional High School

2. Scholarship Information Two Ways to Access the Scholarships High School Guidance Web Page -click the scholarship heading Naviance Account -link will be provided on your home page

3. 3 Types of Scholarships General Scholarships - Over 80 of them last year Community Foundation Scholarship Town Based Scholarships

4. List of Scholarships GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS TABLE OF CONTENTS SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP Amount General Instructions (read carefully) Confidential Form (mandatory) Annie S. Crowell $1,000.00 T.D. Banknorth, N.A. $ 500.00 Barbara Fales Memorial $10,000.00 Brewster After School Child Care Program $ 500.00 Brewster Band $500.00 Cape Associates, Inc. 4,000.00 Cape Cod Foundation Various Cape Cod Hospitality Marketing Association $ 2,500.00

5. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS RETURN ONE (only) COMPLETED FINANCIAL STATEMENT TO THE GUIDANCE SECRETARY. NO APPLICATION WILL BE CONSIDERED WITHOUT THIS FINANCIAL FORM. Copy of Student Aid Report (from FAFSA) with Family Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) noted needs to be attached. When student’s financial aid package is received from college that needs to be submitted also. This form does not go into every scholarship. Just one to be turned in to Guidance. Please read “ELIGIBILITY” section of each scholarship carefully to make sure you qualify. Explanation of terms: “IN WRITING” means that you are to write a letter stating the reasons you feel you should be considered for this scholarship–need, goals, academic standing, etc. 4. Pay strict attention to directions regarding letters of reference. Be sure to include ALL requested material, including application forms. If these are not included, your application will not be considered. Letters must be typed or completed on a computer. Only include what the committee asks for, do not attach anything else. 5. At the top of each letter being written, please indicate the name of the scholarship for which you are applying. Your name should be in the upper right hand corner of each application. (See example in front of book) Letters must be typed or completed on a computer. Don’t use pencil for any part of your application package. 6. Those applications that are to be addressed to the Principal should be given to the Guidance Secretary . Please do not put these applications in envelopes , but be sure to staple multiple pages together. No paper clips.

6. Instructions (continued) Regarding applications that must be MAILED to the scholarship committees– IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to prepare the completed application and all inclusions to the appropriate committee. Your transcript will be given to you to copy . Counselor recommendations and teacher recommendations will be kept in the Guidance Office. If one of your scholarships requires a recommendation, submit the completed package to the Guidance Secretary with a note attached requesting the recommendations to be enclosed. If it is to be mailed, have the envelope completely addressed with the appropriate stamps affixed. As a general rule, two stamps will be needed if the complete application will be 3-5 pages; add three stamps if 6 pages or more. Check deadlines. Allow enough time for mailing deadline. Put a post-it note on the package detailing what you want included. Check due dates carefully–applications will not be considered after the date specified. Most applications are due by April 3rd. That means received not postmarked by that date. Student transcripts must accompany all scholarship applications. If you have questions, please consult Dee Smith or Kathy MacDonald.

7. CONFIDENTIAL FORM PLEASE RETURN TO GUIDANCE SECRETARY WITH LETTERS OF APPLICATION *Please attach copy of Student Aid Report (from FAFSA) with Family Estimated Family Contribution (EFC noted on it). A copy of the student’s financial aid package from attending college needs to be submitted also. (CONFIDENTIAL) Name_____________________________________Phone_____________________________ Address_____________________________________________________________________ Family Data: Father/Guardian Mother/Guardian Living____Deceased____ Living____Deceased____ _________________________________Occupation_________________________________ _________________________________Employer___________________________________ _________________________________Address____________________________________ Older siblings in college and supported by parents (name and school attending) ____________________________________________________________________________ Younger siblings living at home _________________________________________________ College acceptances to date:_____________________________________________________ I am planning to attend:_________________________________________________________ Estimated cost of academic year: Tuition____________ Room & Board_______________ Books & Fees___________Travel & Personal_____________Total_____________________ Total family contribution to meet above costs: Parents $__________From all sources (income, savings, loans, insurance, etc.) From student savings $_______________Earnings last l2 months $_______________ Planned earnings $___________(summer and campus jobs) Financial Aid received from college - Grants_________Loans________Work Study______ (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

8. Financial Data: PARENTS STUDENT Adjusted gross income 2009 estimate 2008 2009 estimate from 2008 tax return $___________________ $_____________ $____________ $____________ PARENT'S OR GUARDIAN'S STATEMENT Feel free to give additional information you feel is pertinent to the request for financial aid which is not adequately covered in the application form. If you consider the information herein contained as an accurate statement in all respects to the best of your knowledge, please sign below. ____________________________________ _________________________________ Parent/Guardian Student This information will be referred to regarding applicants for all scholarships applied to through the Principal's or Guidance Office. The information will be held in strictest confidence and made available only to the school official serving on scholarship committees. No sponsor member will have access to this information contained herein.

9. SAMPLE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION LETTER Please set up in this format, scholarship name and your name right justified. Type the Name of the Scholarship Here Type Your Name Here Dear Mr. Conrad Or Dear Scholarship Chairperson: Your letter goes here. Make sure you read the Eligibility and Application Requirements before you type your letter. Include everything they ask for. Sincerely, Sign your legal name

10. 2009 Brewster Band Scholarship COMMITTEE: Steven Stranger, President; Herbert A. France, Past President and Guidance Director at Nauset Regional High School. AWARD: $500.00 ELIGIBILITY: Graduating Senior who is going on to any post-secondary institution majoring in music. Financial need will be considered. APPLICATION: Letter to Principal including transcript by April 3rd and submitted to the Guidance Office. Letter should state why you are interested in music and what effect it has had on your life. Include an insight into what you plan to do with a musical career, your goals and objectives and where you expect to be in music within the next six to eight years. PAYMENT: To be paid directly to the student upon graduation from high school and acceptance by an accredited college or university.

11. BACC FORM BREWSTER AFTER SCHOOL CHILD CARE SCHOLARSHIP/TOOLSHIP APPLICATION FORM APPLICATIONS DUE BY: APRIL 1, 2009 Return completed application form, copy of high school transcript and one letter of recommendation to: Brewster After School Child Care (BACC), PO Box 541, Brewster, MA 02631-0541 (508 896-7900 Telephone) NAME : ______________________________________________________________________________ Last First MAILING ADDRESS : ______________________________________________________________________________ Street or PO Box City State Zip Code TELEPHONE : _____________________________ EDUCATION : High School of Graduation: ______________________________________________________________________________ Year of Graduation: ________________________ Grade Point Average: _________________ (SCHOLARSHIP) Have you been accepted into any college/university/technical school? _____________________ If so, where? ______________________________________________________________________________Name of School Address of School

12. 2009 Annie S. Crowell Scholarship For a graduating senior with preference given to relatives of Hyannis Normal School or Hyannis State Teacher’s College Alumni. Student transcripts must accompany all scholarship applications. AWARD: $1,000.00 Please refer to Community Foundation Scholarship Booklet, available in Guidance, for application.

13. 2009 Brewster Career Firefighters Scholarship COMMITTEE: Brewster Career Firefighters Scholarship Committee and a member of the Nauset Regional High School staff AWARD: Up to $1,000.00 ELIGIBILITY: A member of the graduating class of Nauset Regional High School who is a resident of the Town of Brewster. The applicant should plan to continue their education in the public service fields. APPLICATION: Please include a letter stating the reason you are requesting the scholarship, your intended school program of study, and career goals. Letters should be submitted by April 3, 2009. Student transcripts must accompany all scholarship applications. Mail to: Brewster Career Firefighters Scholarship Committee c/o Brewster Fire Department 1657 Main Street Brewster, MA 02631 PAYMENT: The scholarship will be awarded in full to the student/school of attendance upon graduation of Nauset Regional High School.

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