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MARION P. THOMAS CHARTER SCHOOL FOUNDATION Supporting the College And Career Pathways for

MPTCS High School of Culinary and Performing Arts Graduating Seniors

2018-2019 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The Marion P. Thomas Charter School [MPTCS] Foundation was established exclusively for charitable educational purposes. An independent nonprofit organization, the Foundation’s fundraising efforts primarily focus on providing tuition support for Newark students who successfully graduate from the Marion P. Thomas Charter High School and are accepted into colleges, universities or are pursuing certification in accredited Culinary or Performing Arts certificate or degree programs. Scholarship awards range from $500 - $10,000.00. This support will serve as an incentive for alumni to continue their education at top-ranked schools and accredited programs and ultimately become leaders who commit to empowering their communities through education, entrepreneurship and service. What we are looking for in an applicant: When selecting our scholarship recipients, the MPTCS Scholarship Foundation is looking for the student who best embodies our philosophy: academic excellence, collaborative teamwork and community service commitment. Academic Excellence: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient should demonstrate a commitment to his/her academics. The recipient, through grades and a solid work ethic, will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of an education. Collaborative Teamwork: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient must also display a commitment to working well with others. The recipient will understand that collaboration increases productivity. The recipient will embrace and value differences and understand the importance of working together to accomplish goals. Community Service Commitment: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient will demonstrate a commitment to serving the MPTCS community and the Newark community. The recipient will participate in meaningful community service activities with the goal of improving the lives of those around him/her. Scholarship recipients will also be expected to support the MPTCS ‘Fathers For Our Children’ Annual Scholarship Fundraising Event.

“It Takes A Whole Village To Raise A Child”

MPTCS Foundation Scholarships

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD: (2 available) *Award Range: $7,000-$10,000 Awarded annually to scholars who demonstrate the values, character and integrity of MPTCS; with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5; SAT Score of at least 1000; accepted/attending an accredited college/university; has served the community through community service. REVEREND CHARLES E. THOMAS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP (2 available): *Award Range: $5,000-$7,000 Awarded annually to scholars who have positively demonstrated the values, character and integrity of MPTCS; has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; has been enrolled continuously at MPTCS since elementary school; accepted/attending an accredited college/university or other accredited career training program. DR. KAREN THOMAS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP (2 available): *Award Range: $5,000-$7,000 Awarded annually to scholars who demonstrate the values, character and integrity of MPTCS and has exhibited leadership qualities within MPTCS and/or the Newark community-at-large; accepted/ attending an accredited college, university, culinary schools or other accredited career training program; has a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 ERNESTINE WATSON COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP: (1 Available) *Award Range: $3,000-$5,000 Awarded annually to a scholar who demonstrates the values, character and integrity of MPTCS and has performed noteworthy service to the MPTCS and/ or the Newark community at-large (must have a minimum of 40 volunteer hours for the school year); accepted to an accredited college, university, culinary school or other accredited career training program; has a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 MPTCS FOUNDATION SCHOLAR OF PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP: (3 available) Dr. Doreen Land Scholar of Promise Scholarship (for scholars attending 2 or 4 year institutions) Chef Dean Rawls Scholar of Promise Scholarship (for scholars attending culinary school) Kema Roberts Scholar of Promise Scholarship (for scholars attending 2 or 4 year institutions) *Award Range: $1,000-$3,500 Awarded annually to scholars who have consistently demonstrated the values, character and integrity of MPTCS; have had an upward trend in academic performance; accepted/attending an accredited college, university or other alternative career training program (such as culinary school)


CAREER/ENTREPRENEUR PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP (2) *Award Range: $1000-$2500 Awarded annually to scholars who have positively demonstrated the values, character, and integrity of MPTCS; accepted into trade/technical schools or submit a comprehensive business plan outlining first 2 years of startup ; must present MPTCS their final course schedule and verification of enrollment; must possess a 2.0 Cumulative GPA MPTCS SENIOR BOOK AWARDS (10) *Award Range: $500 Awarded annually to scholars who have positively demonstrated the values, character, and integrity of MPTCS; have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5; admitted/ attending a college or university or enrolled in an accredited alternative career pathway training/ trade program. *Monetary amounts for each scholarship will be determined based on the amount of money raised.


2018-2019 MPTCS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

~ General Information ~ Applicants are evaluated based on completed applications received by April 27, 2018. Completed applications must include ALL of the following:

1. Completed application form 2. High school transcript 3. One (1) Personal Statement 5. One (1) Academic Recommendation* 6. Community Service Hours Log** 8. Signed Student-Parent/Guardian Contract

(NOTE: Other requirements for each scholarship are outlined within this application)

Applicants are awarded based upon thorough completeness of each application component and their demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, collaborative teamwork and community service. Scholarship awards range from $500-$10,000 and are based upon fundraising efforts throughout the year. Further stated, the monetary allotment and quantity of scholarships is dependent upon the amount of money raised during the school year. *Please return each recommendation in an individually sealed envelope signed by the recommender. **You must complete 20 hours of community service on or before May 31, 2018 (at least 5 hours must be completed at MPTCS or in support of a MPTCS Fundraising activity). Please note, applicants for the Ernestine Watson Community Service Scholarship must complete 40 hours of community service. See the attached community service form. Failure to complete these hours will impact your application. However, you must submit your community service form along with your completed application by April 27, 2018, indicating your commitment to assist with Fathers For Our Children on June 8, 2018, if applicable. An interview with the MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Committee will be required for all finalists. Finalists will be notified and interviews will be scheduled for late-May 2018.

Thank You For Your Interest In The Marion P. Thomas Charter School Foundation Scholarship


Application Form

First Name_____________________________ Last Name ________________________________ Permanent Address _________________________________________________________________________________ City _________________________________ State __________ Zip Code____________________ Home Telephone Number____________________________ Cell Phone Number ________________ Email Address 1 ____________________________________________________________________ Email Address 2 ____________________________________________________________________

Current Area of Study: College Prep. Culinary Arts Performing Arts Other Top College/Program Choices: #1 ____________________________________________ #2 ____________________________________________ #3 ____________________________________________



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Please list all academic honors/awards you have received in the past 3 years (attach an additional sheet if necessary). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Please list all extracurricular activities and volunteer opportunities you have participated in within the past 3 years (attach an additional sheet if necessary). _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Student Name: ______________________________________________________________________

Student Signature:____________________________________________________________________

(Please place a check next to the scholarship you would like to apply for; you are eligible to apply to a maximum of two (2) scholarships) ____ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

● Must have minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 ● SAT Score of at least 1000

____REV. CHARLES E. THOMAS LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP

● Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 ● Must have been enrolled continuously at MPTCS since elementary school

____DR. KAREN THOMAS LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

● Must exhibit leadership qualities within MPTCS and/or the Newark community-at-large ● Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0

_____ERNESTINE WATSON COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP

● Must have performed noteworthy community service to the MPTCS and/ or the Newark community at-large

● Must have served a minimum of 30 volunteer hours for the school year (must be included on the community service form)

● Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75


_____MPTCS FOUNDATION SCHOLAR OF PROMISE SCHOLARSHIP:

Dr. Doreen Land Scholar of Promise Scholarship (for scholars attending 2 or 4 year institutions) Chef Dean Rawls Scholar of Promise Scholarship (for scholars attending culinary school) Kema Roberts Scholar of Promise Scholarship (for scholars attending 2 or 4 year institutions)

● Must demonstrate has had an upward trend in academic performance _____CAREER/ENTREPRENEUR PATHWAYS SCHOLARSHIP (2)

● Must be accepted into trade/technical schools (if not submitting business plan) ● Must submit a comprehensive business plan outlining first 2 years of startup (if not pursuing

trade/technical school) ● Must possess a 2.0 Cumulative GPA

_____MPTCS SENIOR BOOK AWARD

● Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 NOTE: In addition to the requirements for each scholarship, all applicants must complete ALL requirements of this application. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Personal Statement

Each applicant must complete one personal statement (must be a minimum of 500 words, double spaced, 12 pt font, Times New Roman). Please include your name on all additional documents.

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Academic Recommendation Form (Confidential) Who may complete this form: Teachers, administrators, academic coaches and support staff who have observed the applicant and can attest to the areas listed on the chart below. What we are looking for in an applicant: When selecting our scholarship recipients, the MPTCS Scholarship Foundation is looking for the student who best embodies our philosophy: academic excellence, collaborative teamwork and community service commitment. Academic Excellence: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient should demonstrate a commitment to his/her academics. The recipient, through grades and a solid work ethic, will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of an education. Collaborative Teamwork: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient must also display a commitment to working well with others. The recipient will understand that collaboration increases productivity. The recipient will embrace and value differences and understand the importance of working together to accomplish goals. Community Service Commitment: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient will demonstrate a commitment to serving the MPTCS community and the Newark community. The recipient will participate in meaningful community service activities with the goal of improving the lives of those around him/her. Student’s Name ____________________________ Student School __________________________ Please check in the appropriate column the factors for which you have adequate information for appraisal. Please rank the recipient on a scale from 1 to 3 --- where 1 is rarely, 2 is sometimes, and 3 is consistently.

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1. Ability to follow instructions

2. Social skills (gets along well with/ has respect for others/a team player)

3. Demonstrates dependability/ reliability

4. Self-motivated

5. Class/ activity/ project preparation/participation

6. Integrity/ honesty

7. Personal appearance/ grooming

8. Inquisitive/ interest in learning and exploring topic(s)

9. Flexibility/ ability to adapt to change

10. Contributing member of the school community



~ Academic Recommendation Form (Confidential) ~ Student’s Name _________________________________ Student ID #/ /School ________________ Supplemental Question: Please use this space to add any additional insight about the student you think would assist in the decision - making process. ___________________________________________________________________________________

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____________________________________ ___________________________ Signature Date _____________________________________ ___________________________ Print Name Academic Area

Please complete and return both pages of this form to the applicant in a sealed envelope by April 20, 2018. Thank you.



Community Member Recommendation Form (Required for Ernestine Watson Community Service Scholarship Applicants)

Who may complete this form: Community service program coordinator or sports or other extracurricular activity coach, instructor or faith based leader who has observed the applicant and can attest to the areas listed on the chart below. This individual should be someone who interacts with the applicant outside of MPTCS. What we are looking for in an applicant: When selecting our scholarship recipients, the MPTCS Scholarship Foundation is looking for the student who best embodies our philosophy: academic excellence, collaborative teamwork and community service commitment. Academic Excellence: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient should demonstrate a commitment to his/her academics. The recipient, through grades and a solid work ethic, will demonstrate an understanding of the importance of an education. Collaborative Teamwork: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient must also display a commitment to working well with others. The recipient will understand that collaboration increases productivity. The recipient will embrace and value differences and understand the importance of working together to accomplish goals. Community Service Commitment: The MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Recipient will demonstrate a commitment to serving the MPTCS community and the Newark community. The recipient will participate in meaningful community service activities with the goal of improving the lives of those around him/her. Student’s Name _____________________________ Student School _________________________

Please check in the appropriate column the factors for which you have adequate information for appraisal. Please rank the recipient on a scale from 1 to 3 where 1 is rarely, 2 is sometimes, and 3 is consistently.

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1. Ability to follow instructions 2. Social skills (gets along well with/ has respect for

others/a team player)

3. Demonstrates dependability/ reliability

4. Self-motivated

5. Work ethic/ enthusiasm

6. Flexibility/ ability to adapt to change

7. Personal appearance/ grooming


2018-2019 INITIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

~ Community Member Recommendation Form (Confidential) ~ Student’s Name ______________________________ Student ID #/School ______________________ Supplemental Question: Please use this space to add any additional insight about the student you think would assist in the decision - making process. ___________________________________________________________________________________

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__________________________ ________________________ Print Name Signature __________________________ _______________________ ________________________ Title Organization Date

Please complete and return both pages of this form to the applicant in a sealed envelope by April

20, 2018. Thank you.



~ Community Service Log ~ Name:_____________________________________________________________

School:____________________________________________________________ Community Service Log: Date: Volunteered at:

(Org. name , address and phone number)

Description of Project: Total Volunteer Hours:

Signature of Supervisor:

Total Volunteer Hours: _______________________________________________________________

Hours committed to support MPTCS ‘Fathers For Our Children’ Event on June 8, 2018_______________ NOTE: Please feel free to make copies of this form. Submit completed form(s) no later than April 27, 2018. Forms should be submitted along with your completed scholarship application to:

MPTCS Foundation ℅ Mrs. Michele Griffin 125 Sussex Ave Newark, NJ 07103

Remember you must have a total of 20 volunteer hours (at least 5 of those hours must take place at MPTCS or in support of a MPTCS fundraising activity).

I certify that I have volunteered the total number of hours listed above and that I am committed to volunteer the hours noted above in support of the upcoming MPTCS ‘Fathers For Our Children’ Annual Scholarship Event. Signature _____________________________________ Date__________________________



~ Student-Parent/Guardian Contract ~ The NEW Marion P. Thomas Charter School Scholarship Program provides undergraduate scholarships to Marion P. Thomas Charter High School seniors who will enroll in 4 year colleges and universities or are pursuing certification in accredited Culinary or Performing Arts certificate or degree programs. The new MPTCS Scholarship Program is governed by the following Policies and Guidelines:

• Scholarships are based on annual fundraising outcomes and scholarship monetary distributions may change in the future based on subsequent fundraising efforts.

• Scholarships are awarded to high school seniors only • Scholarships may not be used to repeat a course • Scholarship Awards are must be applied to tuition, fees, room and board, books and other

course-related expenses. • Students who withdraw from school must notify the MPTCS Foundation in writing

immediately. Any scholarship balance must be refunded to MPTCS. • Awardees may contact MPTCS to request deferral of their scholarship during a leave of

absence. An award may be deferred up to one year at the discretion of MPTCS. • Scholarship awardees must exhibit behavior that is consistent with MPTCS ideals and core

ethical values, both on and off campus. Scholarships could be forfeited for reasons such as poor grades, academic misconduct or other forms of improper behavior. This includes student arrest and conviction. In these situations, scholarship awards may be revoked and recipients and/or parent-guardian asked to repay a portion or the entire award. Recipients will lose the privilege to apply for a MPTCS scholarship for 1 year.

• Eligibility will be determined after all requested documentation has been completed and submitted before the deadline date. All applications will be reviewed by representatives of the MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Committee.

• Awardees and parents/guardians must also agree to support at least one MPTCS sponsored event, activity or project for a minimum of 5 hours before actual receipt of award.

• After student enrollment has been verified, scholarship funds will be forwarded directly to the school and applied directly to tuition or to the student’s school account.

• All individuals who apply will receive the acceptance or denial of their request in writing. • Scholarships may be forfeited for falsified information or failure to comply with policies

and guidelines. __________________________

• By signing this application and contract, I acknowledge that I understand the Policies and

Guidelines governing the Scholarship Program. I agree to adhere to the requirements associated with my scholarship award and further agree to be responsible for any award repayment should any aspect of this contract/agreement be violated.

Applicant Signature___________________________________ Date _______________ Parent/Guardian Signature______________________________ Date ________________



Checklist and Summary Information

Completed applications (including the application form along with ALL additional required documents) MUST be postmarked by April 27, 2018.

Please ensure your application package includes ALL of the following: 1. Completed application form 2. High school transcript 3. One (1) personal statement/essay 4. One (1) Academic Recommendation (in sealed envelope) 5. Community Service Hours Log 6. Signed Student-Parent/Guardian Contract Please add the following documents to complete the application for specific scholarships Academic Excellence Scholarship: SAT Score Rev. Charles E. Thomas Legacy Scholarship: No additional information needed. We will review your school records to make sure you have been enrolled at MPTCS since elementary school Dr. Karen Thomas Leadership Scholarship: Include leadership roles and awards on application Ernestine Watson Community Service Scholarship: Community Service log (with a minimum of 40 hours) and Community Member Recommendation MPTCS Foundation Scholar of Promise Scholarship: Acceptance letter to college, culinary school or accredited training or trade program Career/Entrepreneur Pathways Scholarship: Must submit a comprehensive business plan (must be a minimum of 500 words, include overview, objective and accomplishable goals) MPTCS Senior Book Award: No additional information needed

*REMEMBER-- you must complete 20 hours of community service on or before June 8, 2018 (at least 5 hours must be completed at MPTCS or in support of a MPTCS fundraising activity). See the attached details on community service form. Failure to complete these hours will impact your application. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ An interview with the MPTCS Foundation Scholarship Committee will be required for all

finalists. Finalists will be notified and interviews will be scheduled for late May 2018. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~


Please review your entire application to ensure it is complete, legible and well organized. There will be no exceptions to the required information for completed

applications and all deadlines must be met. Applicants will be notified in writing of the acceptance or denial of their request for

Scholarship support.

Please note that applications will NOT be accepted at MPTCS. Completed applications MUST be postmarked by April 13, 2018, and should be mailed to:

MPTCS Foundation ℅ MMichele Griffin 125 Sussex Ave Newark, NJ 07103

Please direct all questions and concerns to Mrs. Michele Griffin at 973.621.0060 ext 1010 or via email at [email protected].

Thank You For Your Interest In The Marion P. Thomas Charter School Foundation Scholarship


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