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West Shore High School Student Government
“Key Club Scholarship”
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The West Shore Jr. Sr. High – “Key Club Scholarship” provides scholarship assistance to current
year graduating Seniors of West Shore Jr. Sr. High School, in Melbourne, Florida. (Application is
on Pages 3-4)
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
1. Be a current and graduating 12th grade student of West Shore Jr. Sr. High School
2. Have attended West Shore Jr. Sr. High School, continuously for grades 9-12
3. Be accepted/conditionally accepted for full-time enrollment to attend
An accredited junior or community college in the State of Florida, or an accredited four-
year college or university in the United States
4. Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher unweighted
SELECTION PROCESS
The Scholarship Committee will consider these criteria in making their selection:
1. Community service – Document community service and hours completed to date
2. Leadership activities while enrolled at West Shore Jr. Sr. High School
3. Letter of recommendation (teacher, coach or community service advisor)
4. One page maximum 500 words – typed Essay – discussing something you’ve done that’s
made a difference in your community
5. Financial need
6. Other known financial assistance received by the applicants will also be taken into
account
7. A semi-finalist will also be selected in the event that the single award recipient is unable
or for some reason becomes ineligible to utilize the award
8. All decisions of the scholarship selection committee are final
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications must be received by Monday, March 16, 2020. Applications received after the
March 16, 2020 deadline will not be considered.
NOTIFICATION
Award letter will be delivered/mailed April 8, 2020.
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“Key Club Scholarship”
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AMOUNT OF AWARD
The annual award for the Key Club Scholarship will be $1,200.
METHOD OF DISBURSEMENT
Award is paid by Brevard Public Schools made payable to the Key Club Scholarship recipient
and should only be used for tuition, books and fees.
SCHOLARSHIP DURATION
The “Key Club Scholarship” is a one-time only scholarship for a single award.
REVOCATION OF SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship may be revoked by the Committee of the “Key Club Scholarship” for any of
the following reasons:
1. Students not successfully completing all academic requirements for graduation as set
forth by the administration of West Shore Jr. Sr. High School and Brevard Public
Schools.
2. Any act of misconduct which would bring discredit to the image of the scholarship is
subject to review by the Committee of the “Key Club Scholarship” and possible
revocation.
HOW TO APPLY
DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:
1. Complete the application in full. A plain sheet(s) of paper with your name at the top
may be used for additional information on each question.
2. Submit the completed application to the Guidance Department, Attn: Mrs. Leslie
Kellner, by March 16, 2020.
West Shore High School Student Government
“Key Club Scholarship”
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West Shore High School Student Government Association
“Key Club Scholarship”
Application – Deadline March 16, 2020
Last Name First Name
Address Street: City:
State: Zip Code: Contact Phone #
College/University where accepted:
Address of College/University Street
City State
Years continuously Attending West Shore Jr Sr High School
Application Check List Check each off that you have attached to this application.
Documentation of Community Service Hours completed to date of application
Leadership Activities documented in Application
Letter of Recommendation from one teacher, coach or community service advisor
One-page Essay attached
Indication of Financial Need included in Application – Short separate attachment
Separate document attached indicating all known financial assistance awarded at the time of application
Signature of Applicant
Print Applicant Name
Date of Application: Date Received by Guidance:
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Educational Goals:
College Entry Term: Fall___ Spring ___
College choice(s):
Name of College Accepted
(Y/N)
1.
2.
3.
4.
Do you intend to apply for need-based financial aid? Y___ N____
Will you be receiving any a scholarship while attending school next year (that you are aware of
at the time of this application)? If yes, list them below and the amount
Name of Scholarship Amount of Scholarship
1. $
2. $
3. $
Do you intend to apply for merit-based scholarship? Y/N_________
Do you intend to be a full-time student? Y/N ________
Key Club Scholarship Essay Prompt:
Write an essay of no more than 500 words, using the prompt below. This prompt helps the
scholarship committee place you in context; there is a lot they can learn about you as a person
by what you consider making a difference, who you consider to be “your community,” and so
on.
Discuss something you have done that has made a difference in your community.