QUALIFICATIONS:

• The applicant must have been a member of a Lake Fenton Youth Football, Cheerleading, or Pompon squad for at least one season. Students that were members during the fall of 1996 or more recently are eligible.
• The applicant must be a senior in high school.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

• A completed application and all supporting documents must be received by the president of the Lake Fenton Youth Football League by April 15 of the applicant’s senior year.

SELECTION PROCESS:

• A selection committee will make the decision as to which applicants will receive the awards. This committee will be composed of 4 or more current members of the Lake Fenton Youth Football League and the superintendent of Lake Fenton Schools (or designee). No selection committee member may have a family member that is an applicant.
• Long time involvement in the program is considered a plus in the selection process.
• Financial need and/or high grade point average are not necessarily pluses.
• Letters of recommendation are optional.
• The selection committee may personally interview applicants.
• The personal narrative essay is important in the selection process.

ADMINISTRATION OF FUNDS:

• Two winners of up to $500 each will be selected. When possible, one of the awards will go to a football player, and the other to a cheerleader or pompon member. An alternate for each winner will also be selected.
• A check of up to $500 will be issued that is made payable to an accredited college, university or trade school. The award is intended to offset costs for tuition or fees required achieving a regular degree or trade certification. The check may also be made payable to the awardee if receipts are supplied indicating the amount paid up to $500.

• Winners will be notified by May 15 of the applicant’s senior year.

Name____________________________________ Telephone______________

Address _________________________________________________________

Date of High School Graduation _____________________________________

(Please include a copy of your most recent transcript)

What years were you a member of Lake Fenton Youth Football,

Cheerleading and Pompons? _______________________________________

What further education do you hope to apply the scholarship toward?

________________________________________________________________

Write and attach a narrative (less than 500 words) that includes the following:

1. What are your future plans?
2. How have some of your experiences with Lake Fenton Youth Football program shaped who you are now as a young person?