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K E Y C L U B

2011 New Jersey District Scholarships

Send all applications and questions you may

have to:

Key Club Scholarships

c/o Aimee Meissner

166 Oaklyn Road

Phillipsburg, NJ 08865

[email protected]

908-329-0727


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Dear Key Club Scholarship Applicant,

The following packet contains all of the information you need to apply for a Key Club sponsored

Scholarship! Seventeen scholarships, ranging in value from $500 to $2000 will be awarded to the

members of the New Jersey District of Key Club who have exemplified incomparable dedication to

serving the children of our world, demonstrating an outstanding capacity in academics, and

upholding the objects of Key Club International during their high school years.

This packet includes:

The Basics: This sheet explains the plethora of scholarships and guides you through theapplication process.

The All-Inclusive Scholarships Checklist: This provides easy to follow instructions to guide youthrough the application process.

The New Jersey District Scholarship Application: This is the only general application formstudents need to fill out to apply for the New Jersey Key Club Scholarships.

School Transcript Request Form: All applicants must submit this to their Guidance Counselorso that a copy of the applicants transcript may be obtained.

Advisor Verification Form: This must be completed and signed by the applicants Key ClubAdvisor to verify his/her involvement in community service.

For more information, suggestions, questions or comments contact:

Key Club Scholarshipsc/o Aimee Meissner

166 Oaklyn RoadPhillipsburg, NJ 08865

[email protected]


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he Basics: What You Need to Know for the 2011 Scholarships

By going through the application process just once, you will be eligible to win one of the

following scholarships:

The New Jersey Kiwanis Foundation Scholarship $2000 New Jersey District Scholarships (4) $1000 (each) The Dr. George McCrossan Memorial Scholarship $2000 The Dr. Andrew Batsis Scholarship $1000 The John Johnson Memorial Scholarship $1000

o This is only given to NJ District Board Members. $500 from the Jackson Kiwanis $500 matching sum from the New Jersey District of Key Club

Robert J. Mascenik Memorial Scholarship $1000 $500 from the New Jersey District Foundation Fund $500 from the New Jersey District of Key Club

The Dominico Gatti Memorial Scholarship $1000 The Ted Hordichuk Memorial Scholarship $1000 The Fred Briggs Memorial Scholarship $1500

$750 from the Kiwanis Club of Livingston $750 from the New Jersey District of Key Club

The Dr. Gene Napolello Leadership Scholarship $1000o Donated by the Napolello Foundation

The Kiwanis International Foundation Leadership Scholarship (2) $1000 (each) Matching Scholarships with $500 from Kiwanis International $500 from the New Jersey District of Key Club

o Winners of these scholarships will be announced at District Convention, but willnot actually be awarded until International Convention.

The New Jersey District Service Based Scholarship $1000o This scholarship is based completely on the applicants service record

The Celeste and Barrie Werfel Scholarship $1000 $500 from an anonymous donor

$500 from the New Jersey District of Key Club

All winners will be recognized at the 2010-2011 District Convention.

All applications must be postmarked no later than March 1 st, 2011 to:Aimee MeissnerScholarships Committee Chairperson166 Oaklyn RoadPhillipsburg, NJ 08865

A selected committee of Kiwanis members reads the applications and decides the winners ofeach scholarship. The decision made is based upon the criteria of each of the scholarships.Keep in mind that no application will be reviewed nor judged by any member of the New

Jersey District Scholarships Committee. To view step-by-step instructions concerning therequirements of your application, refer to The All-Inclusive Scholarships Checklist.


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he All-Inclusive Scholarship Checklist

At the New Jersey District Convention, several scholarships will be awarded to the graduating class

of Key Club Members. This year, its all about the Class of 2011! To apply for scholarships offered by

the New Jersey District of Key Club, follow these simple step-by-step directions. Use this as a checklist

to ensure that you have completed all components of the application BEFORE MAILING IT.

Neatly, in blue or black ink, fill out the Application Information Sheet found in the packet. Request a copy of your school transcript from your Guidance Counselor using the attached

School Transcript Form. (Include Class Rank, GPA and official College Board scores)

On a separate sheet of paper, give a brief description of projects you participated in whileyou were in Key Club, and the role you played in each of the projects. Include the grade

level you were in during each of the projects and the approximate number of hours you

spent on it. Have the list signed by your faculty advisor and club president.

If you performed service outside of Key Club, provide a summary of what you have doneand the contact information of the coordinator of the service project, including name and

telephone number. In your summary, also include your grade level during the project and

the number of hours you spent on the project.

On the included sheet, give a brief description of your most important academic or extra-curricular achievement unrelated to Key Club.

Write a two-page essay about your most memorable Key Club Service Project. Be sure toexplain the inspiration, effort, impact and personal growth involved. The essay should answer

the following questions:

o What was your most memorable Key Club service project and why?o How did you become involved with the project?o What role did you play in the project and how much time did you spend on it?o What was the most difficult part of the project and why?o How did the project benefit the parties involved?o Did you meet your expectations?o What did you learn from this project?o How did this project affect you?o What would you tell other young people about your experience?

Obtain two letters of recommendation: one from an adult who has played a significant rolein your life and one from a person familiar with your community service efforts.

Include a completed Advisor Verification Form filled out by your club advisor. Mail all of the above (Guidance Counselor will mail the transcripts) by MARCH 1st, 2011 to:

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c/o Aimee Meissner166 Oaklyn Road



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ew Jersey District Key Club Scholarship Application Information Sheet

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________Last First Middle

Address: __________________________________________________________________________________Street

__________________________________________________________________________________City State Zip/Postal Code

Telephone: ____________________ Date of Birth: _______________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________________________________________________________

Social Security Number: ____________________________________________________________________

Key Club of: __________________________________________________________________________________

School Address: ___________________________________________________________________________Street

___________________________________________________________________________City State Zip/Postal Code

School Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________________________

Offices Held in the Key Club Organization:

___________________________________ ______________________________Office Held Date Held



Number of hours served over the past four years: ______________________________________________

The undersigned information confirms the above information is accurate:

___________________________________ ______________________________Faculty Advisors Signature Date

___________________________________ ______________________________Applicants Signature Date

*Note: This is a common application for all District Scholarships, including the New Jersey District

matching the Kiwanis International Foundation Scholarship.


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010 Advisor Verification Form

To be filled out by the Faculty Advisor and sent with the application.

This is to certify that ___________________________________ is an active and participating

member of the ________________________________________ Key Club. This member attends

meetings and is involved in our service projects.

Signed: ________________________________________________________________________________

Print Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Faculty Advisor of __________________________________________________________ High School

Student Signature_______________________________________________________________________

Print Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________________________________


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chool Transcript Request Form

Applicant: Please fill out your name, address and telephone number and give this form to

your guidance counselor along with appropriate postage addressed to:


c/o Aimee Meissner166 Oaklyn Road


Name of Applicant: _______________________________________________________________Last First Middle

Address: _______________________________________________________________Street

_______________________________________________________________City State Zip/Postal Code

Telephone: ( ) _________________________________________________________

Counselor: This form, with the transcript of the above-mentioned applicant, is an essential

component in selecting the recipients of the New Jersey District Key Club Scholarships. In

order to determine the recipients, an official copy of the above students transcript is

required. Please enclose this form with the official transcript, the students official College

Board Scores, class rank, Grade Point Average, and an explanation of the schools grade

point average system in the envelope provided by the student.

Please mail this package to Aimee Meissner, Scholarships Chairperson, at the above

address no later than March 1st

, 2011.

Certification:

I hereby certify that the enclosed transcript is the official transcript of_____________________________, a senior at _________________________________ High School.

Signature of Guidance Counselor: _____________________________________________________

Date: _____________________

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