HomeMy WebLinkAbout11 P&R COMM SCHOLSHP 05-04-98AGENDA
DATE: May 4, 1998
NO. 11
5-4-98
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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
William A. Huston, City Manager
Darin Loughrey, Recreation Services Supervisor
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION SCHOLARSHIP
PROPOSAL
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RECOMMENDATION:
Pleasure of the Council.
FISCAL IMPACT'
The Commission is requesting that $2000 be appropriated to fund a scholarship award.
BACKGROUND:
At its April 16 meeting, the Parks and Recreation Commission Scholarship Sub-
Committee proposed awarding a scholarship to a male and female student-athlete. A
monetary award of $1000 for each recipient was suggested by the Commission.
To be considered for the award, candidates must have senior standing in a local high
school and are committed to attending college in Fall 1998. In addition, the candidates
must have:
Participated at the varsity level in a high school sport or at the regional,
State or national level in an amateur sport.
Participated in community service work as a volunteer for a school, City, or
non-profit group event, project or service.
· A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher. ·
If approved, applications for the award will be forwarded to the athletic directors at
Tustin and Foothill High Schools. The athletic directors will circulate the applications
to students meeting the minimum' criteria.
The Commission Scholarship Sub-Committee will evaluate all applications and letters of
recommendation in selecting the male and female award winners. The awards
presentation is proposed for the June 19 commission meeting.
Additional information regarding the proposed award, selection process, and criteria are
attached. A "draft" scholarship application is also included.
ATTACHMENTS:
Scholar-Athlete Award Information Sheet
Scholar-Athlete Award Application
CITY OF TUSTIN
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SCHOLAR ATHLETE AWARD
Purpose
The Scholar Athlete Award is proposed by the City of Tustin Parks and Recreation
Commission to recognize the outstanding athletic and scholastic achievement of two high
school seniors (male and female).
Award
A $1000 scholarship and plaque are proposed as awards to be presented to a male and
female scholar athlete.
Selection Process
The award recipients will be selected by the scholarship sub-committee, which is
comprised of three members of the Park and Recreation Commission. All candidates for
the scholar-athlete award must submit a scholarship application and two letters of
recommendation. The scholarship award must be utilized for college related expenses
(i.e. books, tuition, housing). The sub-committee will select the award winners by
reviewing and scoring each candidate's application and letters of recommendation.
Criteria
To be considered for the Scholar Athlete Award, candidates must have:
Senior standing in high school with plans to attend college
in Fall 1998.
b)
Participated at the varsity level in a high school sport, or
participated at a regional, state or national level in an
amateur sport, not conducted at the high school level ( i.e.
ice hockey).
c)
Participated in community service work as a Volunteer for a school,
City, or a non-profit group event, project or service.
d)
A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Timeline
To award the scholarships by the end of the current school year, the activities must be
accomplished by the specified date:
May 4- Scholarship proposal on City Council agenda
May 5 - Distribution of scholarship information and applications to high schools
(If approved by Council)
June 1 - Deadline for applications to be turned in
June 8-11 - Review and evaluate applications
June 19 - Present awards at Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting
CITY OF TUSTIN
PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
SCHOLAR-ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Nanle
Address City.
Phone School
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Grade
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What is your cumulative grade point average?
What are your plans for college?
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Summarize your athletic achievements and indicate any awards or honors received.
(Attach additional page if needed)
4. Summarize any positions held or work you have done in school clubs or activities.(i.e. ASB).
5. List and describe any' volunteer work you have done in the community?
.
Two letters of recommendation are required of each applicant. Coaches, teachers, athletic
directors, principals, employers and community leaders are an excellent source for these letters.
Letters of recommendation must be postmarked by May 29, 1998, to: City of Tustin
Parks and Recreation Commission
300 Centennial Way
Tustin CA 92780
Atto: Scholarship Committee
Applications must be completed and received by the Parks and Recreation Services Department
on or before 5:00 p.m., June 1, 1998. For questions, call 573-3334.