Frisco Education Foundation Investing in the Future

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Frisco Education
Foundation Investing in the Future

• Scholarship Program 2009
• Allison Miller, Director

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What is the FEF Scholarship
Program?

• The FEF Scholarship Program is sponsored through
  donations from community organizations,
  businesses, caring individuals and fundraisers
  such as the Gary Burns Frisco Fun Run, Annual
  Chili Challenge, and various other events in the
  community.
• Since May 2000, 937 Frisco ISD graduating
  seniors have been awarded scholarships through
  the Foundation, totaling 1,522,780!!!!
• FEF Sponsored or Managed Scholarships range from
  500 to 8000. Scholarships awarded in 2008 are
  listed on the application.

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What Scholarships are funded through
the foundation?

• Foundation sponsored scholarships include the
  Gary Burns Memorial Continuing Scholarships, the
  FEF Overall Merit Scholarships, the FEF
  Achievement Scholarships ,The FEF Enrichment
  Scholarships, Payroll Deduction Scholarships and
  the FEF Matching Scholarships (4).
• Scholarships Managed by the foundation include
  Sports and School Club Scholarships (64),
  Memorial or Honor Scholarships (21), Corporate
  Scholarships (19) and Community Organization
  Scholarships (53).
• Qualifications for scholarships range from
  special interests such as sports or the arts to
  high academic achievement and financial need.

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What is the process?

• Step One Applications are blind paper screened
  by the selection committee.
• Step Two Interview process not all applicants
  will be asked for an interview. If an
  applicant does not receive a letter requesting an
  interview, this does not mean the applicant
  will not be receiving a scholarship. Not
  every applicant is interviewed. Interviews
  will be conducted between the hours of 8am-4pm
  Saturday, March 28 April 4. Please make
  arrangements to be available in the event an
  interview is requested of you.
• Step Three Students are notified regarding
  scholarships. Those receiving scholarships
  are required to attend Scholarship Night
  Thursday,
• May 14, 2009.
• Step Four Students receive commitment letter
  designating the university they will attend
  and letter of agreement for scholarship criteria.
  This includes contact information for
  scholarship disbursement. Contact information
  and any other changes affecting disbursement of
  funds
• is the responsibility of the scholarship
  recipient.

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How do I apply?

• Applications are available at www.friscoeducation
  foundation.org
• Complete and Return Application along with three
  (3) copies of the original application and any
  attachments (this makes for a total of 4
  application packets), to counselors on or before
  Friday, February 6, 2009 by 330pm. LATE
  APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!
• By Friday, January 23rd, ask two (2) CURRENT
  teachers to complete the Teacher Recommendation
  forms attached to the application. These will
  be returned directly to the counselors office by
  teachers. You and your parent must sign teacher
  recommendation forms prior to giving to teachers.
  It is your responsibility to remind your teachers
  periodically they have a deadline of 330pm
  Friday, February 6th to return completed form to
  your counselor. LATE RECOMMENDATION FORMS WILL
  NOT BE ACCEPTED!
• By January 23rd, Request One (1) letter of
  outside recommendation to be sent directly to the
  FEF Office by 500pm February 6, 2009. It is your
  responsibility to check back with the person
  writing your personal recommendation to be sure
  they meet the return deadline. LATE, FAXES, or
  EMAILED outside LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION WILL
  NOT BE ACCEPTED!
• Counselors will attach transcripts and teacher
  recommendations to your application.

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Application Tips

• Read the Cover Letter and the application before
  you start. There are choices regarding essays
  and important dates.
• Print in ink legibly or type your application. Be
  sure to use same color ink throughout your
  application. If something does not apply to you,
  write in N/A.
• Answer all of the questions on the Application.
  This is your chance to shine. Brag, Brag, Brag!
  Do not be shy about your accomplishments in and
  outside of school and be specific.
• List all activities from 9th through 12th grade.
  Include both school sponsored and
• outside activities. Discuss application with
  your parents. Some scholarships require
  information regarding your parents/grandparents,
  as well as income verification.
• Complete application questions and write essay
  YOURSELF. Make sure you address the essay prompt
  when writing your essay. Check spelling on both
  the essay and the application.
• Write a rough draft of essay first and ask
  someone to proof-read and edit it.
• It is wise to check and recheck, your original
  application packet as well as the copied packets
  to be sure everything is there including required
  signatures, in order, and neatly put together
  before it is tuned in.
• All of the above, including recommendation
  forms/letter are taken into consideration when
  scoring applications. Anything left out will
  result in loss of points during application
  scoring process. This is why it is imperative you
  begin early in filling out the application and
  gathering the necessary information.

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Remember These Dates!!

• January 16, 2009 FEF Application available at
  www.friscoeducationfoundation.org
• January 23rd, 2009 secure (2) current teachers to
  fill out teacher recommendation form, and a
  person to write outside letter of recommendation.
• February 6, 2009 - Completed application along
  with three (3) copies of original application and
  any attachments turned into Counselor no later
  than 330pm.
• March 28th and April 4th 800am-400pm Interviews
  conducted.
• Thursday, May 14, 2009 Scholarship Night!!