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Lions of District 14-M

We Serve

Ross F. DiMarco Scholarship

Recognizing Humanitarian Qualities

 2007-2008 School Year  

Two scholarships are being offered to high school graduating seniors, residing within the boundaries of Lions District 14-M, which is comprised of Fayette, Greene, Somerset and Washington Counties Pennsylvania.  No more than one scholarship for any one county.  

Two $1,000.00 scholarships will be awarded to seniors that exemplify the characteristics espoused by Lions Clubs International:  

creates and fosters a spirit of understanding among the peoples of the

            world  

promotes the principles of good government and good citizenship

 takes an active interest in the civic, cultural, social and/or moral welfare of the community

             serves their community without personal financial reward

Preference will be given to applicants who are members in good standing of a Leo Club.  

This scholarship is intended to assist with tuition.  The check will be written in the name of the student.  The student must present proof of acceptance into a post-secondary school.  

The student cannot have received scholarships totaling more than one full year’s tuition to his/her school of choice, at the time of the awarding of this scholarship.  

This scholarship is not necessarily intended for the top academic student.  Lionism occurs at all levels of the GPA spectrum.

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Ross F. DiMarco Scholarship

Confidential Information

Date____________________  

Personal Information:  

Name______________________________ Telephone Number____________________  

Address________________________________________________________________

Date of Birth_______________________ Social Security Number _____-_____-_____

Male_____ Female_____ County of Residence _______________________________

Dependency Status:  Dependent_______________ Self Supporting_______________

 Total earnings for preceding 12 months ____________________________________

Note: This scholarship is based on applicant’s need for financial assistance.  To be considered, you must include the most recent proof of earnings for you and if a dependent, your parents/Guardians.  All information will be kept strictly confidential.

 Family Information:

 Number of dependents in family _______________  

Number of dependents in family attending

Post Secondary School, including you _______________  

Father’s Occupation __________________ Mother’s Occupation ________________

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Special circumstances or extra-ordinary expenses that increase need for scholarship assistance:    

Academic Information:  

Number of Students in Senior Class:__________ Class Rank __________

 High School Graduation Date _______________

SAT Scores __________ GPA __________ QPA __________

 Curriculum _____________________________________________________________

 Post Secondary School you plan to attend ____________________________________

 Major _________________________ One Year Tuition Cost ____________________

 Full Time Student __________ Part Time Student _________

 Member in good standing of the ______________________________ Leo Club

Signature of Applicant: ___________________________________________________

Signature of Parent(s)/Guardian(s): ________________________________________

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Answer the following questions in short answer, sentence form:

Indicate the activities in which you have been involved in high school and include any office(s) you have held.

How do you plan to finance your education, e.g., scholarships, loans, grants, gifts, etc.?  Include any special financial needs you may have.

List any honors or recognition you have received while in high school.  Include the level of each award such as national, state, regional, community, school, etc.

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Write a brief narrative about your intended career, explaining how and why you became interested in your choice and how your chosen career can be of service to your fellow citizens and community.  The narrative must be in HANDWRITTEN, essay form and 300 words or less on this application.  Use an extra sheet of paper if necessary.

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Information:  

Application must be submitted by no later than April 1, 2008  

All required proof of earnings must accompany this application.  

Proof of academic standing must accompany this application.  

Proof of acceptance to an accredited school of higher education must accompany this application.  

The Ross F. DiMarco Scholarship Committee will inform the recipient of the scholarship.  Presentation of the check, in the amount of $1,000.00, made payable to the student and school will be made at an appropriate occasion.  

Only members of the Ross F. DiMarco Scholarship Committee will see applications.  All personal information will be held in strict confidence.  

The scholarship is awarded based on a point system.

 Point System:

 45 points maximum for accurate completion of the application, including required financial, academic and acceptance documentation.   Financial need, special circumstances or extra-ordinary expenses are considered in this category.

 5 points for each dependent child attending a post-secondary school at the same time the applicant will attend.  This includes 5 points for the applicant. Example:  If only the applicant is attending, 5 points are awarded.  If applicant and one other dependent are attending a post-secondary school during the same year, 10 points are awarded.  Applicant plus two dependants, 15 points, etc.

 15 points for class rank in the top 1/3 of the class, 10 points for class rank in the middle 1/3 of the class and 5 points for class rank in the bottom 1/3 of the class.

 25 points for the narrative about the applicant’s intended career.

 10 points if applicant is a member in good standing of a Leo Club.

 Return completed application to:     PDG William Y. Hill

                                                            DiMarco Scholarship Committee

                                                            319 North Main Street

                                                            Houston, PA 15342

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The Ross R. DiMarco Scholarship, is totally funded by the Ross F. DiMarco Fellowship, and is available to any high school graduating senior, residing within the boundaries of Lions District 14-M, which is comprised of Fayette, Greene, Somerset and Washington Counties, Pennsylvania. Tthis fist year of the scholarship, 23 applications were received as follows: Greene County - 3 applications,  all from West Greene High School; Somerset County - 6 applications, Meyersdale High School – 1, North Star High School – 2, Shade Central High

LIONS CONTRIBUTE TO PURCHASE OF SERVICE DOG

Members of the Waynesburg Lions Club and District 14-M "We Serve" made a substantial contribution for the purchase of a 'service dog' to aid Megan Young of Greene County.  Megan who is 21 was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at the age of three.   Between the age of three and fourteen, she had two surgeries to remove the tumors.  She then had an inoperable tumor resulting in loss of use of her right fingers, weakness in the entire right side of her body, and loss of sight in her right eye.

The service dog will help in her everyday activities.  The dog will be able to catch Megan if she falls, bring her the phone, warn her of seizures, as well as assisting her going up and down stairs and giving her support when walking.  The service dog will be purchased from the Susquehanna Service Dogs.