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PARROT HEADS IN PARADISE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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Amount:	Three awards: First: $5,000; Second: $3,000; Third: $2,000
Eligibility:	Parrot Head Club Members and Children, Grandchildren, or Wards of Parrot Head Club Members
Criteria:	High School Graduates (or equivalent) attending Post Secondary Schools

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Description: The Scholarship is for current Parrot Head Club Members of an officially Chartered Chapter or their children or grandchildren, for post secondary education. This program was established in 2008. Three scholarships will be awarded in 2012. The funds may be used for tuition, books or living expenses, at an accredited four-year university or college of the student’s choice. The award will be paid to the winners’ school account, when a student account is established.

Additional Criteria for this scholarship includes: High School cumulative grade point must be 2.5 or higher, or School Entrance Test Scores must be in the top 40%. Highest consideration given to applicants who demonstrate previous examples of participation and leadership for Civic, Environmental, Charity and / or Parrot Head Club volunteer work. High consideration given to applicants who will be pursuing a course of study that leads to a degree, certification, or credentials.

Response Questions: The application contains questions or statements, which require a specific response. These responses are part of the application process and are very important for the award.

Essay: With your application, include an essay. The essay topic is on the application. All essays should be at least 1,000 words but not to exceed 1,500 words.

To Apply: : Complete the Parrot Head Scholarship Application found on the PHiP website at www.phip.com. Please email your completed application and essay to: David Cohen, PHiP Secretary; volcanodavid@roadrunner.com

Only typed, electronic submissions will be accepted. Incomplete applications will not be considered eligible.

Selection: The PHiP Board of Directors will appoint the selection committee March 15 just after close of application due date of the application year. Deadline for applicants is March 15th of each year, for enrolment for fall term (summer terms not applicable). Students may apply yearly; the awards will be given annually, based on a new application process.