CONTINUING EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIP
NEXT DEADLINE IS July 31, 2008 (All applications must be received BY July 31, 2008)
-Open to College Sophomores; Juniors, &  Seniors
-Must be sponsored by a parent/grandparent that has been a paid member for the previous 3 years and state the sponsor name.
-Must maintain a full course load with a cumulative GPA of at at least a 3.0 GPA and submit official transcripts.
-Must submit an essay stating progress towards academic goals and future aspirations.
This is a highly competitive scholarship. Notice will be given in August.

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Graduating High School Seniors
Next Deadline is April 30, 2008 for graduating high school seniors
 The scholarship shall be designated a "Merit" scholarship.

Academic and citizenship criteria will be used, not financial need. A parent or grandparent who is and has been a member in good standing of the WFA for the previous three years must sponsor the applicant. A scholarship committee of three members will be appointed annually by the President.
Applicants for the continuing scholarship must maintain and complete a full time course load with a Cumulative Grade Point Average (Cumulative GPA) of at least 3.000.
Applicants will be eligible to receive the WFA scholarship for a maximum of 8 semesters or 4 years. The scholarship shall be awarded to the selected recipient when the Coordinator of the WFA receives a copy of satisfactory Term 1 grades.

Instructions for graduating high school students:
-An application (available by contacting the WFA or check with your guidance counselor) must be completed, signed by the applicant and returned to the WFA by April 30, 2008.
The completed application must include the following:
-Completed, signed personal information sheet (reverse)
-Three character references from individuals who hold responsible community positions. It is strongly recommended that these include references from individuals familiar with your volunteer service. Relatives and friends are not appropriate references.
-Transcript of all courses completed.
-A current photograph suitable for publication.
-An essay written to address this requirement: The WFA's purpose is "to preserve and protect the Westport River's natural environment." Please write an essay describing your educational objectives and how your past and anticipated future activities may serve the interests of environmental preservation and protection.

Application:

2007 Scholarship ApplicationApplicant's Name __________________________________
Date of Birth ________________
Address __________________________________________ Telephone __________________
City _____________________________________________ State _____ Zip ____________
Requirement: Must be recommended by a parent or grandparent who has been a member in good standing
(dues paid) for the previous three years prior to this application.
Name and relationship of member or sponsor ____________________________________________
Mother's Name _________________________ Father's Name _____________________________
Brothers and Sisters -Full Name -Age Occupation or School Attending
_______________________________ __________ ______________________________________
_______________________________ __________ ______________________________________
Name of College you plan to attend ______________________ ______Have you been accepted? ______
Your Class Rank ____ Counting applicant, how many family members will be in college next year? ____
How many people live at home? _____ Will you commute? ____ Resident Student? ____

Comment briefly on your plans following college
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Community service in school and community: ---- --------------------
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High School Honors and Activities _____________________________________________________

Work Experience - Jobs Held: _________________________________________________________

Other scholarships and amounts received _________________________________________________

Please attach a current photograph and a copy of transcripts. Sign, date and return the completed application to: WFA - Box 83 - Westport Point, MA 02791 - by the April 30, 2007 deadline.

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Signature Date (Review reverse for instructions & conditions)