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SOROPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL OF CAPE MAY COUNTY (SICMC)

IS SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2023 KINDLE AWARDS

Thanks to the generous gift of a local business person, the SICMC is offering TWO awards of $1500. each to female high school seniors in Cape May County. We are looking for applicants who have financial need, academic excellence, and a commitment to helping others. Our chapter will award a business scholarship and an environmental scholarship:

Business:  to qualify, the applicant must major in one of the following: business administration, finance, accounting, entrepreneurship, international business, economics or marketing

Environmental science/studies: to qualify the applicant must major in one of the following: environmental studies, fisheries, oceanography, marine biology, wildlife advocacy, climate change, environmental management or policy, science of sustainability 

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Be a senior female student in good standing residing in Cape May County.
•  Must have applied to an accredited community college, college, or university for the above listed fields of study
•  Demonstrate Academic Potential: Applicant must be a student in good standing and highly motivated to continue her education. Applicant must submit a transcript 
•  Demonstrate Leadership Potential: Applicant should show her leadership qualities through participation in school, church or community service.
•  Demonstrate Financial Need: Applicant should indicate how the award may help them to afford college expenses

SUBMIT APPLI CATION FORM FORTHE BUSINESS OR ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD AND RESUME, PERSONAL ESSAY, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATIONS as email attachments to:

Karen Stafford

karenwstafford@gmail.com

OR MAIL TO

Karen Stafford

770 Tabernacle Road, Cape May, NJ 08204

Please don’t hesitate to ask questions. Fax option can be arranged.   

* RESUME must include:

LIST of COLLEGE APPLICATIONS AND ACCEPTANCE

List the colleges/universities to which you have received acceptance:

SCHOLARSHIPS: 

List all college scholarships you have received as of date of application Include the amount of financial awards.

AWARDS AND CERTIFICATES: 

List high school or community awards that demonstrate academic and leadership potential

* REFERENCES must include: 

TWO letters of recommendations are required. Include at least one reference letter from a faculty member and a second reference from another teacher, an employer or community leader. Both recommendations must address your accomplishments, character, academic and leadership potential. These letters must accompany the application. 

* PERSONAL ESSAY must include:

Compose a personal essay that describes you and your family.  What are your education and career goals? Tell us about your leadership qualities. Describe contributions to your school and community. Be sure to explain how you meet the listed criteria for this award.