The Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association

The Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association proudly awarded 5 scholarships to the graduating class of 2009 in the Monroe County School System. The names are listed on the About Us page under cookbook.
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SOMETHING FISHY

The Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen's Association proudly awarded 7 scholarships

for a total of $7000. to Monroe County 2010 High School Graduates
 
From Coral Shores High School
 Elizabeth Lopez
Vyviana Sawley
 
From Marathon High School
Megan McKenna
Luis Gonzalez Jr.
Dominic Arguez
 
From Key West High School
Julie Holroyd
Paige Spencer
 
Congratulations and Best Wishes
as you continue your education!!
Scholarship money was raised from cookbook sales
and our Florida Keys Seafood Festival
(check our Items for Sale section and see the sponsors that carry our book in Monroe County)
 Show your support in more ways then one.

Scholarship applications go to the Monroe County High Schools in January. 

Check with your career counciler.  Deadline will be in April 2011

Mail your application to the address below

 

Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association

 P.O. Box 501404, Marathon, FL 33050

Scholarship Application

Preference given to applicants whose parents are commercial fishermen

or work in the seafood industry in Monroe County.

(DEADLINE IS APRIL  2011)

 

 

Name: ________________________________________Phone #____________________________________

 

Address:____________________________________________________________________________________

 

E-Mail address:____________________________________________________________________________

 

Parents Name: ____________________________________________________________________________

 

Unweighted GPA ____________    Weighted GPA ________________

Do you or your parents work in the Seafood Industry in Monroe County?

Circle one:      yes      no

 

Are your parents a member of the Florida Keys Commercial Fishermen’s Association?

Circle one:      yes      no

 

School Activities:  (Include active club memberships,  office’s held,  sports played and position,  mentoring or tutoring activities)

 

 

 

 

Character References:

 

Please include names, addresses and phone numbers.   Give two references and ask for a letter of recommendation.   Attach letters to the back of this application. 

1.

 

 

 

 

 2. 

 

 

Financial Needs:

 

1. What effort have you made toward saving for your own education?

 

 

 

2.  If you have no savings for your education,  please explain:

 

 

 

 

3. Do you plan to apply for other scholarships?    yes    no

    List Scholarships:

 

 

 

4.  Have you been guaranteed any scholarships?  

     Please list approximate amount awarded.

 

 

 

 

5.  Estimated cost of your education.  (Include room & board, tuition,

books and supplies)

 

 

 

 

 

Employment:

 

Have you held a job?   Circle one    yes    no

 

How many hours have you worked per week? _________________________

 

List employers:  (Include: Supervisors Name,  Company Name,  Address

and phone number)

 

 

 

 

 

Describe anything you have done which would indicate your potential

for leadership:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Educational Intent:

 

List colleges or technical schools you have applied to and indicate with and X the ones you have been accepted to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

If you know your final choice, please enter school name.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Expected date to attend:  _____________________________________

 

Major:  ___________________________________________________________

 

Minor:  ___________________________________________________________

 

Degree seeking:  Certificate,  AA,  AS,  BA,  BS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Briefly outline how and why a scholarship will be of help to you

including your educational and career goals.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Give a brief history of your families involvement in the fishing industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If there is anything you feel you should share with the selection

committee,  please include it here:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Good Luck to the Graduating Class of 2010!   You are our future.