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, 2012)
Name: ________________________________________Phone #____________________________________
Address:____________________________________________________________________________________
E-Mail address:____________________________________________________________________________
Parents Name: ____________________________________________________________________________
Unweighted GPA ____________ Weighted GPA ________________
Do you or your parents work in the Seafood or Marine Related Industry in Monroe County?
Circle one: yes no Where do they work?
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.
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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:
Do you have a job? Circle one: yes no
How many hours do you work 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 2012! You are our future.