PAUL & JEAN STUDENSKI SCHOLARSHIP 2011
Sponsored by
The Brockton Democratic City Committee

Please read the following General Requirements and be sure the applicant meets the requirements and criteria to apply.
General Requirements:
1.	Applicant must be a registered Democrat voter in the City of Brockton.
2.	Applicant must be a member or sponsored by a member of the BDCC.
3.	Applicant must be accepted to or enrolled in a program designed to receive an Associates Degree or higher, at an accredited college or university.
4.	Applicant must submit a completed application packet with all required documentation postmarked by the application deadline of September 9, 2011.
Selection Criteria:
1.	A point system will be used to score applicants in the following areas:
2.	Merit: a minimum of a C+ or 2.5 G.P.A. is needed for consideration.
3.	Financial need (after school award package): Describe any financial hardship that would affect your going to college.
4.	Level of participation in Democratic politics: Have you worked on a Democratic campaign? Been a member of the young Democrats? Studied political science and have Democratic values? Etc.
5.	Essay/ Personal statement: Tell us in 500 words why you think you are qualified to receive this Scholarship. Include background, political involvement, future plans and goals.
General Rules:
1.	When possible one scholarship each will be awarded to the highest scoring male and female applicant.
2.	All identifying information will be removed from application materials prior to review by the scholarship committee and all information will remain strictly confidential.
Awards:
1.	There are currently two scholarships of $500 each to be awarded. (1 male, 1 female), presuming there are enough qualified applicants.
2.	Scholarships are monetary awards payable by check to the winner(s).
3.	Payment of award will be made following presentation of the academic institutions bill to the Scholarship Committee Chair and will be presented at the Annual Jean Sullivan Memorial Breakfast on September 18, 2011.
	Mail completed application package postmarked no later than September 9, 2011 to: Steven Foote 306 Sully Road Brockton MA 02302 OR Brockton Democratic City Committee Attention: Steven Foote P.O. Box 7566 Brockton, MA 02303 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION JOIN THE PARTY!