Spirit of Youth Volunteerism Grant Application

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Deadline: Third Friday in February

The Colleyville Woman’s Club Spirit of Youth Volunteerism Grant recognizes outstanding graduating seniors who volunteer in the community. As a nonprofit service organization, CWC believes that through volunteer service, one individual CAN make a difference. Colleyville Woman’s Club awards one or more grants annually to graduating seniors that best exemplify this spirit of volunteerism. Grant awards are merit based; individual grant amounts may vary. The minimum grant is $250 and is based on the unpaid volunteer service the applicant has already performed. Grants are not given in cash; instead, the award recipient(s) selects a college or post high school continuing education training school to receive the funds established for his or her educational use.

Individuals who choose to apply for a grant must meet eligibility requirements and must complete this application in its entirety. Only applications submitted by the receipt deadline will be considered. Selections will be completed and award applicant notified no later than April 15th.

ELIGIBILITY

The applicant must be either (1) a traditional graduating student who meets graduation requirements or (2) a non-traditional student who meets graduation requirements, such as a private schooled, home-schooled or special needs student. Applicants must be under the age of 21.
Applicants may attend any school, public or private, or may be home-schooled, but must either:
(1) reside in Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Southlake or Watauga OR (2) are non-residents of these cities but are graduating from a public, private or home school located in Bedford, Colleyville, Euless, Grapevine, Haltom City, Hurst, Keller, North Richland Hills, Richland Hills, Southlake or
Watauga. The scope of the nominee’s volunteer service is not limited to these cities, however.
Colleyville Woman’s Club honors individual achievement; however, individuals who perform volunteer community service as part of a group are eligible.
The grant recognizes voluntary, not paid, community service. Individuals who volunteer on work release time or for student course credit are eligible. However, individuals paid for their volunteer activities (other than reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses) are not eligible. Community service mandated as part of a disciplinary action, such as through teen court or a school initiated action, is not eligible for consideration.
Only an applicant’s individual volunteer service profile during high school will be considered. (Traditionally encompasses grades 9 through 12).
The program EXCLUDES lobbying efforts toward changing federal, state or local laws, as well as ALL FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, regardless of good intent. Related educational or public awareness merits may be considered.
Considerations in selecting grant recipients are based on the following:
1. 40% —Individual Volunteer Service Profile
  (Factors involved in performing volunteer service, such as the level of the service
  commitment, the impact on others, initiative demonstrated, leadership components, the
  ability to motivate others, etc.)
2. 40% — Amount of Volunteer Service
  (Quantity (hours) and/or quality and length of service)
3. 15% — Personal Challenges
  (Variables encountered in performing the service)
4. 5% — Academics
  (Current or graduating GPA)

APPLICATION

The application form should be legible and complete (please print legibly in pen or type).
Applications must be emailed or postmarked no later than the Third Friday in February. To receive verification of receipt of this application, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Each application must include two letters of recommendation (limited to two only), each from an individual (reference) familiar with the applicant’s volunteer service. Parents, guardians or anyone related to the applicant may not submit letters of recommendation. Recommendation letters may be sent separately.
Supplementary information included with the application is restricted to four (4) 8½”x11” one-sided pages or less. This may include letters, newspaper clippings, non-copyrighted photos, etc. Video, electronic media or audiotapes cannot be considered.
CWC may request additional information from applicants, listed sources or references.
Applicants must sign a Statement of Disclosure, attesting the information is true and correct.
Applicants should include a signed Student Photo Release and photograph, preferably no larger than 2½”x 3½”. Clearly label the back of photo with name and phone number in felt-tipped pen (not ballpoint); Ink jet and laser print photos will not be accepted. Photos will be returned. Submission of this application constitutes permission to use the applicant’s name, and likeness (photo and video) in press materials, advertising and other publications pertaining to the CWC Spirit of Youth Volunteerism Grant Program.
The decision of CWC is final. Applications and supplementary information become the property of the Colleyville Woman’s Club and cannot be returned.

Youth Volunteerism Grant Application

Biographical Profile
Name
First Middle Last
Date of Birth
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Gender
Daytime Phone
Email
Permanent Home Address
Street Address City State ZIP Code
Parent/Guardian Name
First Last
Parent/Guardian Name
First Last
Is mailing address different from above?
- Yes
- No
Mailing Address
Street Address City State ZIP Code
School Information
Current School/Other Attending
Grade Level
School District (if applicable)
Current or Graduating GPA
School Principal
Phone
School Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email
FAX
Other
Are you a previous recipient of a CWC Youth Volunteer Service Award?
- Yes
- No
Please indicate level of award and year received:
Certificate of Merit Year(s) received:
Circle of Hope Award Year(s) received:
CWC President's Award Year(s) received:
Volunteer Service Section
Volunteer Service Activities
List your volunteer hours for service activities, in support of your community, service groups, hospitals, libraries, schools, charities or similar organizations, in which you volunteered without pay during high school (Grades 9-12). Examples may include ongoing efforts, such as regularly supporting outreach programs, weekly tutoring or hotline coverage, or one-time events, such as participating in a cleanup project. Include service activities sponsored by a school, church, clubs or other organizations, whether benefiting a group or an individual, for volunteerism performed locally or elsewhere. (Note; complete for ALL service during grades 9-12.)
Name of Organization/Other Name of Activity or Event Mandatory for coursework or graduation? YES NO Dates of Participation Total Actual Hours Contact Reference Phone Number
Short Response Questions
(Response answers may not exceed a total of two (1) one-sided page)
1. Describe the type and scope of your volunteer service as it relates to the hours you have outlined on the enclosed chart:*
2. What, if any, personal challenges shaped your attitudes toward volunteer service?*
3. How do you build on your personal strengths to help others?*
Indicate other information about yourself that you wish to bring to the attention of the selection committee.*
Letters of Recommendation
I. First Reference

Below, please complete information about the individual who will write your letter of recommendation regarding your volunteer service. Allow at least two weeks for the person to write the letter. Ask your reference to return the letter to you in a sealed envelope with his or her signature written across the seal. You are responsible for submitting the sealed recommendation with your application.
Reference's Name*
First Last
Daytime Phone*
How long have you known the reference?*
In what capacity?*
II. Second Reference

Below, please complete information about the individual who will write your letter of recommendation regarding your volunteer service. Allow at least two weeks for the person to write the letter. Ask your reference to return the letter to you in a sealed envelope with his or her signature written across the seal. You are responsible for submitting the sealed recommendation with your application.
Reference's Name*
First Last
Daytime Phone*
How long have you known the reference?*
In what capacity?*
Student Photo Release Form
Upload student photo here
Max. file size: 512 MB.
High resolution photos preferred
As parent/guardian of the student named in this application, I hereby grant permission to Colleyville Woman’s club to use my child’s photograph for publicity purposes in promoting the Colleyville Woman’s Club Youth Volunteer Service Awards in its official publications, or in other promotion print and electronic publications without further consideration, and I acknowledge CWC’s right to crop or treat the photograph at its discretion. Should Colleyville Woman’s Club nominate my child for any award outside of its own organization, including those awards sponsored by the National Points of Light Foundation, Colleyville Area and Southlake Chamber of Commerce Youth of the Year Awards, or others, I hereby grant permission to Colleyville Woman’s Club to use my child’s photograph with its nominations. I therefore agree to indemnify and hold harmless from any claims the Colleyville Woman’s Club, its members and members of the Youth Recognition Service Awards committee.
Signature
FOR YOUR INFORMATION
In addition to the Colleyville Woman’s Club Spirit of Youth Volunteerism Grant Program, CWC sponsors two other programs for youth:
1. The CWC Youth Volunteer Service Awards are open to children, ages 5-19, that perform unpaid volunteer service in the community. Three levels of awards are given in four different age groups at a special recognition event, scheduled in the spring. Deadline for application: Third Friday in February
2. The CWC Circle of Hope Scholarships and CWC Dick Dennison Memorial Scholarship also award a graduating senior scholarship in each of the following schools: Grapevine High School, Colleyville Heritage High School, Lawrence D. Bell High School, Bridges Accelerated Learning Center and Carroll Senior High School. Applications are available in these schools’ counseling offices. Deadline for application: Third Friday in February
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Deadline: Third Friday in February

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Name of Organization/Other	Name of Activity or Event	Mandatory for coursework or graduation? YES NO	Dates of Participation	Total Actual Hours	Contact Reference Phone Number