November 16, 2009

Dear Senior and Parents,

The Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation of Temecula Valley is celebrating its 23^rd year of providing senior scholarships and the time for acquiring applications approaches rapidly. Last year we presented over $141,000 in scholarship donations to Temecula Valley Unified School District seniors. The following information provides answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding our policies and application process. An additional multi-year scholarship by the Roripaugh Family Foundation will be offered again this year through the Citizens’ Scholarship Foundation process.

Policies:

1. Any senior with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher qualifies for these academic scholarships and may apply.

2. Volunteer hours will be verified by school site counselors and could be a determining factor in scholarship awards.

3. The minimum scholarship awarded is $250.

4. Monies awarded will be sent directly to the recipient’s college of choice upon proof of enrollment, not to the student, as this may affect the needs based scholarship.

5. Students may be awarded more than one scholarship through the Foundation.

6. Scholarships awarded outside the Foundation do not affect eligibility, except in the case of a full-ride scholarship.

7. Scholarships will be awarded at an exciting event the evening of Monday, May 17, 2010 at Great Oak High School in the gymnasium at 6:30 PM. Award winners must be present to receive any scholarships.

Application Process:

1. Applications will be available online www.temeculascf.org or may be picked up at the school’s Career Center from February 11th until March 11, 2010. There will be daily announcements at your school site.

2. Applications should be printed on white paper only and must be in black ink.

3. Transcripts of the students school record will need to be attached.

4. Completed applications must be returned to your school’s main office no later than March 11, 2010 by 5:00 PM. Late applications cannot be accepted.

Questions concerning the application process can be submitted through the Foundation website or you may call the numbers below.

Rita O’Neill, President 951-694-0882 ritao@hotmail.com

Marilyn Williams, Vice President 951-795-4617 m.williams777@yahoo.com

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