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GENERAL INFORMATION Soroptimist International of Fallon, Nevada established the, $1000.00, Frances Aguirre Scholarship Award in 2001 to recognize outstanding contributions made by young people to their homes, schools, communities, countries, the world and their academic achievement. This Award program underscores Soroptimists commitment to young people—the leaders of the future. Frances Aguirre has been a Soroptimist member since August 1956. As a mother of six and a foster mother of 36 children she has shown her love of people by dedicating many thousands of hours volunteering to help others. She has been named State Mother of the year and Golden Rule Mother of the year. She has volunteered for the hospital Auxiliary and the Fallon Senior Center. She has worked with Girl Scouts and 4-H. ELIGIBILITY Guidelines for choosing the Frances Aguirre Scholarship Award recipient include the following: 1. The applicant must be a student enrolled in the last year of a public or private high school (or its equivalent) in Churchill County. 2. The applicant must have at least a 2.5 Grade Point Average. 3. The applicant has demonstrated leadership qualities, and has taken an active part in service to the home, school, or community. 4. The applicant shows characteristics of integrity and responsibility in his/her commitment to family and community. Soroptimists, employees of the Soroptimist organization, and the immediate families of both are ineligible. Previous winners of the award are also ineligible. FUNDING FOR THE FRANCES AGUIRRE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Soroptimist International of Fallon funds the Frances Aguirre Scholarship Award Program. The Funds are generated through service projects and fundraisers. CRITERIA FOR SELECTION OF THE FRANCES AGUIRRE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD This award recognizes young people for their outstanding contributions to home, school, community, country, the world and for scholastic achievement. The recommended guidelines for choosing a recipient should include all or most of the following: 1. Applicant must be in the last year of a public or private high school or its equivalent. 2. Applicant demonstrates considerable commitment to family life. 3. Applicant initiates or is involved in student activities that benefit the school and its students. 4. Applicant initiates or is involved in activities serving the immediate community and society at large. 5. Applicant must have a 2.5 GPA or higher.

CONDITIONS, RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SOROPTIMIST FRANCES AGUIRRE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

The Scholarship Award

The Frances Aguirre Scholarship Award is given in recognition of the outstanding contributions made by young

people to home, school community, country and the world. This scholarship is to be used at the discretion of the recipient in any manner that will best further his/her aims and purposes. The cash award is given in a single payment to the winner.

Eligibility and Qualifications

To be eligible, the applicant must be in the last year of a public or private high school, or its equivalent, located in Churchill County. The Fallon Soroptimist Club must receive completed applications by April 26,2004. To qualify for the award, which is judged on the citizenship and merit of the applicant, a student must demonstrate the following:

1. Service—Applicant must have taken an active part in service in the home, school and community, with a high degree of cooperation, courtesy and consideration for others.

2. Dependability—Applicant must have executed responsibilities with honesty, loyalty and reliability.

3. Leadership—Applicant must have demonstrated ability to lead with self—control, dignity and responsibility.

4. Clear Sense of Purpose—Applicant must have pursued his/her goals and commitments with sincerity and integrity.

5. Grade Point Average-- Applicant must maintain a GPA of 2.5.

Other Requirements

Applicant must complete this official Frances Aguirre application.

Letters of reference from two adults, representing two different sources and not related to the applicant, must be included with the official application.

Applications and supporting information become the property of SI of Fallon, which shall have discretionary authority in all matters pertaining to this award.

Applicant must attach a copy of his/her transcripts to verify GPA.

Soroptimists, Soroptimist employees, and the immediate families of both are ineligible. Previous winners are also ineligible.

Retain application from:

                       Soroptimist International of Fallon

                 Attn: Kris Renfroe

                 472 Timothy Way

                 Fallon, NV  89406

 

                 Or Call:

 

                 Kris Renfroe at (775) 423-0466

                 Pat Whitten at (775) 423-5121