| Dear Student:
I’m especially pleased to offer you the opportunity to apply for educational assistance from the William S. Davila Scholarship Fund. Education has long been of high priority to
me. I see of great importance to the future of America that its
youth be fundamentally prepared to preserve the values we hold
so dearly in this wonderful country we live in. I encourage you
to pursue your dreams and to Good luck . . . which to me is defined as being prepared when opportunity presents itself.
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THE WILLIAM S. DAVILA SCHOLARSHIP FUND
The William S. Davila Scholarship Fund was established to offer financial assistance for college education for employees or children of employees in the food industry.
The fund is independently
administered by Scholarship Management Services, a department of Scholarship
America. Scholarship America is a national nonprofit educational support
and student aid service organization that seeks to involve and assist
the private sector in expanding educational opportunities and encouraging
educational achievement.
- working in the food industry or sons or daughters of parents working in the food industry in the listed counties (the food industry is defined as retail supermarket companies, manufacturers, brokers or distributors of food products sold in retail food stores);*
- high school
seniors graduating in the year of application from a public school in
one of the following counties:
Southern California Fresno
Imperial
Kern
Los AngelesOrange
Riverside
San Bernardino
San DiegoSan Luis Obispo
Santa Barbara
Tulare
VenturaNevada Clark
- planning
to enroll in a full-time course of study at an accredited four-year
college or university no later than fall term following selection of
awards.
*NOTE: Individuals working in a fast food or regular restaurant are not eligible to apply.
If selected as a recipient, the student will receive an award ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 for one year of full-time undergraduate study. The size of the award will be based on financial need. The award must be used for educational costs, and the student must enter college in the fall of the year for which the scholarship is given. One half of the awards will be designated for Hispanic students.
The scholarships are not renewable.
On behalf of the William S. Davila Scholarship Fund, Scholarship America will process scholarships in two equal installments on August 15 and December 30. Checks are mailed to each recipient's home address and are made payable to the school for the student's account.
Eligible students must complete the application and mail it along with a complete transcript of grades to Scholarship America postmarked no later than January 20. On-line transcripts and grade reports are not acceptable. Applicants will receive acknowledgment of receipt of their application. If an acknowledgment card is not received within three weeks, applicants may call Scholarship America to verify that the application has been received.
Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary information. Instructions for completing the Financial Data section of the application are included. Applications are evaluated on the information supplied; therefore, answer all questions as completely as possible. Incomplete applications will not be evaluated. All information received is considered confidential and is reviewed only by Scholarship America.
Scholarship recipients are selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, statement of goals and aspirations, unusual personal or family circumstances, and an appraisal by a teacher or counselor. Financial need as calculated by Scholarship America is also considered.
Selection of recipients is made solely by Scholarship America. All applicants agree to accept the decision of Scholarship America as final. All applicants will be notified by late February. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Except as outlined in these guidelines, no obligations will be imposed upon the student as a scholarship recipient. Students are required to supply Scholarship America with current transcripts and to notify Scholarship America of any changes of address, school enrollment or other relevant information.
Questions regarding the scholarship program should be addressed to:
The William S. Davila Scholarship Fund
Scholarship Management Services, Scholarship America
One Scholarship Way, P.O. Box 297
Saint Peter, MN 56082Telephone: (507) 931-1682
Application