Vocational (Career and Technical Educational) Scholarship Application

Sydney & Gladys Kaiser Vocational Scholarship Application

"The Sydney & Gladys Kaiser Vocational Scholarship was inspired by the love Mr. & Mrs. Kaiser had for the Yoakum community & its Rotary Club, the warm fellowship & friendship they found there, & the fulfillment they found in Rotary’s mission of “Service Above Self”. We hope this scholarship will enable its recipients to contribute similarly to their communities throughout their own lives." David Keith & Susan Kaiser
Qualifying students must be U.S. Citizens residing within the Yoakum Independent School District. The selected recipient will receive $15,000 towards qualifying educational expenses payable to the recipient's school of choice. At the sole discretion of the Foundation and the sponsors, the scholarship may be awarded to a single applicant or among multiple applicants. The top 3 applicants will undergo an interview conducted by David Keith & Susan Kaiser as part of the overall selection process. This scholarship is open to graduating seniors of Yoakum High School or Private Schools within the Yoakum Independent School District and active secondary level students pursuing their vocational certification.
Vocational is defined as education that prepares students for jobs, careers at various levels from a trade to a craft, or a position in engineering, accounting, nursing, medicine, and other healing arts, architecture, agriculture, building trades, energy development, pharmacy, and law that do not require a 4-year college degree to perform. Please note that this scholarship is not intended for students wanting to attend a community college or technical school with the intent of later transferring any credits earned to a 4-year, upper-level college.

The Scholarship committee charged with making a selection consider the following criteria:

1. Academics, which includes class standing, test scores, the difficulty of courses taken, etc.

2. Outside activities which include community service, church, school (extracurricular activities), and work activities

3. Remarks
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Primary Phone Number*
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MobileHomeParents
Personal Email*
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Choice of School*
Choice of Major Field of Study*
Have you applied for admission?*

YESNO
Have you been accepted?*

YesNo
FAMILY DATA
Father's Name*
Employer*
Number of Years*
Mother's Name*
Employer*
Number of Years*
Number of Children in Family*
Number of family members seeking higher education, including applicant*
SCHOOL DATA
Current GPA*
Class Rank*
Explain why you believe your grades and class standing are an accurate reflection of your abilities? If not, why?*
Please list classes you are enrolled in during Senior Year*
List any community, school, or church activities in which you have participated.Indicate any office held.*
List any honors or awards you have won.*
REMARKS
In the space below, describe in your own words why you want to be a recipient of the Rotary Club Scholarship.*
Why do you want this scholarship, what will you do with it, and how it will move you forward towards your dreams.*
Describe how you became interested in your intended vocational field of study.*
Describe how your hobbies, part-time work, and/or other activities reflect your interest in your intended field of study.*
If you do not receive any scholarship or financial aid, how do you plan to finance your higher education?*
Are you related to any member of the Yoakum Rotary Club? If so, please enter their name and explain how are you related?*
Please list three non-family references below (e.g. employer, teacher, pastor, etc.)
Reference #1*

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Phone Number*
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Reference #2*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
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Reference #3*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
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Sydney & Gladys Kaiser Vocational Scholarship Application

FAMILY DATA

SCHOOL DATA

REMARKS

Please list three non-family references below (e.g. employer, teacher, pastor, etc.)