KEN AND MURIEL QUENZER SCHOLARSHIP

KEN AND MURIEL QUENZER SCHOLARSHIP
The Ken and Muriel Quenzer Scholarship is awarded annually to graduating high school seniors who plan to continue their education at a four year college or university, a community college, vocational or trade/technical school. The purpose of the scholarship is to award money to deserving students who might not be able to attend school because of financial constraints. Recipients must be a member in good standing with Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County, have a letter of school acceptance or proof of regsitration, and intend to enroll as a full-time student (12 units or more at a community college, university, vocational or trade/technical school) to be eligible.

$10,000 in scholarships will be awarded in 2026, with at least one scholarship totaling $3,000. Every applicant in 2026 will receive a $100 Visa gift card and will be entered into a raffle for a new PS5, XBox, or laptop. To be eligible for the gift card and raffle, the application must be fully completed and submitted on time.

Applicants must be Boys & Girls Clubs member in good standing, not over 19 on August 1, 2026, and intending to enroll as a full-time student in the fall of 2026.

Applicants will be judged on the following criteria:

Financial Need.............................................................40%

Academic Standing (minimum 2.5 GPA overall)................30%

School/Community Involvment/Work Experience..............10%

Student Essay..............................................................10%

Recommendations........................................................10%

All scholarship awards are granted based upon eligibility criteria and without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disabiity, or national origin.
The following information must accompany your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered:

1. Essay: 600 words or less describing your personal goals and direction, and how your involvement with Boys & Girls Clubs has impacted your life

2. Proof of School Enrollment: College/School Acceptance Letter(s), Letter of Intent/Registration, or Confirmation of Enrollment

3. Current High School Transcript: minimum 2.5 GPA overall

4. Two letters of reference: one from a Boys & Girls Clubs staff member and one from a community leader or school official

Copy of social security card or DACA Real ID card may be required at a later date

***ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED BELOW (There is a separate area for the essay)***
College/School Acceptance Letter(s) -or- Letter of Intent/Registration

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Current High School Transcript

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Two letters of Reference*

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All applications are due on Friday, May 8, 2026. Applications must be submitted online, mailed, or hand delivered by you or a Unit Director.

Online applications must be submitted by 6:00p.m. on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Mailed completed applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, May 8, 2026 and delivered to:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County

Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair

540 No. Augusta Street,

Fresno, CA 93701

Delivered applications, by you or a Unit Director, must be handed in by you or a Unit Director no later than Friday, May 8, 2026 to:

Boys & Girls Clubs of Fresno County

Attn: Scholarship Committee Chair

540 No. Augusta Street,

Fresno, CA 93701
The Scholarship Committee will review all completed applications. A personal interview may be requested for final candidates.

Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the academic institution to offset the cost of
tuition, books, room and board and/or school supplies.

If you have any questions or request further explanation, please email to committee chair, Margaret Ann Shamshoian at mashamshoian@gmail.com.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Facilitated by: THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF FRESNO COUNTY
Name*
Street Address*
City, State, ZIP*
Phone Number*
Email Address*
example@example.com
Social Security Number or DACA Number: to be provided by scholarship recipient when necessary
Club Attending and Unit Director*
High School Currently Attending*
Who do you currently live with?*
Number of dependent children living at home (including self) and ages*
PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY:

In 600 words or less, discuss (1) how your involvement with the Boys & Girls Club has impacted your life, and (2) your personal direction and goals.

You may either upload a Word Document here, OR copy/paste your essay into the space below.
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Space for essay if copying and pasting:
ACADEMIC STANDING:
Grade point average:*
Describe any school or community involvement, recognition or honors you have received. Please give specifics. (If none, put N/A)*
COLLEGE PLANS:
Scholarships you have applied for(If none, put N/A):*
School(s) where you have applied(If none, put N/A):*
What school is your first choice to attend (If none, put N/A)?*
What would you like to study? (If none, put N/A)*
PERSONAL ACTIVITIES:
List your extracurricular activities (If none, put N/A):*
Please describe what kind of work experience and/or volunteer experience you have had. Include where and what your responsibilities were. Please be specific. (If none, put N/A)*
FINANCIAL NEED:
Have you applied for financial aid?***

YESNO
Amount Awarded (If none, put N/A):*
Have you applied for FAFSA?^^*

YESNO
Have you received a FAFSA Award Letter?*

YESNO
Amount Received (If none, put N/A):*
Scholarships you have received and their amounts (If none, put N/A):*
How do you plan to meet expenses not covered by scholarship(s) and/or financial assistance?*

JobGrantsFamily AssistancePersonal SavingsFederal Student AidPersonal LoanOther avenues of income - please explain below:
Other income:
Are there any other circumstances the Scholarship Committee should consider in your selection process?*
I certify that the foregoing personal and financial need information is true and correct.*

YES
Applicant Signature*

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Date*

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Parent/Guardian*
Parent/Guardian Signature

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**Final candidates may be requested to provide additional financial information to the Scholarship Committee

^^Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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KEN AND MURIEL QUENZER SCHOLARSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Facilitated by: THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF FRESNO COUNTY