The Camp Care-A-Lot Post High School Education Scholarship Fund

The Camp Care-A-Lot Education Scholarship Fund has been established to provide financial assistance to former Camp Care-A-Lot campers who will be or are already attending a post high school institution, including but not limited to trade schools, colleges or universities. These former campers may apply whether they plan on attending part-time or full-time. The amount to be awarded will be up to $2,500.00 per eligible student per semester. The awards will be directly paid to the institution of each student’s choice and may be used towards tuition, fees, and/or books.

We are asking for your assistance in locating former Camp Care-A-Lot campers in your school, disseminating the enclosed information and assisting eligible students in completing the application process. You may download the poster and/or download the scholarship application or phone Eydee Schultz, 217-546-4777 or Fred Benson, 217-546-7560. for these items to attract and inform possible candidates about this wonderful opportunity.

The following is the criteria to receive financial aid through the Camp Care-A-Lot Education Scholarship Fund:

• Must be a former CAMP CARE-A-LOT camper
• Must have no history of drug or alcohol abuse or gang membership
• Should be already accepted into a college/university or other post secondary education program

Students must provide Camp Care-A-Lot with the following:

• Completed application prior to deadline (listed above)
• Transcripts, including high school and/or college GPA with corresponding point scale.
• Three letters of recommendation from high school or college teacher/professor, and/or employer, clergy, youth organization advisor, etc. (Not family members).
• A 300-500 word essay entitled “What This Education Can Do For Me”.
• A list of extracurricular activities, if any.
• A list of volunteer or other community services performed, if any.
• Evidence of FAFSA Funding or Application for FAFSA Funds (if applicable)

** In addition each applicant will be required to meet with the Camp Care-A-Lot Education Scholarship Fund committee for a personal interview.

Thank you very much for your participation and assistance. We appreciate what you do for the students. If you need more applications or have questions, feel free to contact Eydee Schultz, carelot3@aol.com, 217-546-4777 or Fred Benson, fredbenson@comcast.net, 217-546-7560.

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