The Center for Student Involvement would like to announce it is accepting applications for two annual service awards. This year we have combined the application into one process. Applications are available online at:
https://www.ithaca.edu/celebrateservice
Community Service Awards - Information and Criteria
William A Scoones Community Service Award
Each year two Ithaca College students will be recognized with a considerable cash award for their community service efforts. This annual award recognizes Ithaca College students who have made significant contributions to the community through service work.
Criteria for the Award is as follows:
*Performed an act or acts of service that had significant impact, either on an individual or group in the Ithaca Community
*Sustained service over and above normal expectations
*Positively encouraged the spirit of volunteerism and demonstrated commitment and dedication to the cause
*Fostered a positive relationship between Ithaca College and the surrounding community
*Promoted involvement of others in Community Service
*Maintained a minimum 2.5 GPA and be in good judicial standing at the time the award recipients are chosen and presented
Rashad G. Richardson “I Can Achieve” Memorial Scholarship
This merit scholarship is intended to recognize a high-achieving male/female Ithaca College student representing the African-American, Latino/a, Asian, or Native-American community (ALANA). The student receiving this scholarship will have made significant contributions toward improving the quality of life for ALANA youth in the Tompkins County Community. In the event that the recipient of this award is receiving need-based loans, the award will be utilized to reduce loan indebtedness.
Criteria for the Award is as follows:
*Be an ALANA male/female student entering his/her Sophomore, Junior or Senior year
*Be in good academic and judicial standing with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better
*Demonstrate a record of community service with city or county youth programs.
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 12NOON ON FRIDAY APRIL 13TH TO THE CSLI MAIN OFFICE.
IF YOU WISH TO EMAIL YOUR APPLICATION IN ELECTRONIC FORMAT, SUBMIT IT TO DMOHLEN@ITHACA.EDU
NO LATER THAN NOON ON THE 13TH.
The Service Awards Committee will review applications and notify winners by April 18th. The awards will be presented at the Celebration of Service Reception on Friday, April 20th, 2007 at 4pm.
