REMINDER: Applications for the William Scoones Community Service Award and the Rashad G. Richardson Scholarship are due by noon Friday to the Center for Student Leadership and Involvement (319 Egbert Hall). To request an electronic version of these applications, please contact Deb Mohlenhoff at [mailto:dmohlen@ithaca.edu].
William A Scoones Community Service Award
Each year two Ithaca College students are 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:
* 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:
* 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
The Service Awards Committee will review applications and notify winners by April 18.
Applications are due no later than noon on Friday, April 18, to the CSLI main office.
If you wish to e-mail your application, submit it to [mailto:dmohlen@ithaca.edu] no later than noon on April 18.
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