S.T.A.R. CHAPTER
FOUNDATION, INC.
P.O Box 17002
Cincinnati, Ohio 45217
http://www.thestarchapterfoundation.org/
Presents the
2016-2017 1st Annual
Rising Stars Scholarship Program
Application Packet
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Greetings,
The S.T.A.R. CHAPTER FOUNDATION, INC, a not for profit 501c3 organization was created to provide
scholarships for tertiary education and sponsor activities which help to uplift underserved communities in the
greater Cincinnati area.
The foundation has two primary goals associated with the delivery of this purpose:
 To create a $1,000,000 endowment for scholarships geared toward local high school students
 To provide an avenue for financial assistance for education, uplift for the community well-being and
facilities for the purpose of meetings, community activities and events.
Overview of Scholarship
As a mechanism to deliver against this purpose and these stated goals, we are proudly presenting the 1st Rising
Stars Scholarship program. The Rising Stars Scholarship program is a newly created program which focuses on:
1. Developing and growing young men into quality citizens in their community
2. Supporting young men as they pursue educational advancements throughout higher education
3. Providing access to a vetted and qualified pool of diverse talent across academic areas to potential
employers
4. Supporting the goals of sustainability via the creation of the $1,000,000 endowment
Scholarship Applicant Criteria
We are focused on supporting men pursuing both their undergraduate and graduate studies as well as building
outstanding citizens of the community.
We have two sets of criteria:
High School Senior
The high school student minimum criteria for applying for our annual scholarships:
1. Overall grade point average of 3.00 or higher (4.0 scale unweighted)
2. Strong commitment to continual education
3. Community activity/involvement including community service with the foundation
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Official high school transcript
6. Financial need
7. Graduate of the current academic year or entering freshman
8. Strict adherence to ALL deadlines
Graduate Student
The graduate student minimum criteria for applying for our annual scholarship:
1. Degree from an accredited college/university
2. Strong commitment to continual education
3. Community activity/involvement including community service with the foundation
4. Two letters of recommendation
5. Official college/university transcript
6. Financial need
7. Strict adherence to ALL deadlines
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The deadline for submitting all application materials is February 17, 2017. The complete application packet,
including two letters of recommendation and official transcript, must be received at the following address by the
deadline date for consideration:
S.T.A.R. Chapter Foundation, Inc.
C/o The 2016-2017 Scholarship Committee
11453 Hanover Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
Scholarship finalists will be selected via careful screening of the application packet. All finalists will be contacted
via phone and/or email for a mandatory interview (tentatively scheduled for February 18, 2017).
The 2016-2017 Rising Star Scholarship recipient(s) will exemplify excellence in maturity, citizenship, scholastic
ability, and leadership. It is the recipient(s) responsibility to provide The S.T.A.R. Chapter scholarship committee
official proof of college enrollment before any monies are released.
Please feel free to share this letter and application with any individual you may feel is deserving of this
scholarship. You may forward this application to any schools, your church family, and any other youth
organizations. Please feel free to contact me directly for any further details.
Best regards,
Tony Chambliss
S.T.A.R. Chapter Foundation, Inc.
Scholarship Committee Chairman
513-623-9177
[email protected]
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S.T.A.R. CHAPTER FOUNDATION, INC.
Application Form
[Please type or print neatly]
Applicant Information:
(Last)
Address/P.O. Box:
(City)
(First)
(Apt#)
(State)
(Middle)
(Zip Code)
Name
Phone (Home)
(Cell)________________________________
Email:
Parent/Guardian Information:
Parents/Guardians Name:
Parent’s/Guardian’s Occupation:
Parent’s Phone (work)
Parent’s E-mail
Number of Siblings:
Number of siblings in college:
High School or College/University Information:
Name of High School or College/University:
Grade Point Average (Unweighted) :
SAT Score:
( /4.0)
or ACT Score:
Extra-curricular Activities (please include leadership positions and honors/awards):
Are you employed?
been employed?
yes
no
How many hrs. / week?
How long have you
If yes, where are you employed?
College Information:
Please list the colleges or
universities that you are
interested in.
Have you applied
yet? (yes or no)
Have you been
accepted yet? (yes or
no)
Please rank your choices (1-4)
1= Top choice
4= Last choice
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What is your anticipated college major?
Have you received other scholarships?
(yes or no)
Please list all other scholarships (include individual amounts):
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Essay: Please respond to one of the topics below in 750 words or less. Please choose either topic A or B.
The essay that you submit should be typed with double-spaced margins.
A. What are your feelings on how texting and cell phone use has affected people’s ability to
communicate and interact?
B. Do you think the racial makeup of a police department should be the same as the community
they serve and why?
Special Note: Scholarship monies will only be awarded upon receipt of official proof of
enrollment in an accredited college/university. All college enrollment documentation must be
received no later than September 30, 2017. Please return the complete application packet or any
official proof of college enrollment to:
S.T.A.R. Chapter Foundation, Inc.
C/o The 2016-2017 Scholarship Committee
11453 Hanover Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45240
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