SDA School District AdministratorsSBA School Based Administrators 2017 Scholarship Application (Deadline March 24, 2017)

School District Administrators (SDA)/School Based Administrators (SBA) Scholarship - Introduction

The School District Administrators (SDA) and School Based Administrators (SBA) organizations of the Sarasota County School District are pleased to collaborate in offering scholarships to students who are graduating from Booker High, North Port High, Pine View School, Riverview High, Sarasota High, Suncoast Polytechnical High or Venice High in 2017 and are enrolling in a post-secondary institution. Students are considered eligible if they are high school seniors who will be graduating with a standard high school diploma or general equivalency diploma.

Each scholarship award is based on the student’s record, community/school involvement and financial need. For this reason, the application requests very personal financial information. Please be assured that all information included on a scholarship application will be kept completely confidential.

Deadline/Address for Application:A complete application and supporting documentation must be received no later than 4 p.m., Friday March 24, 2017. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

Applications should be sent to:

Al Harayda, SDA Board MemberSarasota County School District1960 Landings Blvd.Human Resources Dept.Maroon Awning Room 102Sarasota, FL 34231

Questions? Call Mr. Harayda at 941-927-9000, ext. 31217

Award Date:The scholarship committee will determine the recipients of the scholarship in late-April. All applicants will be notified via email, whether or not they are scholarship recipients. Students selected to receive a scholarship also will be notified by U.S. Mail.

Award Amount:The scholarship committee will annually establish the scholarship amount based on funding availability and number of awards granted. A typical award is $500-$1,000 per student.

Payment:Payments will be mailed directly to the financial aid office of the college, university or other institution, prior to the beginning of a term or semester.

SDA School District AdministratorsSBA School Based Administrators 2017 Scholarship ApplicationApplicant InformationName Date of BirthAddressCity Stat

e ZipHome Phone Cell Phone

E-Mail

High School Information High School Currently AttendingStreet AddressCity, State, ZIP CodeSchool Phone

Financial InformationHow many people live in your household?

Adults: ___ Children under 18: ___

Total family income for the past twelve months: $

Are there special conditions affecting the ability of your family to pay your college expenses (such as illness, support of a relative, other members of the family attending college, etc.)? If yes, please describe conditions in the box below.

___ Yes___ No

What other financial assistance have you applied for? (please list)

Plans for attending Postsecondary Education (acceptance not required to apply)Name of InstitutionCity and StateWhat is your intended major/vocational area of study?Have you applied to and/or been accepted into this program? ___ Yes ___ No

Agreement and SignatureI certify that all information contained in this application for the SDA/SBA Scholarship is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Please see deadline/address information on intro page. Applicant Name (printed)Signature of applicant Date:Parent Name (printed)Signature of Parent Date:

Cover Letter, Transcript, ResumeApplicant: Please submit this completed application, a one-page essay of need about the reason you would like to be considered to receive an SDA/SBA scholarship, your transcript and a Letter of support from a community member, coach, teacher, or other influential person in your life (excluding family members).

Checklist_____One page essay of need_____Transcripts (does not need to be official)_____Letter of support

Our PolicyThe School Board of Sarasota County prohibits discrimination in its educational programs, services or activities, or employment conditions or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, ethnic or national origin, genetic information, marital status, qualified disability defined under the ADA, or on the basis of the use of a language other than English, except as provided by law. The Sarasota School Board also ensures equal access to school facilities for the Boy Scouts of America and other patriotic youth groups.

Any person who believes he or she has experienced any such prohibited discrimination may file a complaint with the district Equity Coordinator Al Harayda by calling 941-927-9000, ext. 31217, or writing to Mr. Harayda at 1960 Landings Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34231.