Inspire Kindness Scholarship Application – Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund, Inc.

Colleen E. Ritzer Inspire Kindness Scholarship

Thank you for your interest in a Colleen E. Ritzer Scholarship Award!

Colleen was known not only for her love of math and teaching, but her kind and caring heart and warm smile. She loved bringing joy to others. Her positive attitude helped others find the good in every day. We are looking for students who emulate her kindness and compassion by making a difference in the lives of others. Students who embody the words “humble and kind”. Students who through their own charitable and kind heart, have found a passion that drives them to help others whether it be through their own creative idea or their involvement in the community or charitable organizations.

When we think of Colleen, we think of many things including; humble, kind, self-starter, warm, caring heart, warm smile, genuine, good friend, considerate, friendly, puts others first, thoughtful and many more similar characteristics. A candidate for the Inspire Kindness Scholarship should share many of these qualities.

To apply for this scholarship, you must be nominated through your guidance office. If you have been nominated please complete the Inspire Kindness application and provide the required documentation so that the scholarship committee can review the applications and choose a deserving recipient.

Applications are due May 5th.

To apply, please complete the online application below or print and complete and mail it with the following documents to Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship, P.O. Box 1269, Andover, MA 01810. Documents can alos be uploaded with the online applicaton or email to info@colleenritzer.org.

A completed and signed application form.
A copy of your high school transcript.*
One letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor.*

*Ask your guidance department and/or teacher to provide items #2 and #3 to you in a sealed envelope, mail them directly to the address below or they can send electroncially to info@colleenritzerscholarship.com. Give your Guidance department 1-2 weeks to process your request. Thank you for applying!

Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Scholarship

P.O. Box 1269

Andover, MA 01810

Information

Name*

First

Last

Address*

Street Address City State Postal / Zip Code

Cell Phone*

Email - Please do not use an email that will end when you graduate*

Instagram Handle

Twitter Handle

High School Currently Attending*

Name of Guidance Counselor*

Expected Date of Graduation*

GPA*

Colleges Accepted To At This Time or College Attending*

Other Colleges Applied To (Your top 3 or 4)

Extra Curricular Activities (Academic, Athletic, Community & Family)

Please list school, athletic, community or family activities in order of their importance to you, responsibilities or positions held, and the years participated (9,10,11,12). For example, Student Government, Math Club, Caring for Family Members, Sports, etc. Include summer and employment activities.*

Please describe which one of these activities was most meaningful to you and why.*

Other Awards & Recognitions

Please list any awards or special recognition for academic achievement or community service. Include scholarship awards here.*

College Plans

Please describe in the space below, or on a seperate attachment, in no more than 200 words, your plans for college, as best you know them now and answer the following question: "How do you expect the next four years of college to prepare you for life, career, or both?"*

Essay Question

Essay Questions: 1. “Service to others has its own arithmetic. Combine two or more good-hearted people in the pursuit of a common cause, and suddenly one-plus-one is more than two. It’s called synergy. We can all do a little something, but together we can do something truly amazing.” Author Unknown 2.“Do things for people not because of who they are or what they do in return, but because of who you are.” Harold Kushner 3.“One song can spark a moment. One flower can wake the dream. One tree can start a forest. One bird can herald a spring. One smile begins a friendship. One handclasp lifts a soul. One star can guide a ship at sea. One word can frame the goal. One vote can change a nation. One sunbeam lights a room. One candle wipes out darkness. One laugh will conquer gloom. One step must start each journey. One word must start a prayer. One hope will raise our spirits. One touch can show you care. One voice can speak with wisdom. One heart can know what’s true. One life can make can make a difference. You see, it’s up to you!” Author Unknown 4.“All of us are born for a reason, but all of us don’t discover why. Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life or accomplish for yourself. It’s what you do for others.” Danny Thomas 5.“One great, strong, unselfish soul in every community could actually redeem the world.” Elbert Hubbard In a typed essay of no more than 500 words, please describe how you have promoted kindness through community service or non-profit activities throughout your high school career. Discuss how this has impacted your life and how you plan to continue spreading kindness and helping those in need. *

Special Considerations

If you feel there is something else we should know about you which could influence our decision in awarding this scholarship, please share such information in the space provided.*

Attachements (college plans, essay, etc.)

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