CSF Seniors: Glenn Michelson Memorial Award: $1,000 for 1,000 Words

Deadline: December 22, 2012

California Scholarship Federation has announced a brand new scholarship just for CSF members who are seniors. This is NOT the Seymour Memorial Award.

This scholarship is open to seniors who are CSF members and exemplify the CSF motto “Scholarship for Service”.

Rules:

·         All seniors who are members of an active chapter of CFS may apply

·         Limit of one entry per student

·         All entries must be submitted in English

·         All entries must be received by midnight on December 22, 2012

·         All entries become the property of the California Scholarship Federation

·         Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification

·         Essay of no more than 1,000 words must be typed and double spaced

Essay Prompt:

How has your involvement in your CSF chapter’s community service projects enhanced your personal growth?

What to submit:

1.    Completed 1,000 word essay

2.    Cover page which must include:

·         Student’s full name

·         High school graduation year

·         E-mail address

·         Phone number

·         Chapter adviser name: Audra Gosvener

·         Chapter adviser phone number: 707-441-2591

3.    Submission MUST be received no later than midnight on December 22, 2012. Late submissions will not be accepted.

4.    Essays must be emailed as a Word attachment  to cfscjsf@socal.rr.com with Glenn Michelson Memorial Award in the subject line

5.    The winning essay will be selected by a committee compromised of California Scholarship Federation Board members.

Essays will be evaluated on the basis of the relevance to the prompt and quality of writing.

The winner will be notified by mid-February.

More information is available in the Counseling Office.

Website: California Scholarship Federation

Fall 2011 CSF Applilcations

Deadline: October 28, 2011

The applications for the Fall Semester 2011 CSF membership are now available in the Counseling office!

Come in and get an application today. You will need to turn in your completed application, a copy of last semester's grades and $4.00 no later than Friday October 28, 2011.

Here is more comprehensive information about CSF and what it means to be a member:

What is CSF? 

CSF stands for California Scholarship Federation. It is an academic honors society for active and academically minded students. Being a member of CSF looks great on college applications, gets you special recognition at graduation, and can provide scholarships to active members.

Cool. How do I join?
At the beginning of every semester, you can pick up an application from the counseling office. Freshmen students are invited to apply beginning the second semester of their freshman year. Once the application is completed, turn it in to the finance office with $4.

Uh-oh, an application. Does that mean it’s hard to get in?
Students are admitted into CSF solely based on their semester grades. While some students find it difficult to get a high enough GPA, others have no trouble. But don’t worry—if you think CSF is right for you, then you probably are the type of person who won’t have too much trouble getting in.

What do I have to do to be a member? Do I have to do work?
No, you do not have to work if you’re a CSF member. In fact, you don’t have to do anything at all if you don’t want to. If you are interested in becoming involved in the community and earning community service hours, you should join CSF Club. CSF Club raises money through bake sales, staff car washes, movie nights, and other events that go to provide scholarships to graduating seniors who have achieved Sealbearer status and have demonstrated excellence in the areas of academics and community service.

What does it mean to be a “Sealbearer/Life Member” and what do I have to do?

Life Membership (Sealbearer) is achieved by qualifying for chapter membership for four or more semesters in the last three years of high school, and earns the CSF gold Seal on diplomas and transcripts. Grades in 9th grade are for status as an associate member before they can become an actual CSF member in the 10th-12th grades.  Becoming an associate member allows students to say they were a 4 year member of CSF which is important when applying to colleges and for scholarships. At graduation, Sealbearers are recognized and receive a gold stole, a CSF pin, and a certificate.

I have more questions. Who do I talk to?
Most questions can be answered by Audra Gosvener who can be found in the counseling office. Of course, you can also talk to CSF members or the CSF Club officers.

CSF Club Officers:

September 2011-June 2012

President: Hannah Ulansey

Vice President: Siera Kaup

Treasurer: Maya Kaup

Secretary: Riann Thayer