Ramona Food and Clothes Closet Foundation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Topic Page
OVERVIEW
Purpose……………………………………………………………..2
Nominees…………………………………………………………...2
Recipients…………………………………………………………..2
Funding……………………………………………………………..2
STUDENT APPLICATION
General Information………………………………………………....3
Specific Requirements……………………………………………....4
Document Check-Off List……………………………………….......5
Applicant Essay…………………………………………………...…6
Application Forms…………………………………………………7-10
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Ramona Food and Clothes Closet Foundation
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OVERVIEW
PURPOSE: An assistance program that will have long term impact on the individual and the
community. To provide financial support for a person pursuing education beyond high school,
influencing families towards greater financial independence, build self-confidence and
self-reliance that will make a positive impact on the future of the community and the individual.
Scholarships will be based on student qualifications, financial need and will apply to tuition and
fees only.
NOMINEES: Residents within the Ramona Food & Clothes Closet’s six areas of service which
are Ramona, Julian, Santa Isabell, Warner Springs, Borrego Springs and Ranchita. All nominees
must currently have their high school diploma, GED or use the scholarship to receive a GED
from an accredited school and must be committed to continuing their academic careers.
RECIPIENTS(s) : Recipients of the award should be from a low or middle income family and
have the commitment to complete a two-year college or vocational school curriculum.
(Evaluated on a case by case basis as determined by the Scholarship Committee)
FUNDING: The Assistance Fund can be used to finance all or part of the program. If
necessary, Thrift Store profits may be used to pay some or all of the program costs. Payments
may be authorized up to the following amounts at the beginning of each semester enrollment:
$500 for two-year college, trade school or adult education per semester
(maximum of four continuous semesters) up to $2,000.
Any exceptions to the continuous semester hour requirement must be individually address to the
Scholarship Committee.
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STUDENT APPLICATION
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Applications are accepted year round at the Ramona Food and
Clothes Closet, Inc. 773 Mail Street, Ramona, CA 92065
2. Awards are granted without regard to race, color, creed,
religion, disability or national origin.
3. All awarded funds are independently administered directly to
the institution by the Ramona Food & Clothes Closet Foundation
Scholarship Committee.
4. The Ramona Food & Clothes Closet Foundation reserves the
right to interpret and review the conditions and procedures of
this scholarship program and to make changes at any time
including termination of the program.
5. Not all nominees will be selected as recipients and in some
cases none of the nominees may be selected.
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SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
1. Proof of enrollment as a student in an accredited community college, trade school
or adult education program within the State of California leading to a diploma or
certificate. (Any exceptions must be individually addressed to the Scholarship
Committee)
2. High School, GED graduate or GED applicant residing in Ramona, Julian, Santa
Isabel, Borrego Springs, Warner Springs and Ranchita.
3. GPA of 2.5 or higher.
4. Recipients of the award should be from a low or middle income family and have
the commitment to complete a two-year college, vocational school or adult
education curriculum. (Subject to evaluation on a case by case basis as determine
by the Scholarship Committee.) All individuals are encouraged to apply.
5. All applicants are highly encouraged to volunteer at Ramona Food and Clothes
Closet to understand and participate in the organization’s purpose.
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DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Applicants should use the following checklist to insure the application contains all required
documents and that they are in this order.
_____Completed Application Form (Page 7 through 10)
_____Copy of accepted enrollment from a community college, trade
School or adult education program
_____Complete Formal Essay
_____Recommendation letters from two community relationships
_____Copy of current IRS Tax Return (or parent’s if under 18) for the latest
filing year or a copy of completed Form FAFSA (Free Application for
Federal Student Aid). All Social Security numbers on tax return should
be blocked out.
_____Photo (headshot)
Please write your name, school and graduation date, if applicable, on the back of
photo and place it in an envelope. (School yearbook photo is acceptable.)
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APPLICANT ESSAY
The paper will be awarded points based on content, development, organization, language
usage and style. Please remember to use your spell checker. (If for some reason you are
unable to provide a typewritten essay, please contact the scholarship committee.)
1. Typewritten, double spaced
2. Minimum of 250, maximum of 500 words
3. Topic: Tell us your story and why you would like this scholarship.
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APPLICATION FORM
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STUDENT INFORMATION
NAME: ___________________________________________________________________________
(last) (first) (middle)
ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________ ___________________
(number, street, zip code) (telephone #)
EMAIL ADDRESS:________________________________________ BIRTHDAY:______________
PLACE OF BIRTH: _____________________________________________
YOUR GROSS ANNUAL INCOME:________________
FAMILY INFORMATION (if under 18 years of age)
FATHER: _____________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________
EDUCATION COMPLETED BY FATHER: ________GROSS ANNUAL INCOME:______________
MOTHER: _____________________________ ADDRESS: __________________________________
EDUCATION COMPLETED BY MOTHER: ________GROSS ANNUAL INCOME: _____________
OTHER FAMILY INFORMATION YOU DESIRE WE CONSIDER:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
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HIGH SCHOOL/EDUCATION ACTIVITIES & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL/GE GRADUATION DATE: ___________________________
NAME & LOCATION OF YOUR GRADUATING SCHOOL: ________________________________
If none write “none.”
List your participation in the following:
ACTIVITIES: _______________________________________________________________________
OFFICES HELD: _____________________________________________________________________
HONORS RECEIVED: ________________________________________________________________
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES/HOURS: _______________________________________________
COLLEGE or VOCATIONAL SCHOOL PLANS
INTENED CAREER: _________________________________________________________________
COLLEGE, VOCATIONAL SCHOOL OR ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM:__________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
ESTIMATE OF SCHOOL EXPENSES:
TUITION: $____________________________ BOOKS/SUPPLIES: _____________________
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APPLICATION FORM
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WORK EXPERIENCE
(paid or unpaid)
EMPLOYER DATES EMPLOYEED JOB TITLE
1. _____________________________ _______________________ _____________
2. __________________________________ __________________________ _______________
3. __________________________________ __________________________ _______________
4. __________________________________ __________________________ _______________
COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIP RECOMMENDATIONS
(Attach recommendation letter from two community relations other than family members.)
1. NAME: ________________________________________ RELATIONSHIP: ________________________
2. NAME: _________________________________________RELATIONSHIP: ________________________
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RELEASE/AGREEMENT
I understand and agree that should I receive this scholarship, I will furnish a complete grade report and class
schedule for next semester to the Scholarship Committee at the completion of each semester or quarter of
school completed. I understand that grade report and next semester class schedule will be used in determining
whether the scholarship is awarded for additional semesters/quarters. I further certify that all information and
statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
(If under 18 years of age at least one parent or legal guardian signature required.)
APPLICANT’S SIGNATURE: ____________________________________________ DATE: ___________
FATHER’S SIGNATURE: _______________________________________________ DATE: ___________
MOTHER’S SIGNATURE: ______________________________________________ DATE: ___________
LEGAL GUARDIAN SIGNATURE: _______________________________________ DATE: ___________
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THE RAMONA FOOD
AND CLOTHES CLOSET
FOUNDATION
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SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
2021