2018 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Award Process
PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN & STUDENT APPLICANT
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Parent or legal guardian should have an inquiry pending with a Fusion Academy.
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Student applicant and parent or legal guardian should complete the application together. (You will have to sign-up to access the application portal.)
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You will need basic demographic details and precise financial information including your previous year tax return.
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A list of gifted expenses; those given to student applicant family without return payment required. Example: grandparents pay for all childcare as an act of kindness and support.
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A summary of student applicant's interests and hobbies as well as family essay.
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Applications are to be submitted via online application no later than 4:00 PM on June 30, 2018.
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HEADS OF SCHOOL RECOMMENDATION
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The head of school (HOS) for the Fusion Academy selected will have an opportunity to review all non-financial information submitted by the student applicant. That HOS provide recommendation accordingly.
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FOUNDATION STAFF
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Staff will collect and log all scholarship applications.
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A committee will review and select semi-finalists by July 6, 2018.
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Staff will send semi-finalist applications to each HOS with the Statement of Head of School Endorsement.
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Semi-finalist recommendations will be based on the following criteria:
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Applicant family financial need
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Passions, Interests and Hobbies of the student applicant
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Quality of application family essay
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Staff will present endorsed semi-finalist applications to the Foundation Board of Directors.
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The Foundation Board will review the semi-finalists applications, making finalists selection by July 13, 2018.
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Through a process of discussion, prioritization and elimination, the Foundation Board will award three (3) Scholarship recipients and will also choose two (2) alternate recipients (should a first place recipient not be able to accept award) on July 20, 2018.
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RECIPIENT AND NON-RECIPIENT NOTIFICATION
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Once scholarship award recipients have been selected, the parent or legal guardian will be notified July 23, 2018. A detailed letter will be mailed with additional documents for authorization. Those not chosen for the scholarships will receive an immediate email and a follow-up letter.
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