2020-2021
CNH KIWIN'S SCHOLARSHIP MANUAL
Table of Contents Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund Scholarship Program
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Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Scholarship
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Application Walkthrough
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Kiwanis Children's Fund Scholarship 12 Application Walkthrough 13-18 Contact Us
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Cal-Nev-Ha Children’s Fund Scholarship Program Introduction: The Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation was founded in 1965 to provide aid to Klamath, a town in Northern California that was devastated by floods. In response to the disaster, numerous Kiwanis clubs all across the CNH District joined together and compiled funds to assist in rebuilding. In 1980, Past Governor Kenneth C, Forror, M.D. established a scholarship fund for members of the CNH Service Leadership Programs. Now, the scholarship program has become a key part of the Foundation and continues to support active students who demonstrate exceptional leadership, service, and academic ability.
The Kiwanis CNH Foundation awards about $75,000-$100,000 in scholarships each year.
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Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Scholarship Requirements: The deadline for this application is February 12, 2021 Applicants must be a member of the graduating class of 2021 Applicants must be planning to attend college/university or higher education next year Applicants need to be a paid member for both the District and International Applicants must input their Expected Family Contribution (EFC) Number as reported on page 1 of their completed Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR)
How Will Applications Be Graded: 60% on service as a CNH KIWIN'S member 20% on service to your school 20% on service to your community
Tips: Record specific accomplishments, number of people served, awards received and dates from all years of membership. Kiwanis Cal-Nev-Ha Foundation Scholarship Application
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Application Walkthrough: 1). Personal Information:
It is super easy, and quick just fill out all the required info denoted by the red asterisk* Make sure to choose Cal-Nev-Ha KIWIN’S and not Key Club of course! It would probably make sense to put the date of the day you turn in the application, but it doesn’t really matter
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2). Academics and Employment:
If you look at the scholarship requirements, GPA is NOT listed as a weighted section. This scholarship is a SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP, so don’t get discouraged by GPA! Your FAFSA must be completed in order to download your EFC which is required for the application. It determines your eligibility for the $20,000 need-based scholarship. Do not procrastinate on your FAFSA, because the process takes a couple days
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3). Kiwanis Family Information:
KIWIN’S does not use regions, so use the Kiwanis/Key Club region that overlaps with you. For example, if your sponsoring Kiwanis club/local Key Club is in Kiwanis Region 1, this is what you should put. For the division, it would probably be safe to both put your KIWIN’S division as well as the location and overlapping Kiwanis DivisionEx: Emerald Division (San Diego County, Kiwanis Division #37) Tip use this 20-21 KIWIN'S Counterparts directory (in the KFAM Resource Pack) and you can find the Key Club region that corresponds to your LTG/Division Or if you can’t find this information you can always ask your LTG
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4). Club Service:
The biggest portion of your score: 60%! List UP TO 20 TOP SERVICE PROJECTS Service project name, year, and short description is required It's a good idea to go in year order Limited space so make sure to be concise They want to see what you did at that event and whether you planned it or directed others, showing leadership or caring It’s okay if you don’t have 20 events, but if you do have at least 20 just put them all! If you have more than 20 events you should choose the ones that were the most result-driven Follow this format: Service Project Title: Year: Description Example: Annual Pumpkin Smash: 2015: Recruited 40+ members to volunteer and coordinated on site 6 assignments to cover multiple shifts over 2 days
5). Kiwanis Family Attendance:
List UP TO 15 TOP KIWANIS FAMILY EVENTS YOU ATTENDED Again, 15 events are not required! But put as many as you can to show your involvement If you have more than 15 events you should choose the ones that were the most impactful Even though it says Kiwanis Family, your own Kiwanis Family Branch (KIWIN’S) counts (based on their example below) Follow this format: Event Name; Year-Year: your involvement Example: Key Club District Convention; 2014-17: attended all four years; delegate twice and served as judge 7
6). Leadership Positions:
Obviously, it’s TOTALLY OKAY if you didn’t have 10 different positions in KIWIN’S. I’m not sure anyone has ever had that many except MAYBE some District Board Members! Don’t forget to mention: Club officer positions (including appointed), Divisional officer positions, District Committees, District Board Positions Unlike the other sections, a description of what you did is not needed Follow this format: Position: Year-Year, whether you were elected (voted in) or appointed (chosen by one or a few people based on application, not vote) Examples: Club President: 2016-17, elected 8 Division Technology Chair: 2020-21, appointed
7). Awards and Recognition:
List UP TO 10 TOP HONORS YOU RECEIVED in KIWIN’S Follow this format: Award name: Year(s) Example: Member of the Month: 2018, 2019, 2020
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8). Service to School:
List UP TO 10 TOP SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND OFFICES HELD NOT INCLUDING KIWIN’S As in other sections, it’s okay if you don’t have 10 activities/offices! Follow this format: Activity: Year-Year: Positions held if any Example: Yearbook: 2013-2017: served as Sports Editor, Copy Editor, Editor in Chief, photographer
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9). Service to the Community:
List UP TO 5 TOP COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES not affiliated with KIWIN’S/Kiwanis or your school It’s okay to not have 5 Follow this format: Activity: Year-Year, what you did and/or awards received and/or positions held Examples: Sunday School: 2016-17, ran 2nd grade classes preparing lessons and craft activities Boy Scouts: 2013-present, earned Eagle Scout Rank
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Kiwanis Children's Fund Scholarship Introduction: The Kiwanis Children’s Fund Scholarship was made possible due to the generous donations made in memory of J. Walker Field, David W. Hancock, Harry S. Himmel, Andrew Reardon, Stephen A. Sapaugh, Florence Skomba and Robert Thal. These donations were made to provide one scholarship opportunity to a deserving member in good standing of Key Club International and Circle K International.
Requirements: Deadline for this application is February 1, 2021 Must be a high school senior in good standing of Key Club International Must include a transcript and a letter of recommendation Must include a list of activities/leadership positions and include a personal statement
Kiwanis Chrildren's Fund Scholarship Application
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Application Walkthrough: 1). Account Set Up:
Sign in with an already existing account or make an account to log into the Kiwanis Chrildren's Fund Scholarship
2). Click Apply:
Hit "Apply" to start filling out your application
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3). General Information:
Click where it says "General Information" Read the information in this section to get a quick summary of the application and its necessary attachments You will be directly uploading your transcripts to the application You will be inserting the emails to those writing your letter of recommendation
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4). The Application Information:
Answer the following questions and fill out each box with your corresponding information If you still haven't declared your major, enter "undeclared" The most recent transcript isn't required to be an official transcript 15
5). Your Activities:
List any activities you have been a part of and include the amount of years you participated in them for You can only use up to 5,000 characters This isn't limited to just KIWIN'S it can be any other activities you worked on in high school Please include any position you might have held in the activity and add the amount of years you held that position Ex): Marching band, clarinet section leader (2 years), 4 years Activity, position (years in that position), and the years in the activity Ex): Junior Reserve Officer's Training Corps (JROTC), N/A, 2 years Activity and the years in the activity 16
6). Letter Of Recommendations #1:
Instructions to email a request for a letter of recommentadation through email You will be able to enter the email of the person who will be writing your letter in the 7th or last step Remember you must click the compose email button (you will not be able to submit your application without completing this step)
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7). Personal Statement:
Please add your personal statement describing how your studies will help you achieve your goals while benefiting the lives of others You can use up to 1,500 characters
8). Letter Of Recommendations #2:
This is where you will add the email to the person who you are requesting a letter of recommendation from You can review the instructions for requesting a letter of recommendation in part 6 Remember you must click the compose email button
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CONTACT US Sofia Pantoja Kiwanis Family and Foundations Chair kiwins.dkfamilychair@gmail.com
Katrina Mai Lieutenant Governor of Emerald Division kiwins.emeraldltg@gmail.com
Juliana Miranda Lieutenant Governor of Goldstone Division kiwins.goldstoneltg@gmail.com
Johnny Tran Lieutenant Governor of Jet Division kiwins.jetltg@gmail.com
Gissel Rubi Lieutenant Governor of Ruby Division gisselrubi436@gmail.com
Max Lee Goldstone Division machimax10@gmail.com
Izzy Datu Crystal Division izzydatu04@gmail.com
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