The Richard A. Ash Scholarship Fund APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 15, 2013 Richard Ash was a prominent Center City attorney. He believed in preserving the values of our constitution and those traditions that sprung from our better nature. Mr. Ash was kind to his friends and generous to the less fortunate. He was active in and passionate about city affairs, driven by his love for Philadelphia. Mr. Ash frequently challenged long-held notions that excluded minorities and women. He dedicated much of his legal career to championing the underdog and to various causes which included the advancement of young people from disadvantaged backgrounds. Mr. Ash left a generous bequest establishing this fund which provides scholarships to Philadelphians who could not otherwise afford to go to college.
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SELECTION CRITERIA Applicant must be a Philadelphia resident who is a graduating high school senior or adult student interested in seeking a college education and who demonstrates financial need. This scholarship is for Undergraduate Study ONLY.
AWARD AMOUNT Scholarship award amounts will generally range from $1,000 per year up to 90% of the full educational cost. Scholarship awards may be applied to primarily tuition, books and fees.
APPLICATION SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Please answer all questions, attach requested documents and make sure the application is signed by applicant and/or parent/guardian. If a question does not apply to you, please mark “N/A”. A Completed Application Includes: (Please check the boxes to indicate the attachments you have submitted. If an attachment is not applicable to you, please mark “N/A” next to the check box) Attachment “A”
Copy of your high school transcript (if applicable).
Attachment “B”
Copy of your post high school transcript (if applicable).
Attachment “C”
Copy of your acceptance letter received from the college/university you plan to attend.
Attachment “D”
Copy of your financial award letter from the college/university you plan to attend (if applicable).
Attachment “E”
Copy of your final SAR or FAFSA Report returned from the U. S. Department of Education.
Attachment “F”
Copy of your college/university’s estimated cost of attendance. (This information can be obtained from the college’s financial aid office, college brochure, or college website).
Attachment “G”
Essays: 1) Aspiration and Goals Essay and 2) Additional information you would like to us to know about you including any “unusual circumstances” that should be considered.
Attachment “H”
Recommendation Form (provided with the application) must be completed and placed in a sealed envelope by the person who completed the form and submitted with this application. Please mail your application and all required attachments in ONE envelope to: The Philadelphia Foundation Attention: Richard A. Ash Scholarship 1234 Market Street, Suite 1800 Philadelphia, PA 19107
Richard A. Ash Scholarship
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