CIF Scholar-Athlete

EXAMPLE:

2004 CIF SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR APPLICATION PACKET

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CIF State Office

333 Hegenberger Road, #511, Oakland, CA 94621 510/639-4445

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QUALIFICATIONS -- College-bound high school seniors whose academic and athletic careers have been truly exemplary and whose personal standards (i.e., integrity, honesty, etc.) and accomplishments are a positive model for others.

Students must:

1. Possess no less than an unweighted cumulative (grades 9-12) grade point average of 3.70;

2. Have demonstrated superior athletic ability in at least two years of varsity play within California (must be participating in athletics as a senior); and

3. Most of all have portrayed themselves as athletes of character displaying, trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

METHOD OF APPLICATION -- In past years we have limited schools to applications for one male and one female. At the schools' request, we will consider more than these applications from each school.

Each application must be accompanied by:

_ Student Application Forms (3), including signed verification of GPA by counselor or school site records clerk.

_ Letters of recommendation from principal or counselor and athletic director, as well as sportsmanship statement signed by coach.

_ Recent transcript of grades.

_ Student essay (see below).

STUDENT ESSAY -- To give us an idea of how well the students express themselves, we are asking that they write an essay about how they display character in their athletic and academic efforts. An applicant may wish to include: trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. The essay should be written in the student's own words, with no outside help or influence. A maximum length of 500 words is recommended. The applicants might want to consider a few of the following concepts while formulating their thoughts:

_ Examples of meaningful behavior in your high school experience;

_ Lessons learned about the importance of character in your life;

_ Opportunities coaches, cheerleaders, athletes and fans have to promote character in interscholastic athletics.

Remember, the aforementioned are just suggestions. The students are encouraged to express themselves on what they value most about their sportsmanship experience and how it will affect their lives.

DEADLINES -- Students should deliver the completed applications to their counselor or principal by February 16, 2004, for review. It is the school's responsibility to notify students as to whether their packets were forwarded to the CIF State Office for further consideration. APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2004. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

JUDGING -- Judging of applications will be conducted by committees selected by the CIF. Winner will be notified before MAY 17, 2004.

AWARDS

The two state winners (one male and one female) will receive:

_ $2,000 scholarship.

_ An expense-paid trip to our State Capitol in Sacramento to be presented to the legislature.

Actual presentation of all scholarship awards will be made at an event to be scheduled in the Spring. Recipients must be present at this event.

Every student meeting the requirements of the application and sending a completed application will receive a certificate suitable for framing.

NOTE: Be certain to use the checklist provided on student application to assure that all contents are included in packet when returned to the CIF State Office postmarked no later than Wednesday, March 24, 2004. Mail to:

CIF State Office

Attn: CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year

333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 511

Oakland, CA 94621

2004 CIF TO BE COMPLETED BY:

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Student

S T U D E N T A P P L I C A T I O N

Cumulative GPA (grades 9-12) SAT Scores Varsity Play

(3.70 unweighted minimum)

Weighted Class Rank Verbal Years

Unweighted Class Size Math

Total

(Counselor/Records Clerk Signature of Verification)

Applicant

High School Principal

School Address

City Zip School Telephone ( )

CIF Section

I will attend (name college or university)

I have been accepted to (name colleges or universities)

Please use checklist. All contents are to be returned in one envelope.

1. Student Application (3 pages)

2. Student Essay

3. Recommendations

Principal or Academic Counselor

Athletic Director

Coach signature

Counselor or Record Clerk signature

4. Transcript of Grades

5. Return to Principal or Counselor (2/16/2004)

6. Mail (postmarked by 3/24/2004) to:

CIF State Office

Attn: CIF Scholar -Athlete of the Year

333 Hegenberger Road, Suite 511

Oakland, CA 94621

2004 CIF TO BE COMPLETED BY:

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Student

S T U D E N T A P P L I C A T I O N

Please evaluate the prerequisites and qualifications for this award on the previous pages. If you meet the requirements, carefully complete this application.

The entire packet, including formal application (with photo), recommendations, transcript of grades, and your essay must be returned to your counselor or principal by FEBRUARY 16, 2004.

Incomplete applications and those postmarked after MARCH 24, 2004, will not be considered.

Applicant Home Phone ( )

Home Address Age

City Zip Sex

Primary Sport

Secondary Sport

I intend to play (name sport) on the college level.

Community Involvement

Activities

Awards (non-sports)

National Merit

Career Interest(s)

College Major(s)

IF SPACE PROVIDED IS NOT ADEQUATE, ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES 2004 CIF TO BE COMPLETED BY:

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Student

S T U D E N T A P P L I C A T I O N

Please list below the sports in which you participated, the level (Frosh/Soph, JV, Varsity) of participation in each sport, and any athletic awards or honors received. BE SPECIFIC; IDENTIFY

AWARDS BY LEAGUE, SECTION, STATE, ETC.

AWARDS/HONORS RECEIVED

NAME OF SPORT LEVEL (INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM)

Freshman Year

Sophomore Year

Junior Year

Senior Year

IF SPACE PROVIDED IS NOT ADEQUATE, ATTACH ADDITIONAL PAGES

2004 CIF TO BE COMPLETED BY:

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Principal or Counselor

S T U D E N T R E C O M M E N D A T I O N

Student's Name

The above-named student is applying for the CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year. To expedite selection of the award winners to be selected from applicants throughout the state of California, we are requesting that you give us your personal thoughts about the applicant.

Would you please take a few moments to describe the candidate's personal attributes -- those qualities, in addition to the academic and athletic, which make him/her special? Particularly emphasize the character of the applicant – trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Please use a separate sheet of paper for your remarks and include the date and your signature.

Please keep in mind that we are seeking those scholar-athletes who are truly superior individuals; do not eliminate from consideration those students who are recipients of other awards, either academic or athletic.

Thank you for your cooperation.

THE ORIGINAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CIF STATE OFFICE WITH THE TOTAL APPLICATION PACKET POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 24, 2004. APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE RETURNED.

2004 CIF TO BE COMPLETED BY:

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Athletic Director

S T U D E N T R E C O M M E N D A T I O N

Student's Name

The above-named student is applying for the CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year. To expedite selection of the award winners to be selected from applicants throughout the state of California, we are requesting that you give us your personal thoughts about the applicant.

Would you please take a few moments to describe the candidate's personal attributes -- those qualities, in addition to the academic and athletic, which make him/her special? Particularly emphasize the character of the applicant – trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.

Please use a separate sheet of paper for your remarks and include the date and your signature.

Please keep in mind that we are seeking those scholar-athletes who are truly superior individuals; do not eliminate from consideration those students who are recipients of other awards, either academic or athletic.

Thank you for your cooperation.

THE ORIGINAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CIF STATE OFFICE WITH THE TOTAL APPLICATION PACKET POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 24, 2004.

2004 CIF TO BE COMPLETED BY:

SCHOLAR-ATHLETE OF THE YEAR Coach

S T U D E N T R E C O M M E N D A T I O N

Student's Name

The above-named student is applying for the CIF Scholar-Athlete of the Year. To expedite selection of the award winners to be selected from applicants throughout the state of California, we are requesting that you carefully consider and sign this recommendation.

"I certify that _________________________demonstrates integrity, fair play, and good sportsmanship both on and off the playing field; that he/she is an honest individual, well thought of by others, and is clearly a superior athletic performer."

Signature, Coach Date

If the applicant possesses special personal qualities of which we should be aware, please tell us about them on a separate sheet of paper.

THIS COMPLETED FORM (AND LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION, IF DESIRED) MUST BE RETURNED TO THE CIF STATE OFFICE WITH THE TOTAL APPLICATION PACKET POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MARCH 24, 2004.

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