Becca's Closet

Rebecca Kirtman Memorial Scholarships

Becca’s Closet collects and distributes homecoming and prom clothing to needy high school students in local communities. Becca’s Closet also hosts annual fundraisers to raise money to assist local students with the cost of higher education.

The Rebecca Kirtman Memorial Scholarship awards 3 types of scholarships in the amount of $1,000.00 each. The purpose of these scholarships is to encourage students who have demonstrated outstanding community service in high school or college to continue their efforts throughout their lives and to encourage others to do the same.

Becca's Closet Scholarship is a one time scholarship, with the possibility of renewal.

The applicant must:

· Be a graduating high school senior or full-time college student

· Have made an outstanding, documented contribution to his or her local community through the creation of or involvement in a Becca’s Closet chapter or Becca’s Closet supporting organization

· Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident

· Plan to attend or continue to enroll in an accredited college, vocational school or university in the United States in the Fall of 2010

· Have a minimum 2.0 unweighted high school grade point average

Becca’s Closet Spirit of Generosity Scholarship is a one time scholarship, with the possibility of renewal.

The applicant must:

· Be a graduating high school senior or full-time college student

· Have made an outstanding contribution to his or her local community through volunteer action including but not limited to Becca’s Closet

· Demonstrate Financial Need

· Be a U.S. Citizen or legal resident

· Have a minimum 2.0 unweighted high school grade point average

· Plan to attend or continue to be enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college, vocational school or university in the United States in the Fall of 2010

· Have a minimum 2.0 unweighted high school grade point average

DEADLINE: Applications must be received by Monday, April 12, 2010, See Ms. Clara Gonzalez, CAP counselor for application.

Late entries will not be considered. Hand deliveries and overnight delivery will not be accepted. Becca's Closet will not be responsible for lost or late Applications.

Scholarships awarded for the 2010 – 2011 School Year will be announced in May 2010. Applications must be postmarked by Monday, April 12, 2010.