Scholarship Application
2008 College of Advocacy
 
To apply
Please follow these steps to insure that you submit all of the information that we need.
1.Registration: Complete and submit online.
2.Scholarship Application: Complete and submit online.
3.Resume: Email to Marie@BenchmarkInstitute.org
4.Cover letter: Optional. Email with your resume
5.Apply by Friday, September 5, 2008. We will not be able to consider applications submitted after that date.

We will only accept applications submitted electronically as described above -- no faxes or other hard copies.

You need not submit any payment now. If you are awarded a scholarship, the balance of your fee will be due by September 19, 2008.
 
Financial Information: The cost of $1,299 (nonprofit rate) covers lodging (shared room), meals and tuition for the week. Most people would agree that the per diem rate of $162 for lodging and three meals plus the natural and unspoiled beauty of the Santa Cruz mountains would be a bargain in itself. Many trainings cost that much per day without providing lodging and meals. Those who can manage to pay are urged not to request financial aid since only a limited amount is available. Only partial scholarships will be granted. The maximum award to one person will be $690.
Name:  

  1. Highlight the scholarship you are applying for:

  2. Why do you want to participate in this training?

  3. Describe your commitment to public interest law.
    (How do your experience and work history contribute to your commitment?)

  4. Describe your involvement in community activities, especially those in the community that you serve.

  5. How much financial aid do your need? And briefly explain your need keeping in mind
    that most of our participants come from nonprofit organizations with limited resources.

  6. What best describes your position and income?

  7. 2007 Gross Income:

  8. Annual Budget of your organization $

  9. Amount budgeted by your organization for training $

  10. If you have a source of aid other than Benchmark, please state the source and amount.

  11. Please list three references with whom we can discuss you as a person, worker or both. Indicate their relationship to you and their telephone number.


  12. Applicant Signature:
     

  13. Date of Applicant Signature:

  14. This applicant has been approved for attendance at the College of Advocacy. If s/he is selected to receive a scholarship, our organization agrees to pay the balance of the cost of the training and transportation, if necessary.
    Executive Director Signature:

  15. Date of Executive Director Signature:

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