Q: Who is eligible for The Shane McGee Foundation Memorial Scholarship?
Senior class students attending Flanagan High School, Pembroke Pines Charter High School, McArthur High School, Cooper City High School, Hollywood Hills High School, Fort Lauderdale High School, Monarch High School, Nova High School, Western High School, Blanche Ely High School, West Broward High School and Plantation High School are invited to participate.
Q: What additional eligibility requirements are there for The Shane McGee Foundation Memorial Scholarship?
* Must be a High School Graduating Senior in 2011.
* Must have a 3.0 GPA.
* Must plan on attending an accredited college, university or technical program.
* Must be a citizen/legal permanent resident or national of the United States.
* Must have an interest in pursuing a career in the field of law. This could be any facet of the legal profession such as a lawyer, paralegal, police, court reporter, courthouse clerk, etc.
Q: What if I already received or am receiving another college scholarship, can I still apply for this Shane McGee Scholarship?
Yes, students can still apply for the Shane McGee Foundation Memorial Scholarship even if they have received or may be receiving another college scholarship.
Q: How do I apply for the Scholarship?
Students should see their BRACE Coordinator for applications forms.
Q: When do the Scholarship Application forms become available?
Applications for the scholarship become available in October of the applicant’s senior year. All forms are available through your BRACE Coordinator.
Q: What type of information is the Scholarship Application form seeking?
Students must complete a basic information application form, answer three 200-word questions, write a 500-word essay, provide school transcripts and two letters of recommendations from school faculty, community service organizations or an employer.
Q: What is the deadline for the Scholarship Application?
The deadline for completed applications is April 8 at 5:00pm of the applicant’s senior year. Applications must be postmarked by that date. No exceptions will be made for late applications.
Q: How many scholarship awards does the Foundation give, and in what amount?
The Shane McGee Foundation awards two $5000 scholarships annually.
Q: What is the review process and how will students be notified?
The Foundation’s Board of Directors is the Selection Committee and they will thoroughly examine all the application materials submitted by each scholarship applicant. This includes the official application form, the applicant’s three questions, the essay, school transcript, and two letters of recommendation. The Selection Committee will base its decision on a point-assigned review system used for each applicant, and choose and notify the winners in April 2011. When possible, the recipients will be notified of the outcome during a school award ceremony, or other scheduled event. The recipients and non-recipients will also be notified in writing.
Q: What schools can I attend with the Scholarships and how is the Payment
processed?
Successful applicants can attend the college, university or technical school of their choice. The award of the scholarship will be pursuant to terms and conditions identified in the award agreement supplied to the winners. The scholarship payment will be sent directly to the student’s college, university or vocational school.