SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Application Information
The San Diego
Education Fund oversees several scholarships to support students in their
pursuit of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics degrees. The three
scholarship programs are:
- Jack and Virginia Mashin Mathematics and Science Scholarships
- Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
Scholarships.
- Two Virginia Mashin Mathematics
Scholarships will be
awarded this year to one female student and one male student who will
major in mathematics and attend a college or university in
2.
Two Jack and Virginia Mashin Scholarships
will be awarded this year to one female student and one male student who will
major in mathematics or science and attend a college or university in San Diego County
The Mashins
left a gift of $688,000 for the principal to be invested and the income to be
used to grant perpetual scholarships.
Virginia Mashin was district mathematics specialist and a calculus teacher
at Kearny High School. After her
retirement, she tutored students in math.
She received numerous awards from the San Diego Mathematics
Council. Jack Mashin was a coach for
over 60 years and is a member of the Coaches Hall of Fame. The Mashins did not have children and lived a
frugal life so they could leave a legacy for District students.
3.
STEM Scholarships will be awarded this
year to students who will major in science, technology, engineering or
mathematics and attend a college or university in San Diego County
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
The basis for
selection shall include:
- Graduating from a school in the San
Diego Unified School District in the spring of 2015.
- High academic achievement in all areas
with demonstrated academic excellence in mathematics or science
- Meet the UC/CSU University admission
requirements
- Demonstrate financial need
- Be a
- Love of our country and devotion to our
form of government
- Participation in both school and
community activities
- Plan to attend a college or university
in
- Remain in contact with the San Diego
Education Fund throughout college and for three years thereafter if
selected as a recipient.
- Provide information for the San Diego
Education Fund to maintain a data base regarding its scholarship
recipients
- Participate in two SDEF scholar
activities scheduled during the year if selected as a recipient.
Criteria for Selection
Selection will be based on
your high school record, your application, recommendations, demonstrated
community service or leadership skills, participation in extracurricular
activities, and/or work experience and financial need. Following a review of
application materials, a panel of representatives from the San Diego Education
Fund will interview finalists.
Funding Level
Funding for the
2015-2016 school year is a total of $2,500.00 paid in two installments of
$1,250.00 each. Scholarships are renewable each year up to four years based on
good academic standing and approved course of study. The amount of the award
may change from year to year.
For more information,
you may contact Mary J. Castleberry
at marycberry@sbcglobal.net or (858) 752-9771.
Application Material
Included in this
packet you will find the following:
¨ Scholarship
Application Form. Please complete this form (type or print
legibly).
¨ Application
Essay Form. Complete the essay using your own words.
¨ Two
reference forms: At least one reference must be from a
mathematics teacher for the Virginia Mashin Mathematics Scholarships; at least
one reference must be from a mathematics or science teacher for the Jack and
Virginia Mashin Scholarships as well as the STEM Scholarships. The other
reference may include a school principal, teacher, an employer, a religious
leader, etc. Distribute one form to each
of your two chosen references and ask them to return the completed reference to
you in a sealed envelope with their signature on the flap. Include these two
references in your application packet.
¨ Application
Checklist: Before submitting your application, use the checklist to ensure you have completed
all the necessary paperwork. You do not need to include the checklist
You must also include:
¨ Financial
Need Evidence Form. Attach copy of completed FAFSA including the
section that shows family income.
¨ Your
official high school transcript
¨ A
wallet size head photo
.
Deadline
for Receiving Application Materials
Application materials must be received no later than 5 p.m., Monday, March 23 2015.
Please note: The review
committee will consider only applications received by the deadline. Delay
in mail service is not an acceptable excuse for lateness.
Time Line for Selection
Notification to
applicants will be made by April 10, 2015.
SAN
DIEGO EDUCATON FUND
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Scholarship Application for
2015-2016 School Year
Applying for:
______Mathematics
Scholarship ____Mathematics/Science
Scholarship ____STEM Scholarship
Please type or print legibly
Name: ________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Male/Female: ___________________________ Birth date:
_____________________________
Ethnicity (Optional): ____________________________________________________________
High School:_________________________________Weighted grade10-12 GPA:
_________
Home Address: _________________________________________________________________
City: __________________________Zip Code______________________
Home Phone#: ___________________________ Cell Phone #: __________________________
E-mail address: _________________________________________________________________
High School
Counselor _____________________________________ Phone: __________________
Local college or university you plan to attend: ________________________________________
Have you been accepted?______________________What is you intended major?
____________
Number of family members living at home: ___________ Attending college:
_______________
Total family income:
____Under $20,000
____$20,000-$35,000
____$35,000-$50,000
____$50,000-$65,000 ____Over
$65,000
Parents’
Education Level – Please check one for each parent that shows highest level of
education obtained.
Mother: High School Diploma or
Less___ Two Year
College Degree___Four Year College
Father:
High School Diploma or Less___ Two Year College Degree___Four Year
College Degree or Higher___
List any community service activities in which you have participated
(e.g., working for a charitable organization, church or other volunteer work):
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
List extracurricular activities you have been involved in and indicate
your role (e.g., class treasurer, member of the Science Club, cheerleading,
sports, clubs, etc.)
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
List any work experience below:
Name of Dates
of Hours
Employer Employment per Week
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Is there something we should know about you
that is not revealed in the preceding questions that would help us to decide to
give you a scholarship?
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
My signature below certifies that all
information on this application is true to the best of my knowledge. I intend to pursue a course of study in
mathematics or science. I agree to a possible selection interview, and if
selected, I am willing to participate in news-related publicity.
Signature:
___________________________________________________Date:_____________
Signature of Parent or Guardian: __________________________________________________
Return
this form along with your essay, financial need evidence, references, and
transcript by 5p.m. Monday, March 23, 2015 to:
SAN
DIEGO
SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING,
AND
MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
Name: __________________________________________________ Date:
________________
In the space below (or as an attachment), write an essay which
describes how receiving this scholarship would bring you closer to achieving
your goals.
SAN
DIEGO
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING AND
MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIP
REFERENCE FORM
The person whose name appears below has
applied for a scholarship to begin studies towards a science, technology,
engineering or mathematics degree and has listed you as a reference. Please
complete the information below and return this form in a sealed envelope with
your signature on the flap to the student who requested this reference.
Applicant’s Name: ______________________________________________________________
Your relationship to the
applicant__________________________________________________
How long have you known applicant?
_______________________________________________
Signature: _________________________________________
Date: ______________________
In
two or three short
paragraphs, please indicate why or why not the applicant deserves a scholarship
award. Your observations should be focused on those qualities possessed (or
not) by the applicant necessary to achieve academic excellence and graduate
with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Overall recommendation (please check one):
____Excellent potential ____Good potential ____Fair
potential
SAN
DIEGO EDUCATION FUND
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY,
ENGINEERING AND
MATHEMATICS SCHOLARSHIP
PROGRAMS
SCHOLARSHIP
REFERENCE FORM
The person whose name appears below has
applied for a scholarship to begin studies towards a science, technology,
engineering or mathematics degree and has listed you as a reference. Please
complete the information below and return this form in a sealed envelope with
your signature on the flap to the student who requested this reference.
Applicant’s Name:
______________________________________________________________
How long have you known applicant?
_______________________________________________
Your relationship to the
applicant?__________________________________________________
Signature:
_________________________________________ Date: ______________________
In
two or three short
paragraphs, please indicate why or why not the applicant deserves a scholarship
award. Your observations should be focused on those qualities possessed (or
not) by the applicant necessary to achieve academic excellence and graduate
with a degree in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.
Overall recommendation (please check one):
____Excellent potential ____Good potential
____Fair potential
SAN DIEGO
SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND
MATHEMATICS
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS
CHECKLIST
Use this checklist to be sure
you have completed all parts of the application process.
In your completed application
packet, did you include?
¨ Scholarship Application Form
¨ Application Essay
¨ Financial Aid Evidence (FAFSA), including
section that shows family income
¨ Two references with at least one from your
mathematics or science teacher
¨ Official copy of your high school transcript
¨ Wallet size head shot photo
¨ Did you send the application packet to:
*Eugene Brucker
Education Center
Due
by 5 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2015
