The Matthew Kelly Epitome of Courage Memorial Scholarship Fund Application
This scholarship fund was established to honor the memory of Matthew Kelly. Matthew Todd Kelly courageously battled Cystic Fibrosis for 29 years. He lost his battle with CF while waiting for a double lung transplant. Matt had an iron determination, a sense of humor and an eternal optimism that enabled this Wilson grad to graduate with honors from Penn State. He refused to be a bystander or a victim. Matt's family and many friends know that he blessed their lives with his example of attitude and love. Matt was an avid sports fan and somewhat of an authority. He enjoyed Politics and Current Events. Matt is deeply missed by his family who are sustained by the wonderful memories and lessons he taught them. This scholarship fund was established to honor the memory of Matthew. The scholarship is awarded to a student who resides in Berks County, Pennsylvania who suffers with cystic fibrosis. The recipient will continue to be courageous in his or her fight against cystic fibrosis while furthering his or her education after high school at a two- or four-year college, university or trade school. Graduate school students may also apply. Students may reapply each year. To be considered for this scholarship, complete and submit the form below electronically between January 15th and April 1st. This application and all required attachments must be submitted on-line by the deadline. If for some reason you are unable to submit this application and all attachments on-line, you may print the application, complete it, and send it and all required attachments in one envelope to the following address with a postmark of no later than the deadline. If you mail in the application, and if all of the required attachments are not included in one envelope along with your application, your application will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered. No exceptions will be made. Attachments Required:
Matthew Kelly Epitome of Courage Memorial Scholarship Fund
Berks County Community Foundation
237 Court Street
Reading, PA 19601
Zip Code: County
Home Phone Number:
Email address:
High School Name:
Graduation Date:
Post-Secondary Plans
Are you currently in college?
Yes If currently in college, what year will you be entering? What educational institution are you attending? What is your major/intended major? Expected cost of tuition, room and board per year: Activities, Awards and Honors List all community activities or organizations in which you have participated throughout high school and any significant accomplishments you are proud of in those activities: Please attach your high school transcript. Transcript can be unofficial.
No
Have you received or do you anticipate receiving any other scholarships, grants or financial awards? If yes, indicate which ones and the amount of each (do not include loans you must pay back):
List all school clubs, sports, or musical activities in which you have participated throughout high school and any significant accomplishments you are proud of in those activities:
Please attach a one-page essay - double spaced and typed in 12 point font - that describes something about you and cystic fibrosis and how you deal with it in balancing your health, school, and daily life.
Note: Berks County Community Foundation employees, board members and/or committee members are not eligible to apply for or receive a scholarship offered by Berks County Community Foundation, nor are their immediate family members. However, immediate family members are eligible to be nominated and recognized as the recipient of a scholarship, but without the financial award of the scholarship.
Immediate families include spouses, children, stepchildren, grandchildren, stepgrandchildren. The ineligibility period for Berks County Community Foundation board members or employees extends five years after board service or employment terminates. The ineligibility period for committee members who are not Berks County Community Foundation staff or board is in effect only during their term of service.