Ocean State Center for Independent Living

THE OCEAN STATE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (OSCIL)
2005 SCHOLARSHIP FUND
OF THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) Scholarship Fund was established in 1995 by a friend of OSCIL who wished to support the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL through a scholarship which would facilitate access to education for persons having disability.

Selection Criteria:

Applicants for this $1,000 scholarship will be screened by the Scholarship Advisory Committee. Qualified applicants must be Rhode Island residents with significant disability and seeking financial assistance for Post Secondary Education. This can include enrollment in an academic, trade, or vocational program, or the attainment of assistive/adaptive equipment or device to access such educational opportunity. Preference is based on merit, economic need and educational goal. OSCIL Board, staff and their families are excluded.

Application Instructions:

Applications can be obtained by contacting the OSCIL office at any of the numbers listed above. The application can also be completed on-line via our web site --www.oscil.org.(see below)

All applications must be printed or typed. Applicants must complete all 3 pages of the designated application form, plus the Career Goal Essay.
Point Value:

I. Accurate completion of all sections – 5 points

II. Activities – 5 points

III. Economic Need – 5 points (2A or 2B only)

IV. Career Goal Essay – 15 points Total Points - 30

Completed applications can be faxed (401) 738-1083, e-mailed to us via our web site, or mailed to the following address:

(click here for a printable copy)

OSCIL Scholarship Fund
c/o OSCIL
1944 Warwick Avenue, Warwick, RI 02889

Applications must be received no later than March 23, 2005. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The Scholarship Advisory Committee will make a decision shortly after the deadline and applicants will be notified of their decision by mail.

If you have any questions concerning the application process, please contact Carol McKenna, Office Manager, OSCIL, at (401) 738-1013 or (401) 738-1015 (TTY).

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

Name:
Date of Birth:
Social Security Number:
Permanent Address:
City/Town:
State:
Zip Code:
Telephone Number:
Disability
School Currently Attending
School For Which Aid Is Requested
I am:	Enrolled (What year?) Accepted Awaiting a Decision
I will be enrolled:	Full Time Half Time Less Than Half Time
My Field of Study Will Be
II. ACTIVITIES: List all current community and school activities in which you have participated and for how long. Include student government, volunteer projects, civic organizations, etc.
Activity:
How Long:

Activity:
How Long:

Activity:
How Long:

Activity:
How Long:
Special Honors:
III. ECONOMIC NEED Must complete either Section A or Section B (NOT BOTH) If you live with your parents or guardian complete Section A. If you live alone or with someone else, complete Section B.
SECTION A
I live with my parent(s) or guardian	Yes No If no proceed to Section B
Parent(s) Monthly Income
(A copy of latest income tax return may be requested.)
SECTION B: COMPLETE THIS SECTION ONLY IF YOU DID NOT COMPLETE SECTION A
I support Myself	Yes No
Applicant’s Marital Status:	Single Married Separated Divorced
Please continue filling the remainder of the application
List all individuals living at home:

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MARCH 24, 2004.

Please feel free to contact us at:
OSCIL
1944 Warwick Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
    (Located in the Beacon Center)
Telephone:
     401-738-1013 (main office-voice)
     866-857-1161 (Toll Free - Voice)
     401-738-1015 (main office-TTY)
Fax: 401-738-1083
E-mail: OSCIL EMAIL
Web: OSCIL EMAIL

OSCIL Scholarship Committee. Revised: April 06, 2008 .

OSCIL Scholarship Committee.
Revised: April 06, 2008 .