THE MARY BEAL SCHOLARSHIP The Mary Beal Scholarship established

							                     THE 2008 MARY BEAL SCHOLARSHIP
The Mary Beal Scholarship, established in 1991 to commemorate Beal College’s 100th year, is awarded to Maine
high school seniors. This year, five $500.00 scholarships will be awarded.
In addition to being a Maine high school senior, the applicant must intend to enroll at Beal College for MOD 6
(July) or MOD 1 (September) of that year and be in good academic standing. Scholarship winners, chosen by the
Scholarship Committee whose decision is based upon the quality, content and grammar of the essay as well as
financial need and past academic performance, will be notified by the beginning of June.
         Scholarships are awarded after successful completion of two MODs and will be applied to the student’s
account toward third MOD charges. The student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of
2.25.

Instructions for completing the Mary Beal Scholarship application packet:

Application must be completed neatly in black ink or typewritten.

Applicant must submit a 500 word, typewritten essay (see last page for this year’s essay question).


Applicant must submit an official copy of their high school transcript.


Instructions for mailing the application packet:


Application packet must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2008.


Applicant must send the application packet (application, essay and transcript) to:

                                          The Mary Beal Scholarship Committee
                                                     Beal College
                                                    99 Farm Road
                                                  Bangor, ME 04401

Additional Requirements:


Applicant must complete a FAFSA by April 30, 2008.


Applicant must complete a Beal College Application for Admission by April 30, 2008. The Application for
Admission may be obtained by calling the Admissions Office and must be accompanied by a $25.00 application fee
or waiver.
2008 Mary Beal Scholarship Application

Applicant’s Name:             _________________________________________________________


Mailing Address:              _________________________________________________________


City, State, Zip:             _________________________________________________________


Home Phone: _______________________                    Cell Phone: ______________________


E-mail Address: ______________________________________________


CURRENT EDUCATION


High School: _____________________________________________________________________


Address:       _____________________________________________________________________


Program of Study:      _______________________________________________________________


Grade Point Average:          ________________


Guidance Counselor: _______________________________________________________________


Extracurricular Activities (Activity & Year):    ___________________________________________


_____________________________________________________________________________________


_____________________________________________________________________________________


EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION


Have you worked while in high school?      YES   NO


Name of current or last employer:    _______________________________________________________
Position:     _________________________________________________________________________


Length of employment:        _____________________________________________________________


Brief description of employment experience:        ___________________________________________


_____________________________________________________________________________________


_____________________________________________________________________________________


VOLUNTEER INFORMATION


Please list below any/all volunteer work, community service and leadership activities you have been
active in.


   Service/Activity                              Date Started             Date Completed


1. __________________________________________________________________________________


2. __________________________________________________________________________________


3. __________________________________________________________________________________


4. __________________________________________________________________________________


5. __________________________________________________________________________________




BEAL COLLEGE ENROLLMENT INFORMATION


Program/Major to be pursued:         _______________________________________________________


Intended enrollment date:    ________________      Attendance:    Full-time    Part-time
                                          ESSAY

Please compose and type a 500 word essay on the following topic:

Beal College provides the skills and training necessary to help you achieve your career goals.  In a
500 word essay, discuss how you will utilize the career training you receive at Beal College to make
a positive impact on the community you choose to work in.  Please be sure to address which
academic program you plan to pursue.