ACKCSC Junior Scholarship

Geographic Scope: United States and Canada

Eligibility:

• Applicant must be between ages 16 and 19
• Must document plans to attend, or provide proof of attending a higher education program of at least 6 months duration
• Must provide evidence of interest and participation in showing Cavaliers by competing in a combination of Junior Showmanship and dog show breed or performance competition in a minimum of 5 events within the past 2 years
• Must have AKC Junior Handling Number
• Selection based on: financial need, academic achievement and potential

Additional Requirements:

• Minimum 10 hours of community service completed before application submission (examples: Food Banks, Pet Shelters, Hospitals, Schools, Nursing Homes). Applicant should receive approval from current ACKCSC Junior Chair before beginning service hours
• Submit 1-2 page essay describing experience with and interest in Cavaliers and plans for future involvement with the breed
• Applicants should include information on additional activities with Cavaliers (regional club, therapy, rescue, education) - not required but considered in deliberation

Award Details:

• This scholarship will only be awarded once to an individual, but applicants may apply multiple times before the scholarship is awarded
• All personal application information remains confidential

Application Process

Deadline: Application and all requested information must be postmarked no later than December 31 for award in the following year.

Required Materials:

1. Official ACKCSC scholarship application form completed
2. Official transcript showing GPA from current school (Max. file size: 2 MB)
3. 1-2 page essay describing experience with and interest in Cavaliers and plans for future involvement with the breed (Max. file size: 2 MB)
4. Record of 10 hours community service with official advisor's signature

Application Form Fields:

• Full name and contact information (address, phone, email)
• Date of birth
• AKC Junior Handling Number
• Current high school or educational institution
• Anticipated date of graduation
• List of significant academic achievements
• List participation in AKC shows with Cavaliers in past 2 years (show name, date, location, awards received)
• List of any other activities with Cavaliers
• Colleges/schools to which applicant has been accepted/applied
• Financial information:
  • Anticipated expenses (tuition & fees, books & supplies, room & board, clothing, other)
  • Proposed income sources (savings, aid from parents/guardians, scholarships/grants, loans, other)
• File uploads for transcript and essay