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Leonard P. Egee Memorial Sailing Scholarship

Sailing Foundation of Barnegat Bay Inc

Foundation Annual Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

$1,000 (total awarded)

Deadline

June 1, 2026

50 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Leonard P. Egee Memorial Sailing Scholarship

Overview: Provides financial assistance to students to help cover the cost of participating in the Island Heights Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program during the summer.

Purpose

Financial assistance for participating in the Island Heights Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program

    Geographic Scope

  • Island Heights, New Jersey
  • Full-time residents of the borough of Island Heights

    Eligibility

  • Age: At least 8 years old (or entering third grade) and no older than 18 years old at start of program
  • Residency: Full-time resident of the borough of Island Heights
  • Membership: Not required to be a member of Island Heights Yacht Club
  • Program Eligibility: Must be eligible to participate in Island Heights Yacht Club's Junior Sailing Program

    Award Details

  • Total Amount: $1,000 total to be awarded in 2013
  • Payment Method: All awards remitted directly to sailing program coordinator in name of winning student (not directly to students)

    Non-Discrimination

  • Open to individuals of any sex, race, color, and national and ethnic origin
  • Awards based on eligibility and merit only

    Conflict of Interest

  • Board members, Advisory Board members, or their immediate family/relatives are ineligible while associated with Foundation
  • Family members/relatives must wait 90+ days after board member resignation before eligibility

Misuse of Funds

If scholarship funds are misused: 1. All funding terminated immediately 2. Immediate return of all previously paid awards required 3. Recipient barred from future Foundation awards 4. Matter referred to appropriate authorities including sailing organizations and law enforcement

Contact Information

Mailing Address: President Island Heights Sailing Foundation P.O. Box 1227 Island Heights, NJ 08732

Email: contact@ihsailingfoundation.org

Junior Sailing Program Information:
Brian Taboada, IHYC Junior Sailing Program Coordinator
P.O. Box 526
Island Heights, NJ 08732-0526
(732) 288-0110

How to Apply

Application Process

Deadline: June 1 (annually)

Required Application Materials

1. Application Letter including:
- Student's full name
- Date of birth
- Address
- Email address (if any)
- Telephone number
- Name and address of school attended
- Current grade in school

2. Essay (minimum 300 words):
- Explain why the student wants to learn to sail or continue sailing instruction
- Written by the student applicant

    Submission Instructions

  • Submit application letter and essay to the Foundation Secretary
  • Deadline: No later than June 1
  • All submitted materials become property of the Foundation

Selection Process

Selection Committee: 3-5 members including:

  • At least 2 members of Foundation's Board of Directors

  • 1 member of the Advisory Board

  • All members must have: basic knowledge of finance, basic knowledge of area sailing programs, and be of good character with interest in furthering sailing education
  • Committee Recommendation: Committee recommends scholarship award amounts to Board of Directors

    Final Decision: Board approves or rejects recommendations at second quarterly meeting

    Note: All decisions regarding scholarship awards are final.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programs

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