Dear Scholarship Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in an educational award with the Martis Camp Community Foundation. The MCCF

provides scholarships to the children of eligible Martis Camp Ambassadors for colleges and universities.

Application PoliciesAward amounts, which will be smaller in this first year of the program, are determined by these criteria after all applications are received:

• Financial Need – based upon income, size of household and individual circumstances

• Tuition Cost – based on tuition cost for entire school year

• Personal letter outlining education goals and family circumstances

Applications are accepted March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of the calendar year.

Submit applications either by PDF to mccf@martiscamp.com or by hard copy to the Camp Concierge

at the Camp Lodge, in a sealed envelope addressed to MCCF Ambassador Scholarship Committee.Applicants are notified within one month of the deadline for the quarter in which they have applied.If you have any questions, please contact us. We look forward to hearing from you. Best regards,

MCCF Board

mccf@martiscamp.com

Children of Ambassadors College Scholarship Application

Quality education is the best investment in life

Dear Scholarship Applicant,

The Martis Camp Community Foundation is proud to sponsor a College Scholarship program to

dependents/legal dependents of all Martis Camp Ambassadors. An award of up to $25,000 (lifetime) per

Ambassador may be granted, subject to available funds and approval by the MCCF Scholarship Committee.

Application Policies and Requirements

• Children must be enrolled or planning to enroll as a full-time student in either community college

or a four-year university/college. Preference will be given to full-time students at four-year

colleges/universities.

• Maximum award amounts are $25,000 (lifetime) per Ambassador.

• Award amounts can range from $250-$5,000 per year. Individual award amounts will vary depending

upon family size, tuition/income ratios, and total award budget for all applicants. • Awards are based on financial need. Families with annual gross income** of $156,667 or less may apply. • Awards are for licensed institutions only; evidence of enrollment is required to receive payment. • Ambassadors must have been employed by Martis Camp for at least year and have worked a minimum of 700 hours as of the application deadline. • Parents/Guardians must submit a personal letter outlining special needs and a description of financial needs to be eligible. The applicant will be responsible for any tuition expenses not covered by this award.

• The child of the Ambassador applying for this award must also write a personal statement, that includes

personal background, and educational and career aspirations.

• Aplications may be submitted in English or Spanish.

• If you receive an award, you must provide an invoice, tuition statement or receipt of proof of payment

directly to MCCF. Award payments are made once per year, prior to the start of school.

Application DeadlineApplications and supporting materials are accepted quarterly with deadlines on March 1, June 1, September 1 and December 1 of the calendar year. Applicants are notified within one month of the deadline for the quarter in which they have applied. If you have any questions, please contact us.Best regards,

MCCF Board

mccf@martiscamp.com

Children of Ambassadors College Scholarship Guidelines

Quality education is the best investment in life

Eligibility

Children of Ambassadors are eligible to apply for a College Scholarship Award under the following conditions:

• Student must be the legal child of a Martis Camp Ambassador. Ambassadors who are not parents of

children they are applying for must provide documentation of legal guardianship. If the child does not

residewiththeambassador,financialinformationforthecustodialparentwillberequired. • The Martis Camp Ambassador* must be employed with Martis Camp at least one year as of the application deadline. • Families earning a combined annual gross income** of $156,667 or more are not eligible. • Ambassadors under the $156,667 threshold are eligible to apply; however, in addition to income qualifications, all other aspects affecting each applicant’s financial need will be considered before an award is granted.

Eligible Recipients

To be eligible for the College Scholarship Award, the applicant: • Must be enrolled full-time. Enrollment confirmation and tuition statement will be required.

Children of Ambassadors College Scholarship Guidelines & Eligibility

Definitions

*Martis Camp Ambassador:

Any employee of Martis Camp Club or Martis Camp Community Association

who has worked at least 700 hours and for a minimum of one year

by the college scholarship application deadline

**Annual Gross Income:

The total of all forms of gross income, prior to deductions, including

pre-tax adjustments or deductions, contributions to retirement accounts

orcafeteriaplans,i.e.SocialSecuritywagesperW-2form(s),andalso includes any self-employment or rental property income

• Must meet and maintain a minimum GPA (grade point average) requirement of 3.0 (B) for each semester. Previous transcripts will be required. For students with a GPA below 3.0, special consideration will be made if extenuating circumstances are outlined in the personal statement. • Parents/Guardians must submit a personal letter outlining special needs and a description of financial needs to be eligible. The applicant will be responsible for any tuition expenses not covered by this award.

• The child of the Ambassador applying for this award must also write a personal statement, that includes

personal background, and educational and career aspirations. • Must submit the financial aid offers from each school the student is considering. • Must submit copies of both W-2 form(s) and the previous year’s (if available) 1040/1040EZ IRS Tax Return, instead of just one or the other. If either parent has additional forms of income, copies of associated schedules are required, such as: Self-Employment (Sched. C), Investment (Sched. D), Rental Income (Sched. E) and/or Farming (Sched. F).

Award PaymentsScholarship awards are paid only for tuition costs, official student fees, room and board, and textbooks that correspond with each semester’s official curriculum. This award does not cover extracurricular activities,

supplies or transportation costs.

If you receive an award, you must provide proof of enrollment and tuition directly to the foundation. The tuition

information provided in your application packet to the foundation is not acceptable for payment of your award.

Award payments are made once per academic year, prior to the start of school.

Children of Ambassadors College Scholarship Application

Name of Student ____________________________________________________________________________ Birth Date _________________

Name of Martis Camp Ambassador ______________________________________________________________________________________

Employer r Martis Camp Club r Martis Camp Association

Job Title ___________________________________ Department _________________________________ Date of Hire _________________

Mailing Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City _______________________________________ State ___________________________________________ Zip __________________________

Home Phone ____________________________________________________ Cell Phone ____________________________________________

Email _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Your Relationship to Student (parent, step-parent, guardian) ________________________________________________________

Student resides with ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Is the student currently enrolled in college? r Yes r No If yes, where? __________________________________________Which college options is the student considering for the upcoming school year? ___________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________What are the annual costs associated with each school? ______________________________________________________________

Please include the financial aid offers from each school the student is considering.In your personal statement, please include why you are considering these schools and which factors will help

you make your decision.

Please provide the following information for two people we can contact for a reference, if needed:

Name ____________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________

Name ____________________________________________________________ Phone ________________________________________________

Children of Ambassadors College Scholarship Application

Confidential Personal, Financial & Household Income InformationThe Martis Camp Community Foundation maintains the privacy and confidentiality of all applicants’ personal and financial information.

Name of Student ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

If there are additional providers, please provide the above information on an additional page.

AdditionalProvider(2)AmbassadorProvider(1)

Name ______________________________________________

Relationship to Student __________________________

Number of Other Children in Household _______

Name and age of all children in household:

1) ________________________________________________

2) ________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________ 4) ________________________________________________

Occupation ________________________________________

Employer __________________________________________

Home Phone ______________________________________ Work Phone _______________________________________

Cell Phone _________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________ Previous Year’s Total Income ___________________

Name ______________________________________________

Relationship to Student __________________________

Number of Other Children in Household _______

Name and age of all children in household:

1) ________________________________________________

2) ________________________________________________ 3) ________________________________________________ 4) ________________________________________________

Occupation ________________________________________

Employer __________________________________________

Home Phone ______________________________________ Work Phone _______________________________________

Cell Phone _________________________________________

Email ______________________________________________ Previous Year’s Total Income ___________________

Total Income for the previous year (Providers 1 + 2) _______________________________________________________________If any of the providers have had a significant change in employment or financial circumstances over the past year, please include that in your personal letter.

Mortgage or Rent Payment (do not add utilities or insurance unless they are included) _________________________For Award requests over $1,000 please provide W-2 form(s) AND the first two pages of the previous year’s (if available) 1040/1040EZ IRS Tax Return for all providers along with any Schedules for additional income. If the child does not reside with the ambassador, financial information for the custodial parent will be required.If applicable, I request special consideration for financial assistance due to (check all that apply and include a more detailed description of your specific financial circumstances in your personal letter):r Employed at multiple jobs r Reduction of wages

r Household with more than two children r Single income household

r Recent financial hardship r Single parent

By signing this application, I hereby certify that I understand the terms of the award and that my annual household income does not exceed $156,667, which would make me ineligible per the terms and conditions.I also understand that I will be asked to submit a brief letter or essay describing how the College Scholarship Award enhanced my child’s education.

Signature ________________________________________________________ Date __________________________________________________

Children of Ambassadors College Scholarship Application Checklist

Pleaseusetheattachedchecklisttocompleteyourapplicationprocess.Applications will remain pending until all items listed below are received by the MCCF.

r Completed Scholarship Application form* r Completed Personal & Financial Information form* r Copies of W-2 form(s) and the previous year’s (if available) 1040/1040EZ Income Tax Returns (first two pages of tax return)

• Plus Schedule C, D, E or F, if applicable • Plus Custodial Parent’s W-2 form(s) and tax return, if applicable

• DO NOT submit California/Nevada State Tax returns

r Personal Letter* with description of: • Financial need, educational goals, special needs (if any)

r Personal Letter from student that includes personal background,

educational options, and education and career goals

r Financial aid offers from each institution student is considering

r Tuition estimate from each institution

r Proof of grades (unofficial transcript) as of 3rd quarter

• Final-year grades may be required prior to payment of award

Submit applications either by PDF to mccf@martiscamp.com or by hard copy

to the Camp Concierge at the Camp Lodge, in a sealed envelope addressed to MCCF Ambassador Scholarship Committee.

Faxed applications or documents will not be accepted.*Indicates items that MUST be submitted by the application deadline or application will not be considered.