American Savings Foundation

Renewal Applications -

The American Savings Foundation Scholars 2008-2009 renewal application
is now available online and is due June 30, 2008.

RENEWAL APPLICATON

IMPORTANT: If you were awarded a 2-year scholarship you are not be required to fill out the entire renewal application. However, you are required to send us enrollment and financial information.

All current recipients will receive a postcard during the week of April 21st to clarify which procedures to follow.

Summer Internships -

The ASF Scholars Summer Internship program is designed to help our scholars gain valuable work experience in a professional environment, while giving local nonprofit agencies the extra assistance of a talented college student. Students will submit their application and resume to the Foundation. Applications will be forwarded to the agencies as they are received. Priority will be given to students who have completed their sophomore years or above and have not previously held an internship through this program. The agency will have all hiring, training, payroll, and supervisory responsibilities for the intern.

The pay rate will be $14.00 per hour for all positions. Each internship position is 35 hours per week for 10 weeks. Most of the job descriptions list a proposed start date; however, most of the agencies have indicated that these dates are flexible. You should be available to work a full time schedule to apply - these are not part-time positions.

Internship job descriptions & the application are now ONLINE




	Scholarship Application 2008-2009
Current American Savings Foundation Scholars Important Deadlines & Information Renewal Applications - The American Savings Foundation Scholars 2008-2009 renewal application is now available online and is due June 30, 2008. RENEWAL APPLICATON IMPORTANT: If you were awarded a 2-year scholarship you are not be required to fill out the entire renewal application. However, you are required to send us enrollment and financial information. All current recipients will receive a postcard during the week of April 21st to clarify which procedures to follow. Summer Internships - The ASF Scholars Summer Internship program is designed to help our scholars gain valuable work experience in a professional environment, while giving local nonprofit agencies the extra assistance of a talented college student. Students will submit their application and resume to the Foundation. Applications will be forwarded to the agencies as they are received. Priority will be given to students who have completed their sophomore years or above and have not previously held an internship through this program. The agency will have all hiring, training, payroll, and supervisory responsibilities for the intern. The pay rate will be $14.00 per hour for all positions. Each internship position is 35 hours per week for 10 weeks. Most of the job descriptions list a proposed start date; however, most of the agencies have indicated that these dates are flexible. You should be available to work a full time schedule to apply - these are not part-time positions. Internship job descriptions & the application are now ONLINE Spring Semester Payments - If your award is scheduled to be paid in two installments, it is your responsibility to supply proof of your continued matriculation at your college or university. You must mail us: 1) Your fall 2007 grade report and 2) enrollment verification (spring semester bill or course schedule) for spring 2008. Printouts from your school website will be accepted. If we do not receive confirmation of your continued enrollment by April 1, 2008, the second installment of your scholarship may be withdrawn. If you have changed schools in the second semester resulting in a substantial change in financial need, the amount of the second installment may be adjusted accordingly. If you have any questions about your scholarship award, or if there have been any changes in your enrollment status, please call Maria Falvo at (860) 827-2572. Graduate Scholarship Information - The American Savings Foundation awards a small number of graduate school scholarships only to students who have received the American Savings Foundation scholarship in the past. Priority is given to students pursuing a master's degree in education or social service, and who are attending graduate school within the state of Connecticut. Most graduate scholarships are awarded for one year only. Graduate school applicants should use the renewal application.