Bernie G. Yvon Memorial Fund Scholarship Application

For High School Seniors & College Students in The Theatre/Performing Arts

The purpose of the fund is to perpetuate the legacy of Bernie G. Yvon by supporting students pursuing study in the Theatre/Performing Arts with need-based scholarships. In this eighth year (2024), amounts up to $1000 each will be available from contributions to the fund via The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida. In selecting the successful candidate(s), the review committee will consider the following:

Knowledge of Bernie G. Yvon
Theatre/Performing Arts potential and past experiences
Financial need
Academic record
Two letters of recommendation
GPA

All applicants must have a 2.8 un-weighted GPA or higher, and must plan to attend or are attending an accredited US post-secondary institution. Verification of enrollment from the institution must be received by The Community Foundation for Northeast Florida before funds will be released.

Note: Checks will be payable to the student and college jointly. Therefore, applicants are required to use funds for the upcoming school year. No funds can be used for the current school year or school-related debt.

As Bernie’s parents, we learned much from the early scholarship experience and would like to pass on some suggestions to future applicants:

Learn about Bernie if you didn’t know him personally: his theatre life, generous spirit, and work ethic.
Be sure to meet the application deadline. There can be no exceptions.
Request that reference letters relate specifically to Bernie’s Memorial Scholarship.
Demonstrate your solid scholarship in a variety of subjects as well as the Theatre/Performing Arts.

Submit the following application by May 10, 2024 (extended from April 26, 2024).

If selected, you will be notified by the selection committee about next steps.

The following sources should help your understanding of Bernie:

STUDENT INFORMATION

Name

First Name

Last Name

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Mobile

(###)

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Home

(###)

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Email Address

Birthdate

YYYY

INVOLVEMENT IN THE THEATRE/PERFORMING ARTS

Describe your activities in the Theatre/Performing Arts

Websites or videos where we can see your work

PLEASE NOTE: This is now a requirement.

http://

Additional Link

http://

Additional Link

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HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION

High School

High School Address

High school students only

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

High School Counselor

High school students only

First Name

Last Name

High School Phone

High school students only

(###)

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GPA

High school students only

COLLEGE INFORMATION

Name of college(s) which you hope to attend or are attending

Have you been accepted? If so, to which college(s)?

GPA

College students only

FINANCIAL NEED

The next two questions are about how we will be evaluating the financial need for this scholarship program. The first question asks for your EFC, or Estimated Family Contribution. You can get this number by filling out the FAFSA. If you cannot complete the FAFSA, that's OK! You can still apply for this scholarship, simply enter 00. You can also find answers to questions about the FAFSA at studentaid.gov. The second question asks you about your estimated annual cost. You can calculate this at collegescorecard.ed.gov.

Expected Family Contribution (EFC) as calculated by FAFSA

Annual Expected Cost of Attendance at the college you plan to attend

List all members of household, including sibling ages, school and grade in school

List sources and amounts of financial aid (i.e. scholarships, loans, etc.) awarded

ESSAY QUESTIONS

Tell us why you have you chosen this career objective OR tell us something about yourself that may not be obvious elsewhere in the application.

How will what you have learned about Bernie influence your goals/aspirations and personal characteristics?

Please refer to the sources in the introduction at the beginning of this application

VERIFICATION

By agreeing, I certify the above facts are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, and I understand that I am subject to scholarship forfeiture in the event that the above facts are found to be falsified.

I agree

Sign with Initials (i.e. BGY)

Submission Date

YYYY

SCHOLARSHIP CHECKLIST

How did you learn about this scholarship? Be as specific as possible.

I have reviewed and completed the above application

Yes

I will provide the following documents via email:

These documents should be emailed to donate@bernieyvon.com.

Copy of college acceptance letter (high school students only)

Copy of all high school and college transcripts

One letter of recommendation from a teacher or high school/college counselor

One letter of recommendation from an extracurricular leader, coach, director or peer