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Overview:
USASF College Scholarship Applications are due by February 15, 2012.
The USASF (United States All Star Federation) encourages the positive life benefits of all star cheerleading and dance that stay with an all star cheerleader or dancer as they pursue their future. High school seniors who have been involved in all star cheerleading and dance and are pursuing a higher education, may apply for this scholarship to assist the start of their new lives. The USASF believes that continued effects of the character, sportsmanship, work ethic and teamwork shall follow all star cheerleaders and dancers in their education endeavors. The purpose of this program is to support and guide dedicated and talented athletes through this transition. As well as recognize the hard work and efforts that have developed success for them to this point.
The USASF’s mission in maximizing the number of participants benefiting from the positive life benefits in all star cheerleading and dance, supports athlete’s around the world. The College Scholarship Program provides athletes support in applying these benefits to an accredited College/University Degree. The athlete can contribute to the community around her and pursue an education with aid and encouragement.
Description of Award:
The USASF/IASF
Scholarship Fund was established in 2008 thanks to the help of our sponsors.
This scholarship was designed to recognize and reward outstanding All Star
Cheerleaders and Dancers by providing financial assistance in furthering their
college education. This scholarship is open to any
College/University bound senior that participates with any USASF member
gym/program. In addition, applicants must also be a USASF FULL PAID ATHLETE MEMBER
($25).
Applicants must be planning to
attend an accredited College/University as a full-time student. Along with
their application, they must submit 1) an essay of 350 words or less
(requirements below) 2) High School transcripts 3) a recent cheerleading/dance
picture highlighting your athletic look (no team attire) 4) a Performance DVD
(requirements below), 5) a completed USASF Recommendation Form from your All
Star Cheer Coach; 6) And, a completed USASF Recommendation Form from your All
Star gym owner/program director. Please note that these are the ONLY acceptable
letters of recommendation and BOTH are required.
Scholarship Awards: (All amounts to be determined at
a later time)
1 GOLD
1 SILVER
1 BRONZE
7 FINALIST
The top 10 will be required to attend a final interview at Worlds which will
determine the placement of the applicants.
THE INTERVIEW WILL TAKE PLACE THE THURSDAY OF WORLDS, April 26, 2012 (morning
through afternoon). Please book your flight accordingly as you MUST be
interview ready at this time. Scholarship applications are due no later
than February 15, 2012 and Finalist will be notified by March 20, 2012. Winners
will be presented at one of the awards ceremonies at Worlds on Sunday. It will
be a formal affair. Cocktail attire is suggested. Duration will be one year.
Funds are sent to recipient’s College/University to be used for any
reasonable cost related to working on a degree.
In an effort to keep fairness in the judging,
your name and gym name cannot be mentioned in your
essay, on your performance DVD, or in the interview.
Also, please DO NOT WRITE your name on
your DVD nor have your name listed as any part of your DVD. Your profile
will be assigned a number throughout the selection process.
YOUR ABILITY TO FOLLOW COMPLETE DIRECTIONS OF THE
APPLICATION PROCESS IS CRITICAL TO YOUR ACCEPTANCE AS AN APPLICANT OF THE USASF
COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM.
Essay Requirements (do not mention your name or your
gym/program name in your essay): 25 Point Category
ESSAY MUST BE TYPED IN MICROSOFT WORD AND EMAILED TO
gevans@usasf.net. In addition, it must also be
included in your completed packet to be mailed. Please discuss
ALL bullet points listed below in 350 words
or less.
- Why are you going to
College/University?
- What do you plan to
Study?
- How has your
participation in all star cheerleading or dance helped your personal
development?
- How do you plan to give
back to your community after completing your education?
- How have you helped
promote good sportsmanship in our sport?
- What specifically makes
you a good role model?
- List the three biggest
challenges to image of cheerleading or dance in our society.
- Formulate a three-step
program for improving the image of cheerleading or dance nationwide that you
would recommend to spirit industry leaders.
- List several
suggestions you feel could help improve the all star industry.
- Describe any unusual
challenges or financial hardships you face in continuing your education.
ALL items listed above MUST be addressed in a
well-written essay and all directions followed in order to be considered as a
USASF College Scholarship Applicant.
Essay
evaluation criteria:
- Clarity of expression
(Is the essay well organized, well thought out, and easy to understand?)
- Creative ideas (Do I
find unique thoughts and a fresh perspective?)
- Emotional honesty (Is
the essay believable? Do I hear her/his passion in these words?)
- The X-factor (Do I like
what she/he says and how she/he says it?)
Performance Cheer DVD Requirements: 25 Point
Category
Please DO NOT WRITE your name on your DVD or have
your name listed as any part of your DVD. This is a SOLO Performance
DVD. You are the only person allowed on this DVD.
Must be 90 seconds in length
Must include a 4 8-count motion sequence (words are not required)
Must include jumps, tumbling & dance (only skills will be judged; choreography
and music will not be judged)
Performance Dance DVD Requirements: 25 Point Category
Please DO NOT WRITE your name on your DVD or have your
name listed as any part of your DVD. This is a SOLO Performance DVD.
You are the only person allowed on this DVD.
Must be 90 seconds in length
Must include: leaps, turns, and any additional elements that applicant excels
in; would recommend the applicants strongest style for their routine.
Cheer and Dance DVD’s must be completely non-descript (Must wear generic
clothing, background must be completely generic and cannot include any gym
names, logos, trophies or banners allowed in the background). Failure to do so
is subject to disqualification.
25% Essay
25% Performance DVD
20% Coaches Recommendations
20% Gym Involvement (Volunteer work within your program)
10% Academics
Be sure to keep a copy of your application, essay and performance DVD as a
backup.
NOTE: We will not be returning any submitted items.
USASF/IASF College Scholarship Application
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