ABI KATTEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS

1.  Academic Scholarship (amount $1,000)
For college bound High School Graduates

Application and Selection Information

Eligibility Requirements

Currently accepted in an undergraduate program at an institution for higher learning.

• Proof of graduation from high school at the time of application.
• Applicants must be full/part-time students in an educational institution.
• Application must be postmarked no later than June 15 of the year.

Mailing Instruction

A complete application package including the following documents:

• Completed application form in English
• An acceptance letter (a copy) from an accredited college or university.
• One reference letter
• High School Transcripts
• Typed, double-spaced essay
• High School transcripts (copy)

Mail the completed application with attachments to the Foundation at the following address:
           
Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation – Scholarship Program        
            12197 Sunset Point Circle
            Wellington, FL 33414
            U.S.A.

Application review:

• The scholarship application review will begin June 30 of the year by the Abi Kattel Memorial Scholarship committee (three members). 
• The Abi Kattel Memorial Scholarship committee chair will notify (electronically) the Award Recipient by August.  Award amount will be mailed to the recipient not later than September 30 of that year. 

Note: No applications or associated documentation will be returned to applicants. Recipient’s photo and name will be posted on the Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation website (www.abikattelfoundation.org).

Once the recipient receives an award winning notification she/he should
respond a letter of acceptance (including the required documents of
the AKMF scholarship) within a month along with a photo to post on the website. 

Important:  Unable to receive a letter of acceptance from the recipient within a month will be considered as declining the scholarship award.  In such cases, an alternate candidate will be awarded the AKM scholarship.

(please down load the application form from this website)

2. A scholarship grant to YMCA of Boynton Beach (amount $1,000.00)

 ‘Summer Camp for Children’ program

• Annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be granted to the YMCA.
• Applicants should apply through YMCA.
• A selection of the grant recipient/s will be done jointly by the YMCA and the Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation.
• Recipient will be announced via the YMCA.

For details about application, please contact:
DeVos – Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach, Florida
9600 South Military Trail
Boynton Bch., FL  33436
561.738.9622 Tel
561.738.6055 Fax

3.   High School students - participating the National level scholastic competitions (amount $200.00)

Eligibility Requirements

High school students participating in any National level competitions should send
A request letter, at least two months in advance of the event, to
the Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation – Scholarship Program 
                        12197 Sunset Point Circle
                        Wellington, FL 33414
                        U.S.A.

A package should include,

• A letter with detailed information about the competition s/he would be participating with date and place.
• The student’s year in school, the award check mailing & email addresses, and phone number(s).
• A letter, on a school letter head, from a teacher of the school describing the national competition and participation.
• The award will be given up to two qualified students on a first-come-first-served basis for a year.
• Check will be mailed to the address you provided about 10 days prior to your event.