1.  An application must be filled out by the student and submitted to the Scholarship Committee by April 15 of the eligible year.

2.  The Scholarship Committee will review all applications and recommend eligible students and the amount of their award to the P.I.E. Board of Directors.

3.  Students must be a resident of Knight, Don Pedro, Palm Island, or Thornton Key for the current academic year.  A resident of the Island is defined as a student with a permanent legal Island address, who physically resides on the Island a minimum of 186 days per year.

4.  Active family membership in the P.I.E. Association is required.

5.  Applying students must submit documented on-island community service of 10 hours.

6.  First consideration shall be for those who are graduating high school students or those who have passed GED tests and have enrolled in a college, university or vocational school during the year of the award.  In the event that the student should enroll in another continuing education program, approval by the Board of Directors shall be required.

7.  Second consideration will be given to "Special Circumstance" students, i.e. funding for special needs students, tutoring, etc.

AWARDS

The amount of the award will be based on the application criteria, the availability of funds, and the number of eligible applicants.  The application criteria includes:  grade point average, extracurricular activities, community service, work experience, educational goals, and a personal essay.  The maximum award shall be $1,000.

The time limit for scholarship disbursement funds shall be three years from the date of the award or an age limitation of 21 years.

PAYMENT

Payment will be made directly to the student, college, university, or vocational school upon proof of attendance.

Above statements approved by the PIE Board of Directors on 2/06/06 to be placed into effect 6/01/06.

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