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Cotillion for Achievement

Cotillion for Achievement. Scholastic Benefit Organization. Cotillion for Achievement. Scholarship Program Provides Awards and Recognition to high school seniors who excel in: Scholastics Extracurricular Activities Community Participation

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Cotillion for Achievement

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  1. Cotillion for Achievement Scholastic Benefit Organization

  2. Cotillion for Achievement • Scholarship Program • Provides Awards and Recognition to high school seniors who excel in: • Scholastics • Extracurricular Activities • Community Participation • In addition to exhibiting high moral and ethical standards

  3. What’s in it for ME? • Scholarship money for college $1,800; $900 • All-Volunteer Scholarship Board • Work year round to raise funds for scholarships • NO paid staff • 100% of funds raised are to support events and scholarships

  4. How does it work? • 16 finalists selected- 8 males; 8 females • Panel of 5 judges • Presented to the public- Reception • Sunday December 16th, 2018 • Participate in Adventures for Achievement • Individual Interviews • Scholarship Ball • Saturday, February 9th, 2019 • Top two recipients presented with the Award of Distinction

  5. Scoring is based on: • Scholarship 30 points • Extracurricular Activities 30 points • Community Involvement 30 points • Essay 10 points • Interview 100 points TOTAL – 200 points

  6. What are Adventures in AchievementSessions? • Enhance leadership and social skills • Encourage extensive community involvement • Gain experience with community • It is important that all participants take part in these seminars- attendance is required! • Get the opportunity to work with other top students throughout the two-county area!

  7. The BIG Finale! The Cotillion Scholarship Ball • Saturday evening, February 9th, 2019 • Formal dinner/dance • Distinguished Award recipients are announced • Finalists’ families are invited to attend • Cotillion Board Members & Financial Contributors are in attendance as well

  8. Cotillion Class of 2017-2018

  9. Check your calendars! Friday, October 12th, 2018 5:00PM- Scholarship Deadline • Sunday, December 16th Welcome Reception • Saturday, January 5th Ice Breaker & Preparing for Success • Wednesday January 9th Sharing Perspectives • Monday, January 21st Professional Interaction • Saturday, January 26th Interviews • Saturday, February 2nd Waltz Lessons • Thursday, February 7th Ball Rehearsal • Saturday, February 9thCotillion Ball

  10. Things to Remember! • Separate school and community activities • Do NOT mention your school or community name on the application. If there is a club specific to your school- use a generic name. • For Example: Instead of using Benton Singers use Show Choir • Give the school counselor plenty of time to review your application DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS Friday, October 12th, 5:00PM

  11. Cotillion for Achievement Scholastic Benefit Organization

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