Orange County graduating high school seniors are invited to apply for a scholarship funded by the
Friends of the Orange County Library System. The Ray Frenier Memorial Scholarship provides three scholarships
each year: one for $1000; one for $750; and one for $500.
To
be eligible to apply, a student must:
Complete over the school year a minimum of 75 hours volunteering
in the Bookstore, Gifts & Greetings, as a Teen Library Corps member, or at a branch library. Volunteer
hours must be completed by May 3, 2010.
Complete an essay of at least 250 words about the library and
the experience of volunteering.
Provide one letter of recommendation from a teacher, guidance
counselor, coach or other positive adult role model.
Have a valid library card in good standing.
An online application and instructions for applying can be found by
clicking here. Information on becoming a volunteer can also be found by clicking here.
The initial application
must be received by January 15, 2010. Essays and letters of recommendation must be received by March 19,
2010.
Applications will be reviewed by a scholarship committee and three top entries
will be selected. Winners will be notified by April 16, 2010. Scholarship recipients
and their parents will receive an invitation to attend the annual Friends of the Library Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon in
May where they will be publicly recognized as a scholarship winner.
Proof of acceptance to a university, community college or technical
school is required to receive scholarship funds. The funds will be dispersed directly to their school of
choice.
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About the Ray Frenier Scholarship:
Established in 2008, this scholarship serves to honor the memory and contributions of long-time library volunteer Ray Frenier.
Instrumental in the growth of the Bookstore and Friends Group, Frenier volunteered with the Friends of the Orange County Library
System for more than two decades. The Friends of the Library created this legacy scholarship after Frenier's death in
2008.
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