Scholarships

PLUS Foundation 2012 Gilmartin Scholarships

The Leo Gilmartin Scholarship is an important part of the PLUS Foundation’s commitment to education and serving the Society’s membership.  Since 1996 PLUS and the Foundation have awarded four-year college scholarships of up to $10,000 each, to children of PLUS members and sponsor company employees.  This competitive scholarship recognizes excellence in academics, extracurricular activities and community service.  Sixty-six scholarships have been awarded since the program’s inception.

Applications & Deadlines

All 2012 applications are being taken through our administrator, International Scholarship & Tuition Services. You must go to that site and are encouraged to apply using the online application. If this is not possible, you can download a hard copy application at that site.

The application period for 2012 ended March 15.  Scholarship announcements will be made by May 15.

Leo Gilmartin Scholarship

Awarded based on scholastic merit and extracurricular activity. Application requirements include, but are not limited to the following:

• College entrance exam scores
• G.P.A.and class rank
• Essay and letter of recommendation
• List of extracurricular and community service activities
• Recipients will be required to present evidence of full time attendance and meet GPA requirements in order to be eligible for funds the following year

General Details & Requirements

• Up to four scholarships will be awarded.
• Scholarships will be for up to $10,000 each, payable in increments over four years.
• Applicants must be a child of a current PLUS member or a child of an employee of a current PLUS corporate sponsor.
• An applicant is required to be in his/her senior year of high school.
• A recipient must successfully complete high school and enroll in an accredited four year college or university in the fall.