Programs

College Scholarships

Our Winter 2020 SMEA Scholarship is now available. Deadline to submit is Friday, January 31, 2020.

The Save Mart Employee Association (SMEA) shares a vision of excellence through leadership. Our mission is to inspire and support the members of SMEA in achieving their goals and full potential within Save Mart and the community, thereby enhancing our ability for shared success.

In support of achieving these goals, SMEA is awarding up to fifty (50) college scholarships with up to a $500 award to a select number of eligible students who are graduating high school and enrolling in college or who are currently attending college and pursuing a degree.

SMEA College Scholarship Application

Scholarship Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name
First Last
Email
Phone Numbers*
Home Cell
Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Date of Birth*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
SCHOOL DATA
School Data*
Name of School Graduation Date
Students must include official or unofficial school transcript showing cumulative GPA*
Cumulative GPA Grade Level
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Major or Field of Study (include current, intended or undeclared)
If in high school, please provide the name(s) of school(s) the applicant is applying to, or planning to attend. If slected, the recipient must supply proof of enrollment and student identification number in order to process award.
Name of School
SCHOOL ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE
List all school activities in which you have participated during the past two years (e.g., student government, community activities, sports, band, etc.)
Activity Dates
Letters of Recommendation
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FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Financial Information (Required)*
If you're a dependent (age 23 or under), what is the approximate combined annual household income of your parents (required - must be supplied and accurate):
*
If you are older than 23, what is your CURRENT approximate annual household income?
Are your parents:*
List your work experience(s) during the past two years. Indicate dates worked.
Work Location Dates
SMEA MEMBER INFORMATION
Is the appllcant a SMEA member:
Please provide the SMEA members Employee ID#:*
If you are not the SMEA member, what is your relationship to the member:*
Can the SMEA member claim you on their tax returns?*
Are you a dependent of the SMEA member?*
HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION
List the names of your dependent household family members in the chart below. If you are a dependent, include siblings, parents, and others your parents support. If you are not a dependent of your parents, include your spouse, children, or others you support.
Name
Age Relationship to Applicant
Current Status
Name
Age Relationship to Applicant
Current Status
Name
Age Relationship to Applicant
Current Status
Name
Age Relationship to Applicant
Current Status
SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
Special Considerations
Please describe any special considerations in your current educational program or if you have any unique circumstances to consider for a GPA under 3.0.
ESSAY TOPICS
Select one of the following essay topics and upload your essay with this application below.
- 1. “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” - Nelson Mandela. Describe a change you would like to make in the world. Tell us how you plan to make that change, and what obstacles you might encounter along the way. (min 500 words)
- 2. Why did you do it? (open topic) (min 500 words)
Upload Essay
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CERTIFICATION (Required)
By clicking below, I acknowledge that all of the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge if asked by SMEA, I agree to give proof of the information that I have given on this application. I realize that if I am unable to give proof when asked, I will not be considered for a scholarship.
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This application for a scholarship becomes complete and valid only when you submit the completed scholarship application, current transcript, a letter of recommendation, and a typed essay. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Scholarship applications received become the property of SMEA. Application deadline is Friday, January 31, 2020. Only selected recipients will be notified.

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Name of School	Graduation Date

Name of School

Activity	Dates

College Scholarships

College Scholarships

SMEA College Scholarship Application

APPLICANT INFORMATION

SCHOOL DATA

SCHOOL ACTIVITIES/COMMUNITY SERVICE

FINANCIAL INFORMATION

SMEA MEMBER INFORMATION

HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

ESSAY TOPICS

CERTIFICATION (Required)