The CAUSE Foundation®/Berni Schafer Memorial Scholarship Fund Program
BACKGROUND: This Scholarship Fund was established in memory of Bernice "Berni" Schafer who was instrumental in introducing CAUSE to United Airlines Flight Attendants. The CAUSE Foundation® Scholarship Program is administered by The CAUSE Scholarship Advisory Board.
PURPOSE: The purpose of the Scholarship program is to assist children of deceased United Airlines Flight Attendants and/or spouse, in their pursuit of a post-secondary education.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA: The Scholarship is available to the biological or adopted children of deceased United Airlines Flight Attendants or to the children of a flight attendant whose spouse is deceased. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors. Applicants must have applied or been accepted as a full time/part time student at an accredited post-secondary educational institution. SELECTION CRITERIA: Selection of recipients may be based on such factors as scholastic performance while in high school, ACT/SAT test scores, school and/or community service activities, work history, and essay evaluation.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: To be determined by the review committee and the availability of funds.Renewable at the discretion of the review committee.
High School Certification Form
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: application must be postmarked on or before February 15th and must include the following: - Completed application with signature - Essay - Two (2) recommendations - High School Certification Form with official high school transcript
Send application to:
THE CAUSE FOUNDATION®/BERNI SCHAFER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
P.O. BOX 461163, AURORA, CO 80046
Application questions - Call 1-888-288-9036