The Royal Esquires’ Club’s Presents its 2011 College Scholarship To Briana Nelson

 

The Royal Esquire Club (REC) presented a $500.00 scholarship to Briana Nelson, from their Bertram Williams scholarship fund on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Ms. Nelson graduated from Garfield High School, and she will be attending Washington State University in August of 2011. 

 

The REC would like to thank those who contributed to this worthy cause and they include REC members, and community groups like the Old Riders Club, The Original Seattle Steppers, Women’s Socialists, and our Associate member and friend Yvette Dinish.

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“Serving with Pride, Dignity, Respect, and Integrity”
The Royal Esquire Club’s
 
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

 

PROCESS
 Scholarship Information
Our mission is to contribute to the community by helping high school youth continue their education.
Specifically, our scholarship program identifies and selects high school seniors who have shown the potential to successfully complete a university or junior college degree program.
Background Information
Bertrum Williams Scholarship – Bert C. Williams was one of the Charter Royal Esquire Members (established on April 5th 1948) who passed away in the summer of 2006. At the time of his passing he was the Parliamentarian Emeritus. Over the years Bert held numerous elected and appointed positions, numerous terms as President, and Board Chairman. His passion was for the Club to promote education and charitable acts that could benefit the community. He was one of the original members to establish the Scholarship & Charitable Committees. In the Fall of 2006 at a General Membership Meeting, the members voted to name the Education Scholarship, the Bertram C. Williams Scholarship.
 
Woody Woodhouse Scholarship – The Scholarship, established in honor of Woody Woodhouse (Jazz musician), is awarded to deserving students as an incentive to begin or continue the post-secondary study of music with special emphasis on the study of jazz. In addition to tuition assistance, awards may be approved for private lessons or coaching and instrument rental or purchase. Furthermore, the scholarship committee will encourage and promote a range of opportunities whereby young people can be exposed to the rich diversity and complexity that is jazz.
 
Skip Finley Scholarship – Robin Finley, Widow of her deceased husband Julius (Skipp) Finley, who passed in June 2007, donated $3,000.00 in 2008 to the Royal Esquire Club (REC) in his memory because he was a member of the REC. Ms. Finley requested that the REC award scholarships funds to students with an interest in degrees in aerospace engineering or computer science, because Julius Finley was an employee of the Boeing Company,
 
Who is eligible for the scholarship program?
Any student who is a high school senior in the state of Washington is eligible to apply for the scholarship. The applicant must show proof of school enrollment and citizenship.
The applicant can be the Son or Daughter of a Royal Esquire Club Member. Only one applicant per Royal Esquire Member.
 APPLICATION INFORMATION SHEET (MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY)
 Scholarship Application Instructions.
Your completed scholarship application should include:
  • Information Sheet
  • A list of Extracurricular Activities
  • Community Service.
  • Projects and Hobbies.
  • A list of Awards & Honors.
  • A narrative on your future career plans
  • A copy of your High School or College transcript including your grade point average (GPA) and class rank.
  • One or more recommendations from your school counselor, principal or one of your high school teachers who can testify about your academic excellence.
  • Ask a member of your community who is not related to you to submit an additional letter of recommendation on your behalf.
Questions regarding eligibility or application instructions may be emailed to Mr. Clifford Donley at Cdonley347@aol.com or call him at 206-325-7776.
All application documents must be received by May 1st of each year. Mail to:
Mr. Clifford Donley
The Royal Esquire Club
P0 Box 28343
Seattle, WA 98118