Printable Application Form


	2008-2009 Grant Application

Thank you for taking the time to apply for a grant from The Barking Foundation. We have a limited number of grants available each year, which makes this an extremely competitive process. Incomplete applications will not be accepted, so please fill out this application carefully.

This application form is not an online submission form. Due to the need for printed and signed materials, the Barking Foundation can not accept electronic applications at this time. What this form will do is provide you with a printable cover page that will include everything you enter below. After clicking on the "Generate Printable Form" button, a Web page will be returned that you can print and mail in with your additional materials. The printable form will also include a checklist of those additional materials.

The Barking Foundation is an equal opportunity grantor. Gender, race/ethnicity, affectional orientation, veteran's status, religion, or physical ability will not be considered in the application process.

Applications must be postmarked before February 15, 2008. The Foundation begins notifying applicants of the award results after April 15, 2008. If you have any questions, please contact the Administrator.

Applicant Name:
Date of Application:
Mailing Address:	City: State: Zip:
County in Maine:
Phone Number:
EMail Address:
Birth Date:	//
Gender:
Previous Recipient:

Parent/Guardian information is only required if you are under 24 years of age. If you are 24 years of age or older, type "Not Applicable" into Guardian Name, Employer, and Employer Address fields, and select "I am 21+" from the pull-down lists. Please include Household information, Parents' Marital Status, and Residence information regardless.
Guardian #1 Name:
Employed By:
Employer's Address:
Guardian #2 Name:
Employed By:
Employer's Address:
Number of Household Members: (including siblings receiving parental support)
Number of Members Attending College in 2008-2009:
Parents' Marital Status:
Next Semester I plan to live:

Current School Name:
School Address:	City: State: Zip:
Upcoming College Year:	1 2 3 4
Student Rank:		in a class of:	GPA:
Most Recent SAT Date:
Verbal Score:		Math Score:	Critical Reading Score:
Schools to which you have applied: (List schools in order of preference.)
Degree/Certificate Anticipated:
Major/Area of Study:

Please answer the following questions regarding financial need.
Cost of Attendence: What is the estimated cost of attendence, including tuition, room and board for your first choice college?
Financial Plans: What are your plans for financing your education?
Family Contribution: How much will your family contribute?

Unusual Circumstances: If there are any unusual circumstances that might affect your financial need, please elaborate.
Extracurricular: Please list any extracurricular activities and dates of participation.
Community Activities: Please list any community activities and dates of participation.
Recent Employment: Please list any recent employment.

ESSAY:
Please write and include with this application a double-spaced, typewritten essay. Spelling, grammar, style, creativity, and substance are important. In 500 words or less, please respond to one of the following: What is your favorite word or maxim and why? If you could inhabit some other body who would you choose and why?
APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
Please be sure to include the following materials after printing this application: Two letters of reference from non-family members in sealed envelopes. A copy of the Student Aid Report (SAR) or the FAFSA application. Copy of SAT or ACT scores. Financial aid notice from college if available. Transcripts (at least two years) from your most recent academic institution (high school or college). Your application will not be considered if you do not enclose all applicable items.

Applications must be received by February 15, 2008. Any materials not received by that date may not be considered, rendering an application incomplete. Only the first 300 completed applications will be considered, so applying early is essential. No email or fax applications will be accepted. We will not pay postage due on applications. We will acknowledge received applications by postcard or email.

Grant assistance shall be made by the Foundation in its sole discretion and is not subject to review or appeal. The Foundation has no obligation whatsoever to any particular applicant.

Before clicking the "Generate Printable Form" button below, read over your application form to make sure the information entered is correct.