The Sunny View Futuro Scholarship
SHINE Systems is providing a scholarship to render financial assistance to qualified students. A qualifying student is defined as a dependent child of a SHINE Systems employee. A dependent child is defined as a child living at the employee`s primary residence for a minimum of one year. A SHINE Systems employee is defined as an active, full-time employee (at least 30 hours per week) who has been employed by SHINE Systems for a minimum of one year.
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What is the application process?
Applications must be submitted online through the Center for Scholarship Administration (CSA) website. There are three steps to complete the application:
1. Click the "create application" button below to answer the prequalifying questions. When you submit these, it will automatically take you to the profile page.
2. Create or update your profile. Save and continue to the online application.
3. Complete the online application. A confirmation email will be sent when the online portion of your application is complete. Applicant should contact CSA if a confirmation email is not received.
4. Mail in, or email, the packet of additional required materials. See "What constitutes a complete application" below.
If you need assistance,please email: ellen@csascholars.org. - Who is eligible for the scholarship?
* Applicant must be a dependent child of an active full-time staff member of The Blume Forte Fried Zerres & Molinari Law Firm.
* Applicant may be a high school senior or college undergraduate.
* Applicant may have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
* Applicant must be planning to attend an accredited or be attending an accredited two or four year college, university, or technical/trade school.
* Recipient must be enrolled full-time each semester.
* Recipient must demonstrate financial need.
* Applicant must demonstrate traits of high personal character and leadership.
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When is the deadline for submission of materials?
The deadline for submission of the online portion of the application is January 7, 2027.
Deadline for receipt of the additional required materials is 5:00 pm est. January 7, 2027.
The additional materials required must be mailed or emailed in ONE envelope/email to the The Sunny View Futuro Scholarship, PO BOX 1465, Taylors, SC 29687 or emailed to ellen@csascholars.org. The additional materials required must be RECEIVED no later than 5:00 pm est. January 7, 2027.
Once an applicant has applied online and submitted the application they will receive an email immediately letting them know their application has been received and reminding them to submit by mail the remaining items required to complete the application. Failure to provide the additional materials within the designated time frame will result in an "incomplete" application. Incomplete applications will not be considered for scholarships. - What constitutes a complete application packet?
You must submit the following additional materials:
• Signed Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form, found in the online application, signed by the scholarship candidate.
Download the Student Authorization and Acknowledgements Form.• An OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT with grades and cumulative GPA posted through the latest Spring semester.
• Submit a PERSONAL STATEMENT/ESSAY. Submit a one-page signed personal statement explaining why the scholarship is important to the applicant. Include college and career plans, if known.
Include applicant name and name of scholarship on the page.• Signed list of academic honors, leadership skills, community service, etc.
• A copy of Pages 1 and 2 of your 2027-2028 FAFSA Submission Summary, which includes your name and SAI (Student Aid Index). This is the report you receive after completing your FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).
- What is the value of the scholarship award?
The total amount in awards will be $10,000. This $10,000 will be distributed to or among the selected recipient(s). The number of recipients may vary from year to year. The award(s) will be applied to the cost of tuition, lab fees, books, and supplies. Scholarship award(s) must be used in the academic year they are awarded.
- What college may I attend?
The recipients may attend any accredited two or four year college, university, or technical/trade school, provided the institution meets the stipulations in the following paragraph. Online schools will not qualify.
The institution must be an educational organization that normally maintains a regular faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of pupils or students in attendance at the place where its educational activities are regularly carried on. -
What if I am unable to attend consecutive semesters?
Extenuating circumstances requiring a student to sit out a semester must be explained in writing to CSA. You will be notified of the final decision. If a recipient is out for a semester and doesn`t receive approval, then that semester is forfeited.
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How are winners selected?
An independent Scholarship Selection Committee will consider the respective ability, academic merit, educational goals, and career ambitions of each applicant.
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How will I be notified if I am chosen as a recipient?
All applicants will be notified in writing by email, whether or not they have been selected to receive a scholarship. Those students selected will download a package from their online account that includes a scholarship agreement and information about the scholarship terms.
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Is this scholarship renewable?
This scholarship is non-renewable; however, current recipients may reapply and be considered for additional funding along with other new applicants. CSA will contact the current students to determine their desire to reapply.