1. Cotillion for Achievement
Scholastic Benefit Organization

2. Cotillion for Achievement
Scholarship Program
Provides Awards and Recognition to high school seniors who excel in:
Scholastics
Extracurricular Activities
Community Participation
In addition to exhibiting high moral and ethical standards

3. What’s in it for ME? Scholarship money for college
$1,800; $900
All-Volunteer Scholarship Board
Work year round to raise funds for scholarships
NO paid staff
100% of funds raised are to support events and scholarships

4. How does it work? 16 finalists selected- 8 males; 8 females
Panel of 5 judges
Presented to the public- Reception
Sunday December 16th, 2018
Participate in Adventures for Achievement
Individual Interviews
Scholarship Ball
Saturday, February 9th, 2019
Top two recipients presented with the
Award of Distinction

5. Scoring is based on: Scholarship 30 points
Extracurricular Activities 30 points
Community Involvement 30 points
Essay points
Interview points
TOTAL – points

6. What are Adventures in Achievement Sessions?
Enhance leadership and social skills
Encourage extensive community involvement
Gain experience with community
It is important that all participants take part in these seminars- attendance is required!
Get the opportunity to work with other top students throughout the two-county area!

8. The BIG Finale! The Cotillion Scholarship Ball
Saturday evening, February 9th, 2019
Formal dinner/dance
Distinguished Award recipients are announced
Finalists’ families are invited to attend
Cotillion Board Members & Financial Contributors are in attendance as well

9. Cotillion Class of

10. Friday, October 12th, 2018 5:00PM- Scholarship Deadline
Check your calendars!
Friday, October 12th, :00PM- Scholarship Deadline
Sunday, December 16th Welcome Reception
Saturday, January 5th Ice Breaker & Preparing for Success
Wednesday January 9th Sharing Perspectives
Monday, January 21st Professional Interaction
Saturday, January 26th Interviews
Saturday, February 2nd Waltz Lessons
Thursday, February 7th Ball Rehearsal
Saturday, February 9th Cotillion Ball

11. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Things to Remember!
Separate school and community activities
Do NOT mention your school or community name on the application. If there is a club specific to your school- use a generic name.
For Example: Instead of using Benton Singers use Show Choir
Give the school counselor plenty of time to review your application
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Friday, October 12th, 5:00PM

14. Cotillion for Achievement
Scholastic Benefit Organization