1. WINNING
2013 Scholarship Program
Message from Gilbert Winn
In honor of Winn’s four decades in business and in furtherance of our
objective to enhance the lives of all that we serve, high school seniors,
high school graduates and GED graduates living in communities managed
by WinnCompanies or its affiliates are invited by the Board of Directors of
WinnCompanies to apply for scholarship grants for the 2013–2014 academic
year, to be awarded in May 2013. WinnCompanies WinningEdge Scholarship
Program, is issuing this invitation to distinguished residents who are pursuing
some form of higher education, in community college, college, university or
trade/professional school.
We encourage the financial support of clients, companies, families, private
trusts, and individuals wishing to join us in this effort to honor and assist those
who are the future of WinnCompanies communities.
Please contact us at scholarships@winnco.com if you have any questions
about any phase of this initiative to help students living in Winn managed
communities throughout the nation.
On behalf of the Board of Directors we extend our sincerest gratitude and best
wishes to all aspiring applicants.
Gilbert Winn, Managing Principal
The mission of WinnCompanies’ WinningEdge Scholarship Program, a
subsidiary of the WinnCares initiative, is to provide financial assistance to
high school seniors, high school graduates and GED graduates who are
residents of communities managed by WinnCompanies or its affiliates and
matriculating at a post-secondary educational institution.

2. WINNING
2013 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
FOR APPLICANTS AND PARENTS
ELIGIBILITY
All high school seniors, high school graduates and GED graduates that are
planning to begin postsecondary studies in the 2013–14 school year and
high school graduates and GED graduates currently enrolled in a community
college, college, university or trade/professional school are eligible for these
grants and may apply for a WinnCompanies Scholarship provided he/she
resides at an apartment community or military base which is professionally
managed by WinnCompanies (WC) or its affiliates. The applicant/family must
be in good standing with the rules and regulations of HUD and WC.
Employees and/or their relatives of WC and its affiliates, HUD or any
applicable governmental agency that regulates the WC apartment
communities and/or military bases are not eligible for consideration for
these grants.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The criteria used to select grant recipients include academic performance,
character, and proficiency, or potential proficiency in a chosen field of study.
Each of these criteria carries equal weight in determining who will receive
grants. Academic performance is determined by evaluating high school or
college grade transcripts released to WinnCompanies by the student.
All high school seniors and matriculated college students applying must
possess a minimum of a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale or its
equivalent. College students applying for grants who have attained sufficient
credits at their institution of higher learning to be considered as a junior,
must provide documentation of a declared major. WinnCompanies values
student efforts in working toward a degree. Character will be evaluated
through examination of an essay written by the student and two references.
As part of Winn’s continuing efforts to revitalize neighborhoods with
socioeconomic challenges, WinnCompanies will give at least one annual
scholarship to a deserving applicant from certain Targeted Communities
which are identified from time to time. Such Targeted Communities include
the cities of Lowell, MA and Worcester, MA.
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DETERMINATION OF FINANCIAL NEED
The application requires that the student provide their 2013 FAFSA Expected
Family Contribution (EFC) score, as well as, a listing of all scholarships,
work study grants, student loans, and any other form of financial aid they
are receiving during the 2013–14 school year. This information and the
estimated cost of tuition, room and board (if applicable), student fees and
books will be utilized to determine an individual applicant’s financial need
for the year. This financial need will be considered when determining the
amount of the award, in the sole discretion of the WinnCompanies, if an
applicant is selected to be a recipient.
DESCRIPTION OF AWARDS
Each award will represent a scholarship grant provided to the selected
students. These grants should not be mistaken in any way for student
loans. The exact number of awards and the total amount of money to be
awarded in 2013 will be determined during the selection process, in the sole
discretion of WinnCompanies.
PAYMENT OF GRANTS
All grants are made payable to the colleges or other post-secondary
institutions where the recipients will attend during the 2013–14 school
year. The student must provide WinnCompanies a copy of an admissions
acceptance letter or other suitable documentation to an accredited school.
It is the intent of WinnCompanies that the full amount of these grants will be
applied toward the recipient’s school related expenses including on campus
housing costs. We suggest that the recipient contact WinnCompanies before
accepting any scholarship from WinnCompanies, if there is any doubt about
the continuance of other financial aid, especially need-based scholarships.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
There are five essential parts of this application, and all must be received in
order for WinnCompanies to consider an application.
The deadline for completed applications is April 12, 2013. Please submit Parts I,
II, III, IV, and V (listed below) to your community office.
I. Application Form. The completed Application Form that contains basic
information about the applicant, as well as, the applicant’s and parent/
guardian statement with signatures.
II. Official Grade Transcript. An official grade transcript that shows the courses
you have taken and the grades awarded through the fall semester of the
2012 school year. These transcripts will allow us to evaluate academic
performance.
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III. Personal Essay. The selection committee wants to get to know you on a
personal level and gain insight into your character and chosen field of
endeavor. In a typed essay of approximately 400 words identify and describe
what you feel are your most positive personal qualities. Also inform the
selection committee of your chosen field of endeavor. Additionally, in bulleted
format please list extra-curricular activities (sports, educational, social, civic,
religious, job experiences, and/or family responsibilities) which reflect your
interest in the field you have chosen to pursue through your post-secondary
studies. We encourage you to elaborate briefly on the length of time of your
involvement and describe any projects that reflect your interest in your chosen
field of study.
Creative alternatives to this essay are also acceptable. Musical and/or dramatic
presentations may be submitted. This presentation should be 5 minutes or less
in length, submitted on a DVD. Submissions of a portfolio of artistic work, not
to exceed 10 pieces, is also a suitable alternative to this essay. A brief written
description including the title(s) of your artwork, performance or musical
composition must also be provided. Please do not submit original artwork.
Artistic submissions will not be returned.
IV. Utilize the attached reference forms to secure references from two (2) individuals.
These references should come from people who have first-hand knowledge
of your functioning as a student on a regular basis. WinnCompanies
WinningEdge Scholarship Program assumes that recommendations
from teachers, guidance counselors, professors, principals, deans, and/
or other school administrators are better indications of a student’s future
performance in school than personal recommendations. AS A RESULT, BOTH
RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD COME FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED TYPE
INDIVIDUALS. References from relatives will not be accepted. If you are
unable to secure references from school personnel, employers and/or clergy
people qualified to comment on your leadership ability, your personal work
accomplishments and/or your character in general would be acceptable.
V. Certification of residency in good standing. The WinningEdge Scholarship
Program will require a form signed by the property manager certifying that
the applicant’s household is in good standing with WC apartment community
or military base. This statement will ensure that the resident/applicant’s
household is in good financial standing and not in violation of any lease
requirements where they reside. It should also be noted that the WC will
make follow-up contacts with the recipient’s property manager prior to the
actual payment of any grant money in order to endure that the applicant/
resident has maintained their good standing status. Recipient/residents falling
out of good standing will have their scholarship funds withheld until such
time as they resolve the financial obligation and/or program violation to the
satisfaction of WC.
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NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE
The selection committee will meet during the month of May. All applicants will be
notified by May 24, 2013.
IMPORTANT DATES AND DEADLINES
February 14, 2013 Application forms available
April 12, 2013 FINAL DEADLINE for all parts of the application for a
2013 WinnCompanies grant. Submit the application
form, references, essays and grade transcripts to your
community office.
May 24, 2013 All applicants notified of the outcome status of their
application.
June 21, 2013 Acceptance forms must be returned by this date if grant
recipients wish to accept the offer of a scholarship.
Grants not accepted by this date will be awarded to other
applicants.
July 31, 2013 Scholarship checks, made payable to post-secondary
institutions, will be mailed via U.S. mail directly to
the post-secondary institution on behalf of the scholarship
recipient to help pay for the student’s 2013–14 school year
costs.
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6. WINNING
2013 SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION FORM
Application Deadline is April 19, 2013
1. Name
(Please include middle initial)
Social Security Number (SSN) X X X X X
(Last four digits only)
Phone Number
Address
Street or P.O. Box
City State Zip Code
Name of Military Housing Community Where You Reside
D.O.B. / / Female Male
Please complete the following optional section:
Ethnic Categories Racial Categories
Hispanic or Latino American Indian or Alaska Native
Not-Hispanic or Latino Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
White
Other
2. Post secondary institution you are attending
School Student Identification (ID) Number
2012 FAFSA EFC Score
Fall of 2013/2014 class status
College Freshman College Sophomore College Junior College Senior
Other (Please provide explanation)
If you have indicated college junior or college senior, please provide an indication of your declared
major.
Entering College Freshman Only:
College Board Scores SAT Reading Math Writing
or ACT Score
(all entering Freshman must provide this information, unless it was not required by your school of
attendance)
Degrees currently held (not including high school)
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3. List all scholarships, work study grants, student loans and any other form of financial aid you have
been promised or have received for the 2013–14 school year as of April 1, 2013
SOURCE OF FUNDING AMOUNT EFFECTIVE DATE
PLEASE PROVIDE COPY OF DOCUMENT CERTIFYING THE AWARD
4. Utilize the attached reference forms to secure references from two (2) individuals. These references
should come from people who have first-hand knowledge of your functioning as a student on a
regular basis. WinningEdge Scholarship Program assumes that recommendations from teachers,
guidance counselors, principals, deans, and other school administrators are better indicators
of a student’s future performance in school than personal recommendations. AS A RESULT,
BOTH RECOMMENDATIONS SHOULD COME FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED TYPE INDIVIDUALS.
References from relatives will not be accepted. If you are unable to secure references from school
personnel, employers and/or clergy people qualified to comment on your leadership ability, your
personal work accomplishments and/or your character in general would be acceptable.
5. The selection committee wants to get to know you on a personal level and gain insight into your
character and chosen field. In a typed essay of approximately 400 words identify and describe
what you feel are your most positive personal qualities. Also, inform the selection committee of
your chosen field of endeavor. Additionally, in bulleted format please list extra-curricular activities
(sports, educational, social, civic, religious, job experiences, and/or family responsibilities) which
reflect your interest in the field you have chosen to pursue through your post-secondary studies.
We encourage you to elaborate briefly on the length of time of your involvement and describe
any projects that reflect your interest in your chosen field of study. Please submit on white paper
only.
Creative alternatives to this essay are also acceptable. Musical and/or dramatic presentations
may be submitted. This presentation should be 5 minutes or less in length, submitted on a DVD.
Submissions of a portfolio of artistic work, not to exceed 10 pieces, is also a suitable alternative to
this essay. A brief written description including the title(s) of your artwork, performance or musical
composition must also be provided. Please do not submit original artwork. Artistic submissions
will not be returned.
6. Utilize the attached Certification of Residency in Good Standing Form. This form must be signed
by the property manager certifying that the applicant’s household is in good standing with WC
apartment community or military base.
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APPLICANT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN
STATEMENT
COMMUNITY SERVICE
WinnCompanies and its affiliates believe in giving back to the communities which they serve.
Just as WinnCompanies provides scholarships to worthy students as a portion of its commitment
to assist the community, WinnCompanies values community service from students. If you have
at any time over the last three years, been of service to the apartment community in which you
live, please include relevant information regarding this in your essay. If you have not provided
previous service, would you be willing to provide service over the course of the next year to the
WinnCompanies’ community in which you reside?
YES NO
Know that if you are selected, and have indicated a willingness to serve, a Property Manager
will try to establish a reasonable commitment for community service for you between June 2013,
and December 2013.
We have read the instruction sheet and this application form and wish to apply for a
WinnCompanies Scholarship. We agree to comply with all procedures outlined in the application
information and we agree to release to WinnCompanies the applicant’s academic records.
PERMISSION TO RELEASE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
As parent/guardian of I hereby release all
necessary financial information on file to WinnCompanies for the purpose of determining financial
need.
PRIVACY
I further agree that, if I am selected as a scholarship recipient, any information provided by me to
the WinningEdge Scholarship Program in connection with this application may be used by the
WinnCompanies WinningEdge Scholarship Program in promoting its purposes.
PERMISSION TO PUBLICIZE NAME AND PHOTOGRAPH
If awarded a scholarship, permission is given to use applicant’s name and /or photograph in
publicity releases related to WinnCompanies.
Applicant’s Signature Date
Parent/Guardian’s Signature Date
(only required if applicant is under 18 years of age)
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9. WINNING
PERSONAL CHARACTER REFERENCE FORM
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applicant
Name of
Address of Applicant
Name of person providing referral
Address of person providing referral
Telephone number of person providing referral
In what way have you come to know the applicant?
(Professor, advisor, employer, etc.)
Circle the most appropriate response for the applicant you are referring. Please consider each item
independently from the others listed.
Poor Good Outstanding
Dependability…………… X X X X X
Honesty…………………. X X X X X
Perseverance……………. X X X X X
Cognitive Aptitude……… X X X X X
Conscientiousness………. X X X X X
Concern for Others……… X X X X X
Leadership………………. X X X X X
I attest that the aforementioned reference is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am
not a blood relative of the applicant.
Provider’s Signature Date
Reference
Please return this form to the applicant for submission prior to April 12, 2013.
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PERSONAL CHARACTER REFERENCE FORM, CONTINUED
Please provide a brief narrative of your thoughts regarding the applicant’s personal character. Be
sure to mention how you came to know the applicant and how long you have been acquainted
with the individual. Other information helpful to the Selection Committee would include your
perception of the applicant as a student, your belief in the applicant’s ability to successfully pursue
a college degree, and any unique characteristics of the individual.
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PERSONAL CHARACTER REFERENCE FORM
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applicant
Name of
Address of Applicant
Name of person providing referral
Address of person providing referral
Telephone number of person providing referral
In what way have you come to know the applicant?
(Professor, advisor, employer, etc.)
Circle the most appropriate response for the applicant you are referring. Please consider each item
independently from the others listed.
Poor Good Outstanding
Dependability…………… X X X X X
Honesty…………………. X X X X X
Perseverance……………. X X X X X
Cognitive Aptitude……… X X X X X
Conscientiousness………. X X X X X
Concern for Others……… X X X X X
Leadership………………. X X X X X
I attest that the aforementioned reference is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I am
not a blood relative of the applicant.
Provider’s Signature Date
Reference
Please return this form to the applicant for submission prior to April 12, 2013.
CONTINUED ON THE NEXT PAGE
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PERSONAL CHARACTER REFERENCE FORM, CONTINUED
Please provide a brief narrative of your thoughts regarding the applicant’s personal character. Be
sure to mention how you came to know the applicant and how long you have been acquainted
with the individual. Other information helpful to the Selection Committee would include your
perception of the applicant as a student, your belief in the applicant’s ability to successfully pursue
a college degree, and any unique characteristics of the individual.
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13. WINNING
RESIDENCY IN GOOD STANDING
STATEMENT
Applicant
Name of
Address of Applicant
Name of Military Housing Community Where You Reside
Lease Holder
Name of
RESIDENCY
Property Manager certifies that the address listed above is the applicant’s primary place of
residence and his/her name is on the household’s current Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD) or government agency’s annual income certification or respective specific
WC lease as finalized by WC or its affiliates. The applicant can be an enrolled boarding student of
the school if the aforementioned criteria is satisfied.
GOOD STANDING
Property Manager certifies that as of the signature date, the applicant/household is in good
standing with the rules and regulations of HUD or applicable government agency that regulates
the WC apartment or military base and the lease requirements of the WC apartment community
or military base where they reside and relevant guidelines of WC or its affiliates.
Manager
Property Signature
Print Name
Date
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