Staff Scholarship Opportunities
The Camp Staff Scholarship program is designed to attract and retain top caliber staff members as well as to promote education and vocational training. It is our sincere desire that these awards go to the most qualified applicants, so we suggest that applicants take the time to complete the application carefully to best represent oneself to the review committee. Working on staff is a commitment; and we don't want financing one's education to be the reason for someone to not work on staff. Thanks to generous donations, this upcoming season we are excited to present 28 scholarships to the staff totaling over $40,000.
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Application Available July 21, 2024
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Application Closes: August 9, 2024
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General Eligibility requirements
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Application and selection procedure
All applicants must complete an application. There will be no interviews. Scholarships will be awarded based on information contained in the application and recommendations and comments from Camp and Reservation supervisors.
- All completed applications must be submitted to the Reservation Director by August 8, 2024
- You are encouraged to include letters of recommendation from two sources – one “inside” Scouting and one “outside” Scouting.
- The scholarship review committee will include the Council President, Council Commissioner and Yawgoog Alumni Association Chair (or their representative) with the Scout Executive and Reservation Director serving as advisors. The committee will evaluate the applications based on the criteria for specific scholarships, as determined by the wishes of the donor.
- Scholarship winners will be announced at the Week #8 dress parade.
- All scholarship awards $1000 or higher will be issued as “two party” checks made payable to both the staff member and the educational institution.
(New) Bruce Fogel Camp Staff Scholarship Program
Bruce Fogel was an Eagle Scout from Troop 2 East Greenwich and a member of the Yawgoog Staff. He carried his love for Scouting and Camp Yawgoog all throughout his life. Upon his death in 2020 he created an endowed fund with the Rhode Island Foundation to provide camp staff scholarships.
The Bruce Fogel Scholarship program will select ten outstanding staff members as Bruce Fogel Scholars at the end of the 2022 season. Each scholar will receive a $2,500 scholarship to their higher education institution and will continue to receive $2,500 each year, up to four years as long as they are enrolled in college, remain on camp staff, and receive continuing positive staff reviews from their Camp Director. No reapplication is necessary, once selected as a Bruce Fogel Scholar you will automatically receive the scholarship each year you work at camp, up to the four years.
The normal scholarship application process will apply.
The Bruce Fogel Scholarship program will select ten outstanding staff members as Bruce Fogel Scholars at the end of the 2022 season. Each scholar will receive a $2,500 scholarship to their higher education institution and will continue to receive $2,500 each year, up to four years as long as they are enrolled in college, remain on camp staff, and receive continuing positive staff reviews from their Camp Director. No reapplication is necessary, once selected as a Bruce Fogel Scholar you will automatically receive the scholarship each year you work at camp, up to the four years.
The normal scholarship application process will apply.
Additional Scholarships Available
H. CUSHMAN ANTHONY SCHOLARSHIPS (Five Scholarships @ $1,500) -
ade possible through a fund established by an anonymous donor to honor the outstanding contribution that “Gus” made to Scouting in Rhode Island, specifically his leadership as Reservation Director at Yawgoog for many years. It will also recognize his commitment to community service organizations other than Scouting. This Scholarship is limited to those staff members who have successfully completed at least four years on camp staff – including this season. CIT/YLE service of at least two weeks will count as one year. Scout Executive to appoint a selection committee.
ade possible through a fund established by an anonymous donor to honor the outstanding contribution that “Gus” made to Scouting in Rhode Island, specifically his leadership as Reservation Director at Yawgoog for many years. It will also recognize his commitment to community service organizations other than Scouting. This Scholarship is limited to those staff members who have successfully completed at least four years on camp staff – including this season. CIT/YLE service of at least two weeks will count as one year. Scout Executive to appoint a selection committee.
YAWGOOG ALUMNI ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS (Four @ $1,500 and One $2000) - Awarded by the Yawgoog Alumni Association to recognize staff members who have demonstrated long term commitment, dedication, and outstanding job performance to Yawgoog Scout Reservation. This Scholarship is limited to those staff members who have successfully completed at least four years on camp staff – including this season. CIT service of at least two weeks will count as one year.
Donors have specified that the final selection for the following scholarships is to be made by the Reservation Director. The Reservation Director will work with the scholarship committee to make his final determination.
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DR. MELVIN D. HOFFMAN SCHOLARSHIP ($500) – Set up by family and friends in memory of the Yawgoog camp doctor who accidentally drowned in 1984. This Scholarship recognizes a staff member who “possesses those characteristics of academic and community leadership ability that Dr. Hoffman instilled in others”. It is preferable that the recipient be a High School graduate attending the first year of college. O’BRIEN-ARMSTRONG SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500) – Honors the outstanding contribution made by a staff member to the Yawgoog Scout Reservation. This Scholarship is limited to those staff members who have successfully completed at least four years on camp staff – including this season and CIT service of at least two weeks. One of those years spent on staff must be in either Food Service, Reservation Services, or have worked as an assistant Ranger either before or during camp. Gregory F. Zavota Humanitarian Scholarship ($1,500) – Awarded in memory of 1LT Gregory F. Zavota, USA; Eagle Scout Troop 6 Barrington. The recipient is to be an individual who puts others’ needs before his or her own as Greg did. Preference will be given to applicants whose future plans include military service. |
GENERAL LEONARD HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP ($250) - Established by the late Adjutant General, a long time board member and friend of Scouting, to recognize deserving camp staff members who exemplify the Scout Oath and Law. DR. NORMAN J. COWEN SCHOLARSHIP ($500) – Established in 1998, by Dr Norman J. Cowan. Dr. Cowan established this fund from which the interest was to provide for an annual prize award to a “second year Yawgoog Staff person who showed the most improvement in their position. EAGLE SCHOLARSHIP (THREE @ $100) – Established in 2001, this scholarship is dedicated to the Spirit of the Eagle. The recipient must demonstrate those qualities and traits most thought of an Eagle Scout. One recipient will be chosen from each camp. (It is preferable that the recipients be attending their first or second year of college.) The Glenn Kippax Scholarship ($500) – The daughters of Glenn Kippax have begun what they want to be a yearly tradition of a $500 scholarship in honor of their father, a dedicated Alumni Member. This scholarship is to go to a dedicated Yawgoog Staffman. |