Todd M. Beamer Memorial Scholarship

Todd M. Beamer, a resident of Cranbury, gave his life on 9-11-01 leading other passengers in overpowering the hijackers of United Airlines Flight 93. Beamer's actions caused the Boeing 757 to crash in Pennsylvania, foiling the hijacker's plan of flying the aircraft into an unknown Washington, DC target. This ultimate unselfish act no doubt saved hundreds of lives, at the cost of his own. A scholarship, administered by the Cranbury Lions, has been established in his name. This scholarship is given annually to a Cranbury high school senior who has best demonstrated Citizenship. The eligibility requirements, application procedures, and other information about this scholarship are as follows:

Eligibility

	Candidates must reside in Cranbury.
	Candidates must be a high school senior accepted into an accredited post high school program. This program may be academic or occupational.
	Candidates must have shown examples of exceptional Citizenship, which shall include, but shall not be limited to, volunteerism, leadership, or other virtues of service.

Application

	Application will be made by April 15, and sent to: Cranbury Lions - Scholarship and Award Selection Committee P.O. Box 365 Cranbury, NJ 08512
	The application will include where the scholarship will be used.
	A one page essay detailing why the candidate should be considered is part of the application.
	Two recommendation letters are also required. One will be from a teacher or other school staff, and one will be from a source outside of school, such as clergy or youth leaders.

The Scholarship Award

	A final candidate shall be chosen and agreed upon by the Scholarship Selection Committee. This final candidate shall be presented to the Cranbury Lions Board of Directors no later than the May Board of Directors Meeting (the Tuesday before the first Wednesday in May), for final approval.
	The recipient shall receive the amount of $1500.
	The award will be made at the chosen candidate's High School Graduation Ceremony.