Individual Student Requests

Applicant Procedures:

The Badger Foundation Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, so the forms need to be submitted no later than the first Tuesday of the month. The forms are available online by clicking the link at the end of this section below.

• The request form should be filled out COMPLETELY and LEGIBLY by the student, parent, and counselor.
• The student, parent/guardian and counselor ALL need to sign the form.
• The application should include a printout of the student’s schedule, current grades, attendance record, transcripts that include GPA, any forms or flyers concerning the request, and a well-thought-out personal statement describing the reason and background for the request.

If the above procedures are not followed, the Tucson High Badger Foundation will have the right to decline the request or have the student complete the entire process before bringing it back for review. All funds granted are based on the contingency that the student participates in the event for which the funds were requested.

Guidelines for granting awards:

The requests by students are awarded for the following reasons:

• Students need to complete a class required for graduation.
• Students need to pay a TUSD fee required to enroll or stay in the class. We do not give money to other fundraising entities, i.e.-booster club fees, etc.
• The student must buy special equipment for the class.
• The student will attend a conference or sporting event as a representative of THMS.***

The Foundation will look at the following indicators in granting awards:

• Priority will be given to seniors before underclass persons, students from low-income families and Youth on Their Own.
• The Foundation will look at the student’s record for attendance, grades, and discipline, as an indication of the student’s character and commitment to their academics.
• The Foundation will consider whether the student has looked for other means of funding their request. Not only do we like to help those who help themselves, but we want to know that students have explored all their options.
• The Foundation encourages the student to share his/her experience with the Badger Foundation and/or other students as a participant in a conference/seminar/class, etc. ($250 maximum)
• For school sponsored events like the Black College Tour, we ask the sponsor(s) to complete a group application. It is possible to receive a $750 grant depending on the circumstances and number of students being served.

The purpose of these grants is to keep the students in school, help them graduate with their class, while inspiring those around them, as indicated in the Mission Statement of the Foundation. Partial awards are often given and must fall within our mission statement. The Board looks for the benefits to the student, as well as the school.

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Individual Student Request for Cap & Gown

Applicant Procedures

 The Badger Foundation Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, so the forms need to be submitted no later than the first Tuesday of the month. The forms are available online by clicking the link at the end of this section below.

• The request form should be filled out COMPLETELY and LEGIBLY by the student, parent, and counselor.
• The student, parent/guardian and counselor ALL need to sign the form.
• The application should include a well-thought-out personal statement describing the circumstances regarding the request and your future goals.
• The Board will supply eligible students with the cap, gown, stole and tassel from our current inventory. Arrangements can be made to meet a Board member at school to try on the different sizes.
• Unfortunately, we cannot provide funds for larger packages offered by Jostenʻs.

An incomplete application will delay the process. All funds granted are based on the contingency that the student participates in the event for which the funds were requested.

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Group Requests

Applicant Procedures

The Badger Foundation Board meetings are held the second Tuesday of each month, so the forms need to be submitted no later than the first Tuesday of the month. The forms are available online by clicking the link at the end of this section below.

• The request form should be filled out COMPLETELY and LEGIBLY.
• The sponsor, advisor or applicant needs to be a current member of the Badger Foundation and sign the form.
• The Board encourages the advisor/teacher/sponsor/coach to attend the meeting to answer questions, if necessary. If the applicant cannot attend, students may attend provided they have been given the appropriate information and can answer the questions necessary for the Board to make an informed decision.
• The request form should also be signed by the Assistant Principal for Activities if it is sports-related or the Principal, if it is not sports-related. The signature indicates that there are no other funds available for the activity indicated.
• The application should include any forms or flyers regarding the request, as well as a statement describing the reason and background for the request.

An incomplete application will delay the process. All funds granted are based on the contingency that students participate in the event for which the funds were requested. If the request involves a trip, workshop, etc. and that event is canceled for whatever reason, please contact the Badger Foundation.

Guidelines for granting awards:

• All procedures outlined above must be met.
• The activity must fall within the Badger Foundation’s mission to support students, faculty, staff and the whole Tucson Magnet High School community.
• The amount given will depend on the number of students served or the value to the whole THMS community.
• The Badger Foundation will consider applications from student groups, teams, clubs and/or departments which;
  • Need special materials or equipment or classes or school events.
  • Need support for conferences, field trips or sporting events when events are deemed educationally enriching or students are participating as representatives of THMS.
  • Need support for the overall goal of having students graduate and thrive, i.e. attracting students and parents to evening FAFSA Workshops.
• The Foundation will consider whether the group is employing other fundraising activities to meet the goal.
• In addition to exploring all TUSD funding and showing initiative, the Foundation will look at how the activity will affect the larger school community. For example, what might the students be able to bring back to the school to share with others as participants in the conference, seminar, event, or class?

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