KELLY O’NEIL MEMORIAL FUND

The Sailing Foundation, under the direction of Douglas Fryer and through the creative talents of former Assistant Secretary Angela Keller-Visser, has created a special scholarship fund to encourage and support aspiring professional sailing photographers.

The Sailing Foundation scholarship committee will review applications and prepare recommendations for eligibility based on the quality of the application, displayed interest in maritime photography and financial need. The scholarship will be applied toward tuition at the Brooks Institute of Photography, Santa Barbara, California, Kelly’s alma mater.

The Foundation is now in the process of raising scholarship funds. We all loved Kelly and miss her terribly; her legacy can live on through this opportunity, in honor of her enduring spirit. Contributions may be made to: The Sailing Foundation, Kelly O’Neil Memorial Scholarship Fund, P O Box 4213, Tumwater, WA 98501.

Kelly O’Neil Memorial Scholarship

The purpose of the Kelly O’Neil scholarship is to encourage and support aspiring professional sailing photographers. The scholarship was established to honor the memory of Kelly O’Neil and acknowledge the value of her enormous contribution to maritime photography.

Basics

The Sailing Foundation scholarship committee will review all applications and select a final candidate on the basis of eligibility, quality of application, displayed interest in maritime photography and financial need. If no eligible recipient is available in any given year, the scholarship committee reserves the right to award these funds to a recipient who most closely meets the selection criteria. Application materials must be postmarked no later than November 1, 2004. The scholarship recipient will be contacted by December 15, 2004.

Scholarship Provisions

Scholarship payment in the amount of $900 will be made in three installments to cover the academic year. The scholarship payments are payable to the Brooks Institute of Photography and are not transferable to other academic institutions. The funds are to be used for tuition only and may not be used for other costs the recipient may incur.

Scholarship Eligibility

Students applying for scholarships must be in their junior or senior year of a bachelor’s degree program at the Brooks Institute of Photography at the time the application is submitted. Students must be enrolled full-time and be making satisfactory progress toward an undergraduate degree. Because the scholarship is merit based, the student must maintain a 3.0 cumulative grade point average out of a possible 4.0.

Application

Submissions should include:

A completed and signed application form.
A current official academic transcript.
A self-addressed, stamped post card if you wish to receive notice of receipt.
Samples of your photographic work (7-10 traditional or digital prints)

PLEASE NOTE: Submitted material will not be returned.

A one page essay answering all three of the following questions.

Describe how you demonstrate your passion for photography outside the classroom.
Describe why you aspire to become a professional sailing photographer.
Describe how you are currently funding your college education.

Enclose a letter of referral from a faculty member or an academic adviser.
Handling Fee: $10

Submit your application package to: The Sailing Foundation, Kelly O’Neil Memorial Scholarship, P O Box 4213, Tumwater, WA 98501.