Tall Clubs International Scholarship

Scholarship Sponsored by Tall Clubs International

Introduction
Tall Clubs International Foundation (TCIF) presents annual scholarships in memory/honor of Kae Sumner-Einfeldt, Virginia Linquist-Winker, Robert Rader, Carolyn Goldstein, and Charles & Doris Chickering. These awards, reserved for deserving high school seniors in North America (United States and Canada only), are funded through nominations submitted by Tall Clubs International’s local member clubs and Members-at-Large (MALs). From the nominations received, scholarship recipients are selected to receive at least a $1,000 award from Tall Clubs International Foundation, Inc. (Membership in a local TCI club is NOT required.)

Eligibility requirements
To be considered for a scholarship, every applicant must satisfy ALL of the following:

- Height: Meet Tall Clubs International’s minimum height for membership — women: 5'10" (178 cm); men: 6'2" (188 cm) — measured in stocking feet. TCI and the TCI Foundation reserve the right to verify an applicant’s height upon request.
- Age/status: Be a high school senior, under age 21, and planning to begin your first year of post-secondary education.
- Timing of entry: Within the calendar year of application, intend to enter your first year of higher education as a full-time student at an accredited U.S. or Canadian institution.
- Type of institution: Applicants must be enrolled in or accepted to an accredited institution to pursue a degree, certificate, or recognized credential. Eligible institutions include accredited colleges, universities, trade/technical/career schools, or other post-secondary organizations that offer education beyond high school.
- Accreditation: Institutional accreditation from a recognized accreditor (and state authorization where applicable) is required. TCIF’s accreditation definition follows U.S. Department of Education and IRS guidance. See U.S. Department of Education and EduCanada for reference. You may verify accreditation resources such as: Search Accredited Schools – ACCSC.
- Use of funds: Any awarded scholarship funds must be used to attend the accredited institution identified in the application.
- Enrollment completion: Enrollment at the institution must be completed within the current calendar year.

Application, sponsorship, and residence rules
- Sponsorship: Applicants must request sponsorship from an active TCI Member Tall Club participating in the Scholarship Program in their state/province of residence, or from a participating TCI Member-at-Large in that state/province. Submitting your application to the appropriate sponsor constitutes an official request for sponsorship; prior contact with the sponsor is not required.
- Overseas families: Students from military or diplomatic families living outside the U.S./Canada (OCONUS) should use their official U.S. state of residence when applying.
- Geographic eligibility: Scholarships are limited to residents of the United States and Canada only.

General release and publicity
Selected recipients will be required to sign a general release permitting Tall Clubs International Foundation and the sponsoring TCI Member Club or Member-at-Large to publish the recipient’s name (first name and last initial) on associated websites to acknowledge winners and encourage future participation. A blank General Release form is available here: General Release Form (Blank).

Special regional guidance
- California: There are six TCI clubs in California. Please select the club that corresponds to the county where you reside.
- Canada: Three clubs operate in Canada. Choose the club that is in or closest to your province of residence.
- New York: There are three New York clubs; select the club matching your county of residence.
- Washington, D.C.: Select “District of Columbia” under Member Tall Clubs.
- Wisconsin: If you live in western Wisconsin, choose Mad Town Talls; if you live in eastern Wisconsin, choose Tall Club of Milwaukee.
- Illinois: For sponsorship details through the Paramount Tall Club, refer to: Scholarship Information – Paramount Tall Club of Chicago (tallclubchicago.org).

Notes
- Nominations are accepted from local TCI clubs and Members-at-Large across North America.
- The minimum scholarship award is $1,000.