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Thoms FamilyTo go above & beyond... Great accomplishments are not typically brought about by mediocre men and women. They are brought about by distinctly uncommon people with vital sparks of leadership who have gone above and beyond. The Thoms Family believes in equal opportunity for all including the opportunity to rise to leadership by going above and beyond.
What is the Thoms Family Above & Beyond Scholarship?
The Thoms Family Above & Beyond Scholarship identifies and honors Rock Island High School Juniors who demonstrate problem solving, organizational, and leadership skills in projects of their own choosing. The program overlaps the spring of the junior and fall of the senior year. Approximately five juniors are chosen each year to participate.
Grades? Test Scores?
Applicants are chosen on the basis of their stated project goal and their detailed plans to accomplish that goal. The Thoms Family believes in equal opportunity for all. Essays, grades, class rank, and test scores are not utilized to determine participation. Details on writing a project proposal are included on the Application Process page.
Application Deadline
April 21, 2008
How do I benefit?
Earn $500 for participating and become eligible for a $5000 scholarship! Work hard, accomplish your goal and earn your rewards. Learn skills essential for success in the world you enter after high school: 
Leadership
Problem Solving Time Management Project Management Presentation Skills
Am I eligible?
You are eligible if you are a junior at Rock Island High School in the spring of 2007 and a senior in the fall of 2007.
How do I participate?
Think of an area of interest you want to explore related to business/entrepreneurship, conservation, engineering/technology, community service, politics or public service. Fill out the application and recommendation form, including a clear statement of your goal. (Yes, your goal can be to earn money!) Write a proposal for accomplishing your goal.