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ELMWOOD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENTSCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
APPLICATION CRITERIA
The applicant must be a high school graduate, or enrolled full-time in a post-secondary institution (college/university).
The applicant must be a non-Elmwood member who has volunteered their time and talents to Elmwood United Presbyterian Church or in the East Orange community.
Applicants will be judged on the neatness, promptness of response, and completeness of their submission. This includes fulfillment of requests for: (a) the latest
available
transcript; (b) a
complete
essay; (c) financial information, e.g., tuition, room & board costs, other scholarship information, etc.; and (d) a mandatory interview with the Committee. We will award up to three scholarship awards.
The applicant must have a 3.0 average or better.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
(1) Submit your application through the 2023 application link on the Elmwood United Presbyterian Church website,
www.atthewood.org
(for applicants who are 18 and older);
(2) Email your completed application, essay, transcript, and other requested information to:
EUPCscholarship@gmail.com
; or
3) Mail a copy to:
Valerie Best
Elmwood United Presbyterian Church
135 Elmwood Ave
East Orange, NJ 07018
vbesthearts@gmail.com
Filing Deadline: Sunday, May 28, 2023 -
NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE DEADLINE.
Each applicant must submit the
latest available
transcript, with the applicant’s academic average to date. Information must be included to describe the grading system, e.g., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, etc.
Until a clear, legible transcript copy is submitted, no application will be considered complete. A final transcript must be submitted before awards are granted.
New entrants to college
must also provide a copy of their letter of acceptance. Each applicant must prepare a concise, carefully worded, and grammatically correct typed essay
. You may select one of the topics listed in the application. Each application
must submit his/her resume
.
Each student
must
be involved in
church services and/or volunteer activities
. Applicants are not limited in their activity. They can volunteer to help with a church ministry, participate in Sunday morning service, or volunteer in other ways. Applicants will be required to describe their participation in the application below.
Each applicant must submit all of the requested information. It is expected that all information contained in the application be factual.
The applicant must sign the application. If the applicant is under 18 years old, the parent or guardian must also sign the application
.
SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will be screened and evaluated solely by the Scholarship Committee.
All information received by the Committee will be discussed in complete confidence and used with the utmost discretion.
After receipt of the application including the transcript, the Committee will meet with each applicant. We will
contact each person by phone
to confirm the date and time of his/her interview. Interviews will be held from
June 10th through June 25th
.
Applicants are required to have a face-to-face interview to receive a scholarship
. If an applicant cannot interview on the date given, it is the individual’s responsibility to contact Mrs. Valerie Best at (973) 678-5318 or Mrs. Jane Saunders (908) 451-5848 to schedule an alternate date.
The awards ceremony will be held on Sunday,
July 16, 2023 during the 9:30 a.m. service
at Elmwood United Presbyterian Church. Checks may be issued
jointly
to the applicant and parent/guardian.
SUMMARY OF CRITICAL DATES
Filing Deadline: May 28, 2023
Interviews: June 10, 2023 - June 25, 2023
If there are circumstances that require a special interview time please describe them here:
*
ELMWOOD UNITED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH APPLICATION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP
(Please print or type all information)
*
Indicates required field
Name
*
First
Last
Address
*
Line 1
Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Home Number
*
Cell Number
*
Email
*
Parent's Email
*
Parent or Guardian:
*
First
Last
High School
*
Year of Graduation
*
Upload Here (High School Seniors must provide a transcript)
*
Max file size: 20MB
College or Other Post-Secondary School
*
(If you are entering College as a first year student or a transfer student, you must provide a copy of your acceptance letter.)
Upload here (Copy of acceptance letter)
*
Max file size: 20MB
Major
*
Minor
*
Career Objectives:
*
Overall GPA:
*
Expected Year of Graduation:
*
Upload here (College Students must provide a transcript)
*
Max file size: 20MB
Please list school activities in which you have been actively involved or played a leadership role:
*
Please list the ways in which you have been actively involved and engaged with Elmwood United Presbyterian Church:
*
Please list any other activities, e.g., volunteer, civic, in which you have been actively involved, including offices held:
*
Please provide the following information:
Tuition (Annual):
*
Room/Board:
*
Other Costs (Books, Commuting, etc.):
*
Expected Financial Aid:
*
Please describe how you plan to cover your college costs:
*
Please list two references who can attest your character and verify your involvement in school and church activities
(NO FAMILY MEMBERS)
.
Name
*
First
Last
Name
*
First
Last
Address
*
Line 1
Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Address
*
Line 1
Line 2
City
State
Zip Code
Country
Phone Number
*
Phone Number
*
QUALIFYING ESSAY
Please answer the question below and prepare a typed essay not to exceed 500 words. You should
carefully review your submission for grammar, typos, neatness, etc
. The essay is an important part of the application review process.
Question:
1. Tell us about the Elmwood volunteer activity that you have participated in and how it enriched your life.
2. Tell us about a community service project that you have participated in and the impact it had on those you served.
3. Tell us about how your collegiate academic plans will help you prepare for your career goals.
Upload here (A copy of your Essay)
*
Max file size: 20MB
Upload here (A copy of your Resume)
*
Max file size: 20MB
APPLICANTS STATEMENT OF ASSURANCE
I declare that the information contained in this application is true. I do understand that if any falsified information is included in this application, I forfeit any award presented in the current year.
Applicants under 18 years of age and over must submit a hard copy of the application, then scan and email a copy to
EUPCscholarship@gmail.com
. Or submit via mail to: Elmwood United Presbyterian Church c/o Valerie Best, 135 Elmwood Avenue, East Orange, NJ 07018.
By clicking the
submit
button below, you are confirming your application. You will receive a confirmation message once your application is submitted.
Submit
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