2010 Leadership Scholarship Application New York State 501 (c) (3) Not-for-Profit Organization Purpose: The Leadership Scholarship is sponsored by donors of Operation PROM. The scholarship supports students who are involved in extra curricular activities and/or projects that allow them to volunteer within their community. The experience of volunteering enables students to grow as leaders, and it also deepens their understandings of leadership capacities. Through our scholarship program, we aim to invest in students who although have financial difficulties, realize the importance of giving back to other’s who are in need. We seek applicants who are imaginative and passionate about their endeavors, and who can envision how they can grow, and contribute through this opportunity. Criteria: Ideal candidates have made contributions to the improvement of their community through active enrollment in community based volunteering activities and/or school/organizational groups/clubs (such as neighborhood clean-up, volunteering at a hospital, involvement in fundraisers, etc…). The recipients will have demonstrated individual initiative, responsibility, cooperation, and leadership ability. Applicants for the Leadership Scholarship must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and must demonstrate financial need by showing no more than a $30,000 total household income on their 2009 income taxes. Applicants must be in their senior year at an accredited New York State high school, a U.S. Citizen, and plan to attend an accredited college/university in 2010. Award: One (1) student will be awarded with a $1,000 scholarship. * If recipient chooses to attend the College of Westchester, White Plains, the award will be matched.* Deadline: A completed application with essay must be received by June 1, 2010. * When mailing your completed application, please enclose documentation showing your GPA (current report card/school transcript) and a copy of your household’s 2009 income tax returns. Proof of the applicant’s household income will be kept confidential. If the applicant is unable to obtain such documentation, an acceptable letter from their school’s guidance counselor may be submitted. * Mail completed applications to: Operation PROM P.O. Box 924, Bronxville, NY 10708 STUDENT INFORMATION: Name, Address & Contact Info (email & phone) Name & Address of High School Name of High School Counselor/Administrator ESSAY: Must be typed: describe the leadership activities and/or projects you are involved in and how the experience has allowed you to grow as an individual. Include a discussion of why this initiative matters to you, and your goals for developing your leadership potential. What have you learned about leadership and about being a leader yourself? For questions regarding this application please contact Operation PROM 914-672-3070 or NoelD@HelpPROM.org |
