Greater Fairfield County Foundation Scholarship Application
About the Greater Fairfield County Foundation Scholarship
The Greater Fairfield County Foundation, Inc. is the philanthropic arm of the Fairfield County Connecticut Chapter of The Links, Incorporated. The Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2023 Scholarship Awards. A total of five (5) scholarships in the amount of $4,000 will be awarded to eligible applicants. One scholarship will be awarded to a student intending to attend a Historically Black College or University (HBCU). All completed applications must be submitted by March 1, 2023. Incomplete applications or applications submitted later than the deadline date will not be considered.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants must meet the following requirements: (1) Class of 2023 Student of Color that lives/attends high school in Lower Fairfield County; (2) Minimum GPA of 3.0; (3) Intends to attend a 4-Year, Community College or Technical School; (4) Can demonstrate a financial need.
Items Needed in Order to Submit an Application:
In order so submit an application for consideration. Applicants are required to summit the following items with their application: (1) Copy of FAFSA Report (2) School Transcript (3) SAT/ACT Score Report (4) Brief Essay (5) Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (6) Photo of Student Applicant
Essay Topic
Please describe your interest, community involvement, and professional aspirations
Questions
If you have questions about eligibility, technical issues, or would like more information please send questions to: Greater Fairfield County Scholarship Committee at GFCFscholarship@gmail.com
Do you meet the eligibility requirements and have gathered the required documentation to submit a complete application?
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Please return once you meet the eligibility requirements or have gathered all of the required documentation to submit a complete application.
Questions
If you have questions about eligibility, technical issues, or would like more information please send questions to: Greater Fairfield County Scholarship Committee at GFCFscholarship@gmail.com
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Confirm Applicant Eligibility and Preparedness
Do you meet the following eligibility requirements?
Expected High School Graduation in 2023
Lives/Attends High School in Fairfield County
Identifies as a Person of Color
Desires post-secondary education at a Four Year College, Community College or Technical School
Attained at least a 3.0 grade point average
Has a financial need
Do you have the followings items ready to you submit your application?
Copy of FAFSA Report
School Transcript
SAT/ACT Score Report
Brief Essay
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation (or email address for recommenders)
Photo of Student Applicant
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Student/Applicant Information
Student/Applicant Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email
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Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Home Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Date of Birth
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Year
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Parent/Guardian Information
Parent/Guardian Name
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First Name
Last Name
Parent Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number.
Parent/Guardian Email Address
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Parent/Guardian Address
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
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High School Information
High School Name
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Guidance Counselor’s Name
Guidance Counselor Email (if available)
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High School Address
Cumulative GPA (Unweighted)
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Class Rank (if applicable)
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SAT/ACT Score
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Extracurricular Activities (including officesheld, where applicable):
Honors/Awards
Work Experience
Colleges to which you have applied
Professional/ Vocational Career Aspirations
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Essay and Letters of Recommendation
Upload brief essay describing your interest, community involvement, goals and aspirations, and how this scholarship will help you attain your goals.
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Recommendations
In this section add the name and email of your recommenders. Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. If your recommenders have provided you a copy of your recommendation upload in the applicable section. If your recommenders prefer to submit your letter of recommendation directly an email will be sent your recommenders to upload their letter of recommendation.
1st Recommender's Name
1st Recommender's Email Address
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2nd Recommender's Name
2nd Recommender's Email Address
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If there are issues uploading your recommendations please email tgfcftreasurer@gmail.com
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Financial Need Form
(This information will be kept confidential)
Student/Applicant Name
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First Name
Last Name
Mother's Name
First Name
Last Name
Father's Name
First Name
Last Name
Mother's Occupation
Mother's Annual Income/Salary
Father's Occupation
Father's Annual Income/Salary
Other income (investments, savings, real estate,etc.):
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)Score
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No. of Dependents
Number of Dependents in College
Extenuating circumstances (widowed, divorced,illness, etc.):
Student earnings, which can be applied to college:
Anticipated First Year Cost
Tuition
Room & Board
Books
Transportation
Total Anticipated First Year Cost
Other scholarships anticipated/received (and value)
I hereby certify that the above statements are true and correct to the best of myknowledge. I understand that a false statement may disqualify my application.
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