DESTINATION DORM APPLICATION

DESTINATION
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
Destination Dorm was founded by Meryl Raff, proud BRACE Advisor now at Coral Glades High School and her daughter, Jamie Raff, an 8th grade math teacher at Ramblewood Middle School. Meryl and Jamie are extremely passionate about helping graduating seniors in Broward County Public Schools whose families are unable to provide the necessities required to furnish their dorm rooms. Meryl and Jamie developed the Destination Dorm Scholarship Program with hopes of relieving the financial burden placed on students, many of whom will be the first from their family to attend college, as they transition into higher education.
MISSION STATEMENT
Destination Dorm helps alleviate the financial stress of furnishing a freshman residence hall space for graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence, through financial hardship. This scholarship program assists students going to college through a Destination Dorm Box. These items will bring some basic comforts to their home away from home and provide an environment more conducive to learning.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- One (1) Twin XL Comforter

- Two (2) Standard Pillows

- One (1) Twin XL Mattress Cover

- Two (2) Twin XL Sets of Bedsheets

- One (1) Set of Towels (includes 2 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 2 wash cloths)

- One (1) 3-piece Shower Set (includes 2 bath mats, 1 shower curtain)

- One (1) Shower Caddy

- One (1) Set of Plastic Drawers

- One (1) Standing Lamp

- One (1) Desk Lamp

- One (1) Clothes Hamper

- One (1) Area Rug

*** Please note - individual item styles may vary ***

APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 1, 2023

Complete the Destination Dorm Scholarship Application, including the required supporting documentation, an email will be sent to DestinationDorm@gmail.com , ATTN: Meryl Raff.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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Free/Reduced Lunch Eligible

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High School*
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Class Graduates
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FAFSA Date was submitted (Month only)
Date FAFSA was submitted (Month) (i.e 10)
FAFSA Date was submitted (Day only)
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FAFSA Date was submitted (Year only)
Date FAFSA was submitted (Year) (i.e 2020)
Pell Grant Eligible

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Attachments

1. Letter of Recommendation (from teacher, advisor, or administrator)2. Copy of College Acceptance letter3. Copy of Dormitory Contract4. Copy of Dormitory Deposit Statement
Please compose a four-paragraph essay that addresses the following topics:

A. From a financial perspective, how would this scholarship help your education?

B. Discuss any personal or family circumstances that affect your need for this scholarsihp and why it should be awarded to you.

C. Describe any areas in your life where you have demonstrated leadership.

D. Discuss obstacles you have overcome in your social, school or family life, and how you handled it.

Complete this essay in Word upload below to be returned to: Ms. Meryl Raff DestinationDorm@gmail.com
Complete this application and upload all required documents and return to: Ms. Meryl Raff DestinationDorm@gmail.com
1. Letter of Recommendation File Upload

Letter of Recommendation (from teacher, advisor or administrator)
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2. College Acceptance Letter File Upload

Copy of College Acceptance letter
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3. Dormitory Contract File Upload

Copy of Dormitory contract
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4. Dormitory Deposit Statement File Upload

Copy of Dormitory deposit statement
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Essay File Upload

4 Paragraph Essay in response to essay prompts A. B. C. & D above
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ALL DOCUMENTATION MUST BE COMPLETED & RETURNED BY THE APRIL 1st DEADLINE.
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For good and valuable consideration, the sufficiency and receipt of which is hereby acknowledged,
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do hereby grant to the Broward Education Foundation and/or Jason Taylor Foundation and to its licensees, assignees and successors-in-interes the unlimited right to utilize, reproduce and/or edit photographs at its sole discretion, likenesses or the voice of my child in perpetuity any legal manner for the internal or external promotional / informational activities of Broward Education Foundation and/or the Jason Taylor Foundation, including, but not limited to Broward Education Foundation or the Jason Taylor Foundation website and social media sites (including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, etc

I also agree to allow my child to be interviewed and/or photographed by representatives of the external news media in relation to any and all coverage of Broward Education Foundation and/or the Jason Taylor Foundation in which they are involved.

I further understand that by signing this release, I waive any and all present or future compensation rights to use the above stated material(s).
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DESTINATION

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

MISSION STATEMENT

WHAT'S INCLUDED

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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