Scholar Application

Welcome to the HomeWorks Trenton Scholar Application

HomeWorks is Trenton’s first community-based boarding experience. We partner with scholars, families, and local schools to provide young women with the skills, opportunities, and resources they need to grow as leaders and be fully prepared for college, career, and life. If you have any questions, please email us at apply@homeworkstrenton.org. We look forward to learning more about you! Para acceder a la solicitud en español, seleccione 'Español' en el menú desplegable en la esquina superior derecha.
Name

First NameLast Name
Scholar Name*

First NameLast Name
Scholar Email
If the scholar does not have one write N/A
Scholar Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
Scholar Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Date
Scholar Race/Ethnicity*
HomeWorks recognizes that the above racial and ethnic categories may not fully represent the complexities of your racial and ethnic identity. Please provide any additional racial/ethnic specifics you would like to share with us.
#1 Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
#1 Parent/Guardian Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
#1 Parent/Guardian Primary Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
#1 Parent/Guardian Email Address*
#2 Parent/ Guardian Name

First NameLast Name
#2 Parent/Guardian Home Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
#2 Parent/Guardian Primary Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number
#2 Parent/Guardian Email Address
example@example.com
How did you hear about us?*

My child was nominated by their schoolFriend or Family referenceFlyerSocial Media AdvertisementThrough another community program that my child attendsOther
Scholar Section

This section should be completed by the potential candidate.
What grade are you currently in?*

8th Grade9th GradeOther
What school do you currently attend?*
Which school will you attend next 2026 - 2027 school year?*

Ninth Grade AcademyTrenton Central High SchoolFoundation Collegiate AcademyOther
Which languages do you speak and what is the language you speak the most?*
HomeWorks welcomes all multilingual applicants. While the current scholar programming is conducted in English, volunteer translators are available for parent meetings.
How many people live in your household? What is their relationship to you?*
What are your interests and hobbies outside of school?*
Have you participated in any after-school or summer programs focused on academics or leadership before? If yes, please specify the name of the program or organization. *
If no, please write "None."
Are there any clubs or school activities that you are currently involved in or that you plan to be involved in next year?*
If there aren't any, please write "None."
HomeWorks typically has mandatory programming for scholars every Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays. Will you be involved in any after school activities that may interfere with this commitment? If yes, please explain.*
Why would you like to become a scholar at HomeWorks Trenton? What are you hoping to get out of this program? (100-200 words)*
Describe an event or activity that has impacted your life or way of thinking? (100-200 words)*
How do you feel about living in Trenton? What are some of the positive aspects of your community and what are some things that you think can be improved? (100-200 words)*
At HomeWorks, one of our core values is community. What does community mean to you? (100-200 words)*
What are your future goals after graduating high school? (100-200 words) *
As you may know, HomeWorks is an academic year long residential program where you will live in a dorm with the other scholars and staff from Sunday evenings until Friday mornings. What are some challenges that you anticipate experiencing when living in the dorm? What are some things you look forward to about living in the dorm? (100-200 words)*
If admitted into our program, scholars must commit to being a part of HomeWorks until they graduate high school. Are you willing to make this commitment or do you anticipate any challenges meeting this requirement? Please explain. *
Please upload a picture of your most recent report card or progress report from PowerSchool or your school’s online portal. HomeWorks requires a minimum GPA of 2.8 or equivalent for admission. If you are a rising 8th grader and do not have a GPA, your grades, teacher feedback, and academic progress will be reviewed instead. If admitted to the program, all scholars will be asked to submit their final end-of-year report card to confirm they are meeting HomeWorks’ academic expectations.*

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I certify that all of the information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and give HomeWorks Trenton permission to review my application.*
Legal Guardian

This section should be completed by the potential candidate's parent or legal guardian
What is your relationship to the applicant?*
How many people live in your household?*
What is your household income range?*

Less than $15,000Between $16,000 and $25,000Between $26,000 and $49,000Greater than $50,000
Parent/Guardian Employer*
Does your child have any household responsibilities? If yes, please list them below.*
Why would you like your child to join HomeWorks Trenton? *
At HomeWorks, we value our partnership with parents/guardians, how do you see yourself working in partnership with the HomeWorks team to support your child's academic success and leadership development?*
What are some strengths and areas of growth you notice with your child (academically, socially, etc.)?*
By the time your child graduates from high school, what personal, academic, or life skills do you hope she will have developed? How do you see a program like HomeWorks supporting those goals?*
If admitted into our program, you and your child must commit to being a part of HomeWorks until they graduate high school. Are you and your child willing to make this commitment or do you anticipate any challenges meeting this requirement? Please explain.*
Does your child have any specific physical, mental health, and/or medical conditions that we should be aware of? If so, please list and describe them below. This information won't affect your child's chances of being accepted. We ask this question to make sure that HomeWorks is capable of meeting the needs of all our scholars (Examples: IEP, ESL, 504 plan, behavioral management, social anxiety, asthma, etc.)?*
I certify that all of the information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and give HomeWorks Trenton permission to review my child's application.*
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