2025 Red Sash Scholarship Application

2025 Red Sash Scholarship Award Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

The Bachelor-Benedict Community Foundation, Inc. is a Washington, D.C. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has among its charitable purposes the award of scholarships to Washington Metropolitan Area high school students who reside in Low-Income U.S. Census Tract Zip Codes and are accepted into the upcoming freshmen class of accredited institutions of higher learning. The information provided on this form will be used by the Bachelor-Benedict Community Foundation's Scholarship Committee to select recipients for scholarship awards. It is important that you provide complete details concerning your current and college/career plans and activities. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review the 'Scholarship Application Checklist' (below) to ensure application completion.
SECTION I: Applicant Information
How did you learn of this scholarship opportunity?
Student Full Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Student Mobile Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Student E-mail*
example@example.com
Student Birth Date

MonthDayYear
Biological Gender

MaleFemale
Ethnic Background (Check all that apply)

African AmericanAsian/Pacific IslanderCaucasianHispanicNative AmericanOther (Specify)Other
SECTION II: Education
Name of High School
Cumulative High School GPA *
Use a 4.0+ scale
SECTION III: Awards, Honors & Extracurricular Activities

List and date all academic honors, offices held, awards, and extracurricular activities from the past 4 years. (CSF, GSE, National Honor Society, Sports, Girl/Boy Scouts, 4-H, Governor’s Scholar, etc.) You may enter up to 6.
Extra Curricular Activities / Offices Held, Honors and Awards 1:
Extra Curricular Activities / Offices Held, Honors and Awards 2:
Extra Curricular Activities / Offices Held, Honors and Awards 3:
Extra Curricular Activities / Offices Held, Honors and Awards 4:
Extra Curricular Activities / Offices Held, Honors and Awards 5:
Extra Curricular Activities / Offices Held, Honors and Awards 6:
SECTION IV: Work Experience

List and date up to 6 paid work and volunteer experiences all after-school/summer jobs, volunteer positions and internships.
EMPLOYMENT 1: List job/volunteer title, employer name and dates of employment.
EMPLOYMENT 2: List job/volunteer title, employer name and dates of employment.
EMPLOYMENT 3: List job/volunteer title, employer name and dates of employment.
EMPLOYMENT 4: List job/volunteer title, employer name and dates of employment.
EMPLOYMENT 5: List job/volunteer title, employer name and dates of employment.
EMPLOYMENT 6: List job/volunteer title, employer name and dates of employment.
SECTION V: Community Service

List at least 2 community service projects or programs you have participated in over the past 4 years.
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 1 (outside of school)
Name of Program/Brief Description /Service Hours
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 2 (outside of school)
Name of Program/Brief Description /Service Hours
Community Service / Volunteer Activities 3 (outside of school)
Name of Program/Brief Description /Service Hours
SECTION VI: Colleges/Universities

Names of Colleges/Universities to which you have been accepted.
School 1
School 2
School 3
School 4
Major(s) You Are Considering

In order of preference, list the major(s) you are considering (Very important for scholarship eligibility).
Major 1
Major 2
Major 3
SECTION VII: Letters of Recommendation

Submit recommendation letters from at least one school-based educator or councellor and at least one community organization-based representative. Scan or photograph the letter of recommendation and upload using the button below or send via email attachment to bbcf@bachelor-benedict.org.
Recommendation 1 Name (Affiliation, Organization, School, Phone Number)
Recommendation 2 Name (Affiliation, Organization, School, Phone Number)
Recommendation 3 Name (Affiliation, Organization, School, Phone Number)
Optional
SECTION VIII: Essay

Type or cut and paste text into 'STUDENT ESSAY' block below.
- The essay file should be named "2025 BBCF Scholarship Application Essay"
- Essay should be between no more than 250 to 300 words in length.
- Font should be 12-point Times New Roman and Double-spaced with normal margins (1-inch top/bottom and left/right).
- Do not write your name or any personal identifier within your essay documents.
Written Essay Evaluation Criteria: Your written essay will be evaluated for clarity of expression, grammar and appropriateness.

Subject Matter Options:

State how the higher education experience that you envision for yourself will address one of the following three topics:

1) Justice and Social Equity;

2) Relieving Poverty and/or Enhancing the Standard of Living; or,

3) Paying the Benefits of Your Experience and Education Forward.
STUDENT ESSAY:*

0/300
Scholarship Application Checklist
- Completed Scholarship Application
- Letters of Recommendation
- Official High School Transcript
- 250-300 Word Essay
- Higher Learning Institute Acceptance Letter
Submission Time

MonthDayYear
HourMinutesAM/PM Option
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2025 Red Sash Scholarship Award Application Deadline: April 15, 2025

SECTION I: Applicant Information

SECTION II: Education

SECTION III: Awards, Honors & Extracurricular Activities

SECTION IV: Work Experience

SECTION V: Community Service

SECTION VI: Colleges/Universities

Major(s) You Are Considering

SECTION VII: Letters of Recommendation

SECTION VIII: Essay