Spring 2025 Community Sisterhood Scholarship Application

Community Sisterhood

Scholarship Application
Community Sisterhood will award four $350.00 scholarships named in honor of four founding members of Community Sisterhood. There will be four awards given to graduating seniors from Ascension Parish schools. This particular scholarship requires that all applicants apply and obtain admission into an accredited college/university, institution or vocational school and meet the minimum eligibility requirements. Please complete the attached application and submit your transcript and income verfication to the address below:

Community Sisterhood
2345 South Robert Ave.
Gonzales, LA 70737

Minimum eligibility requirements:

• Must be a low-income, first-time college student

• Must have completed a financial aid packet with results on file at the Financial Aid Office

• Must have maintained satisfactory academic progress (“C” average or better)

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident of the U.S.

• Must be a graduating high school senior

• Must be enrolled in College/University, Institution, or Vocational school

Documents and/or additional information to submit along with the completed application:
- College, Institution, or Vocational School Acceptance Letter Income Verification (Parent’s current Tax Return, Social Security Award Letter, etc.)
- A current copy of the High School Transcript
The deadline for receipt of applications and documentation is April 15th!
Scholarship Application

Applicant Information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear
Date
Citizenship Status*

US CitizenEligible Non-Citizen
Educational Information
Name of High School
Graduating High School Senior:*

YesNo
ACT Score:*
GPA:*
College, University, Institution or Vocational School you will attend Fall 2021:
Expected Academic Major:
Community Sisterhood scholarships are given in the names of four founding members who believe in building up their community through education. Write a short essay addressing how you would use your educational opportunity to improve the community in which you live.
Financial Information
Mother's/Guardian's Income (Annually):*
Father's/Guardian's Income (Annually):*
Student's Income (Annually):*
Parent Recently Became Unemployed:*

YesNo
Currently Receiving AFDC:

YesNo
Food Stamps:

YesNo
Number of Household Family Members:
I certify that the information given on this application is true. I understand that any change in residency, school or enrollment status not consistent with the guidelines of the Program may disqualify my scholarship award. I authorize the use of application materials and information to be used in whatever demed necessary by the Community Sisterhood. My signature below verifies I have read, understand and accept these conditions.
Parent/Guardian Signature:

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Date:*

MonthDayYear
Date
Student Signature:

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Date:*

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Date
Should be Empty:

Community Sisterhood

Scholarship Application

Educational Information

Financial Information