GREATER BARRINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION’S
2025 PEEPER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
The Greater Barrington Community Foundation annually awards up to three (3) $1,000 scholarships and two (2) $500 scholarships.
These scholarships are funded by the Peeper 5K Run/Walk & Family Fun Day event held in May. Application deadline is Tuesday, April 15th, 2025.
Eligibility Requirements (please check appropriate box) ** Greater Barrington Community Foundation services the communities of: Barrington, Lee, Madbury, Nottingham, Northwood, Strafford and Rochester, NH
Grading System CRITERIA FOR APPLICATION REVIEW - all parts carry equal weight in the evaluation 33% School/Extracurricular Activities (Includes work, internships, apprenticeships) 33% Community Service 34% Educational Goals & Plans for Future Community Efforts REFERENCES: Not Required
Please choose the appropriate application type
A Barrington Senior in High School pursuing higher education in college or vocational school is eligible to apply for the $1,000 scholarships. You must be attending the school in the fall of the same year of graduation from high school.
A high school senior with a primary residence in one of the GBCF service communities pursuing higher education in college or vocational school is eligible to apply for the $1,000 scholarship. You must be attending the school in the fall of the same year of graduation from high school.
A student with a primary residence in one of the GBCF service communities, continuing higher education in a college or vocational school is eligible to apply for a $500 scholarship (*must be currently enrolled in a higher education program).
A Barrington student continuing higher education in a college or vocational school is eligible to apply for the $500 scholarship (*must be currently enrolled in a higher education program).
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CRITERIA FOR REVIEW OF APPLICATION AND OTHER INFORMATION: Please provide responses to Parts A and B. Also, please read directions carefully as they have been updated from last year’s form. You NEED to provide answers to all questions to have the application qualify. Also PLEASE limit all of your answers to the required wording (meaning no longer than 300 words for each part – Thank you).
Please list all extracurricular activities you have participated in over the past four years. Explain what leadership role(s) you have played in these. No more than 300 words.
Please explain how you have been involved in the community (activities outside of school, including summer, weekend or after-school jobs, internships and apprenticeships). Please describe how at least one activity has impacted or influenced your life. No more than 300 words.
Through volunteer efforts, the Greater Barrington Community Foundation’s mission is to enhance the quality of life in the Greater Barrington Area. We focus on education, community development, and promoting cultural welfare to uplift our diverse community. Through awarding this scholarship, the Community Foundation is striving to have a positive impact on the community by supporting our local youth and their future. Please describe your educational goals and plans for future community efforts in an essay of 1 - 2 paragraphs. Elaborate as necessary.
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