Clone of Pass the Torch District 2 Scholarship

pass the torch Scholarship Application Form

Application Deadline - Friday, April 24, 2026
Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified on or before May 1, 2026.

A scholarship luncheon will be held May 11th at 11:30am for all winners and applicants. Please place a hold on your calendar for that date and more information will be provided.
If selected, you may be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. Likewise, all correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. So, please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.
I. Personal Information
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email *
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
MaleFemale
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II. High School Information
High School*
Most recent cumulative GPA*
Upload Transcript *

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Proof of financial need required (Pell grant eligibility or free/reduced lunch verification). *

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Upload Recommendation Letter (school official, counselor, coach, community leader, etc.)*

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High School activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices held:*
III. Essay
Your essay should be at minimum 300 words, no more than 500. You should address in your essay:

If you were to serve as a councilman or councilwoman for one day, what actions would you take to inspire positive change and make a meaingul impact in the North Baton Rouge community?

Please submit an original essay written in your own voice. We value hearing your personal experiences, perspectives, and authentic story. This is also an opportunity to strengthen your college-level writing skills. The use of AI or other generated content is strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification.
Essay Upload*

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IV. Applicant's E-Signature
By signing the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your scholarship application was received.
Signature (Type Full Name)*
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pass the torch Scholarship Application Form

I. Personal Information

II. High School Information

III. Essay

IV. Applicant's E-Signature