FIRST-TIME APPLICANTS: CSTO 2026 Young Adult Resident Scholarship

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CSTO 2026 Young Adult Resident Scholarship

Hello! Thank you for your interest in applying for CSTO's 2026 Young Adult Resident Scholarship. Please fill out this application if this is your FIRST TIME applying for the scholarship!
Application due date: MAY 3RD, 2026 @11:59pm

If you have any questions or have issues with uploading documents,

please email Fiona at fliao@cstoboston.org.
I am applying for the first time

Part 1: Your Contact Information
First name*
Last name*
Email address (best email to reach you)*
Phone number (best phone number to reach you)*
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Address in Castle Square Apartments *
(to be eligible for the Scholarship, you must be a legal resident at Castle Square Apartments in good standing).
What is your apartment number in Castle Square? *

Part 2: Your Basic Background Info
How many years have you lived in Castle Square Apartments? *
[OPTIONAL] Total number of adults in your household who are 18 years or older. *Please include yourself in this number. Your answer will be confidential and will not affect your application.
Date of Birth (month/day/year, e.g. 09/22/2000)*to be eligible for the scholarship, you must be ages 18 through 35 on or before August 4th, 2026 (National Night Out).*

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Date

Part 3: Post-Secondary Education Provider
Name of Institution/Company/Organization providing your post-secondary education: *
Type of Institution/Company/Organization: *
Please briefly describe the program, coursework, degree, certificate, etc. that you plan to study.*
Primary Website Address of Institution/Company/Organization (for example: www.cstoboston.org):*Please submit a URL*

Part 4: Acknowledgements
When submitting this application, you confirm you are aware of the following conditions:
- I have read and understand the award guidelines and understand the scholarship's purpose, candidate eligibility, application process, and post-award requirements.
- I understand that there is a 2-step application process for the CSTO Young Adult Resident Scholarship Program. If chosen as a semi-finalist, I agree to provide a reference, participate in a 30-minute in-person interview, and bring a picture ID to the Interview.
- I confirm that I understand that finalists will be notified in July 2026.
- I confirm that I understand that scholarship finalists will be acknowledged at Castle Square's National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4th, 2026.
- I confirm that I understand that all finalists will have to submit proof of program attendance and/or completion within 1-year of receiving the scholarship award, such as the submission of a transcript, an official school record, or a letter from the Registrar's Office on letterhead.
- I certify that the information provided is true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.
I certify that I agree with all the conditions above.

Part 5: Required Documents to Upload
Your Story:

Please upload a file (in PDF only--no pictures nor images} that briefly explains in 200-250 words (about 1 page, double-spaced} your story on why post-secondary education is important to you, and how a scholarship would address financial challenges for pursing post-secondary education. Be sure to include:

1. Why you want to continue your education.

2. What you hope post-secondary education will do for your/or others in the future.

3. How a CSTO Scholarship would address financial challenges for pursuing post-secondary education, for example tuition, books, transportation, childcare, etc.

4. Any details about your family or household circumstances and background - such as being a first-generation college student, being a young parent or guardian, being education outside the U.S., being system-involved, living with extended family members, etc. - so that we can know more about your and your unique situation.
File size limit is 100MB, only PDF files*

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Proof of Acceptance

Please upload a file (a clear, easily-read picture/image or PDF) that provides evidence that you have been accepted into a post-secondary program, institution, or course of study. Evidence could include on acceptance fetter, on enrollment confirmation, or a registration receipt.
Upload Proof of Acceptance*

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Needs Assessment

Please upload a file (a clear, easily-read picture/image or PDF) that clearly outlines your and/or your family's expected out-of-pocket contributions, such as a financial aid award letter, 2025-2026 FAFSA Submission Summary with Student Aid Index (SAI), an invoice. or a quote/estimate.
Upload Needs Assessment*

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School Transcript or Resume
Please upload a school transcript or resume (a clear, easily-read picture or PDF). These documents will help us to get to know you better.
File Upload*

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CSTO 2026 Young Adult Resident Scholarship

Part 1: Your Contact Information

Part 2: Your Basic Background Info

Part 3: Post-Secondary Education Provider

Part 4: Acknowledgements

Part 5: Required Documents to Upload