Ellis Jerome Shaw Day of Opportunities Scholarship Application

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ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

The Ellis Jerome Shaw Day of Opportunities offers eight (8) $1,000 scholarships. Eligible applicants must meet one of the following criteria: (1) be a high school senior preparing to immediately continue your education after graduation; or (2) be a high school graduate currently enrolled in an undergraduate program or another postsecondary program that leads to a degree, certification, or licensure. Please note that graduate‑level students are not eligible for this scholarship. The application packet must demonstrate the applicant’s potential for success in their chosen field of study. The scholarship may be forfeited if the EJSDO Board of Directors determines the applicant’s GPA on their final transcript is significantly lower.

A COMPLETED application packet must include the following:
- Completed application with all required fields
- A 400-500 word essay on the following topic: “My Career Aspirations.” Talk about yourself and your goals.
- A copy of the applicant's most recent transcript. An unofficial transcript is acceptable.
- Letters of Recommendation: Submit at least two letters from adults who know you well.
  1. Eligible recommenders may include:
    
    A school counselor, teacher, professor, or administrator
    
    An employer
    
    A community service sponsor
    
    A pastor
  2. Submission options:
    
    Collect the letters and submit them with your application.
    
    Ask your recommender to submit their letters directly using the Scholarship Recommendation Form.
- A statement explaining the financial need for assistance. The statement should be a minimum of one paragraph and between 250-500 words.
- Application certification signatures.
We must receive completed applications with ALL supporting documents by the November 30th deadline. Click here to contact us by email with scholarship questions.

Finalists MUST be available for an interview either virtually or in person.
- Applicant's Name:
  Enter full legal name as it appears on school records.
- Grade Level:
- Applicant Address:
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Applicant Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Applicant Email:
  example@example.com
- Current GPA:
  Report on a 4.0 scale.
- Annual Family Income:
  Round to nearest whole dollar.
- # of individuals in the Home:
  Count everyone living at this address
- High School Name:
  Full official school name
- High School Address:
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Intended or Current Postsecondary Institution:
  Where you plan to enroll in Fall 2027
- Postsecondary Institution Address:
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Intended or Current Major:
  List planned field of study.
- Intended or Initial Enrollment Date:
  Month and year you expect to start or did start
- Professional / Vocational Goal:
  Briefly describe your career aspirations.
- My Career Aspirations (400-500 words)
- In your essay, tell us about yourself, your educational and career goals, and how this scholarship would help you reach them. You may want to include what led you to your chosen path, the steps you are taking or plan to take toward your goals, and any challenges you have faced along the way.
- 0/500
- Financial Need Statement (250-500 words)
- Please describe the costs of your postsecondary education (such as tuition, fees, books, housing, transportation, and supplies) and explain how you plan to cover them. Include any financial aid, scholarships, family support, savings, or work you are using or expect to use, and note any gaps this scholarship would help fill.
- 0/500
- Sports:
  List sports, teams (school, club, or intramural), years played, and any roles such as captain.
- Clubs/Organizations:
  List clubs or organizations, years involved, and any notable contributions. (Offices held can go under Leadership Positions.)
- Community Service:
  Give organization names, dates, approximate hours, and duties.
- Leadership Positions:
  Include the organization, your title, and dates. Examples: Student Council President, Team Captain, Resident Advisor, Shift Lead.
- Awards and Citations:
  Include the award name, year, and awarding organization. Examples: Honor Roll, Dean's List, departmental awards.
- Other:
  Any additional activities, employment, family responsibilities, or experiences not listed above.
- Recommendation #1
- Recommender Full Name
- Recommender Email
  example@example.com
- Organization/School/Employer
- Relationship to Applicant
- Upload Letter
  
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- Or click here if,
- Recommendation #2
- Recommender Full Name
- Recommender Email
  example@example.com
- Organization/School/Employer
- Relationship to Applicant
- Upload Letter
  
  Cancelof
- Or click here if,
- Name of Parent or Guardian:
- Parent/Guardian Address:
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  CityState / Province
  
  Postal / Zip Code
- Parental Phone Number
  Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
- Parental Email
  example@example.com
- If I am a recipient of the Ellis Jerome Shaw Day of Opportunities Scholarship, I certify that I will use the proceeds of the scholarship for payment of educational expenses such as tuition, required fees/fines, room/board, books or any other educational expenses. I understand that the scholarship award will be mailed directly to me; and that the information submitted on this application is correct to the best of my knowledge. Further, I agree to allow the Ellis Jerome Shaw Day of Opportunities to use my name and pictures in their publications.
- Signature of Applicant
  
  Sign with mouse, trackpad, or finger.
- Signature of Parent/Guardian
  
  Parental certification is for high school students only. Sign with mouse, trackpad, or finger.
- Date
  
  MonthDayYear
  2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit yearSelect today's date.
- HOW TO RECEIVE THE AWARD:
  
  The scholarship is awarded to the awardee after the receipt of:
  ⮚ the awardee’s final high school transcript or most recent college transcript,
  ⮚ verification of higher education enrollment by the registrar of the college or university, and
  ⮚ a copy of the student’s higher education course schedule, once enrolled.
- Form Revised October 2026
- Should be Empty:

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My Career Aspirations (400-500 words)

Financial Need Statement (250-500 words)

Recommendation #1

Recommendation #2