2020 NCJW Scholarship application
CHECKLIST
Before you begin this online application make sure you have the following items ready to upload, as the online form can not be saved.
The Sarasota-Manatee Section of the National Council of Jewish Women is a volunteer organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for women, children and families. We are pleased to announce our 20th Annual Scholarship Awards Program, which recognizes and promotes education of the “non-traditional student”. We consider students, male or female, who have returned to school after a hiatus and need financial assistance to reach their goals.
Scholarships are awarded annually, on a non-sectarian, need-based basis for tuition and books. The applicants must meet the following CRITERIA and submit all items on the CHECKLIST:
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Must be a minimum of twenty-four years of age.
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Must have a gap of at least six years following high school graduation.
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Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
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Must be a legal U.S. citizen and documented resident of Sarasota or Manatee County.
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Must establish financial need by submitting a printout of the coversheet and first page of the upcoming school year’s Student Aid Report (SAR) reflecting the EFC number from FAFSA, and any other relevant documentation that may be
requested.
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Must be registered at an accredited educational institution, which must be a two-year college, a community college, a four-year college, a vocational/technical school, graduate school, or an online program.