NCJW Scholarship Application

2020 NCJW Scholarship application
CHECKLIST

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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:

Must be a minimum of twenty-four years of age.
Must have a gap of at least six years following high school graduation.
Must hold a high school diploma or GED.
Must be a legal U.S. citizen and documented resident of Sarasota or Manatee County.
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.
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.

Applicant's Name *

First Name Last Name

Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Home or Cell Phone *

Area Code Phone Number

E-mail *

example@example.com

Student ID

Age *

Date of Birth *

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Last 4 digits of Social Sec. # *

Marital Status *

Please note number of dependent children living at home

Number of dependent children for whom you and/or your spouse/partner provide support

Are you currently supporting any children attending college or vocational school? *

Current Employer - (Enter N/A if none) *

Address

City, State, ZIP

Position:

# Hours per week

Employer Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

If your spouse contributes to your financial support, complete the following:

Name of Spouse/Partner:

Spouse/Partner's Employer

Position

# Hours per week

Address

Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

Have you ever received an NCJW scholarship? *

Yes No

If Yes, list the year(s):

Describe any previous work experience within the last five years including unpaid Internships. Current employment should be listed first. *

	Position	Employer	City, State, ZIP	Date from (mo/yr)	Date to (mo/yr)	Hours / wk
Job 1
Job 2
Job 3
Job 4
Job 5

Educational Background: Choose all that apply: *

High School Diploma/GED Some College Credit Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Vocational Certificate Completed Some Graduate Course Work Post Graduate/Master's Degree

High School *

City/State

Years Attended

Year Graduated

College

City/State

Years Attended

Year Graduated

Trade/Business School

City/State

Years Attended

Year Graduated

Other

City/State

Years Attended

Year Graduated

Please choose appropriate answer: *

I plan to continue my education at the college or vocational school in which I am currently enrolled and will have forwarded my Official Transcript from last semester. I am transferring to a different college this summer/fall and will have forwarded my Official Transcript from the previous school and a signed letter of acceptance into my chosen program of study at the new educational facility. I am a first-time student at this institution and have included a signed letter of acceptance into my chosen program of study from an accredited educational institution. The school listed below MUST be the school which you plan to attend and the one for which you provide documentation.

College/School Choice *

Student ID

Contact's Name: (Financial aide officer or academic advisor) *

Phone Number

Area Code Phone Number

Email *

example@example.com

Mailing Address *

Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City	State / Province
Postal / Zip Code	Country

Intended Major/Vocational Choice *

Have you received an official acceptance letter? *

Yes No

If Yes, into which program?

Currently enrolled students:
Please have an official transcript mailed to
NCJW Scholarship Fund Committee
PO Box 3641
Sarasota, FL 34230-3641

To be considered for grant award, transcripts must be received by 5:00 p.m. on February 14, 2020

I will be enrolled in school: *

Less than half-time Half-time or just over Full time

Anticipated start date: *

Anticipated graduation date: *

Will you be receiving financial support to attend college from family members? *

Yes No

Have you submitted an online FAFSA application? (required) *

Yes. Please upload a copy of the cover sheet and first page of the SAR (Student Aid Report). Upload area is located at the bottom of this form. No, If no, then you will not be considered for this scholarship.

MONTHLY INCOME *

	Monthly Amount $
Your Monthly Earnings
Monthly Child Support Received
Monthly Spouse/Partner Earnings
Monthly Social Security/Disability

Other household income (Please list, with Source) *

Or n/a if not applicable

MONTHLY TOTAL INCOME SOURCES *

MONTHLY LIVING EXPENSES *

	Monthly Amount $
Rent/Mortgage
Utilities
Car Payment
Car Insurance
Health Insurance
Additional Health Care Costs
Homeowner/Renters Insurance
Phone/Cable
Gasoline
Food
Child Care
Child Support Payments
Books, Lab Fees, Uniforms, Supplies (*per year)

MONTHLY TOTAL LIVING EXPENSES *

College Assistance and Fees

	Amount $
What is your current annual tuition if you are a full-time student?
If you are a part-time student, how many credits do you plan to take per semester?
What is the cost per credit?

What other financial aid are you receiving?

Source of aid

Amount of aid

How much funding do you need? *

Please upload your statement expressing why you want to earn a degree and why financial assistance is needed. Include your educational goals and what you already have completed toward the achievement of these goals. Include any additional information about which you feel the NCJW Scholarship Committee should know when evaluating your application including community activities

Financial Assistance Statement *

Proof of Sarasota/Manatee County residency: Copy of a utility bill, Driver's license, or government-issued photo ID *

Copy of cover sheet and first page of my 2019-2020 FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) *

Personal Essay describing career plans *

One (1) Signed recommendations on official letterhead from faculty members/instructors/mentors in your field, or employers, if not mailed separately. *

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

Enter the message as it's shown *

I: HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

II: RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NCJW:

III: PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

IV: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

V. COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION

VI: APPLICANT'S MONTHLY BUDGET FOR 2020 NCJW SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

VII: PERSONAL STATEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS

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