• 2020 NCJW Scholarship application
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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.
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  • I: HOUSEHOLD EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

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

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  • II: RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NCJW:

  • III: PREVIOUS WORK EXPERIENCE

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  • IV: EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

  • V. COLLEGE/SCHOOL INFORMATION

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  • 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

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

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  • What other financial aid are you receiving?

  • VII: PERSONAL STATEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL GOALS

  • 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

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