Scholarship Application Form

application form - "Find your Passion" Sponsorship, "Fresh Start" Scholarship, and "Go the Distance" Scholarship
If selected, you will be asked for documentation to support the data you provide. All correspondence and award agreements will be generated from the personal information submitted below. Please use proper spelling, capitalization and punctuation.

If selected as a scholarship recipient, you may be asked to particpate in a Grilled Cheese Foundation charity event or other volunteer activity.
I. Personal Data

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate*

MonthDayYear
Mobile No*
Email *
Where the confirmation will be sent to
Home Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Optional Information

Information regarding gender, ethnic origin and race are optional. The information is requested for post-scholarship report generation only and in no way affects your selection for sponsorships or college scholarship awards.
Ethnicity you identify with

Asian AmericanBlack or African AmericanHispanic or Latino AmericanNative American or Alaska NativeNative Hawaiian or other Pacific IslanderWhite or European American
Gender

MaleFemale
Are you a US citizen?

YesNo
Please check your status at the time of application.

I am currently in 6th gradeI am a Freshman in High SchoolI am a Sophomore in High SchoolI am a Junior in High SchoolI am a Senior in High School
For high school Seniors only - Are you a first generation college student?

Yes, I am the first among my parents or grandparents to attend college.No, either my parents or grandparents have attended college.
Major Area of Study in College
Please indicate what is your major are of study
For High School Seniors only - 200 word essay. **See Requirements for essay below.

0/300
Which activity or sport do you need financial sponsorship for in order to participate?

FootballSoccerSoftball or BaseballTennisVolleyballDance classesAcroSwim Team or ClassesPerforming Arts (Theatre)Guitar LessonsBand or Jazz Band -rental of an instrumentGraphic Art/Photo/Painting/Drawing4HGirl Scouts/Boy ScoutsOther
Which Scholarship are you applying for:

Find Your Passion Scholarship (school/out of school activities)Fresh Start College Scholarship (1st Year of college-$1,500)Go The Distance Scholarship (College Tuition/Expenses)
Have you submitted an application for sponsorship from Grilled Cheese Foundation in the past?

YesNo
II. High School Information
Junior High or High School Attending
Most recent cumulative GPA
Junior High or High School activities, community activities, volunteer work, honors, offices holding etc..
Are you a GED recipient? You are welcome to apply for the Fresh Start Scholarship.

YesNo
For High School Seniors or those completing a GED only - Are you interested and willing to major in Business, Accounting or Finance?

YesNo
VII. Essay
**Fresh Start and Go the Distance Scholarship Essay Requirements

Please address in your essay of 200-300 words what your college goals and choice of major is, what you intend to do with your education, and why a scholarship is important to you. Include any academic and non-academic accomplishments, personal characteristics, or experiences that make you uniquely worthy of scholarship consideration.

Please submit your completed essay with this application in the box provided above.
Should be Empty:

application form - "Find your Passion" Sponsorship, "Fresh Start" Scholarship, and "Go the Distance" Scholarship

I. Personal Data

II. High School Information

VII. Essay