Scholarship Award for Volunteer Excellence (SAVE) General

1. Name*

First NameLast Name

2. Email*

example@example.com

3. Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number

4. MAILING Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

5. Are you a High School Senior?*

YESNO

6. IS YOUR GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) GREATER THAN 3.0 (OR 85 ON A 100 POINT SCALE)? (MUST ATTACH PROOF OF GPA. YOUR MOST RECENT SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED)

YESNO

7. Do you live in New Jersey?*

YESNO

Please upload school transcript*

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8. are you the first person in your family to go to college, university, technical or trade school?*

YESNO

9. What semester will you begin your studies?*

10. List any academic honors, awards and memberships activities while in high school*

If you are attaching a resume and this information is included, please ENTER "See Attached" and skip to next question.

11. List your hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and school related volunteer activities*

If you are attaching a resume and this information is included, please ENTER "See Attached" and skip to next question.

12. List your non-school sponsored volunteer activities in the community*

If you are attaching a resume and this information is included, please ENTER "See Attached" and skip to next question.

please upload resume, if available

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Be sure your resume includes the information required in Question #s 10, 11 & 12

13. if you have decided on what school you will attend, please list the school name:

14. if not, list your top 3 school choices:

15. NAME AND ADDRESS OF YOUR PARENT(s) OR LEGAL GUARDIAN(s):

(Include address if different that your own listed previously).

Name *

PHONE NUMBER:*

STREET ADDRESS

CITY, STATE & ZIP

UPLOAD REQUIRED ESSAY HERE - Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs as the primary method for generating an essay is strongly discouraged. All essays will be screened by one or more programs and each judge on the review panel will have discretion in scoring an essay based on AI usage.*

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16. ON A SEPARATE SHEET PLEASE WRITE AN ESSAY (250-500 WORDS) ANSWERING THE QUESTIONS BELOW:

What does community service and volunteerism mean to you? How has volunteer or community service shaped who you are today and what has it taught you? How will you apply what you have learned as you move forward in your collegiate career? (250 to 500 words)

This essay should address your interest in supporting local nonprofit programs through giving (donating), volunteering and/or advocating.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) programs as the primary method for generating an essay is strongly discouraged. All essays will be screened by one or more programs and each judge on the review panel will have discretion in scoring an essay based on AI usage.

17. Upload Letter of recommendation from nonprofit agency or school related club where you have volunteered. OR email to VOLUNTEER@sjvolunteers.org REQUIRED.

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18. Additional Letter of recommendation from (i.e., Guidance Counselor, Teacher or Advisor).

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Final checklist

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY FOR STUDENTS

I hereby affirm that all the above-stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that if chosen as a scholarship winner my picture may be taken and used to promote the Volunteer Center of South Jersey SAVE Scholarship program. (Winner may waive photo.)

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to Volunteer Center of South Jersey SAVE Scholarship policy, I must be present to accept my scholarship award.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to Volunteer Center of South Jersey SAVE Scholarship policy, it is my responsibility to remit to the Volunteer Center of South Jersey the appropriate information for my scholarship to be paid directly to my educational institution for my first semester following my high school graduation.

I hereby understand I will not submit this application without all required attachments and supporting information. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered for this scholarship.

PLEASE SIGN HERE- BY SIGNING HERE YOU CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION YOU HAVE PROVIDED IS TRUE.*

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