SCHOLARSHIP

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REQUIREMENTS for online application:

● Student must be a person of color: African American/Black, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Hispanic/Latino, Native American/Alaska Native
● Student must be a current senior at either West Irondequoit High School or Eastridge High School
● Student must be accepted to a College, University or Trade School for the following fall.
● Student must digitally upload official HS transcript showing overall GPA of 75% or higher
● Student must describe verifiable community involvement within the past two years on online application
● Student must digitally upload one recommendation letter from a supporter that is an adult non-family member. (example: coach, teacher, employer, church leader, scout leader, etc.)

DIRECTIONS FOR SUPPORTERS: Please type a short narrative about the candidate that includes your name, address, phone number and email address, as well as the information below. Return to the candidate and have them digitally upload the document to their online application.

1.) How long have you known the candidate and what is your relationship to the candidate?
2.) Please include any direct/firsthand knowledge you have of the candidate’s service to community.
3.) Please detail your assessment of the candidates’ character, motivation, citizenship, and dedication to our community.

● Student must complete the online application and upload their answers to the following questions:

1.) What is the biggest challenge you have overcome in your life?
2.) Secondly, describe in detail 2-3 areas of the volunteer work or community service that you have participated in. This volunteer work must not include work done with E.R.A.S.E. What kind of impact did that have on you personally? What kind of impact did you see it have on your community?