Name of Scholarship: New York City Working Students Scholarship
Purpose: This Scholarship was established to aid students who juggle both jobs and school during high school.
Donors Story: Throughout high school I worked at flea markets with my family, stores in the mall and banks as a teller. This experience informed my life and I personally believed it was key in guiding my success in college and in my professional life.
Scholarship Amount: $2,000
Use of Funds: This Scholarship can be use for Tuition and Books at any accredited University, College or vocational school in the United States
Scholarship Deadline: May 15, 2012
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:
Current Seniors in High School attending any NYC Public High School. Must have worked during high school during the school year
APPLICATION FORM CRITERIA:
(The percentage listed next to each criterion represents how much weight it will be given during the Selection Process. Good Luck! )
- General Information (20%)
- List and Dates of Extracurricular Activities
- Official High School Transcript
- Highest SAT or ACT Score
- Resume
- Essay Question (40%)
- What have you learned by being a working student? How has this prepared you for college/vocational school? (500 word maximum)
- Two Letters of Recommendation (40%)
- Letter of Recommendation from a Teacher
- Letter of Recommendation from Manager or Customer
