Soroptimist International of Cumberland County Scholarship Award Application 2018

The mission and purpose of Soroptimist International of Cumberland County is to improve the lives of women and girls in our local community and throughout the world.

In concurrence with this mission, the Soroptimist International of Cumberland County Scholarship Award is given to (up to four) 2018 graduating high school senior female student applicants, residing within Cumberland County, NJ in recognition of their outstanding contributions and accomplishments in their school, community and world.

Only correctly completed applications will be considered by the SICC Student Award Committee. The SICC Student Award Committee shall decide the recipients. The decisions of the Awards Committee are final.

Daughters and Granddaughters of SICC Club Members are not eligible for this award.

Part 1. Applicant Information

Full name______

Home Street Address______City______County______State______Zip code______

Telephone______Social Security #______

High School______Graduation Year______

Date of Birth______Email address______

Instructions

Before beginning to type your responses, please read the whole application. Please be certain you meet all criteria for this award that is stated above.

Applicant must attach two letters of reference to this application.

Applications must be postmarked by February 1, 2018. Please print and mail your completed application and letters of reference to-

SICC Student of the Month Committee

c/o SICC Inc.

PO Box 50

Shiloh, NJ 0835

Please answer all questions. Do not exceed 200 words for each answer.

Part II:

Responsibility

A good citizen is someone who respects others and their property; is helpful and considerate to others. A good citizen does good works to improve their community; helping to make it a better place to live for all humankind.

1.What do you consider your responsibility as a citizen in your community?

Part III

Activities

1.Describe your community activities, emphasizing those activities that demonstrate strong citizenship involvement. What is your role in these activities and why did you get involved?

2. Summarize your school activities. Begin with the most important emphasizing those that you initiated or had a part in organizing and

include offices

Part IV

Goals

1. Describe your plans for the future and how they relate to citizenship.

2. How would this award help you in reaching your goals?

Part V: Agreement.

I have read, understand and accept the conditions, rules and regulations stated on this SICC Scholarship Award Application. I agree to accept the decisions of the SICC Awards Committee as final.

I declare that I did not receive any assistance in completing this application. I understand that this award may be taxable income in accordance with NJ State and US Federal Tax Laws.

Applicant Signature______Date______

If applicant is a under 18 years of age-

Signature of parent/guardian______Date______

Application due February 1, 2018