Berkeley Shores Homeowners & Civic Association

Berkeley Shores Homeowners & Civic Association

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM/APPLICATION

Class of 2017

Overview:

Berkeley Shores Homeowners & Civic Association is offering three (3) $500.00 scholarships. Two (2) scholarships will be dedicated for high school graduating students of a BSHCA member in good standing. One (1) scholarship will be dedicated to a graduating Senior Central Regional High School student.

Eligibility criteria:

ü  Graduating senior, Class of 2017

ü  Family must be BSHCA members in good standing. BSHCA members’ children, grandchildren and step children are eligible.

ü  Student must apply to and enroll in a two or four-year educational institution.

ü  Submit an essay of 100 to 500 words. Essay must be typed and neatly presented. Topic to be addressed: “Consider the dynamic challenges in the job market today. How will higher education assist you in meeting your career goals?”

Additional requirements:

Candidate must complete and submit the application to their guidance department before April 14, 2017.

Include SAT scores, transcript, GPA, class ranking, report card, and essay with the application.

Deadline date:

Mail application to the address below NO LATER THAN April 28, 2017. Only completed applications will be considered.

BSHCA Scholarship Committee

Attn: Jim Benn

203 Leach Court

Bayville, New Jersey 08721

BSHCA MEMBER’S NAME ______

STUDENT’S NAME ______

HOME ADDRESS ______

PHONE NUMBER ______

PARENT / GUARDIAN’S NAME ______

H.S. GUIDANCE COUNSELOR ______

POST SECONDARY PLANS / PLANS FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AFTER GRADUATION (i.e. four-year or two-year college, or post-secondary program to which you have applied; please include program title, major or specific certification in which you intend to achieve enrollment):

Name of College/University Major/Degree

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Below neatly list participation in clubs, extracurricular activities, sports, part time jobs, special awards, events or programs, honors or special recognitions attained while in high school.

Grade Club, Sport, Job or Activity Position Held ______

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______

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I understand that I must return any money I received to the donating organization if I do not attend a post secondary institution.

I authorize the duplication of this information for BSHCA scholarship committee.

I authorize the release of my school transcript.

Date: ______

Student’s signature

______

Parent / Guardian signature

(if student is under 18)

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