7/29/2019 Junior Travel Award

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The West 55th Street Block Association is a 501(c)(3) organization. Visit our website at www.west55ba.org

PURPOSE

To provide travel assistance to students interested in visiting colleges, universities or vocational programs in pursuit ofpost-secondary education.

ELIGIBILITY

Application is open to juniors and seniors of the High School for Environmental Studies, 444 W 56th St in New York City.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Please include: Completed application form Typed essay (800 to 1000 words) addressing:

o What institution do you plan to visit?o Why does this institution interest you?o How will you use the award? (Expense budget recommended)o Please describe any unique circumstances or financial need.

Letter of recommendation from a faculty mentor.

SELECTION PROCESS

One scholarship of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00) will be awarded per school year. Please submit applications toJonathan Henkel, College Counselor,jhenkel@schools.nyc.gov(put W55BA application in the subject field). Applicationdeadline is April 1. All applicants will be notified in May. Awardee agrees to submit a short follow up essay (500-1000words) describing how the award was used and what was learned from the visit. Essay may be published on the W55BAwebsite and newsletter.

QUESTIONSPlease contact Jonathan Henkel, College Counselor,jhenkel@schools.nyc.gov.

APPLICATION FORM

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Address _________________________________________________________________________________________

Telephone _____________________________ Email _____________________________________________________

Visiting institution name _____________________________________________________________________________

Visiting institution address ___________________________________________________________________________

Overall GPA ________________________________ Expected graduation date ________________________________

Parent/Guardian name __________________________ Signature ____________________________ Date __________

Parent/Guardian telephone ___________________________ Email __________________________________________

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I give permission for my child to be filmed, photographed, interviewed by the news media, and for his/her nameand image to be used by W55BA for promotional purposes.

STUDENTTRAVELAWARD

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