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Robbinsville High School

Local Scholarship Booklet

Class of 2019

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The following are scholarships that are available to the Class of 2019. The

common application must be submitted on Google Forms by April 5th at

2:05 pm for ALL scholarships (It is ONLY available to be submitted

ONCE). Essays/supplements will be submitted to the guidance office OR

mailed directly to the organization. Please check all scholarships for

individual instructions.

The Scholarships ranging from letters A. – I. will need to be submitted to the Guidance

Office by April 5th

at 2:05PM

A. Friends of the Raven Players- Drama Scholarship/Recognition

Award: Eight - $500.00 scholarships

Eligibility: RHS senior planning to enroll in a college/university with a 4-year degree program.

Cumulative GPA of 3.0+ (weighted)

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Complete the Friends of the Raven Players Drama Supplement

Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office

B. Richard Leber Memorial Scholarship

Award: $2500.00 Scholarship. Award will be made payable to the educational institution you will be

attending.

Eligibility: Student must be a US citizen.

Student will have attended RHS all 4 years and graduate in good standing with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Students must write an essay demonstrating financial hardship.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Deadline: Application and Essay must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office

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C. The Comfort Keepers Seniors Caring for Seniors Scholarship

Award: $500.00 Scholarship

Eligibility: Looking for the student who demonstrates the most heart and compassion for our senior population.

Student will submit an essay describing what they have done to impact the life of a senior or a group of

seniors.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms

Write a 750 word essay describing how you have impacted the life of a senior citizen or how a

senior citizen has impacted yours yourself and your future goals.

Deadline: Application and essay must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office

D. First Baptist Church Scholarship

Award: Two $100.00 scholarships.

Eligibility: The award is granted to an African American graduating senior, who will be attending a 4

year institution. The recipient must be will be willing to attend a service at First Baptist Church

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office.

E. National Honors Society Scholarship

Award: One $500 Scholarship

Eligibility: The award is given to a Robbinsville High School senior who has tragically lost a parent or

guardian within the last 5 years. The student must be enrolled in a 2 or 4 year college or university or

attending a secondary or vocational trade school immediately after graduation.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Write a 500-650 word essay reflecting on the following:

a. “Please explain how your responsibilities changed after the loss of your parent or guardian.

Also, discuss any advice you would give another student who is experiencing a similar

tragedy.”

Deadline: Application and essay must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office

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F. Robbinsville Professional Fire Fighters Association Award

Award: $1,000.00 scholarship

Eligibility:

RHS Senior

Essay demonstrating outstanding growth socially, emotionally and academically (250 – 350 word essay)

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Essay

Deadline: Essay must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office.

G. Alexander Arcuri Memorial Award

Award: $1,000.00 scholarship

Eligibility:

RHS senior who has overcome adversity

An interest in pursuing a career in education or medicine

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Essay describing adversity and future plans (250-350 word essay)

Deadline: Essay must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office.

H. Debbie Marks Lake Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1,000.00 scholarship

Eligibility:

RHS female senior athlete planning to play a sport in college

GPA of 3.0 or better

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Essay describing your experience as an athlete in high school and how you are looking forward

to playing that sport in college (250-350 word essay)

Deadline: Essay must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office.

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I. Community Foundation of New Jersey- Ernest C. Palsho Memorial Scholarship

Award: $1000 scholarship. Award will be made payable to the educational institution you will be

attending.

Eligibility:

Recipient must be a graduating high school senior from Robbinsville Township who has demonstrated

excellence in community service and who is in pursuit of higher education. Must include college or

university you will attending.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Write a one (1) page essay describing your involvement in community service.

Deadline: Essay must be submitted by April 5th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office.

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The Scholarships ranging from letters J. - X. will mailed out to the organizations. All

documents must be postmarked by April 2nd

(unless otherwise noted).

J. Craig R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship

Background: This scholarship is being established in memory of Craig R. Robinson who was born and

raised in Robbinsville Township. He attended Sharon School. His love for flying led him to the

Robbinsville Airport. He obtained FAA ratings, including certified flight instructor, instrument

instructor, and multi-engine instructor. He then joined the Washington Twp. Police Department where

he pursued his career as a Communications Officer and Police Officer.

Award: $500.00 scholarship

Eligibility: RHS Senior of high moral character and academic standing who plans to attend a four year

college or university.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Write a 500 word essay describing yourself and your future goals.

Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by April 2nd

to the following address:

Mrs. Robinson

33 Portofino Dr.

Hamilton, NJ 08691

K. Robbinsville PBA Local #344 Scholarship

Award: Two $500.00 scholarships

Eligibility: Two $500 scholarships will be awarded to seniors attending Robbinsville High School who

are accepted Freshman at an accredited Junior College, College, or University and are pursuing a

Criminal Justice related Degree.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Minimum GPA of 3.0

Applicants must complete Scholarship Application located at

www.robbinsvilletownshippolice.org

A 250-500 word essay Describing how volunteer or community service has shaped who you are

today and what community service has taught you. Also, discuss in your essay about any

challenges or obstacles that you have dealt with and overcome in life and how this will help you

succeed in college and beyond.

Applicants must have the endorsement of their guidance counselor on their application attesting

they are a qualified fit for this scholarship program.

Deadline: Application Package must be HAND DELIVERED by April 5th to the following address:

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Robbinsville Police Department

ATTN: Sgt. Thomas Egan

1117 Route 130

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

L. Mary Lou Elgrim Memorial Award- Sharon Elementary School PTA

Award: $500.00 Scholarship

Eligibility: Essay topic: What are your career goals and how have you prepared for these goals over the past 4 years

i.e. academic accomplishments, community service, and/or work experience.

Essay should be between 250-350 words.

Minimum GPA of a 3.0

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by April 2nd

to the following address:

Sharon Elementary PTA

PO Box 461

Windsor, NJ 08561

M. Lorraine Schwartz Memorial Award

Award: $300.00 scholarship

Eligibility:

Female graduating senior pursuing higher education

Resides in Robbinsville Twp, (Mercer County)

300 – 350 word essay on “A book written by a female that had a lasting impression on you, and your

life, and why.”

All essays must be typed and fit on ONE page.

Indicate where you intend to further your education

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Essay

Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by April 2nd

to the following address:

Mrs. Susan Anderson

220 Ivanhoe Drive

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

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N. Live to Love, Love to Live Scholarship

Award: 2 - $500.00 scholarships

Eligibility:

This award is given to a high school senior who has been inspired by someone‘s kindness to be a better

person.

The student should be planning on pursuing a career in elementary education.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Write a 350 word essay about a person who has displayed kindness for others and who inspires

you to be a better human being. Also include how your life is different because of them.

Background:

The Live to Love, Love to Live Scholarship, is in memory of Deb Dauer, a Sharon School teacher who

lost her battle to ALS in 2018. Mrs. Dauer was an amazing teacher and nothing gave her more joy than

connecting with her students through learning. Deb was a teacher to her soul and made sure that her

students were learning academics, as well as how to be kind people. She made connections to her

colleagues and the families of her students that lasted a lifetime. She was able to see the beauty in the

mundane and appreciate and be grateful for the small joys life has to offer. In the best and worst of

times, Deb believed in practicing random acts of kindness. She inspired her friends and family to spread

kindness to others and be positive in adversity. This inspiration continues to grow and spread to

countless people.

Deadline: Email your completed essay with your full name to Ms. Martin: [email protected] by April 2, 2019.

O. Christian Regulski Memorial Scholarship

Award: Two $500.00 Scholarships for a Male or Female student.

Eligibility: RHS Senior who has, in the determination of the Regulski Family and the Board of

Directors of the Robbinsville Lacrosse Association, portrayed:

i. Positive sportsmanship in the lacrosse community

ii. Has given back to the lacrosse community

Has been committed to the RLA and RHS Lacrosse program (does not need 4

years of service)

Please use the following topic to complete an essay: “What have I learned from being a part of the

lacrosse team? How has that influenced the person I have/hope to become?” Be creative and unique

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Provide student resume of lacrosse involvement

Deadline: Essay and resume must be e-mailed by April 5th to: [email protected] or

[email protected]

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P. RHS PTSA Community Citizenship Scholarship

Award:

Three $500 Scholarships

Eligibility:

For students who meet the following criteria:

Minimum GPA 2.0/C Average at RHS

Student or immediate family member has remained a member of the PTSA in good standing

during the student time at RHS

Enrolled in postsecondary education program

Essay by student OR interview if preferred by student

Actively involved in the community beyond community service required by RHS to fulfill graduation

requirement

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Complete RHS PTSA Scholarship Supplement

Write essay OR request interview

Evaluation:

Applications will be reviewed by judges not familiar with the Robbinsville community, who will

also select the winners.

Evaluation Criteria:

The judges will be evaluating candidates on several criteria, including the following:

Can demonstrate being involved in community-related activity for at least 1 year

Can demonstrate taking initiative in a community related event

Can provide specific example/s of good citizenship/responsibility in the community

Application deadline:

Application/Essay must be postmarked no later than April 2nd

to the following address:

Mrs. Dianna David

12 Hulse Street

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

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Q. RHS PTSA School Citizenship Scholarship

Award: Three $500 Scholarships

Eligibility:

For students who meet the following criteria:

Minimum GPA 2.0/ C Average at RHS

Student or immediate family member has remained a member of the PTSA in good standing

during the student time at RHS

Enrolled in postsecondary education program

Essay by student OR interview if preferred by student

Actively involved in school beyond school requirement

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Complete RHS PTSA Scholarship Supplement

Write essay OR request interview

Evaluation:

Applications will be reviewed by judges not familiar with the Robbinsville community, who will

also select the winners.

Evaluation Criteria:

The judges will be evaluating candidates on several criteria, including the following:

Can demonstrate being involved in community-related activity for at least 1 year

Can demonstrate taking on responsibility at school

Can provide a specific example of being a positive role model at school

Application deadline:

Application/Essay must be postmarked no later than April 2nd

to the following address:

Mrs. Dianna David

12 Hulse Street

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

R. Ability Tree NJ Sibling Scholarship

Background: A key component of Ability Tree’s mission is to come alongside families impacted by

disability through recreation, education, support, and training (R.E.S.T.). Disability affects not

only the individual, but the whole family as well. Oftentimes, financial resources are allocated towards

the medical, dietary, and other special needs of the individual with disabilities, leaving siblings and other

family members in financial need.

Award: Scholarship(s) will vary in monetary value ($250-$1000)

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Eligibility: RHS Senior with a sibling with moderate to severe disabilities. The applicant must plan to

attend a college or university.

Method of Application:

i. Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

ii. Because we know that people have different talents and abilities, please answer

the following question in a format that you prefer (e.g., essay- 500 word

maximum; video; poem; visual art; etc.):

How has having a sibling with a disability shaped who you are as a person? How does this impact your

view of the world and how you act in it?

Be sure to include your ID number with your submission but try to keep your name and other identifying

information separate.

i. Please kindly indicate whether Ability Tree NJ has permission to share your submission

as part of its publicity efforts, in order to spread awareness about the supports that we

offer for families.

Deadline: Submission must be postmarked by April 2nd

to the following address:

Ability Tree NJ

PO Box 480

Windsor, NJ 08561

S. Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim Memorial Award

Award: Up to two $250.00 scholarships

Eligibility: The award is granted to a graduating senior of Robbinsville high school who attended Pond

Road Middle School for a minimum of two years. This student should show the values that Mary Lou

Elgrim treasured and portrayed over her years of teaching: Honesty, Humility, Diligences, Compassion,

Perseverance and Love.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Complete the Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim Award Application.

Provide teacher with Teacher Recommendation Form as well as an addressed and stamped

envelope to the address below. Teachers must complete the Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim

recommendation form and student must place their scholarship number on the form.

Deadline: Friends of MLE Application and Teacher Recommendation Form must be postmarked by

April 2nd

to the following address:

Mrs. St. John

150 Pond Rd.

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

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T. Joyce Ricci Student Advocate Memorial Award – Pond Road Middle School PTA

Award: $500.00 Scholarship

Eligibility:

Applicant must describe their personal experience with community service and how it has enlightened

them. Please describe how these experiences shaped your sense of honesty, humility, and compassion

(250 – 350 word essay on how you demonstrate this)

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by April 2nd

to the following address:

Pond Road PTA

PO Box 17

Windsor, NJ 08561

U. Qasim Mohammed Ali Muzaffar Scholarship

Award: Three (3) $1000 dollar scholarships.

Eligibility: RHS senior who participated in Robbinsville High School interscholastic athletics

throughout their high school career. Student must have maintained a minimum of a B average. Student

should be pursuing college studies physical therapy, sports medicine, and athletic training or sports

related medical fields.

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

Write a 330 word essay describing yourself and your future goals

Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by April 2nd

to the following address:

Mr. and Mrs. Muzaffar

104 Nancy Lane

Ewing, NJ 08638

V. Ahad Mohammad Ali Muzaffar Scholarship

Award: Three (3) $1000 dollar scholarships.

Eligibility: RHS senior who is in good academic standing

b. -Currently holds a 504 plan or an IEP

Method of Application:

Complete the common application to be submitted on Google Forms.

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Write a 150 word essay describing yourself and your future goals

Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by April 2nd

to the following address:

Mr. and Mrs. Muzaffar

104 Nancy Lane

Ewing, NJ 08638

W. Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association

Award: $500 scholarship.

Eligibility: The award is given to a Robbinsville High School senior with acceptance to an accredited 2

or 4 year institution of higher education.

Community service of no less than 40 hours

GPA of 3.0 or higher

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Send recent copy of grades

Listing of community service time

If Irish, a letter explaining what your Irish Heritage means to you. If you are not of Irish descent,

your thoughts/opinions on Irish Heritage and culture. In addition, please add your short and long

term goals and how this scholarship will help you attain them.

Two letters of recommendation as to why you deserve this scholarship.

Deadline: Essay and supporting info must be postmarked by April 2nd

to the following address:

Robbinsville Irish Heritage Assoc.

C/O Mr. O’Donnell

34 Roosevelt Way

Robbinsville, NJ 08691

X. Mercer County Council of PTAs

Award: One $300 Scholarship

Eligibility: The award is given to a Robbinsville High School senior

Method of Application:

Complete the common application on Google Forms.

Write a 250 word or less essay reflecting on the following:

“Who is your most memorable teacher and why?”

The Essay Must Be: 250 words or less/12 point/Times New Roman/double spacing/MS Word.doc file

Supplemental application and essay

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Deadline: Students must send the essay AND Mercer County PTA application in order to be considered.

Completed application and essay must be received by April 22nd, 2019 to the following e-mail (e-mail

subject must say: MCCPTA 2019 Award Application and Essay):

[email protected]

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The Scholarships ranging from letters Y. – AA. are to be applied online.

Y. Robbinsville/Hamilton Sunrise Rotary Foundation Award

Award: Scholarship will vary in monetary value ($250-$1000)

Eligibility: Senior who is continuing their education by pursuing a two or four year college, vocational

or technical school and resides in Hamilton or Robbinsville. Information on the scholarship can be found

on the Rotary website.

At the end of the first year of school recipient may be requested to present a short talk to the Rotary

Club of Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise on his/her first year experience in their new school

Please ensure that the essay is on a separate piece of paper with no personally identifiable information.

Method of Application:

Submit Common Application via Google Forms

Apply online at http://rhrotary.org/scholarships

Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 15th, 2019 online

Z. James A. Debold “Service Above Self” Award

Award: $1000.00 scholarship

Eligibility: Senior who is continuing his or her education in Communications or Journalism, including

Advertising, Multimedia, Public Relations, Publishing and Radio/TV residing in Hamilton or

Robbinsville. Information on the scholarship can be found on the Rotary website.

At the end of the first year of school recipient may be requested to present a short talk to the Rotary

Club of Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise on his/her first year experience in their new school

Please ensure that the essay is on a separate piece of paper with no personally identifiable information

Method of Application:

Submit Common Application via Google Forms

Apply online at http://rhrotary.org/scholarships

Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 15th, 2019 online

AA. Don Carrington Vocational/Trade School Scholarship

Award: $500.00 scholarship

Eligibility: For a senior student who is continuing his/her education at a technical, vocational, or trade

school.

At the end of the first year of school recipient may be requested to present a short talk to the Rotary

Club of Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise on his/her first year experience in their new school

Please ensure that the essay is on a separate piece of paper with no personally identifiable information

Method of Application:

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Submit Common Application via Google Forms

Apply online at http://rhrotary.org/scholarships

Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 15th, 2019 online

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The following pages contain the

supplemental forms for the

scholarships that require them.

Please read all directions carefully.

Good Luck!

~RHS Guidance

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Friends of the Raven Players Senior Theatre Arts Scholarship

2019 Application

The Friends of the Raven Players (FORP) Theatre Arts Scholarship was established to honor those seniors who actively support and participate in the Robbinsville High School theatre arts program. The selection is based on documented results of the applicant’s scholastic performance and theatre arts activities. This document defines the process for selecting the students who will be awarded scholarships. DEADLINE: Scholarship applications must be delivered to the RHS Guidance Office by 2:05 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2019 . This application is six pages long. AWARD VALUE / NUMBER OF AWARDS: Up to 8, $500 scholarships APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:

● Be an RHS senior planning to enroll in a postsecondary education program ● Cumulative GPA of a 2.0/C average at RHS ● Turn in their application with all supporting information by Friday, April 5, 2019 ● Must be a current member of FORP by December 31, 2018

No late or incomplete applications will be accepted

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SELECTION CRITERIA: The selection criteria consists of a point system composed of the following:

● Current grade point average (GPA) as recorded by RHS by end of Junior year, multiplied by 3. (12 points maximum)

● Performances in Fall Drama (cast and/or crew), activities participated in, awards / honors

received and leadership roles in the theatre department at Robbinsville High School.

● Fall Drama: 10 points per show, per year for full participation in the production (cast or crew)

● Other theatre related activities at RHS; awards / honors and leadership roles in

the theatre department: 2 points per activity, per year. For example, participation in Young Americans, NJ Thespian Festival, Senior One Acts, Shakesperience, Drama Club member, Improv Club member, Film Club member, International Thespian Festival, Superior rating at Festival, Exec board position, STO, etc.

● Current family membership in Friends of the Raven Players. MUST be a paid member of FORP by December 31, 2018. No exceptions. (No point value is assigned for FORP membership.)

● Essay by the student. Each committee member will read all the applicant’s essays and then

assign a relative value between 0 and 25 points. The points assigned by all the committee members will be averaged and this number will be used for the total point calculation. (25 points maximum)

SELECTION METHOD:

1. Each applicant must have a minimum point value of 75 points to be considered and then the scholarships will be awarded to the top 8 applicants with the most points. The awards will be $500 each. Student packets will be scored and recipients will be determined by the RHS Guidance Department selected Awards Committee. The FORP Board and Theatre Arts teachers will not have influence on decisions.

2. The scholarship committee shall keep recipient’s names confidential until Senior Awards Night.

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STUDENT ASSIGNED SCHOLARSHIP # __________ Complete this form. Please type or print legibly. All information in this application is subject to verification; therefore, any false or misleading statements are cause for disqualification. Please return completed forms by Friday, April 5, 2019. STUDENT DATA Name ___________________________________________________________________________ Address _________________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip ____________________________________________________________________ Telephone _________________________ E-mail _____________________________________ Student Assigned Scholarship Number __________ PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN DATA Name of parent(s) or legal guardian(s) _________________________________________________ POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PLANS List, in order of preference, the post-high school educational institutions that you have applied to or intend to apply to, or that you have been accepted and expect to attend. Name of Institution _________________________________________________________________ Location _________________________________________________________________________ Name of Institution _________________________________________________________________ Location _________________________________________________________________________ Signature of applicant _______________________________________ Date _________________ Signature of parent or legal guardian ____________________________ Date _________________

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STUDENT ASSIGNED SCHOLARSHIP # _______

Friends of the Raven Players

Senior Scholarship Application 2019 POINTS FOR GPA

(Committee Only)

Guidance will provide your official grade point average at the end of your Junior year. Guidance will provide a sealed copy of your transcript.

Robbinsville High School Theatre Arts Activities (productions, awards, activities, leadership roles,etc.) - please list below all theatre arts activities in which you have participated. Please give details of role. (Reminder: Fall Drama, 10 points each; activities and awards, 2 points each) 9th grade: 10th grade:

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Continued on next page

STUDENT ASSIGNED SCHOLARSHIP # _____ 11th grade: 12th grade:

POINTS FOR ACTIVITIES

(Committee Only)

Drama Director signature verifying above activities, awards, honors, and leadership roles.

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Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

STUDENT ASSIGNED SCHOLARSHIP # ________

Family membership in Friends of the Raven Players - This information will be supplied to Guidance by the FORP board. No action is needed. Only students who are paid members of FORP by December 31, 2018 are eligible. Essay Questions. Neatness, grammar, spelling, and punctuation

will be considered. POINTS FOR ESSAY (Committee Only)

Part 1) Describe how your involvement in the theatre arts has helped and

will help you in your education and life. How would you be different if you hadn’t participated in the program? What qualities has it instilled in you? (Minimum 300 words)

Part 2) Briefly describe your college plans and goals. (Minimum 100 words).

TOTAL POINTS (Committee Only)

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2019 Robbinsville PBA Local #344 Scholarship Two (2) $500 Scholarships Available!

Guidelines

Robbinsville Township PBA Local #344 announces the 2019 Scholarship Awards Program. Under the Program, two (2) $500 scholarships will be awarded to seniors attending Robbinsville High School who are accepted as Freshman at an accredited Junior College, College, or University and are pursuing a Criminal Justice related Degree.

Program Guidelines & Priorities:

* Seeking graduating seniors from Robbinsville High School with a record of volunteerism in the community in non-school sponsored activities and participation in extracurricular school activities.

* Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.

* Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the award winner(s) to be used for tuition and college related expenses. Award(s) will be presented at the 2019 Scholarship Awards Ceremony on June 4, 2019 at 6:30 pm at the Robbinsville High School.

* Applicants must have the endorsement of their Guidance Counselor on their application attesting they are a qualified fit for this scholarship program. Application deadline is April 5, 2019 by 4:00 pm

*Applications may be downloaded from the Robbinsville Township Police Department website:

www.robbinsvilletownshippolice.org

If you have any questions please contact Sgt. Thomas Egan: 609-259-3900 ext. 538 [email protected]

@RobbinsvilleTwpPBA344

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SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION 2019

Please fill in your answers:

1.

Last Name:

First Name:

2.

Mailing Address Street: City: State: Zip:

3.

Telephone Number: ( ) Email Address:

4.

Date of Birth: Month Day Year Gender:

5.

Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA): __________ (On a 4.0 scale) Attach proof of GPA. Your most recent school transcript is required.

6.

Are you the first person in your family to go to college: YES ___ NO ____

7.

(If your resume or activities sheet answers question 7, please attach and skip to Question 8.) A. List any academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school: B. List your hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and school related volunteer activities: C. List your non-school sponsored volunteer activities in the community:

8.

A. If you have decided on what college you will attend, please list school name: B. If not, list your top 3 college choices:

9.

Please list any other scholarship program to which you have applied for or have received:

10.

Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s): (Include address if different than your own listed in Question 2.) Name(s) : Street: City: State: Zip: Phone number of parents or legal guardians: Work phone:

11. On a separate sheet please write an essay (250-500 words answering the questions below): Describe how volunteer or community service has shaped who you are today and what community service has taught you. Also, discuss in your essay about any challenges or obstacles that you have dealt with and overcome in life and how this will help you succeed in college and beyond.

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STATEMENT OF ACCURACY FOR STUDENTS

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that if chosen as a scholarship winner my picture may be taken and used to promote the Robbinsville Township PBA Local #344’s scholarship program. (Winner may waive photo due to unusual or compelling circumstances.) I hereby understand I will not submit this application without all required attachments and supporting information. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered for this scholarship. Signature of scholarship applicant: ___________________________________ Date: _________________

STATEMENT OF SUPPORT BY GUIDANCE COUNSELOR

I hereby affirm that this application meets the criteria set forth by this scholarship program and that I support this application to Robbinsville PBA Local #344. Name of Guidance Counselor submitting the application: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Contact information

(email and phone):_____________________________________________________________________________

Signature of Guidance Counselor: ____________________________________ Date: _________________

Checklist ___ Application ___ Essay ___ Resume/Activity Sheet ___ Guidance Counselor signature ___ School Transcript HAND DELIVER COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKAGE TO THE ROBBINSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT:

1117 Rt. 130

Robbinsville, NJ 08691 Attn: Sgt. Thomas Egan

REMINDER:

The deadline for this application to be received is:

April 5, 2019 by 4:00 pm NO EXCEPTIONS!

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Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2019

Student Name_____________________________________________

Supplement to RHS Common Application (Google Forms) for RHS PTSA Scholarships

RHS PTSA Community Citizenship Scholarship Three awards of $500 each.

NOTE: If you apply for RHS PTSA Community Citizenship Scholarship, you cannot apply for RHS

PTSA School Citizenship Scholarship

Interview/Essay question:

Write an essay, or be prepared to discuss during an interview with judges, on the following:

I have contributed to my community and demonstrated good citizenship because…….

Please select one of the following:

___________ Essay is attached

OR

___________ Please schedule me for an interview

Guidelines:

Essay:

a) Essay must be typed, maximum two pages, double-spaced, 12 font

b) Essays must be submitted WITH the common application by the deadline

c) Start your essay with the prompt provided (“I have contributed to my community and

demonstrated good citizenship because……..”)

d) Please put your name ON A COVER PAGE ONLY. Judges will evaluate your essay

anonymously.

Interview:

a) Interviews will be scheduled based on the availability of judges

b) Student must be available to interview at the scheduled date and time. INTERVIEW CANNOT

BE RESCHEDULED

Robbinsville High School 155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691

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c) Interview will be approximately 15 minutes long. Students MAY bring note cards for reference.

d) Student’s identity and all related information will be kept strictly confidential

Application must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2019

Student Name_____________________________________________

Supplement to RHS Common Application (Google Forms) for RHS PTSA Scholarships

RHS PTSA School Citizenship Scholarship Three awards of $500 each.

NOTE: If you apply for RHS PTSA School Citizenship Scholarship, you cannot apply for RHS PTSA

Community Citizenship Scholarship

Essay/Interview question:

Write an essay, or be prepared to discuss during an interview with judges on the following:

I have contributed to my school and demonstrated good citizenship while at RHS because…….

Please select one of the following:

___________ Essay is attached

OR

___________ Please schedule me for an interview

Guidelines:

Essay:

e) Essay must be typed, maximum two pages, double-spaced, 12 font

f) Essays must be submitted WITH the common application by the deadline

g) Start your essay with the prompt provided (“I have contributed to my school and demonstrated

good citizenship while at RHS because…….”)

h) Please put your name ON A COVER PAGE ONLY. Judges will evaluate your essay

anonymously.

Interview:

e) Interviews will be scheduled based on the availability of judges

f) Student must be available to interview at the scheduled date and time. INTERVIEW CANNOT

BE RESCHEDULED

g) Interview will be approximately 15 minutes long. Students MAY bring note cards for reference.

h) Student’s identity and all related information will be kept strictly confidential.

Robbinsville High School 155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691

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Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim Memorial Award Application

Scholarship # ______ Eligibility: The award is granted to a graduating senior of a Robbinsville High School who attended Pond Road Middle School for a minimum of two years. This student should show the values that Mary Lou Elgrim treasured and portrayed over her years of teaching: Honesty, Humility, Diligence, Compassion, Perseverance, and Love.

I attended Pond Road Middle School for: _______________________ years During my high school career I was involved in: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My interests or talents are: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My intentions for after high school are: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ My greats challenge or obstacle so far has been: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Choose one or more of the qualities that Miss Elgrim portrayed and describe what it

means to you:

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________

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The Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim Memorial Award Teacher Recommendation Form Scholarship # __________

Eligibility: The award is granted to a graduating senior of Robbinsville High School who attended Pond Road Middle School for a minimum of two years. This student should show the values that Mary Lou Elgrim treasured and portrayed over her years of teaching: Honesty, Humility, Diligence, Compassion, Perseverance, and Love. **Student must give teacher an envelope addressed and stamped to be mailed to Mrs. St. John 150 Pond Rd. Robbinsville, NJ 08691.

Name of staff member:___________________________________________________ Name of High School Senior:_____________________________________________ How do you know this student? (What is your relationship to this student?) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ How long have you known this student? ___________________________________ How would you describe this individual? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What are some activities (in or out of school) / interests of this individual?_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Your reasons for recommending this student for this award: ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What quality (qualities) of Miss Elgrim does this individual portray? How? ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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2019 MCCPTA SENIOR AWARD APPLICATION

MCCPTA is offering a $300 MCCPTA Award to ONE graduating senior from each eligible High School PTA who is part of the MCCPTA.

Eligibility requirements:

A 2019 graduating senior from one of the following PTAs:

Hamilton HS East-Steinert PTA Hamilton HS North-Nottingham PTSA Hamilton HS West PTA Robbinsville HS PTSA West Windsor Plainsboro HS North PTSA West Windsor Plainsboro HS South PTSA

Deadline for applications is Friday, April 22, 2019. COPY THE INFORMATION BELOW TO THE TOP OF YOUR ESSAY:

Name:

Street Address:

City ST ZIP Code:

Cell Phone:

E-Mail Address:

High School Name:

Guidance Counselor Phone:

Guidance Counselor Email:

College You Will Attend:

MCCPTA 2019 ESSAY: Who is your most memorable teacher and why?

Essay Topic: Who is your most memorable teacher and why?

Essay Format: Submit typed essay in the following format:

250 words or less/12 point/Times New Roman/double spacing/MS Word.doc file or PDF

Send this application and essay via email:

to: [email protected]

subject: MCCPTA 2019 Award Application and Essay