Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Suffolk County Chapter

Kathleen Taylor Memorial Community Service Scholarship

2016 Application

Name of Applicant____________________________________________________________________

Address_________________________________City____________________State_____Zip________

Phone (home) ____________________________(cell)_______________________________________

Email Address_______________________________________________________________________

Name of High School_________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian______________________________________________________________________

Current GPA_________________________ Gender: Female_____________ Male_______________

Community Service Activities: Please list activities by year (ex. 9th grade, 10th grade, etc.) Be specific. List the date of the activity, the number of hours and the location of the community service activity. Indicate if the community service was part of a class/club or done independently. (Feel free to attach separate or additional sheets, if necessary)

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Extracurricular Activities: Please indicate your grade and duration of involvement. (Feel free to attach separate or additional sheets, if necessary)

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Essay : Topic – What Community Service Means to You (attach a typewritten essay of at least 500 words). Please include your Name and High School on attached typewritten sheet.

Applicant Signature : ______________________________________ (Please sign to indicate that you have read and meet all the requirements for this scholarship).

Deadline is April 1, 2016

***See back of application for requirements

Requirement s for the Kathleen Taylor Community Service Scholarship:

1. Student of African Ancestry (African, African-American, and Caribbean American) who is a Suffolk County high school senior at a public High School may apply for the scholarship.

2. Scholarship applicants must have GPA of 3.0 or better.

3. Scholarship applicants must plan on seeking a Baccalaureate Degree.

4. Applicants are required to submit:

a. Completed, signed application

b. One letter of recommendation (teacher, guidance counselor, community leader, etc.)

c. Current transcript

d. Typed essay (minimum of 500 words) Topic: What Community Service Means to You .

5. Application must be postmarked by April 1, 201 6.

6. Applications should be mailed by the deadline to:

Mrs. Mireille Lubin

Jack and Jill of America, Inc.,

Suffolk County Chapter Scholarship Committee

7 Stonywell Court

Di x Hills, New York 11746

7. If you have any questions, please feel free to call at 631-682-2641.