2015 Scholarship Application
The Junior Woman's Club of Sparta (JWCS) is a non-profit, civic organization for women committed to promoting volunteerism and serving our community. JWCS has been a part of Sparta since 1966, working to enhance the quality of life in our community by working year-round on service projects and fundraisers.
As part of the mission to encourage, promote and support education, the Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta is pleased to announce the granting of six awards each in the amount of $500 to women graduating high school in the spring of 2015. Applicants must be residents of Sparta or a resident of a neighboring town of Sparta, within Sussex County. Applicants from any county are eligible, if they are graduating from a high school in Sparta.
Interested applicants should know the awards will be primarily based on service to their community and school. Applications will be judged on the level of service to community and school, as well as the candidate's overall commitment and enthusiasm for volunteering. Written expression and academic achievement will also be considered.
Completed applications need to be printed, mailed and postmarked by May 1, 2015.
Incomplete application packages will be immediately disqualified from judging as will any applications postmarked after May 1, 2015.
Please submit the following:
1. Completed application. Application includes two (2) tables that list community and school service and two (2) brief essay questions.
Applications can be downloaded at www.jwcsparta.org
2. One letter of recommendation from a high school counselor, teacher, administrator, work supervisor, or community service supervisor.
3. A copy of your high school transcript.
Winners of the 2015 scholarship awards will be announced at Sparta Day, May 16th and will be informed by email that following week.
Mail to: Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta
Attn: Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 626
Sparta, NJ 07871
Checklist for applicant:
Two tables / Letter of recommendationTwo essays / High school transcript
2015 Scholarship Application
Name of Applicant:Address:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Name of Graduating School:
Name of Intended School Attending Fall 2015:
Personal Statement #1 – (recommended length of 500 words, applicants are strongly encouraged to type directly into the form below)
Please describe your most memorable volunteer experience that has made an impact on your life. Consider including the following:
· Extent and level of responsibilities and how your skills were utilized
· How your involvement in the activity contributed to your personal growth
· Why volunteering for this particular cause is important to you
Personal Statement #2– (recommended length of 500 words, applicants are strongly encouraged to type directly into the form below)
The Junior Woman’s Club of Sparta pledges to "live each day trying to accomplish something, not merely to exist." What do you do personally and academically that emulates the Junior Woman's Club’s pledge?Consider including the following:
· What got you involved in volunteering, and how you plan to continue your level of service going forward
· Why do you value community service
· Someone who has inspired you as a volunteer (whether it is someone you know personally or a public figure)
· How do you see your college education shaping your future and your ability to make change in the world
Table 1: COMMUNITY SERVICE
List activities, including community service or other volunteer work. Include major accomplishments achieved or leadership positions held, if applicable. Please put hours in the box corresponding to the grade level in which you participated.
Organization name and location / Describe organization’s mission/purpose /Roles, duties & responsibilities / Achievement or leadership positions held / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / Total number of hours
Table 2: SCHOOL SERVICE
Include school clubs, school service, fundraising activities, etc. Include major accomplishments achieved or leadership positions held, if applicable. Please put hours in the box corresponding to the grade level in which you participated.
JWCS P.O. BOX 626, SPARTA, NEW JERSEY 07871 / 973.300.7309
jwcsparta@ gmail.com
www.jwcsparta.org