Academic Scholarship Program

Application Process

Required Documents and Information (prepare before starting):

1. Applicant Information:
- Full name
- Email address
- Home address (with state and zip code)
- Date of birth
- High school name
- Cumulative GPA
- List of colleges, trade schools, or vocational/technical schools applied to

2. Community Service Activities:
- List principal community service activities (hospital, church/synagogue, school, etc.) in order of importance
- For each: organization name, years involved, and responsibilities
- Can attach separate document for additional items if needed

3. Student Activities and Clubs:
- List student activities (Clubs, Sports, etc.), demonstrating leadership abilities where possible
- For each: activity/club name, years involved, and responsibilities
- Can attach separate document for additional items if needed

4. Supporting Documents:
- Most recent transcript (required)
- Two letters of recommendation (required):
- At least one from a teacher or guidance counselor
- One from a leader of an outside service organization to which you have volunteered
- Proof of Stamford residency (required)
- Additional community service and student activities documentation (optional, up to 2 files)
- 250-word essay (required) answering: "How has community service changed your outlook about society?"

Application Steps

1. Provide applicant information (name, email, address, date of birth, high school, GPA)
2. List colleges, trade schools, or vocational/technical schools you have applied to
3. List community service activities in order of importance with years and responsibilities
4. List student activities and clubs with years and responsibilities
5. Upload most recent transcript
6. Upload two letters of recommendation
7. Upload proof of Stamford residency
8. Upload additional community service and student activities documentation (optional)
9. Upload 250-word essay answering the prompt
10. Provide electronic signature and certify accuracy and completeness of information

Important Notes: