Piatchek Scholarship Application

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION SUBMITTION: 8/28/2026 11:59PM

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How are you associated with BBBS?

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Required Attendance

The donor for the Piatchek Scholarship requires that the selected scholarship recipient must be present at the Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Lunch Scholarship for Check Presentation.

Date: Tuesday September 29
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Location: Ozark Event Center

This event provides the scholarship recipient with the opportunity to meet the donor, be recognized for their achievement.

Attendance is a required condition of this scholarship. Applicants should only apply if they are able to attend the scholarship check presentation. Because attendance is a condition of receiving this scholarship, the selected recipient is expected to make arrangements in advance to be present.

Please answer each question thoughtfully and completely. Your responses will help the scholarship committee learn more about your character, goals, accomplishments, and the impact BBBS has had on your personal journey.

Personal Strength and Character

Describe the personal strengths, qualities, and characteristics that make you a strong candidate for the Piatchek Scholarship.

Consider sharing examples of: • Your work ethic, leadership, perseverance, integrity, responsibility, or resilience • Experiences that have helped shape who you are • Why you believe you are deserving of this scholarship

Future Goals

Describe your plans after high school graduation.

Please include: • The trade school, technical school, college, or university you plan to attend (if known) • Your intended field of study, training program, or career path • How this scholarship will help you achieve your educational and career goals

School, Work, and Community Involvement

Describe your current involvement in school, work, and your community..

Please include any that apply: • Employment or work experience • School clubs, athletics, or extracurricular activities • Leadership roles • Community service or volunteer work (including volunteer hours completed through your Big, the A+ Program, or other organizations)

Explain how these experiences have contributed to your personal growth and prepared you for your future.

BBBS Involvement

How has your involvement with BBBS influenced or inspired your personal growth and future aspirations?

Anything more you would like to add

Use this space to share any additional accomplishments, experiences, challenges you have overcome, personal circumstances, or other information you believe would strengthen your application that was not addressed in the previous questions.

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