Scholarship Opportunity

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Cumberland and Salem Counties will offer scholarships to graduating seniors, each in the amount of $1000. The criteria are as follows:

Criteria:

1.  High School Senior that is currently a trained/matched Peer-to-Peer High School Big Brother or Big Sister and has documented a minimum of 20 hours of participation in the program, OR
2.  High School Senior who is/was a Little that is/was either matched or waiting to be matched, OR
3.  High School Senior whose parent/guardian is a Big Brothers Big Sisters agency volunteer or staff member.

Scholarship Amount:

$1000.00 will be payable to the school that you will be attending.

Requirements:

1. Applicant must complete the following application.
2. Write an essay answering the question that most applies to your situation:

“How has being a Little or a Peer-to-Peer Big impacted you at this time of your life, and how will you continue to use the skills and experience that you have learned to be a leader in the future?”

“Describe how your experience participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters events/activities made an impact on your life. What skills have you learned and what experiences have you had that have prepared you for your future? How will you use those skills and experiences to be a leader in the future?”

Essays must be typed and uploaded below.

Winners will be announced at your high school’s award ceremony or through mail correspondence.

If you have any questions, please call the Big Brothers Big Sisters office at (856) 692-0916.

Contact Information

Name

Street Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Phone Number

High School Information

Name of High School/Program Attending

Expected Graduation Date

Have you been accepted into a continuing education Institution?

YesNo

College/University/Continuing Education Program Information

College/University/Continuing Education Program Name:

College/University/Continuing Education Program Mailing Address:

Area of Study that you are pursuing:

Big Brothers Big Sisters Information

Are you a Big or Little?

Peer-to-Peer High School BigMentor2.0 MenteeCurrent Little/Waiting LittleFormer Little/Waiting Little

Information for Bigs

How long have you been a Big?

What school(s) are you mentoring in?

Information for Littles

How long have you been a matched or waiting Little?

Essay

Please upload your essay:
“How has being a Little or a Peer-to-Peer Big impacted you at this time of your life, and how will you continue to use the skills and experience that you have learned to be a leader in the future?”

“Describe how your experience participating in Big Brothers Big Sisters programs/events/activities made an impact on your life. What skills have you learned and what experiences have you had that have prepared you for your future? How will you use those skills and experiences to be a leader in the future?”

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