November 7, 2014
Dear Guidance Department:
The Junior League of Orange County, NY, Inc. is pleased to announce that we will once again be awarding our annual President’s Scholarship for Volunteer Service. The Junior League will award two scholarships, each in the amount of $1,000. The criteria for the scholarship are below:
Female student who is graduating from High School
Current resident of Orange County
Entering an accredited college in the Fall on a full-time basis
Involved in women's/children's issues as a volunteer
Enclosed is the application for this scholarship. We ask that you make copies of it as necessary and please encourage all students who are eligible to apply. In addition to this paper copy, an electronic version is accessible through our website at www.jlocny.com
Please remember that an official copy of the student’s transcript must be attached and that
incomplete applications will not be considered. Completed applications must be postmarked no later than April 17, 2015 to the address on the application. We will award the recipients at our June 1, 2015 General Membership Meeting.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected] . Sincerely,
Jennie Ossentjuk & Eileen Long
The Junior League of Orange County, NY, Inc.
Community Service Award
~ 2015 Scholarship Application ~
Mission Statement:
The Junior League of Orange County, NY, Inc. is part of an international organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.
The Junior League of Orange County reaches out to women of all races, religions or national origins who demonstrate an interest in and commitment to voluntarism.
Scholarship Eligibility / Criteria:
Female student who is graduating from High School
Current resident of Orange County
Entering an accredited college in the Fall on a full-time basis
Involved in women’s / children’s issues as a volunteer
Scholarship Application Instructions:
1. Review eligibility requirements above 2. Complete page 2 (basic application)
3. On a separate piece of paper, answer each of the following questions. Each question should be answered on one page of paper or less.
Describe how your time spent in volunteer work has enhanced your life. What has it taught
you? Include any leadership roles/positions you have held.
How do you see yourself benefiting/serving your community once you complete this
degree/program?
4. Obtain and attach three letters of reference
5. Attach high-school transcript and transcripts for any post-high school college credits you may have obtained up to this point
6. Send completed application, two completed essays, letters of reference, and transcripts to the address listed at the footer of this page.
Miscellaneous Information
(2) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to two recipients selected by JLOC. This scholarship is non-renewable. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 17, 2015. Late and incomplete applications will not be accepted. All applications should be sent to the following address:
Junior League of Orange County P.O. Box 515
Middletown, NY 10940
For any questions, please contact us at [email protected] or call 845-344-8554.
Applicant Name Date of Birth
Full Address Application Date
Home phone Alternate phone
Email address
High School Information
High School Name Graduation Date
Have you completed any post-high school credits? (yes/no)
If you answered the previous question, how many credits have you earned? College or university issuing these credits:
Post-High School Plans
Will you attend college in the fall on a full-time basis? (yes/no) Which college will you be attending?
Major or Program of Study you will pursue:
Anticipated cost for the year (include room and board if applicable)
Please attach your acceptance letter
Community References
Please attach three letters of recommendation from people in your community that can comment on your character. Please also list their names below, and the capacity in which they know you.
Reference’s name Relationship to applicant
1. 2. 3.
Community Volunteer Activities
Please specify the name of the organization or service project, dates of service, positions held (president, committee member, etc.), length of service and your role in the organization.
Organization / Project Dates Position / Role
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Essay #1
Describe how your time spent in volunteer work has enhanced your life. What has it taught you? Include any leadership roles/positions you have held.
Essay #2
How do you see yourself benefiting/serving your community once you complete this degree/program? (Responses may be typed or printed legibly)
Application Completion Checklist:
_____ I have reviewed all eligibility requirements
_____ I have complete page 2 (basic application) of this packet _____ I have answered both essay questions
_____ My essay responses are each less than one page _____ I have enclosed three letters of reference
_____ I have enclosed my high school transcript
_____ I have enclosed transcripts for any post-high school / college credits (if applicable) _____ My application will be postmarked by Friday, April 17, 2015
_____ I give my consent for the Junior League of Orange County, Inc. to use my name and information provided in the enclosed application for public-relations purposes.
Signature of Applicant:
_________________________________________
__________ Date
Please mail completed application, postmarked by Friday, April 17, 2015, to: Junior League of Orange County, NY, Inc.
P.O. Box 515
Middletown, New York 10940
