Westville Avenue, West Caldwell, NJ 07006 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CLASS OF 2013 We are pleased that you are applying for one or more of the following scholarships. All information submitted to the Selection Committee will be kept in the strictest confidence. IMPORTANT: Please circle each scholarship you are applying for. SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS 1. JCHS Scholarship Overall average grade of 83 MUST DEMOSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED * 2. David Gould Scholarship Top 25% of class Leadership essay No financial need Details in Guidance * 3. Jennifer Nesbitt Scholarship Top 50% of class Female Track or Cross Country Leadership statement No financial need Details in Guidance Office * 4. George Berisso Scholarship Details in Guidance Office (separate application is used) * 5. Allan Engel Scholarship Details in Guidance Office (separate application is used) * 6. Isabel Lynch / Wells Fargo Teacher Scholarship * 7. John J. Lynch Sr. / Wells Fargo Scholarship for Health Sciences Overall average grade of 83 Education major No financial need Career motivational essay required. Overall average grade of 83 Any Healthcare related major No financial need Career motivation essay required. * * * 8. Jennifer Tino World Trade Center Scholarship 9. Amanda McDonald Scholarship 10. Elmo E. Crump Memorial Engineering Scholarship 11. The Robert Hopf Memorial Scholarship 12. Slattery Scholarship Details in Guidance Office (separate application is used) Details in Guidance Office (separate application is used) Details in Guidance Office (separate application is used) Working student majoring in Math or Science. MUST DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED Top 50% of class. Participation in extracurricular activities and demonstrate leadership skills. Planning to attend college, vocational or business school. MUST DEMONSTRATE FINANCIAL NEED 13. The William Payne Memorial Scholarship Overall average of 85 or better. Top 30% of class. Student majoring in Political Science, Government Affairs, Social Services, Journalism, National Resources or Conservation. No Financial need. A motivational essay is required on Leadership, Community Service, Citizenship, or Volunteerism. * 14. Elin Johnston Memorial Scholarship Overall average grade of 83 Essay Required No financial need Details in Guidance. * Students apply for scholarship with this application plus additional requirements. Please see Guidance for information. Direct all questions to Mrs. Hansson in the Guidance Office. Please return this application and supporting documents to Mrs. Hansson by Wednesday April 24, 2013. Late applications will not be accepted. Name will be removed so the application can be reviewed anonymously. NAME (please write name only in pencil) To be completed by Guidance Department - Student Number 1
Important reminder: Students are strongly encouraged to complete the JCHS Scholarship application. By submitting this application, students will automatically be considered for the additional scholarships detailed below: ARNOLD AWARD a good student pursuing an education in math or science. CALDWELL-WEST CALDWELL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP a senior who plans to enter the field of education. DAVID MAY SCHOLARSHIP a male member of the National Honor Society interested in math, science, and computers. LAKELAND BANK SCHOLARSHIP a deserving low to middle income senior. MATHEWS SCHOLARSHIP a senior planning to pursue a career in economics or finance. EAGLE ROCK CRANETOWN CHAPTER OF DAR a hardworking senior who has been involved in the school and community. KEARNY BANK SCHOLARSHIP a senior planning to continue further education and is a conscientious student. R& R MARKETING AWARD a senior in good academic standing who will pursue a business career, start a business, or vocational training. THE HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF WEST CALDWELL AWARD a senior in good academic standing and active in school and community services who is planning to pursue history or historical preservation as a major. WEST CALDWELL VOLUNTEER FIREMAN S ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP a senior who has demonstrated excellence in math, science, or mechanical sciences, and is planning to enroll in a trade school or college. WEST ESSEX WOMAN S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP a deserving senior in good academic standing, and active in school and community services. WMBC-TV SCHOLARSHIP a senior who demonstrates scholastic excellence and is planning further education in communications. 2
Scholarship Descriptions The James Caldwell High School Scholarship Fund was founded in the early 1960 s as a non-profit organization. The fund administers monies received from direct contribution, fund-raising (such as annual mail campaigns), and memorial gifts. The Scholarship Fund Committee is made up of an Executive Board and representatives. All members are volunteers. Meetings are generally held on the last Monday of each month. In recent years the Fund has become multifaceted in the types of scholarships awarded. Several JCHS Scholarships of $1,500 are awarded to students with a grade average of 83 who are in need of financial assistance to attend an institution of higher education. The institution may be a two or four year college or trade school. The David Gould Memorial Scholarship is awarded in memory of a James Caldwell graduate who was killed in the Pan Am crash of 1988. It is based on an essay about leadership ability. Although the recipient must rank in the top 25% of the class, there is no financial need requirement. Details are available in the Guidance Office. The Jennifer Nesbitt Scholarship is a monetary award in memory of a 1990 JCHS graduate who died in 1993 in an accident while attending college. This scholarship is open to females who rank in the top half of the class and who are on the track and/or cross country teams. Details are available in the Guidance Office. The George Berisso Memorial Scholarship is a monetary award given in memory of the JCHS Science teacher who died in 1996 while volunteering on a Boy Scout mission. Applicants must be in the top 50% of the class and have the intent of majoring in science in college. An essay is required. Application details are available in the Guidance Office. The Allen Engel Memorial Scholarship is a tribute to a long-time JCHS English teacher. An essay is required. Application details are available in the Guidance Office. The Isabel Lynch/Wells Fargo Teacher Scholarship is awarded to a student with an average grade of 83 or higher and is not financial-need based. The student must be planning to major in education in college. A motivational essay is required. The John Lynch/Wells Fargo Scholarship for Health Sciences is awarded to a student with an average grade of 83 or higher and is not financial-need based. The student must be planning to enter into an area of the medical field, and attend college or technical school. A motivational essay is required. 3
Scholarship Descriptions (continued) The Jennifer Tino World Trade Center Scholarship is a monetary award given in the memory of Jennifer Tino who was a 1990 graduate of JCHS and a victim of the September 11 th World Trade Center terrorist attack. The Tino family has established this fund to commemorate her accomplishments in the field of Finance. The recipient of this award should demonstrate academic excellence along with participation in extracurricular activities and be planning a career in Business or Finance. Details are available in the Guidance Office. The Amanda McDonald Heart of Gold Scholarship of $5,000 ($1,250 for each of four years) is awarded in memory of Amanda McDonald, a 2003 JCHS graduate who died in an accident while attending college. Amanda was a very caring and generous person who helped those in need. This scholarship is available to students whose educational direction will support their pursuit of a career that will help to give back to the community. An essay is required and details are available in the Guidance Office. The Elmo E. Crump Memorial Engineering Scholarship is a scholarship awarded in memory of Elmo E. Crump. This scholarship is not financial need based. The recipient must intend to pursue a degree in Engineering. A separate application page is required (available in the Guidance Office) and a motivational essay is required. The Robert Hopf Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship awarded in memory of Robert Hopf. This is a need-based scholarship and is awarded to a working high school student intending to major in math or science. An essay detailing work history and college motivation is required. The Slattery Marketing LLC Scholarship is awarded to a deserving graduating senior that has demonstrated leadership skills and participated in extracurricular activities. The recipient must be in the top 50% of the class and planning to attend a college, vocational or business school. This is a need-based scholarship. The William Payne Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship awarded in memory of William E. Payne, the longest serving elected official in the Township of West Caldwell, serving as Councilman for 27 years. He was an activist in state and community affairs for social good throughout his lifetime. This is an annual award of $1,500 to a graduating senior from James Caldwell High School who has been admitted to a four year college and will major in any of the following: Political Science, Government Affairs, Social Services, Journalism, Natural Resources or Conservation. The award is not based on financial need and should be applied to tuition, books/supplies. The applicant should be a well rounded student who has participated in student and community affairs with a GPA of 85 or better and in the top 30% of the class. A motivational essay is required (Leadership, Community Service, Citizenship or Volunteerism). The Elin Johnston Memorial Scholarship is a scholarship awarded in memory of Elin Johnston, a long-time JCHS English teacher. The scholarship is awarded to a student with a grade average of 83 or higher who plan to attend an institution of higher education. The institution may be a two or four year college or trade school. An essay is required. Details are available in the Guidance Office. 4
Application STUDENT INFORMATION 1. Test Scores: PLEASE ATTACH EXTRA SHEETS AS NECESSARY SAT Scores: ACT Scores: Verbal: English: Math: Math: Essay: Reading: Total: Science: Writing: Total: 2. GPA: Decile Rank: 3. Name of college you plan to attend: 4. Intended Major: 5. List all extracurricular activities. Include positions of leadership, committees, work experience, athletics, volunteer work, community service, and religious activities. Please attach your activity resume. 6. Please list special hobbies, honors, awards, or unusual abilities (only report items not already included in #5 above). 7. ESSAY: To be written on a separate sheet and attached to this application. In a brief statement, please tell us about yourself. If there are any special family circumstances that you feel we should know about, please state. Essay should be 500-750 words. 5
Application FAMILY FINANCIAL INFORMATION ONLY COMPLETE IF STUDENT IS APPLYING FOR NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE IDENTIFIED ON PAGES 1 THROUGH 4. IMPORTANT: To be considered for a need-based scholarship, application must include a copy of the financial aid package received from the school of choice. If not available, please attach an explanatory letter from the school. PART I FINANCIAL INFORMATION - STUDENT 1. Total expected cost of chosen college or university: (please include total cost including tuition, room and board, other expenses and fees). 2. If student is receiving other scholarship money, grants, or tuition assistance, please specify source and amount of such funds. 3. Please list student s job experience (prior two years) below. Hrs./Week Hrs./Week Position School Year Summer 4. Please explain use of earnings: (savings, car expenses, other expenses, etc.) 5. Total savings from student s employment to be used for education expenses: 6. Please provide the amount of student assets available for education expense: Savings Trust funds Stocks/bonds Other Total 7. Do you plan to work during the coming year? Please be specific yes/no/unknown, full-time/part-time, amount expected to earn. 6
Application FAMILY FINANCIAL INFORMATION ONLY COMPLETE IF STUDENT IS APPLYING FOR NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS NEED-BASED SCHOLARSHIPS ARE IDENTIFIED ON PAGES 1 THROUGH 4. PART II FINANCIAL INFORMATION - PARENTS 1. Father s information: Mother s information: Occupation: Occupation: Annual Income: Annual Income: 2. Total combined adjusted gross income from 2011 Federal Income Tax Return (Form 1040 Line 37, or Form 1040A Line 21, or Form 1040EZ Line 4): 3. Place list value of other assets owned: Real estate (other than primary home) Bonds Trust funds Stocks Bank accounts Other (explain) 5. Do you own or rent your home? Own Rent 6. Is this a single parent family? Yes No If a single parent family, student resides with: Mother Father Guardian If a single parent family, does custodial parent receive child support? How much? 7. Who will be financially responsible for the student s education? _ 8. List all household dependents: Relationship Age Present School or Occupation Total Annual Education Expense 9. Discuss any special considerations, including financial needs, on a separate sheet and attach to this application. Also, please attach supporting documents, as necessary. We affirm the information provided in this application is true and accurate. Parent Signature Date Student Signature Date 7