2020 Nanuet and Beyond General Scholarship

Note: Due to the unusual circumstances due to the COVID-19 crisis, and school not being in session, applicants may forward their applications with all required information (transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.) in PDF format directly to info@nanuetandbeyond.org. Please be sure to provide a separate copy of your essay without any name so we may forward it to our committee for evaluation.

**Deadline for submission extended to April 20, 2020

Nanuet & Beyond – General $1,500 Scholarship for a June 2020 Graduating Senior

Nanuet & Beyond is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed to support and provide educational opportunities for our youth that enhance existing program experiences both inside and outside the classroom. Our mission also includes awarding an annual scholarship to a graduating high school senior to further his/her academic endeavors beyond high school whether it be in a college, university or trade school setting.

In order to be considered, the student must:

Be a graduating senior in good standing at Nanuet High School, Clarkstown South High School, Birchwood, Albertus Magnus High School or BOCES and reside in either the Nanuet or Clarkstown school district.
Submit a short essay on what continuing their education will mean to them personally as well as what winning the $1500 scholarship will mean to the student and/or his or her family. Additionally, the student shall incorporate a challenge they needed to overcome.
Submit two references: one from a teacher and one from either an employer, coach, leader of an organization the student volunteers with, or a peer. No family member may submit a reference. Each reference only need be a paragraph (150 word minimum).
List any extracurricular activities. These may include school activities (clubs, sports) out-of-school activities (citizenship/community/work).
Provide high school transcript.

Special consideration will be given to those students with financial need.

The Nanuet & Beyond scholarship award will be judged on the following point system:

GPA – 20 points
Completed Application/Documentation – 10 points
Essay – 30 points
References – 20 points
Activities – 20 points

A Nanuet & Beyond scholarship will be awarded annually. The application deadline is April 1st** of each year and the student awarded the scholarship will be notified by May 15th of each year. The scholarship is non-renewable.

EACH STUDENT SHALL SUBMIT TWO VERSIONS OF THEIR ESSAY: ONE WITH THE STUDENT’S NAME ON EACH PAGE—- AND ONE WITHOUT THE STUDENT’S NAME VISIBLE ANYWHERE IN THE DOCUMENT. Staple the pages of each copy together in the upper left-hand corner.

Download: 2020 Nanuet and Beyond General Scholaship Application

Applicant, please complete all sections and return to your school guidance counselor by April 1, 2020. Any questions should be directed to: info@nanuetandbeyond.org

The High School Guidance Counselors will then submit the group of applications to:

Nanuet & Beyond, Inc.
Scholarship Selection Committee
228 East Route 59, Suite 333
Nanuet, New York 10954

Nanuet and Beyond Scholarship Application

Complete and Submit to Guidance Counselor by April 1, 2020

Part 1: Applicant information (Cover Sheet)

Name:______________________________________________________________________________

Street Address:______________________________________________________________________

City:_____________________________________ State:_____________ Zip Code:______________

Telephone:_______________________________

Email:______________________________________________

Name of Parent/Guardian: ___________________________________________________________

High School:_________________________________________________________________________

Street Address:_______________________________________________________________________

City:____________________________________ State:_____________ Zip Code:________________

GPA:_________________

Which college, university or trade school do you plan to attend?

________________________________________________

List of in-school activities:________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

List of out-of-school activities (citizenship/community/work):______________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

List of honors, awards, other recognition:_________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________

The application deadline is April 1st of each year and the student awarded the scholarship will be notified by May 15th of each year. Scholarship award payment will be made to the student’s college for the benefit of their account.

Please submit to your Guidance Counselor.

The Applicant herewith consents that the Scholarship Committee be fully informed as to their scholastic standing, character, and other factors having bearing on the Application.

Signature of Applicant ___________________________ Date:_______________

Have you completed your application? Review the steps below to ensure the following are in your submission.

Cover sheet including extracurricular activities both in-school activities (clubs, sports) and out-of-school activities (citizenship/community/work).
Short Essay on what continuing your education will mean personally as well as what winning the $1,500 scholarship means to you and/or your family. Additionally, incorporate a challenge you needed to overcome.
Two Letters of Recommendation: one from a teacher and one from either an employer, coach, leader of an organization you volunteer with, or a peer. No family member may submit a reference. Each reference only need be a paragraph (150 word minimum).
GPA and high school transcript.

Please make two copies of the above noted essay – one with your name and one without your name. Staple the pages of each copy together in the upper left-hand corner.

After you have completed your part of this application and attached the appropriate documentation, submit all paperwork to your guidance counselor for certification and delivery to the Nanuet & Beyond, Inc. scholarship selection committee.

If I am selected, I give permission for my essay to be published on the Nanuet & Beyond, Inc. website.
Yes ___ No ___
I give permission for you to use my photo for a press release and on the website if I should receive the scholarship
Yes ___ No ___

(The answers to the two questions above have no bearing whatsoever on eligibility for the award.)

The Applicant herewith consents that the Scholarship Committee be fully informed as to their scholastic standing, character, and other factors that may have relevance on the application.

Signature of Applicant ______________________________________________________________

Date ___________________________________________

Download: 2020 Nanuet and Beyond General Scholaship Application

Guidance:

I certify that the above-named student is enrolled at _______________________High School with an anticipated graduation of June 2020 and is a resident of Nanuet or Clarkstown School District.

Counselor Name (please print) _____________________________________

Signature of Counselor_____________________________________________ Date____________

Please mail all applications as a group no later than April 10, 2020 as follows:

Nanuet & Beyond, Inc.
Scholarship Selection Committee
228 East Route 59, Suite 333
Nanuet, New York 10954

Please direct any questions to info@nanuetandbeyond.org

**Deadline for submission extended to April 20, 2020