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1 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 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 jlocny@gmail.com. Sincerely, Jennie Ossentjuk & Eileen Long Scholarship Committee Co-Chairwomen Post Office Box 515 Middletown, New York

2 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 nonrenewable. All applications must be postmarked by Friday, April 17, 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 For any questions, please contact us at jlocny@gmail.com or call Late (postmarked after Friday, April 17) and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted Post Office Box 515 Middletown, New York

3 Applicant Name Full Address Home phone address Date of Birth Application Date Alternate phone 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 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 You may use the back of this sheet for any additional volunteer / service activities. Please note, by completing this application, you are giving the Junior League of Orange County, Inc., your consent to have your information used in its publications, press-releases, and website. Post Office Box 515 Middletown, New York

4 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. (Responses may be typed or printed legibly) Post Office Box 515 Middletown, New York

5 Essay #2 How do you see yourself benefiting/serving your community once you complete this degree/program? (Responses may be typed or printed legibly) Post Office Box 515 Middletown, New York

6 I have reviewed all eligibility requirements Application Completion Checklist: 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 Late (postmarked after Friday, April 17) and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted Post Office Box 515 Middletown, New York