Youth Commission Scholarship Application

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Youth Commission Scholarship Application

Accepting Applications April 15 to May 3, 2024 

The Elk Grove Youth Commission is sponsoring four scholarships for high school students in grades 9-12 who are residents of or attend high school in Elk Grove. The Commission wanted to use this year to recognize exceptional students who have excelled in their academics and give back to their community, as well as students who have done something impressive during the school year. 

 
The following are the scholarship categories: 

  • (2) $1,000 Community Impact Category – Students who have demonstrated resilience through improving themselves or their community (Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to 2 students in 12th grade) 
  • (1) $500 Community Impact Category - Students who have demonstrated resilience through improving themselves or their community (One $500 scholarship will be awarded to a student in grades 9-11) 
  • (1) $500 Merit Youth Category – Seeks students who have demonstrated excellence both in their school and throughout the community (one $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student in grades 9-11) 

 
During the application review process, the committee will not be able to view your name, email, and other identifiers, only your answers and grade level. We are looking forward to reading your responses! 

Scholarship Application

Your Information
Which Scholarship are you applying for?
Two (2) letters of recommendation (Teachers); complete writing prompts
One (1) letter of recommendation (Teacher); complete writing prompts
The scholarship requires transcripts, one (1) letter of recommendation (Teacher), and a High School Transcript (Unofficial) and Academic resume to be submitted.
Senior Community Impact Scholarship

The Senior Community Impact Scholarship is given to a senior student in the Elk Grove region who has demonstrated resilience by striving to improve themselves or their community. All submissions will be anonymous and reviewed by a panel of students in the City of Elk Grove Youth Commission. Good luck! 

One file only.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
One file only.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Answer one of the following questions

Reflect on a specific community service or volunteer experience that has had a profound impact on your life. How has this experience shaped your values and influenced you as a person? 
Describe a significant challenge or issue within your community that you are passionate about addressing. Discuss your ideas for creating positive change and the specific steps you have taken or plan to take to make a lasting impact. 
Community Impact Scholarship

The Community Impact Scholarship is given to a student in the Elk Grove region who has demonstrated resilience by striving to improve themselves or their community. All submissions will be anonymous and reviewed by a panel of students in the City of Elk Grove Youth Commission. Good luck! 

One file only.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Answer one of the following questions

Reflect on a specific community service or volunteer experience that has had a profound impact on your life. How has this experience shaped your values and influenced you as a person? 
Describe a significant challenge or issue within your community that you are passionate about addressing. Discuss your ideas for creating positive change and the specific steps you have taken or plan to take to make a lasting impact. 
Merit-Based Scholarship

The merit-based scholarship is given to one student in the Elk Grove region who has demonstrated great strength in academics and extracurriculars. All submissions will be anonymous and reviewed by a panel of students in the City of Elk Grove Youth Commission. Good luck! 

One file only.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
One file only.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.
One file only.
25 MB limit.
Allowed types: pdf.

Answer one of the following questions

What accomplishment are you most proud of? How did it make you feel, and how did you grow from it? 
Think about the word “success.” What does that word mean to you? In what ways have you worked, or are you working toward it?