SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Cranford High School Class 2025
DEADLINE 3/31/25
Scholarship Criteria and eligibility requirements
This scholarship is open to all Cranford HS Seniors in the Class of 2025 regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic background, sexual orientation or any other characteristic. We are committed to promoting equal opportunity and support students from all walks of life in achieving their academic/ entrepreneurial goals. Essay or Personal Statement is limited to 1 page. Include in your essay how you would utilize the $1,000 scholarship. Whether it is to attend college, trade school or to start your own business. If you are starting your own business include the business concept, business plan etc. Applications will be scored and selected based on academics, community service, financial need and a clear/ concise essay.
Scholarship Application Review and Selection Process
Initial screening:
All submitted applications are reviewed to ensure they meet the scholarship eligibility requirements. Applications missing required documents or submitted past the deadline will not advance to the next stage.
Evaluation Criteria:
● Academic performance (GPA)
● Personal essay quality, including clarity, originality, and alignment with scholarship goals.
● Extracurricular involvement, community service, and leadership activities.
● Financial need (if necessary)
Scoring and Ranking:
A scoring rubric will be used to evaluate each application objectively. Each component of the application will be assigned weight, and scores will be tallied to rank applications.
Committee Review:
A scholarship selection committee composed of impartial reviewers will conduct a comprehensive review of the top- ranked applications. Reviewers will take a holistic approach to consider both quantitative and qualitative factors.
Final Selection:
The committee will select the recipient based on overall merit and alignment with the scholarship’s mission. In cases of a tie, additional factors such as community impact or financial need to be considered.
Notification:
All applicants will be notified via email or letter by May 15, 2025
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
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