Town of Southwest Ranches Schools and Education Advisory Board, Scholarship Application, 2024-2025 Academic YearPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Name *FirstLastAddressAddress Line 1Address Line 2City— Select state —AlabamaAlaskaArizonaArkansasCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareDistrict of ColumbiaFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIdahoIllinoisIndianaIowaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMississippiMissouriMontanaNebraskaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew MexicoNew YorkNorth CarolinaNorth DakotaOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVermontVirginiaWashingtonWest VirginiaWisconsinWyomingStateZip CodeBirthdate *PhoneEmail *Signature – Applicant or legal guardian if under 18 years oldBy accepting the scholarship, the applicant agrees to allow the Town of Southwest Ranches and the SEAB to use any publicity and/or promotional materials, including but not limited to, features in local publications, photographs of recipients receiving the award, and articles about each recipient.Next goals, most Scholarship In keeping with the goal to assist our Town with continued education, and being advocates for young people, the Schools and Educational Advisory Board of Southwest Ranches is assisting qualified residents who wish to continue their education beyond high school. MINIMUM ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTSBe under the age of 25 years old.Have been a resident of Southwest Ranches for the past two years.Show proof of residency. (Copy of photo ID and a current utility bill)Have served 40 volunteer hours in direct service to the Town from June 2024 – May 2025.Submit application, preferably typed in 12 point font or submitted electronically, a wallet sized photo, a properly documented Volunter Hours Log, (which documents hours volunteered at Town Hall and/or a Volunteer Attandance Log, (which documents hours volunteered at Town Events), a completed W-9 form, and a 250-300 word essay. All required information must be completed and submitted to Town Hall by Friday, MAY 30, 2025.NextThe basis for awarding the scholarship will include school and non-school activities, volunteer service hours, work experience, and an essay of 250-300 words. SEAB members will participate in the blind selection of the qualifiers. Scholarship qualifiers will be presented with a certificate from the SEAB Chair at the meeting of the Town Council on June 26, 2025 at 7:00pm. All scholarship qualifiers are requested to attend or send a resident family member. Please do not include your name within the form below or within the body of your essay. As you complete the following application, please reflect carefully on the last four years. The questions outlined on these pages are meant to stimulate your thinking. Please do not feel limited by them. Please include anything that you feel is important to share that will assist in your evaluation. 1). Have you actively participated in fundraising for this year's scholarship or in prior years? If so, how?2). School activities participated in (includes offices held, clubs, sports, band, music, drama, color guard, newspaper, yearbook, etc.).3). Honors, awards, or other special recognitions.Next4). Community organizations/club memberships5). Service Projects and/or work experience.6). Ways in which I have shown leadership.7). I am most proud of…8). One of my greatest strengths is…9). Describe your scholastic/academic goals, your potential career choices, what you feel you have to offer the university/vocational school of your choice, what you hope to achieve in your personal and professional life upon graduation, and any other information about you that is relevant for consideration to receive this scholarship.Next10). Essay: Include your essay of 250-300 words with this application. Please respond to one the following essay topics below in the space provided or you may attach a separate sheet if necessary. Preferably typed in 12 point font and not AI generated. a) Please explain how the scholarship will positively impact your life and help you achieve your dreams. b) What are three (3) characteristics that define you? c) Name three (3) things you love about Southwest Ranches. If there was something you could change, what would that be and how would you go about making that change? d) Describe how living in Southwest Ranches has impacted your life? NextDriver License or Valid Photo ID Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Proof of Residency Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Wallet Sized Photo Click or drag a file to this area to upload. Volunteer Log (Access Blank Form on the Scholarship Page) Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 4 files. Completed W-9 (Access Blank Form on the Scholarship Page) Click or drag files to this area to upload. You can upload up to 2 files. PreviousSubmit
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