Specialty Scholarship Application Form

Personal Information

First Name*

Preferred First Name

Middle Initial

Last Name*

Date of Birth*

Email Address*

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Cell/Mobile Phone Number

Mailing Address*

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

High School/College Information

High School/College*

Graduation Date*

Scholarship Information

Scholarship*

Presidential Diversity Scholarship

Vilas Scholarship

Community Service Scholarship Application Options

Option 1 - Resume

Service opportunities and experiences (Humane Society, religious or cultural organizations, NHS, Key Club, etc.) as well as an estimated time commitment.
Awards or recognitions, if applicable.
Please provide a detailed explanation (1-3 sentences) of your role and responsibilities for each position and opportunity.
- Example: “As the leader of Cans for Cancer, I organize a bi-weekly bottle and can drive to raise money and awareness for those suffering from this disease in our local community.”

Option 2 - Scholarship Form Essay (200-500 words)

Your essay should not simply be your resume in paragraph form. Be creative, tell us a story, and share with us why community service is a significant part of your life.

The essay you write should answer the following questions:

Have you initiated or been a leading member of a service project in your hometown or school community? What role have you played in these involvements?
How did you first become interested in community service work?
How have you motivated your peers to participate in service with you?
Why is service work important to you? How do you plan to continue your involvement in college?

Option 3 - Use only my Common Application or St. Lawrence Application

Community Service Scholarship Submission Options*

Resume

Scholarship Form Essay

Use only my Common Application or St. Lawrence Application

Or, type or copy-and-paste your document here:

Leadership Scholarship Application Options

Option 1 - Resume

Formal leadership positions (peer leader, team captain, club officer, student government, etc.) and estimated time commitment.
Awards or development opportunities, if applicable.
Please provide a detailed explanation (1-3 sentences) of your role and responsibilities for each position and opportunity.

Option 2 - Scholarship Form Essay (200-500 words)*

The essay you write should answer the following questions:

What does leadership mean to you?
What qualities make you an effective leader in your school or community?
What have you learned from your positions and experiences as a leader?
How would you use your leaderships skills to lead others at St. Lawrence? Please be as specific as possible.

Your essay should not simply be your resume in paragraph form. Be creative, tell us a story, and share with us why leadership is a significant part of your life.

Option 3 - Use only my Common Application or St. Lawrence Application

Leadership Scholarship Submission Options*

Resume

Scholarship Form Essay

Use only my Common Application or St. Lawrence Application

Or, type or copy-and-paste your document here:

Presidential Diversity Scholarship Application Options

Option 1 - Resume

Opportunities and experiences in building or supporting diversity within your community (membership/leadership in school clubs, religious or cultural organizations in your area, online groups, etc.) as well as an estimated time commitment for each.
Awards and recognitions, if applicable.
Please provide a detailed explanation (1-3 sentences) of your role, responsibilities, and contributions for each position and opportunity.

Option 2 - Essay (200-500 words)

Describe how you have demonstrated impactful leadership, service, or activism in building or supporting diversity within your community.

Option 3 - Use only my Common Application or St. Lawrence Application

Presidential Diversity Scholarship Submission Options*

Resume

Scholarship Form Essay

Use only my Common Application or St. Lawrence Application

Or, type or copy-and-paste your document here:

Vilas Scholarship Essay (minimum of 250 words)*

You have $1,000,000 to put towards a business. You have two choices:

Option 1: Invest your money in an existing business (not a non-profit).
Option 2: Use the money to become an entrepreneur and start a business of your own.

If you are choosing the investment track (option 1), please describe:

The business you are investing in;
Why you are choosing to invest in this business;
And how your investment will benefit the community and/or industry.

If you are choosing the entrepreneurship track (option 2), please discuss:

Your business plan;
Why you want to start this business;
How you will differentiate it from similar businesses;
And how it will benefit the community and/or industry.

Essays must be at least 250 words (a half-page single-spaced or a full-page double-spaced). Shorter essays will not be considered.

Or, type or copy-and-paste your document here: