The Elizabeth O Shear Foundation

How to apply

This foundation reports that it accepts applications.

Please attach to the application the following:***Please remember that all essays should be double spaced in either Times New Roman or Arial in font size 12 with 1 inch margins. Please specify which essay you are writing about.Essays (2 required)Essay 1: Please give a one-page description of your accomplishments while you were a student. This should include activities you have been active in at school and the community level. You should also briefly discuss your career plans that you hope to pursue after college.Essay 2: Please select one (1) of the following topics. This should be a well-developed essay. Your essay should be neatly typed, double spaced in Times New Roman or Ariel font (size 12), with one-inch margins. It goes without saying, grammar, spelling and punctuation count.1. Describe something you are passionate about. What makes it so appealing? How do you learn more about it?2. In a well-developed essay, tell us your favorite song, movie or bok and how it relates to you.Add

Deadlines: April 1st

Restrictions: Any student is eligible to receive aid from thisscholarship foundation who can provide verifiableinformation in response to the following requirements:1. Graduating high school senior of one of the following schools located in Southern Ocean County New Jersey: - Lacey Township High School - Pinelands Regional High School - Southern Regional High School - Barnegat High School - The Marine Academy of Technology and Environmental Science(M.A.T.E.S.) ONLY if they come from the sending disticts of Barnegat, Lacey, Pineland and Southern. Other students are not eligible. - Performing Arts Academy of OCVTS ONLY if they come from the sending disticts of Barnegat, Lacey, Pineland and Southern. Other students are not eligible.2. Minimum grade point average of 3.5 (B+) on a 4.0 system.3. Minimum SAT score of 1100, excluding the writing portion.4. Top 20% of high school class.5. Must submit application by the deadline, Wednesday, March 1, 2024.Scholarship:A student may receive up to $2,500 a year f

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