In order to ensure that your child’s application is timely, he/she should apply at the beginning of his/her senior year of high school. However, the final deadline is no later than December 15th of his/her senior year.
Category: Scholarship
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My child is currently in high school. When is the application due for the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship?
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How do I obtain a Scholarship Application?
The application process occurs during the student’s senior year of high school: In September, you can request an application by visiting ISTS’s website at https://aim.applyists.net/NYCDCC. Your Child must submit their online application by December 15th. Applications received after the due date will not be accepted.
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What are the criteria used in the selection of the Scholarship recipients?
Numerous factors are considered including, rank-in-class, leadership qualities, high school academic records, extracurricular activities, test scores, writing samples and letters of recommendation.
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What requirements do I have to satisfy in order for my child to be eligible for the Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarship?
There are minimum hours and other requirements which are set forth in the Summary Plan Description and which you can also find online when applying for the Scholarship.
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How many Scholarships are awarded per year and what is the annual amount?
Currently, the Welfare Fund awards twenty-five (25) Charles Johnson Jr. Memorial Scholarships per year, although this number is subject to change at the discretion of the Board of Trustees. The amount awarded is $3,500 per year and is renewable for up to four years.