Weehawken Creative Arts
NEEDS BASED SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Needs-Based Scholarship Application:  This scholarship allows for a request of up to 100% of the cost of the class, with a limit of 1 dance class per semester or 2 regular arts classes over the course of a year.  This scholarship application requests the completion of essay questions as well as a listing of two references that would/could verify your “need” with Weehawken.   For each “Needs-Based Scholarship” awarded, Weehawken expects the student/family to sign-on for 8 or more hours of volunteer labor in exchange.  Failure to complete volunteer hours will result in removal from the scholarship program in the future.  

Name of Scholarship Recipient

Mailing Address

Phone Number

E-mail

Male      Female

For applicants under the age of 18, name of parent/guardian:

For applicants under the age of 18, age & grade of applicant:

For applicants under the age of 18, please answer the following for your household:
   Number of adults/children in household:
   Ages of children in household:
   Father's occupation and employer:
   Mother's occupation and employer:

For adult applicants (age 18+), please answer the following:
   Your occupation and employer:

What class are you requesting this scholarship for this semester?
   Class title:
   Listed tuition price for class:
   Amount of scholarship requested:

Have you applied for aid from WCA before?    Yes    No

Have you received aid from WCA before?   Yes    No

In addition to the class you are applying for a scholarship for, what other classes will/would you be/are you enrolling in with Weehawken this semester?

In some instances, and depending on the number of applications, Weehawken may not be able to grant all of the scholarship requests that come forward 100%. On the same note, Weehawken is sometimes willing to trade labor or services for classes.
   Does this appeal to you as a possibility?   Yes    No

   Is there any special skill that we should be aware of that you are willing to offer in trade?
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  Please describe any limit to the amount of time that you might be able to contribute in trade for a class.
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   If willing to trade, when might you be available for services or labor?
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 PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

Why are you interested in taking this class/these classes?

What do you hope to learn in this class and why is it important to you?
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Why do you feel deserving of this award?

Please describe your financial need for this scholarship:

Is there anything else you would like to tell us?

Please provide us with the names and contact information of at least two people who can speak to your need.
Name #1:    Phone #1:   Relationship to applicant:
Name #2:    Phone #2:   Relationship to applicant:

I have read and understand Weehawken’s scholarship information and policies.  I understand that if awarded a scholarship, I am expected to complete at least 8 hours of volunteer service to Weehawken during this semester  Failure to complete volunteer hours will result in expulsion from the scholarship program in the future. 
And, I hereby certify that all of the above information is correct.

Typing your name in the following form constitutes an electronic signature.
Signature of applicant or guardian:
Date: