Robbinsville High School
Local Scholarship Booklet
Class of 2015
The following are scholarships that are available to the
Class of 2015. The common application must be
submitted to the guidance office by April 7th at 2:05 pm
for ALL scholarships. Essays/supplements will be
submitted to the guidance office OR mailed directly to
the organization. Please check all scholarships for
individual instructions.
A. Craig R. Robinson Memorial Scholarship
Background: This scholarship is being established in memory of Craig R. Robinson who
was born and raised in Robbinsville Township. He attended Sharon School. His love for
flying led him to the Robbinsville Airport. He obtained FAA ratings, including certified
flight instructor, instrument instructor, and multi-engine instructor. He then joined the
Washington Twp. Police Department where he pursued his career as a Communications
Officer and Police Officer.
Award: $500.00 scholarship
Eligibility: RHS Senior of high moral character and academic standing who plans to
attend a four year college or university.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Write a 500 word essay describing yourself and your future goals.
Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Mrs. Robinson
33 Portofino Dr.
Hamilton, NJ 08691
B. Friends of the Raven Players- Drama Scholarship/Recognition
Award: up to two $500.00 scholarships
Eligibility: RHS senior planning to enroll in a college/university with a 4-year degree
program.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0+ (weighted)
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Complete the Friends of the Raven Players Drama Supplement
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 7th at 2:05pm to the Guidance Office
C. Princeton Review Scholarship
Award: $1,000.00 scholarship
Eligibility:
The length of the essay is a minimum of one-double spaced page. Please choose one
question from the list below and attach your essay to the application.

A diverse student body is essential to creating a dynamic, lively, educational
campus community. College admissions officers are just as concerned with the
contributions incoming student will make outside of the classroom as they are
concerned with GPA and standardized test scores. In what ways can you see
yourself contributing to the campus community outside of the classroom?

Describe in detail an event or individual who inspires or motivates you to pursue
higher education.

A penny saved may be a penny earned. But what if you won a million dollars?
Surely there would be several ways you might spend your money. Describe what
you would do if tomorrow you won a million dollars.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Complete the Princeton Review supplement
Deadline: Essay and unofficial copy of your transcript must be postmarked by April
7th to the following address:
The Princeton Review
Attn: Lisa Rutledge
110 Fieldcrest Ave, Suite 2
Edison, NJ 08837
D. Lorraine Schwartz Memorial Award
Award: $300.00 scholarship
Eligibility:
- Female graduating senior pursuing higher education
- Resides in Robbinsville Twp, (Mercer County)
- 300 – 350 word essay titled, “Describe the steps you took to reach a goal,
and how it will impact your future education and career?”
- All essays must be typed and fit on ONE page.
- Indicate where you intend to further your education
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Essay
Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by March 31st to the following address:
Mrs. Susan Anderson
220 Ivanhoe Drive
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
F. RHS PTSA Community Citizenship Scholarship
Award:
Two $500 Scholarships
Eligibility:
For students who meet the following criteria:
- Minimum GPA 2.0/ C Average at RHS
- Student or immediate family member has remained a member of the
PTSA in good standing during the student time at RHS
- Enrolled in postsecondary education program
- Essay by student OR interview if preferred by student
- Actively involved in the community beyond community service required by
RHS to fulfill graduation requirement
Method of Application:
-
Complete the common application (available from Guidance)
Complete RHS PTSA Scholarship Supplement
Write essay OR request interview
Evaluation:
Applications will be reviewed by judges not familiar with the Robbinsville
community, who will also select the winners.
Evaluation Criteria:
The judges will be evaluating candidates on several criteria, including the following:
 Can demonstrate being involved in community-related activity for at least 1 year
 Can demonstrate taking initiative in a community related event
 Can provide specific example/s of good citizenship/responsibility in the
community
Application deadline:
Application must be postmarked no later than April 7th, 2015
Mail application to:
Helen Fosam
106 Compton Circle, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
G. RHS PTSA School Citizenship Scholarship
Award:
Two $500 Scholarships
Eligibility:
For students who meet the following criteria:
- Minimum GPA 2.0/ C Average at RHS
- Student or immediate family member has remained a member of the
PTSA in good standing during the student time at RHS
- Enrolled in postsecondary education program
- Essay by student OR interview if preferred by student
- Actively involved in school beyond school requirement
Method of Application:
-
Complete the common application (available from Guidance)
Complete RHS PTSA Scholarship Supplement
Write essay OR request interview
Evaluation:
Applications will be reviewed by judges not familiar with the Robbinsville
community, who will also select the winners.
Evaluation Criteria:
The judges will be evaluating candidates on several criteria, including the following:
 Can demonstrate being involved in community-related activity for at least 1 year
 Can demonstrate taking on responsibility at school
 Can provide a specific example of being a positive role model at school
Application deadline:
Application must be postmarked no later than April 7th, 2015
Mail application to:
Helen Fosam
106 Compton Circle, Robbinsville, NJ 08691
G. Robbinsville Professional Fire Fighters Association Award
Award: $250.00 scholarship
Eligibility:
- Demonstrated outstanding growth socially, emotionally and academically
(250 – 350 word essay)
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Erik Eitel
PO Box 536
Windsor, NJ 08561
H. Alexander Arcuri Memorial Award
Award: $500.00 scholarship
Eligibility:
- RHS senior who has overcome adversity
- An interest in pursuing a career in education or medicine
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Essay describing adversity and future plans
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Erik Eitel
PO Box 536
Windsor, NJ 08561
I. Joyce Ricci Student Advocate Memorial Award – Pond Road Middle School PTA
Award: $500.00 Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Applicant must describe their personal experience with community service
and how it has enlightened them. Please describe how these experiences
shaped your sense of honesty, humility, and compassion
(250 – 350 word essay on how you demonstrate this)
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Pond Road PTA
PO Box 17
Windsor, NJ 08561
J. Mary Lou Elgrim Memorial Award Sharon Elementary School PTA
Award: $500.00 Scholarship
Eligibility:
- Essay topic: What are your career goals and how have you prepared for
these goals over the past 4 years i.e. academic accomplishments, community
service, and/or work experience.
- Essay should be between 250-350 words.
- Minimum GPA of a 3.0
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned the guidance.
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Sharon Elementary PTA
PO Box 461
Windsor, NJ 08561
K. Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim Memorial Award
Award: Up to two $250.00 scholarships
Eligibility: The award is granted to a graduating senior of Robbinsville high school who
attended Pond Road Middle School for a minimum of two years. This student should
show the values that Mary Lou Elgrim treasured and portrayed over her years of
teaching: Honesty, Humility, Diligences, Compassion, Perseverance and Love.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Complete the Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim Award Application
- A teacher must complete the Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim recommendation
form. You should provide the teacher with the form and an addressed and
stamped envelope to the address below.
- Include scholarship number on form
Deadline: Essay must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Mrs. St. John
150 Pond Rd.
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
L. Robbinsville/Hamilton Sunrise Rotary Foundation Award
Award: Scholarship will vary in monetary value ($250-$1000)
Eligibility: Senior who is continuing their education by pursuing a two or four year
college, vocational or technical school and resides in Hamilton or Robbinsville.
Information on the scholarship can be found on the Rotary website.
- At the end of the first year of school recipient may be requested to present a
short talk to the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise on his/her
first year experience in their new school
- Please ensure that the essay is on a separate piece of paper with no
personally identifiable information.
Method of Application:
- Apply online at http://rhrotary.org/scholarships If there are any questions
please contact Mr. Tom Lanigan at tlanigan@firstchoice-bank.com or 609581-2211
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 24th, 2015 online or via mail to:
Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise Rotary Foundation
P.O. Box 9297
Hamilton, NJ 08650
M. James A. Debold “Service Above Self” Award
Award: $1000.00 scholarship
Eligibility: Senior who is continuing his or her education in Communications or
Journalism, including Advertising, Multimedia, Public Relations, Publishing and
Radio/TV residing in Hamilton or Robbinsville. Information on the scholarship can be
found on the Rotary website.
- At the end of the first year of school recipient may be requested to present a
short talk to the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise on his/her
first year experience in their new school
- Please ensure that the essay is on a separate piece of paper with no
personally identifiable information
Method of Application:
- Apply online at http://rhrotary.org/scholarships If there are any questions
please contact Mr. Tom Lanigan at tlanigan@firstchoice-bank.com or 609581-2211
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 24th, 2015 online or via mail to
Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise Rotary Foundation
P.O. Box 9297
Hamilton, NJ 08650
N. Don Carrington Vocational/Trade School Scholarship
Award: $500.00 scholarship
Eligibility: For a senior student who is continuing his/her education at a technical,
vocational, or trade school.
- At the end of the first year of school recipient may be requested to present a
short talk to the Rotary Club of Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise on his/her
first year experience in their new school
- Please ensure that the essay is on a separate piece of paper with no
personally identifiable information
Method of Application:
- Apply online at http://rhrotary.org/scholarships If there are any questions
please contact Mr. Tom Lanigan at tlanigan@firstchoice-bank.com or 609581-2211
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 24th, 2015 online or via mail to
Robbinsville Hamilton Sunrise Rotary Foundation
P.O. Box 9297
Hamilton, NJ 08650
O. Qasim Mohammed Ali Muzaffar Scholarship
Award: $2000 scholarship.
Eligibility: RHS senior who participated in Robbinsville High School interscholastic
athletics throughout their high school career. Student must have maintained a minimum
of a B average. Student should be pursuing college studies physical therapy, sports
medicine, and athletic training or sports related medical fields.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Write a 330 word essay describing yourself and your future goals
Deadline: Completed essay must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Mr. and Mrs. Muzaffar
6 Aragon Ct.
Ewing, NJ 08628
P. Ahad Mohammad Ali Muzaffar Scholarship
Award: $2000 scholarship.
Eligibility: RHS senior who is in good academic standing
-Currently holds a 504 plan or an IEP
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Write a 150 word essay describing yourself and your future goals
Deadline: Completed essay must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Mr. and Mrs. Muzaffar
6 Aragon Ct.
Ewing, NJ 08628
Q. First Baptist Church Scholarship
Award: Two $100.00 scholarships. One for a female student and one for a male student.
Eligibility: The award is granted to an African American graduating senior, who will be
attending a 4 year institution. The recipient must be will be willing to attend a service at
First Baptist Church
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 7th at 2:05pm to the Guidance
Office.
R. Robbinsville Irish Heritage Association
Award: $500 scholarship.
Eligibility: The award is given to a Robbinsville High School senior with acceptance to
an accredited 2 or 4 year institution of higher education.
- Community service of no less than 40 hours
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Send recent copy of grades
- Listing of community service time
- If Irish, a letter explaining what your Irish Heritage means to you. If you are
not of Irish descent, your thoughts/opinions on Irish Heritage and culture. In
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addition, please add your short and long term goals and how this scholarship
will help you attain them.
Two letters of recommendation as to why you deserve this scholarship.
Deadline: Application must be postmarked by April 7th to the following address:
Mr. James O'Donnell
34 Roosevelt Way
Robbinsville, NJ 08691
S. Washington Wellness Center Health Care Scholarship
Award: $500 scholarship.
Eligibility: This award is granted to a student who has excelled in Anatomy and
Physiology and intends to use the knowledge in a health care career.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Write a one (1) page essay on your goals/aspirations and how it relates to the
health care career.
- Student should demonstrate strong academic excellence and submit a teacher
letter of recommendation from the Anatomy and Physiology teacher.
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 7th at 2:05 to the Guidance Office
T. Community Foundation of New Jersey- Ernest C. Palsho Memorial Scholarship
Award: $1000 scholarship. Award will be made payable to the educational institution
you will be attending.
Eligibility: Recipient must be a graduating high school senior from Robbinsville
Township who has demonstrated excellence in community service and who is in pursuit
of higher education. Must include college or university you will attending.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Write a one (1) page essay describing your involvement in community
service.
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 7th at 2:05 to the Guidance Office
U. Diane E. Dwyer Memorial Scholarship
Background: This scholarship is established in memory of Ms. Diane E. Dwyer who
served as the Manager of Human Resources in the Robbinsville School District from
2009 to 2013. Ms. Dwyer (Diane) was a consummate professional who understood that
strong relationships with people matter most. Her quiet yet joyful spirit created a context
where she was able to interact with all members of the faculty in a way that made each
feel valued and important at all times. Diane was a woman who was guided by the values
of hard work, family, and faith, which added to a spirit that valued learning and
excellence. All of these traits made her an invaluable resource to the school community.
Award: $1,000 scholarship for one male and one female RHS senior
Eligibility: RHS senior(s) of high moral character and academic standing who plan to
attend a four-year college or university.
Method of Application:
 Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
 Write a 500 word essay reflecting on the following:
The following quote by Betty Smith hung over Ms. Dwyer’s desk: “Look at
everything as though you were seeing it for the first time or the last time. Then
your time on earth will be filled with Glory.” How might this impact your work
ethic and relationships?
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 7th at 2:05 to the Guidance Office
V. Christian Regulski Memorial Scholarship
Award: Two $500.00 Scholarships for a Male or Female student.
Eligibility: RHS Senior who has, in the determination of the Regulski Family and the
Board of Directors of the Robbinsville Lacrosse Association, portrayed:
- Positive sportsmanship in the lacrosse community
- Has given back to the lacrosse community
- Has been committed to the RLA and RHS Lacrosse program (does not need
4 years of service)
- Please use the following topic to complete an essay: “What have I
learned from being a part of the lacrosse team? How has that
influenced the person I have/hope to become?” Be creative and unique
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Provide student resume of lacrosse involvement
Deadline: Entries (including essay) must be e-mailed to:
crunchlax@gmail.com
W. The Comfort Keepers Seniors Caring for Seniors Scholarship
Award: $500.00 Scholarship
Eligibility:
1. Looking for the student who demonstrates the most heart and compassion for our
senior population.
2. Student will submit an essay describing what they have done to impact the life of
a senior or a group of seniors.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 7th at 2:05 to the Guidance Office
X. Richard Leber Memorial Scholarship
Award: $2500.00 Scholarship. Award will be made payable to the educational
institution you will be attending.
Eligibility:
1. Student must be a US citizen.
2. Student will have attended RHS all 4 years and graduate in good standing with a
GPA of 3.0 or higher.
3. Students must write an essay demonstrating financial hardship.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 7th at 2:05 to the Guidance Office
Y. Mercer County Council of PTAs
Award: One $300 Scholarship
Eligibility: The award is given to a Robbinsville High School senior
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Write a 200 word essay reflecting on the following:
“How the PTA has impacted my learning experience in the Mercer County
Schools.”
- Supplemental form is in RHS Guidance
Deadline: Completed Supplement and essay (if applicable) must be postmarked by
April 17th, 2015 to the following address:
Megan Doolittle
10 Monroe Drive
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Z. NHS Scholarship
Award: One $500 Scholarship
Eligibility: The award is given to a Robbinsville High School senior who has tragically
lost a parent or guardian within the last 5 years. The student must be enrolled in a 2 or 4
year college or university or attending a secondary or vocational trade school
immediately after graduation.
Method of Application:
- Complete the common application to be returned to guidance.
- Write a 500-650 word essay reflecting on the following:
“Please explain how your responsibilities changed after the loss of your parent or
guardian. Also, discuss any advice you would give another student who is
experiencing a similar tragedy.”
Deadline: Application must be submitted by April 7th at 2:05 to the Guidance Office
The following pages contain the
supplemental forms for the
scholarships that require them.
Please read all directions carefully.
Good Luck!
~RHS Guidance
Friends of the Raven Players
Senior
Performing Arts Scholarship/Recognition
2015 Application
The Friends of the Raven Players Performing Arts Scholarship was established to honor
those seniors who actively support and participate in the Robbinsville High School
performing arts program. The selection is based on documented results of the applicant’s
scholastic performance and performing arts activities. This document defines the process
for selecting the students who will be awarded college scholarships.
Deadline:
Scholarship applications must be delivered to the RHS Guidance Office
by 2:05 p.m. Thursday, April 2nd. This application is 6 pages long.
Award Value:
$500
Number of Awards:
Up to 2
Applicants must meet the following the criteria
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Be an RHS senior planning to enroll in an accredited college/university with a 4year degree program
Cumulative GPA of 3.0+ (weighted)
Turn in their application with all supporting information by April 2nd , 2015
No late applications or incomplete applications will be accepted
Selection Criteria
The selection criteria consist of a point system composed of the following:

Current grade point average (GPA) as recorded by RHS multiplied by 3. (15
points maximum)

Number of performing arts performances and activities (cast and/or crew)
participated in at high school. (60 points maximum).
o Fall Drama, Spring Musical – 4 Points for full participation in each
performance i.e. attended major portion of practice and performance; 1
Point for all other participation
o Evening of Stars – 3 Points for performing and organizing; 2 Points
for organizing; 1 Point for performance
o Young Americans, Instant Theatre Festival, NJ Thespian Festival,
One Acts, Shakesperience – 2 Points

Awards, honors and leadership roles related to performing arts performances and
activities. 1 point per award, honor or leadership role. (10 points maximum)
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Essay by the student. Each committee member will read all applicants’ essays
and then assign a relative value between 0 and 15 points. The points assigned by
all committee members will be averaged and this number will be used for the total
points calculation. (15 points maximum)
Selection Method
1. Scholarships will be awarded to applicants with the most points.
2. The scholarship committee shall keep recipients names confidential until
the Senior Awards Night to be held on June 2nd, 2015.
Student Assigned Scholarship # ________________
Complete this form. Please type or print legibly.
All information in this application is subject to verification; therefore, any false or
misleading statements are cause for disqualification.
Please return completed forms by April 2nd, 2015
STUDENT DATA
Name _________________________________________________________
Address
_______________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
_________________________________________________
Telephone _______________________ E-Mail _____________________
Student Assigned Scholarship Number
_____________________________
PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN DATA
1. Name of parent(s) or legal guardian(s)_____________________________
POST-HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION PLANS
List, in order of preference, the post-high school educational institutions that
you have applied to or intend to apply to, or that you have been accepted by
and expect to attend. These must be 4-year college/university accredited
programs.
Name of Institution______________________________________________
Location_______________________________________________________
Name of Institution ______________________________________________
Location ______________________________________________________
Signature of applicant ____________________________
Date _____________
Signature of parent or legal guardian _______________________
Date _______
Student Assigned Scholarship # ________________
Friends of the Raven Players Senior
2015 Scholarship Application
POINTS
(Committee Only)
Guidance will provide your official grade point average at the end of junior year. Guidance
will provide a sealed copy of your transcript.
(15 maximum)
Robbinsville High School Performing Arts Activities – please list below all
performing arts activities in which you have participated.
(60 maximum)
Performing Arts activities – list all school performing arts activities in which you have
participated. Please give detail of role.
9th grade
10th grade
11th grade
12th grade
Drama or Music Director’s signature verifying above activities.
_____________________________________________ Date: ____________________
Student Assigned Scholarship # ________________
Awards, Honors and Leadership Roles
Please document all awards, honors and leadership roles related to drama performances
or activities.
POINTS
(Committee Only)
(10 maximum)
Awards, Honors and Leadership Roles
School Year
Student Assigned Scholarship # ________________
POINTS
(Committee Only)
Essay Questions. Neatness, grammar, spelling and punctuation will be
considered.
(15 maximum)
Describe how your involvement in the theater arts has helped and will help you in
your education and life? How would you be different if you hadn’t participated in
the program? What qualities has it instilled in you? (Maximum 150 words)
Briefly describe your college plans and goals. (Maximum 100 words)
Total Points
(100 maximum)
Scholarship Application
The Princeton Review will offer a $1000 scholarship to a Robbinsville High School
Senior who is attending college in Fall 2014. The Princeton Review will award the
scholarship based upon the quality of response to the application essay and quality of
previous course work. Awards are the sole discretion of The Princeton Review.
The Application is due no later than April 7th 2015. Please keep in mind that late or
incomplete forms will not be considered.
General Information
Name: _______________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________
Home phone: __________________ Work phone: ____________________
Email: _______________________
Part I: The Essays
The length of the essay is a minimum of one-double spaced page. Please choose one
question from the list below and attach your essay to this application.

A diverse student body is essential to creating a dynamic, lively, educational
campus community. College admissions officers are just as concerned with the
contributions incoming student will make outside of the classroom as they are
concerned with GPA and standardized test scores. In what ways can you see
yourself contributing to the campus community outside of the classroom?

Describe in detail an event or individual who inspires or motivates you to pursue
higher education.
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A penny saved may be a penny earned. But what if you won a million dollars?
Surely there would be several ways you might spend your money. Describe what
you would do if tomorrow you won a million dollars.
Part II: Your Grades
Please attach a copy of your most recent transcript or grade report.
The Honor Code
Everyone providing information on this form must sign below. Parental signatures are
required if the applicant is under 18 years of age.
“All the information provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked
by a representative of The Princeton Review, I agree to give proof of the information I
have given. I agree that all decisions made by authorized Princeton Review
representatives are final.”
Applicant’s signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________
Parent’s signature (if required): ________________________ Date: _________________
Robbinsville High School
155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road
Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691
Application must be postmarked no later than April 7, 2015
Student Name_____________________________________________
Supplement to RHS Common Application for RHS PTSA Scholarships
RHS PTSA Community Citizenship Scholarship
Two awards of $500 each.
NOTE: If you apply for RHS PTSA Community Citizenship Scholarship, you cannot apply for
RHS PTSA School Citizenship Scholarship
Interview/Essay question:
Write an essay, or be prepared to discuss during an interview with judges, on the following:
I have contributed to my community and demonstrated good citizenship because…….
Please select one of the following:
___________ Essay is attached
OR
___________ Please schedule me for an interview
Guidelines:
Essay:
a) Essay must be typed, maximum two pages, double-spaced, 12 font
b) Essays must be submitted WITH the common application by the deadline
c) Start your essay with the prompt provided (“I have contributed to my community and
demonstrated good citizenship because……..”)
d) Please put your name ON A COVER PAGE ONLY. Judges will evaluate your essay
anonymously.
Interview:
a) Interviews will be scheduled based on the availability of judges
b) Student must be available to interview at the scheduled date and time. INTERVIEW
CANNOT BE RESCHEDULED
c) Interview will be approximately 15 minutes long. Students MAY bring note cards for
reference.
d) Student’s identity and all related information will be kept strictly confidential
Robbinsville High School
155 Robbinsville-Edinburg Road
Robbinsville, New Jersey 08691
Application must be postmarked no later than April 7, 2015
Student Name_____________________________________________
Supplement to RHS Common Application for RHS PTSA Scholarships
RHS PTSA School Citizenship Scholarship
Two awards of $500 each.
NOTE: If you apply for RHS PTSA School Citizenship Scholarship, you cannot apply for RHS
PTSA Community Citizenship Scholarship
Essay/Interview question:
Write an essay, or be prepared to discuss during an interview with judges on the following:
I have contributed to my school and demonstrated good citizenship while at RHS
because…….
Please select one of the following:
___________ Essay is attached
OR
___________ Please schedule me for an interview
Guidelines:
Essay:
e) Essay must be typed, maximum two pages, double-spaced, 12 font
f) Essays must be submitted WITH the common application by the deadline
g) Start your essay with the prompt provided (“I have contributed to my school and
demonstrated good citizenship while at RHS because…….”)
h) Please put your name ON A COVER PAGE ONLY. Judges will evaluate your essay
anonymously.
Interview:
e) Interviews will be scheduled based on the availability of judges
f) Student must be available to interview at the scheduled date and time. INTERVIEW
CANNOT BE RESCHEDULED
g) Interview will be approximately 15 minutes long. Students MAY bring note cards for
reference.
h) Student’s identity and all related information will be kept strictly confidential
The Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim Memorial Award Application
Eligibility: The award is granted to a graduating senior of a Robbinsville High School who attended
Pond Road Middle School for a minimum of two years. This student should show the values that Mary
Lou Elgrim treasured and portrayed over her years of teaching: Honesty, Humility, Diligence,
Compassion, Perseverance, and Love.
I attended Pond Road Middle School for: _______________________ years
During my high school career I was involved in:
________________________________________________________________________
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My interests or talents are:
________________________________________________________________________
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My intentions for after high school are:
________________________________________________________________________
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My greats challenge or obstacle so far has been:
________________________________________________________________________
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Choose one or more of the qualities that Miss Elgrim portrayed and describe what it
means to you:
________________________________________________________________________
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The Friends of Mary Lou Elgrim Memorial Award
Teacher Recommendation Form
Eligibility: The award is granted to a graduating senior of Robbinsville High School
who attended Pond Road Middle School for a minimum of two years. This student
should show the values that Mary Lou Elgrim treasured and portrayed over her years of
teaching: Honesty, Humility, Diligence, Compassion, Perseverance, and Love.
**Student must give teacher an envelope addressed and stamped to be mailed to
Mrs. St. John 150 Pond Rd. Robbinsville, NJ 08691.
Name of staff member:___________________________________________________
Name of High School Senior:_____________________________________________
How do you know this student? (What is your relationship to this student?)
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How long have you known this student? ___________________________________
How would you describe this individual?
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What are some activities (in or out of school) / interests of this
individual?_____________________________________________________________
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Your reasons for recommending this student for this award:
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What quality (qualities) of Miss Elgrim does this individual portray? How?
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