Community Leadership Center
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
501 Cooper Street
Camden, New Jersey 08102
clc.camden.rutgers.edu
Tel: 856.225.6348
Fax: 856.225.6500
Alfredo Santiago Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship Application for Current LEAP Academy Seniors
The Rutgers University Alfredo Santiago Endowed Scholarship provides financial assistance to LEAP
Academy University Charter School graduates who enroll full-time at one of Rutgers University’s three
campuses. The Scholarship was established in 1999 by the Director of the Rutgers Community
Leadership Center, Dr. Gloria Bonilla-Santiago, in loving memory of her husband Alfredo Santiago and
with the goal to increase the number of children in Camden who attend college.
The Scholarship is awarded annually to eligible LEAP Academy graduates based on academic merit and
financial need with an emphasis on increasing diversity at Rutgers. Recipients who remain in good
academic standing may renew the scholarship for up to three additional years (four years if he/she is
enrolled in a five-year program).
Selection Criteria:
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Must show academic excellence and maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA
Must exhibit outstanding character and leadership in school and in the community
Must maintain excellent attendance in school
Must maintain positive conduct and good disciplinary standing
Maintain themselves in the Alfredo Santiago Scholars Program Pipeline for a minimum of 3 years
The submission deadline of the application for current LEAP seniors will be April 24, 2015.
By Submitting this application you agree to allow LEAP Academy University Charter School the
permission to use the National Student Clearinghouse database to keep up to date records of
educational attendance.
Only fully completed applications will be reviewed. The maximum award amount is for $2,500 each
academic year.
Submit completed application and supporting documents to:
By Mail
ATTN: Simmy Kumar
Community Leadership Center
Rutgers University
501 Cooper Street
Camden, NJ 08102-9908
Email:
simmy.kumar@rutgers.edu
Section I – Personal Information
Full Name:
Ethnicity:
Date of Birth:
Gender:
Social Security Number:
Permanent Address:
Cell Number:
Home Number:
Email address:
Section II- Academic Information
College Attending:
Expected College Graduation Date:
Anticipated Degree Program:
Ex. Bachelors in Psychology
Living Arrangements (Circle One):
On-Campus
Off-Campus
Current Cumulative GPA:
Section III – Extracurricular Activities and Interests
A. List and briefly describe your extra-curricular activities (e.g. memberships in student
organizations, sports, clubs etc.)
B. List and briefly describe community service, service learning, and volunteer activities in which
you have been involved.
C. List any honors or academic awards you have received (e.g. scholarly activities, honors
programs, etc.)
Section IV – Short Essays
Please submit a type written response to each short essay question (max 250 words per question)
A. How have your experiences at LEAP academy helped you determine your academic/career field?
How do you plan to enter this field?
B. In order to continue to receive the Alfredo Santiago Endowment Fund Scholarship you must
maintain a minimum of a 3.0 GPA. Please provide your current class schedule and provide a
weekly study schedule that you will follow in order to maintain this GPA.
C. How can LEAP Academy improve in the way it educates the students of Camden?
D. How will you encourage other LEAP academy students to become leaders and succeed in their
educational goals? How will you mentor them?
E. Briefly describe any unique life experiences that have motivated you to reach your goals.
Section V – Supporting Documents
Please Submit the Following documents with the completed scholarship application:
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Official High School transcript
Updated Resume
Two Letters of Recommendation
Upon receipt of term bill, forward to Simmy Kumar at the Community Leadership Center
Signed Student Information release form (FERPA)