The SOCIAL ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP awards a $2,500 scholarship to a high school junior or senior of Irish-American heritage from an accredited high school. We also offer a runner-up prize of $500. Each student will be evaluated based upon a submitted scholarship essay, evidence of leadership and service to school and community, and a letter of recommendation. The applicant’s demonstrated academic ability, as well as any factors relating to the applicant’s character, are considered by the scholarship selection committee. 

 

All applications are due on December 1st and the winner is announced early in the next year.

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In order to be considered, an applicant must:

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• Be college bound - have applied or intend to apply to a recognized and accredited post high school educational institution

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• Be a Junior or Senior in high school in the 2024 to 2025 year or have graduated in 2024 and deferred admission to a post high school educational institution for a year

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• Be of Irish descent

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• Reside in the Ninth Judicial District (Westchester, Dutchess, Putnam, Orange and Rockland)

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• File a completed application, including the essay, transcript, and letter of recommendation, via email to SocialStudentScholarship@gmail.com.

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The application must include:

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• An essay of at least 250 words (typed and double-spaced) but no more than 350 words addressing the topic: “How your Irish heritage has influenced your life and goals”;

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• One letter of recommendation (this can be from a teacher, coach or employer);

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• A high school transcript (does not need to be certified). The transcript must include grades for the 9th through 11th year, a three-year average, and class rank (if available);

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• A record of any awards or extracurricular activities, including employment;

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• A record of any service to the community; and

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• A completed Certification and Acknowledgement form.​

 

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