Sharon Marie All Memorial Scholarship

Purpose of Scholarship

To provide financial assistance for tuition, books, or other educational expenses to a graduating senior at Newark High School who will be attending college.

Eligibility Criteria

For a graduating senior of Newark High School who:

• Has a 3.6 GPA (90 percent) or higher, and
• Goes above and beyond what is required and makes a difference through community service.

Application Process

The application process is coordinated through the Newark High School Counseling Office, where application instructions are also available.

Committee/Selection Process

The selection process is coordinated through Newark High School. A scholarship selection committee reviews applications, selects a recipient, and informs the Community Foundation.

Award Announcement and Payment

The Community Foundation emails a certificate to the high school for presentation to the recipient and emails an award notification with instructions for claiming the award to the recipient in the Spring. Payment is mailed to the school for the recipient's account in two equal installments for the Fall and Spring semesters. To release the initial Fall semester payment, upload the requested and required information including your class schedule and tuition bill verifying full-time enrollment in a science, technology, engineering, or mathematics program to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Acceptance and Renewal Form between July 1 and August 15. To release the Spring semester payment, upload the requested and required information including your unofficial transcript, class schedule and tuition bill to verify continued full-time enrollment and a minimum 3.0 GPA to the Community Foundation’s online Scholarship Portal. Scholarships not claimed within the assigned semester will be forfeited. Email scholarships@racf.org with any questions or concerns.

Renewability

This scholarship is a one-time award and is not renewable.