Merit Scholarship Application

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When you submit this interest form, please be prepared to include the following:

Personal Intent Essay responding to the prompt: How have you demonstrated, or struggled with, compassion, integrity, excellence, and/or inclusion & diversity?

Two Letters of Recommendation: Recommendations should come from non-family members

Please make sure the personal intent essay is ready to upload upon the completion of this form. Recommendation letters can be uploaded directly or emailed to the Student & Alumni Engagement Manager at rchakraborty@pobs.org.

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Student First Name

Student Last Name

Street Address

City

State

Zip/Postal Code

Phone Number

Student Email Address

Student Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY)

Student Gender

Self-Described Gender

Name of school currently attending

What grade is the participant going to in September ?

How did you hear about this course?

Parent / Guardian First Name

Parent / Guardian Last Name

Parent / Guardian Phone

Parent / Guardian Email

Parent / Guardian's Relationship to the Applicant

Specify the Relationship

Personal Intent Essay Topic: How have you demonstrated, or struggled with, compassion, integrity, excellence, and/or inclusion & diversity?

Two letters (250-500 words each) of recommendation from non-family members. Each letter should provide information about your background, leadership skills, and potential areas for growth. Letters may be emailed to rchakraborty@pobs.org and must include the applicant's name and merit award in the subject line. Be sure these arrive by March 7th, 2025.

First Letter of Recommendation:

Second Letter of Recommendation

After your information is received, our Merit Award Selection Committee will review your materials and invite you to an interview session. Decisions will be made and selected students will be informed shortly after.

Please note that if you are selected to participate on the expedition after your interview, a $50 application fee will be required when you submit your medical and liability forms with your course application.