2021 TJJ Financial Aid - Teen Essays

Applicant's Full Name*

First Last

Applicants Email Address*

Applicant's Cell Phone Number*

Current School*

Grade*

Parent's Full Name*

First Last

Parent's Email Address*

Parent's Cell Phone Number*

Address*

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Which of the following JSU TJJ Programs do you plan on attending?*

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Have you been awarded or applied for a scholarship through a foundation other than NCSY?

Yes
No

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Have you recently attended a TJJ info session?

Yes
No

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The TJJ info session I attended was lead by:

How many years have you been involved with NCSY?*

Is there currently a JSU Club in your school?*

Yes
No

Are you actively involved in your JSU Club?

Yes
No

Do you think that attending a JSU TJJ program would increase the likelihood of your future involvement in NCSY?*

Please complete either A or B. It is not necessary to do both.

A. Written Essay

Please answer 3 out of 4 of the following questions as thoroughly as you possibly can. (Answers should be no less than two sentences).

1. Explain why you would like to attend TJJ? How will it affect you and your community if you were (or were not) able to attend.*

2. Please elaborate on your experiences in NCSY/JSU and explain how they influenced your decision to pursue TJJ.*

3. List 2-3 goals you wish to achieve in Israel as a TJJ Summer Program participantl. Explain why you want to achieve these goals and how you would plan to do so.*

4. Realize that this scholarship is an investment in you. Please explain how you plan to give back to the Jewish Community at the conclusion of TJJ.*

Please complete either A or B. It is not necessary to do both.

B. Upload Video

See guidelines for uploading a video and then use the upload button below. You do not need to do this if you answered the questions above.

Video Guidelines

Read ALL THE QUESTIONS IN PART (A) ABOVE before starting and please select 2+ of your favorites. Jot down some notes in advance, so that you are able to weave your answers together into one impactful presentation, before you even begin recording. Be specific and focus on details! The most exciting videos are personal stories and unique reflections that are not merely generalizations that anyone could have said! Please begin with, “Hi! My name is [Jenny/Jason], I’m a [10th] grader at [XYZ] school and this is my [2nd} year involved in NCSY [or first time attending an NCSY event].”

I have read these guidelines

Video Upload

Max. file size: 512 MB.

VIDEO CONSENT

One way we can say “thanks” to our heroic supporters is by sharing short videos with them about why you are excited for TJJ. They are the ones who believe in you and enable your growth and these videos give them the chance to feel great about the gift they give us all! PLEASE NOTE: By uploading your video, you consent to our sharing your story with our individual donors and partners. Videos will NOT be posted on social media or our website.

As a scholarship recipient, you will be asked to commit service hours to Southern NCSY. Please select the area(s) that you would prefer to service NCSY.*

Institutional Advancement and Donor Relations (Making thank you calls / writing letters to NCSY supporters, creating photo albums, video editing, webs
Logistics and Technical Support (shopping before shabbatons, loading the bus, setting up meals, taking photos / videos at events, researching costs,
Administrative and Communication (Publishing articles for newsletters, websites, facebook pages, designing and printing materials, typing/filing/scan
Your Unique skill or interest that can benefit NCSY (Please explain in Other)

Other

As a scholarship recipient you will be asked to participate in 10 NCSY programs over the course of the next school year.*

Yes, I agree to attend 10 NCSY programs during the remainder of the school year. Please have my local city director contact me.

Your scholarship is contingent upon your performance at the NCSY Summer Program you are attending. Payments will be issued directly to NCSY Summer Programs at the completion of the summer. There are limited scholarship funds available and as such, we anticipate the number of request will far exceed the funds we have avaiable and will not be able to grant funding to all of the applicants who approach us.*

I understand and agree to the terms and expectations

Are you registered for your TJJ Program?*

Yes, I have already registered
No, I have not registered

Please complete either A or B. It is not necessary to do both.

A. Written Essay

Please complete either A or B. It is not necessary to do both.

B. Upload Video

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