Student Scholarship

Student Scholarship Application

Contact Information

Name(Required)

First Last

Email(Required)

Academics

Any information in the academic section is confidential and optional. Test scores are not required but can be provided below. Please upload a copy of your unofficial transcript at the end of this form.

Weighted GPA(Required)

ACT (optional)

SAT (optional)

Please list and describe (if necessary) any major academic achievements, awards, or activities:(Required)

Service and Involvement

Number of GIVE or other Service Hours

Freshman(Required)

Sophomore(Required)

Junior(Required)

Senior(Required)

Volunteer activities (Please list and describe any service activities and contributions)(Required)

Additional Involvement

Leadership Activities(Required)

Extracurricular Activities(Required)

Special Honors or Awards (List and explain each, as necessary, below)(Required)

Essay Questions

Essay Question #1(Required)

Explain the role of organizations like GAF and/or other not‐for‐profit foundations and how they play a part in the enrichment of community prosperity and advancement.

Essay Question #2(Required)

Explain, specifically, how the Geneva Academic Foundation has impacted your educational experience in the Geneva 304 School District.

Essay Question #3(Required)

Explain your ambition and passion for the future. What makes you who you are? What do you plan to do with your life and how will the scholarship impact that?

Upload Your Transcript(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, wpd, pages, Max. file size: 8 MB.

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Each year, the GAF awards several scholarships to graduating seniors. The scholarships apply to an accredited college, university or trade school. The GAF looks for well-rounded, community-involved students seeking to further their education. Scholarships are announced at Senior Awards night each spring. In the 2023-24 school year, 8 scholarships of $2,500 each were awarded.

Completion of one section of this application does not ensure receipt of our scholarship. If there are other accomplishments that you would like to include with your essay and application, please do so. Any additional element that defines you will also be accepted.

Scholarship Application

Please complete the information in our form and submit it along with your unofficial transcript by February 28, 2025. No late applications will be accepted.

2023 Scholarship Winners

Carolyn Silverman

Amelia Kellen

Savanna Huang

Grace Kosirog

Ved Vyas

Claire Jennings

Olivia Holmes

Sadie Chrusciel

Student Scholarship