Lions 'We Serve' Scholarship
The Cranbury Lions administers a scholarship in the name of the Lions motto, "We Serve." It is awarded annually to a high school senior or high school graduate who is in financial need, has a high scholastic standing, exhibits qualities of leadership and character, is accomplished in extra-curricular activities and has a high promise of service and usefulness. The eligibility requirements, application process and other information about the scholarship are as follows:
Eligibility
- Candidates must reside in Cranbury.
- Candidates must be a high school senior or high school graduate.
- Candidates must have a financial need, have a high scholastic standing, unusual qualities of leadership and character, accomplished in extra-curricular activities and have a high promise of service and usefulness.
Application
- Application must be emailed by Friday, April 14th, 2023
To: cranburylionsclub1932@gmail.com
Subject line: Scholarship and Award Selection Committee - The application will include where the scholarship will be used.
- A one-page essay (choose one)
Detailing why the candidate should be considered - or -
Explaining your future aspirations and hopes of study - Two recommendation letters are also required.
One will be from a teacher or professor.
One will be from other school staff or source outside of school, such as clergy, youth leader, or employer.
The Scholarship Award
- A final candidate shall be chosen and agreed upon by the Scholarship and Award Selection Committee. This final candidate shall be presented to the Cranbury Lions Board of Directors no later than the May Board of Directors Meeting for final approval.
- The recipient shall receive the amount of $1500.
- The Honoree, and his or her Parents, will be invited to attend a Lions Meeting, where the scholarship will be presented.