The SIS Online Scholarship Application Form

Please either complete this online scholarship application and attach the required documents to be emailed to us or, Print the Sister In Service 2020-2021 Application.             

 Click There for PDF Copy of the>>>>SIS Flyer & App-Scholarship 2021

No late or incomplete submissions will be excepted!!

Should you have  questions, please feel free to contact us by mail at the address below or, 

 

(click here to use our contact form) with Subject Line: SIS Application Question

Postmark Deadline

Due Date: December 31, 2021

Please return this application to:

Sisters In Service

Attn.:  Scholarship Chair

P.O. Box 39063

Denver, CO 80239

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

  1. The Applicant must be a Colorado resident.
  2. The Applicant must be a United States Citizen i.e., Native of the United States of America.
  3. The Applicant must be between the ages of 17 and 23, and planning to attend an institution of higher learning the following fall, (Fall 2022) or attending a Trade School, College or University within the State of Colorado.
  4. The Applicant must be available for a Personal Interview.

 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING THE SIS APPLICATION 

  1. The application must be handwritten or typed and must be clear and legible.
  2. ALL of the required eligibility requirements MUST be met.
  3. ALL  required supporting documents must accompany this application.

No fax copies will be accepted nor will there be 

deadline extensions offered!!

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

(All Required Documentation, must accompany this application,

if ANY item is missing with your submission, you will be disqualified)

  1. A completed Sisters In Service Application.
  2. Current, official Academic Transcript with at least a 2.5 GPA. You must request that your registrar or counselor send this directly to SIS or to you, in a sealed envelope to be delivered within your submission packet. Note: We will only accept unofficial or student copies, if your school or institution is on Fall break and/or closed. You will be asked to submit the Official document, once available for further evaluation. The unofficial transcript can be submitted with your application.
  3. A typed, Personal Resume or Summary of Qualifications
  4. A recent photograph for publication. (color, 3″x 5″ minimum)
  5. Two letters of Recommendation: One from a member of your community, one from a member of the educational staff at your school, college or university.
  6. A  800 word minimum to 1200 word maximum essay addressing: “Why this award would be beneficial to you and how if awarded, you plan to pay this act of kindness forward”.
  7. Complete copy of your and/or your parent(s)/guardian(s) Most Recent ( Prior Years) Federal Tax Return (Please feel free to black out the last four digits of all Social Security Numbers)

 (The SIS Application will be available November 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021…ONLY!!!)

Note:   Applicants who apply that have received their GED, may submit all of the above Options and two letters of recommendation from members of their community in addition, a certified copy of the diploma or GED, (as applicable).

    PERSONAL INFORMATION

    Applicant Name: Last: , First: , Middle Initial

    Your Permanent/Current Home Address:

    Street:

    City: State: Zip Code: C/S/Z:

    Home Phone: Alternate Phone:

    Your Email Address: (CHECK SPELLING)

    Last 4 Numbers Of Social Security Number:

    Birth Place: U.S. Citizen: YesNo

    Current High School/College, University, Trade School

    School Name: Area Code & Phone:

    Counselor Name: Area Code & Phone:

    Your Estimated GPA:

    Your Future Plans

    College, University, Trade Schools Applied and or Accepted to:

    School 1:

    School 2:

    School 3:

    Date Of Enrollment: Your Student ID#: (If Available)

    Office Of Financial Aid:

    Street Address: City:

    State: Zip Code: Area Code & Phone:

    Income:

    GROSS YEARLY FAMILY INCOME: (Check One)

    Applicant (Older Than 18)Parent/Legal Guardian (Applicant Younger Than 18)

    (Note: A copy of your Federal Tax Return MUST accompany this application)

    Your Yearly family income:

    How many people in your family currently reside in your home?

    How many family members in the household are currently attending college?

    How much financial support do you expect your family to provide? $

    Approximately, how much will it cost for you to attend college this year? $

    Your Tuition: $ Your Books: $ Room & Board: $

    Your Expenses: $ Transportation: $ Total Cost: $

    Have you received any other scholarships? YesNo

    Please list all scholarships awarded to you that will provide funding for school

    Scholarship Award 1:

    Award Type:

    Payer Name:

    Award Paid To:

    Amount Won:

    Payment Frequency:

    Scholarship Award 2:

    Award Type:

    Payer Name:

    Award Paid To:

    Amount Won:

    Payment Frequency:

    Scholarship Award 3:

    Award Type:

    Payer Name:

    Award Paid To:

    Amount Won:

    Payment Frequency:

    Scholarship Award 4:

    Award Type:

    Payer Name:

    Award Paid To:

    Amount Won:

    Payment Frequency:

    PARENTAL INFORMATION 1

    (All questions must be completed)

    (Check One)FatherLegal Guardian

    Father/Legal Guardian Name:

    Mailing Street Address: Apartment #

    City: State: Zip Code:

    Home Phone Number: Alternate Phone Number:

    Occupation/Title: Employer:

    Business Street Address:

    City: State: Zip Code:

    PARENTAL INFORMATION 2

    (All questions must be completed)

    (Check One)MotherLegal Guardian

    Mother/Legal Guardian Name:

    Mailing Street Address: Apartment #

    City: State: Zip Code:

    Home Phone Number: Alternate Phone Number:

    Occupation/Title: Employer:

    Business Street Address:

    City: State: Zip Code:

    ALL of the following supporting documentation must be uploaded or provided with this application to be considered for the scholarship.

    A Current, official Academic Transcript with at least a 2.5 GPA. You must request that your registrar or counselor send this directly to SIS, or to you in a sealed envelope to deliver within your submission packet.

    Personal Resume or Summary of Qualifications:

    A Recent Photo for publication (No more than 500Kb file size):

    Two letters of recommendation as follows:

    Recommendation from community member:

    Recommendation from school staff member:

    A 800 word minimum to 1200 word maximum essay addressing, "Why this award would be beneficial to you and how if awarded you plan to pay this act of kindness forward":

    Copy of 2020 Federal Tax Return (Please feel free to black out the last four digits of all Social Security Numbers before uploading your documents):

    Note: ONLY Applicants who apply that have received the GED, may submit all of the above options and two letters from members of their community, only in addition to a Certified copy of diploma or GED, (If applicable):

    A Certified Copy of GED:

    GED recommendation letter:

    Please double check your email address and the rest of your information in this form before you submit it for review. If there are areas that do not apply please fill them in with N/A or Not Applicable.

    If you have decided that you would rather print and mail the application and all of the supporting documents instead, If you are ready to submit this online form and attached documents then continue on:

    APPLICANT CERTIFICATION


    1. I have met ALL requirements as outlined and acknowledge that misrepresentation of the information presented may be grounds to rescind the scholarship award. I also agree to inform the scholarship committee of any significant changes to that information.


    2. I will use the proceeds of any scholarship aid received for the payment of tuition, required fees, room and board, and/or required materials only.


    3. I agree to the release of official transcripts of my grades and financial aid to the Sisters In Service.


    4. If I am awarded a scholarship, I will provide satisfactory evidence of my full-time enrollment during the period(s) for which the scholarship is awarded.


    5. I understand that submission of this application constitutes permission to use my name and/or photograph for promotional purposes in all Sisters In Service publications.


    6. I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, all of the information furnished on this application is complete and accurate. Furthermore, the attached documentation has not been falsified or altered in any way. I hereby authorize Sisters In Service to verify the documentation and information provided to determine my eligibility for this scholarship award.


    By checking this box and submitting this application you are agreeing that it is your responsibility to follow up on the status of your application well before the deadline date. You are further stating that you fully understand that due to the limited amount of available funds not everyone that submits an application can or will receive an award.


    Check this box to accept the terms


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    The Members of Sisters In Service would like to thank you for taking the time to apply for this scholarship. Good Luck!!!!!

    –We Serve, We Advance, We Grow…–