» 2023 College Scholarships

Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in a $1,000 college scholarship from Community Harvest. Community Harvest is a local organization that focuses on food sharing, fellowship and financial assistance. A common thread through all of our programs is the celebration of diversity, support for inclusion, and commitment to grass roots community building. The purpose of this scholarship is to recognize students who have made a significant impact on their community in one or more of these areas.

We know that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted nearly every area of our lives this year. We recognize the acute impact this pandemic has had on you as high school seniors, with significant changes to home, school, and community life. Given this, we have expanded our definition of community impact to include the efforts you may have undertaken to support those in your “COVID community” during the past year – this may be family, extended family, or your “COVID bubble.” We want to know not only how volunteering has impacted your high school tenure, but how COVID has changed what you do and how you may think about community moving forward.

 Please use the following information to determine if you are a good candidate for this scholarship:

• You are a resident of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport or Arundel
• You have made contributions to your community through volunteering or advocacy efforts that promote community building, diversity and/or inclusion.
• Although not required, Community Harvest values volunteer efforts that provide a positive impact in the communities of Kennebunk, Kennebunkport and Arundel

Thank You!

Personal Information

Your Name*

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Educational Information

GPA*

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College*

Where do you plan to attend college next fall?

Been Accepted*

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Proposed Major (if known)

Reference Information

Please provide up to two references who have direct knowledge of the volunteer efforts you describe in this application:

Reference#1 Name*

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Reference#1 Relationship to you*

Reference#2 Name*

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Volunteer Experience

Please list volunteer experience during your high school career that demonstrates your commitment to welcoming diversity, supporting inclusion and/or building community. Please only include activities that you believe demonstrate this commitment, not all volunteer hours.

Experience*

Commitment to Community

Please provide brief answers to the following questions:

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many of us think about and interact with the community. Many people have had to look inward and support family, extended family or smaller community groups in ways they never did before. Did your commitment to community (however you may define it) change due to COVID-19 this year? If yes, why? If no, why not?*

How do you think the COVID-19 pandemic will impact your outlook on the importance of community? What will you take away from this year that will inform your community involvement moving forward?*