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The Westwood Volunteer Fire Department announces its annual Community Service Scholarship Program for the college academic year beginning in September.
Submissions must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, Feb. 28.
The program awards two $1,000 merit scholarships each year, paid to the college or university the student will attend. They defray tuition, room and board, fees, and books.
Applicants must reside in Westwood, be a current high school senior, apply, and file the appropriate admission application forms at the college or university that he or she may be interested in attending.
Scholarship winners must present an acceptance letter to an accredited college or university in order for the award to be paid to the institution.
Applicants must complete the Westwood Volunteer Fire Department scholarship application and verify a record of volunteer service to the citizens of Westwood with a letter from the community service organization where the student volunteers.
The letter must certify their service and state the approximate number of hours of volunteer service they provided during the past year.
Applicants must also write an essay of approximately 500 words explaining how their volunteer service to the Borough of Westwood affected their lives.
The Westwood Fire Department Scholarship Committee administers the program.
A separate Scholarship Review Committee composed of leaders of area volunteer organizations reviews the applications, requests additional information if needed, and recommends candidates to receive the awards.
Selections are based on scholastic achievement, extracurricular activities, and community service. They are not decided based on financial need.
Eligible applicants can download the application at
westwoodfirenj.com.
The department has been awarding scholarships since 1981.