<p> HOPE Youth Corps / Volunteer Corps Scholarship Application Application Instructions</p><p>The HYC Program awards scholarships to a limited number of candidates that demonstrate financial need and/or the ability to play a specific role on behalf of the program (Ex. Skilled videographer, photographer, graphic designer, lifeguard, etc). Scholarships are for teens and college students, and will not cover all fees for the program. Candidates will still be responsible for raising additional funds necessary to participate in the program.</p><p>Please complete this application in order to apply for funds to be used toward participation in the HYC programs. This form is to be completed by the HYC scholarship applicant, with the attached recommendation from the applicant’s ministry leader. In order to be considered, the application must be complete.</p><p>Applicant Information Full Name: Last First M.I. Congregation/ City:</p><p>HYC Site: Email Address:</p><p>Primary Phone: ( ) Date of Birth:</p><p>University/College or School Name:</p><p>Are you a full-time student? Yes/No (circle one) Income Information Annual Household Income (in US dollars) ☐ Less than $20,000 ☐ $20,000 - $60,000 ☐ $60,000 - $100,000 ☐ $100,000 - $175,000 ☐ More than $175,000 Is your home church providing a scholarship or matching funds as well? ☐ Yes ☐ No If Yes, how much? $______What is the amount of scholarship funds you are requesting from HOPE Youth Corps? (e.g. $200, $300, $500, $700, etc)</p><p>$______</p><p>Personal Statements In 500 words or less, explain your reasons for applying for a scholarship. Please include any special circumstances that are relevant to your situation (financial constraints, family hardship, special skills and talents provided to HYC, etc.):</p><p>In 500 words or less, describe your plan to raise the remaining balance for your HYC </p><p>2 experience: </p><p>Signatures</p><p>Applicant Signature Date</p><p>Have your Ministry Leader complete and sign the statement below:</p><p>I, ______(Name and Ministry Position), recommend (Applicant Name) be considered for an HYC scholarship for the following reasons: (e.g. financial constraints, outstanding student, future leader, etc.). Explain the reasons, please.</p><p>Ministry Leader Signature Date</p><p>3</p>