Personal Information [NOTE: Please click "Save" so you can come back to your work in case the page refreshes or closes]

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Select Value High School Graduation Associate Degree Bachelor Degree Graduate Degree * Required

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Please select a password so that you can save your application and return to it later to complete it.

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Select Value Current Generation Hope scholar Generation Hope alumni Generation Hope staff member Saw a flyer Scholarship search Social media Someone at my college Someone at my high school Through another program I'm a part of Other * Required

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Please note: If not, you are unfortunately not eligible for the Generation Hope program. If you have any questions about this, please contact NOLAScholar@generationhope.org.

Select Value US Citizen Dual US Citizen US Permanent Resident Non-US Citizen with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status Asylum Status U Visa Other * Required

Generation Hope Application Supplement for students who have Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Status. If you are not sure about your immigration status, have questions about your eligibility, or prefer not to submit sensitive information through this form, please email NOLAScholar@generationhope.org.

*If you are a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Legal Resident, you do not need to complete this section.*

If you are not eligible for Federal Financial Aid because of your residency status but have received deportation relief through Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and are attending a 2-year college for which you are in-state and in-county. Please complete this additional supplement and attach a copy of your DACA documentation.

Educational Data

College Enrollment Date (actual or anticipated): * Required

Select Value American University Anne Arundel Community College Baltimore City Community College Baltimore County Community College Bowie State University Catholic University of America College of Southern Maryland Community College of Baltimore County Coppin State University Frederick Community College George Mason University George Washington University Georgetown University Goucher College Hood College Howard Community College Howard University Lake Erie College Liberty University Loyola University of Maryland Marymount University Montgomery College Morgan State University Mount St. Mary's Northern Virginia Community College Notre Dame of Maryland University Old Dominion University Prince George's Community College Reach University Towson University Trinity Washington University University of DC University of DC - Community College University of Mary Washington University of Maryland University of Maryland - Baltimore University of Maryland - Baltimore County University of Maryland Global Campus Washington Adventist University LSU Health Sciences Center Southern University at New Orleans Nicholls State University Southeastern Louisiana University University of New Orleans Delgado Community College Fletcher Technical Community College Northshore Technical Community College Nunez Community College River Parishes Community College Tulane University Dillard University Loyola University New Orleans University of Holy Cross Xavier University of Louisiana Southern New Hampshire University Amberton University Arlington Baptist University College of Nursing and Advanced Health Professions Collin County Community College District Criswell College Dallas Baptist University Dallas Christian College Dallas College Dallas Institute of Funeral Service Nelson University (Southwestern Assemblies of God University) Parker University Paul Quinn College Remington College Southern Methodist University Southwestern Adventist University Southwestern Christian College Tarrant County College District Texas Christian University Texas Wesleyan University Texas Woman's University The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Dallas University of Dallas University of North Texas University of North Texas at Dallas * Required

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Personal Essay

Your personal essay should respond to the following prompt: Describe a circumstance, obstacle or conflict in your life, and the skills and resources you used to resolve it. Did it change you? If so, how?

1. We recommend that your personal essay be between 350 and 700 words (1-3 pages).
2. We strongly recommend writing the personal essay in a Word document first so that you can proofread and edit it.
3. Please copy and paste your personal essay in the box below. If you would like to also upload your essay as a word document or PDF on the final page of the application, you are welcome but not required to do so.
4. You can find a resource for writing personal essays here and two samples of Generation Hope Scholar personal essays here.
5. Please reach out to NOLAScholar@generationhope.org if you need help with this portion.

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Recommender Information

For the Generation Hope application, one recommendation is required. Your recommendation should come from someone who knows you well, like a teacher, guidance counselor, employer, etc. We prefer that your recommendation not come from a family member. Please indicate below the person who will be providing your recommendation. Please let your recommender know that a Generation Hope staff member will email them the link to the recommendation form. If you have any questions about the recommendation, please contact  NOLAScholar@generationhope.org. 

 

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Select Value I waive my right to inspect the contents of my recommendations I do not waive my right to inspect the contents of my recommendations. * Required

Please note: This waiver is not required as a condition for admission into our program or receipt of financial support or any other services or benefits from Generation Hope. It is Generation Hope's policy that letters of recommendation be used for the application process only.

Statement of Accuracy and Participation Agreement

I hereby affirm that all of the above stated information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote Generation Hope's Program.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a Generation Hope Scholar, according to Generation Hope Scholar policy, I must provide official evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before Sponsorship funds can be awarded. Documentation satisfying this requirement will be determined by Generation Hope.

If chosen as a Generation Hope Scholar, I will:

• Maintain a 2.5 or above GPA
• Take at least 6 credits per semester
• Attend an initial training in July and at least one In-Service Training each year
• If I am a first year college student, I will attend Generation Hope's Summer Bridge course, which will take place virtually in July after the initial training
• Complete a monthly text check-in about my mentoring experience
• Communicate with Generation Hope staff and my Sponsor at designated times throughout the year
• Attend the end-of-year Gala and Hope Conference at the end of each academic year while in the program

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Please click here to review our Scholar Program Participant Waiver.If you are under 18, please have your parent/guardian sign these forms here or copy and paste this link into your browser. hhttps://generation_hope.formstack.com/forms/scholar_application_forms_nola

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Please click here to review our Media Release Form.

If you are under 18, please have your parent/guardian sign these forms here or copy and paste this link into your browser. https://generation_hope.formstack.com/forms/scholar_application_forms
 

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Please see instructions below for uploading your contacts and required documents. You must upload all of the documents you are eligible for to be considered for our program.

In order to complete your application, please be sure all of the below items are included in your application.

   1. Go to the next page and enter contact information for your child(ren) and emergency contacts.

   2. Then, go to the final page to upload your required documents. Please upload a copy of your transcript, confirmation of your FAFSA completion, including your Estimated Family Contribution (EFC) (if eligible), proof of identity, and DACA documentation (if applicable). If you would like to upload a word document or PDF of your essay, you may do so on that page as well.