Young Dreamers Scholarship Application

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Instructions for the Application

Essay Topic

Describe a life goal you would like to accomplish or a change you would like to make in your community or Jamaica.

Explain how you would go about accomplishing this life goal or effectuating this change.

Mention some obstacles you might encounter during the process and how you would address them.

Use the form below to submit your application. Be mindful of the following:

THE ESSAY MUST BE YOUR OWN! A copy of someone else's work results in automatic disqualification.
Do not wait till the last minute to complete your application.
Enter your full name. This is a required field.
Enter your EMail address. This is a required field. Double check that you spelled it correctly.
Enter your full Address. This is a required field.
Enter a telephone number where you can be reached, or of someone who can pass a message on to you. This is not required but could prove useful.
Enter the name of your 6th grade teacher. This is a required field.
Enter the name and address of Your Primary School. This is a required field.
Enter the email address and phone number of your school. This is a required field. The information is needed to get your PEP scores from your school.
Enter the names of the high schools that you indicated an interest in attending. This is not a required field but is helpful in determining the likely schools where payment of the scholarship will be made.
Essay

The essay should be a minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 600. You may use the to count the number of words in your essay before submitting.
You can type your essay directly into the form, or, you can type it offline then cut and paste each answer into the form.
Read the topic of the Essay carefully and spend time reflecting on what it means to you.
Proofread your Essay. Pay close attention to grammar, punctuation and spelling.
This is your time to capture your dream in your words, and explain how you would go about accomplishing them and surmounting hurdles.
Be yourself. There is no "right" answer... it is what you want to make it.

Submit the Form - Don't forget to submit the form once you are done.

Grading of the essay will be based on a rubric. Use this rubric as a guide when writing your essay and check it again before you submit your essay.

Applications

Annual enrollment for the scholarship begins on Feb 15th and closes on April 30th at 11:59pm.

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Organization	Contains a captivating introduction and well-structured paragraphs and maintains organizational structure that intentionally and effectively enhances the presentation of information required by the prompt	Contains a solid introduction, well-structured paragraphs for each of the arguments, and maintains an appropriate organizational structure to address specific requirements of the prompt.	Contains an adequate introduction with weakly-structured paragraphs. Uses an appropriate organizational structure for development of reasoning and logic, with minor structure/ coherence	Contains weak introduction that fails to communicate key ideas. Attempts to organize but lacks, control and structure
Voice	The author’s purpose of writing is very clear, and there is strong evidence of attention to the audience. The author’s extensive knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.	The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is some evidence of attention to the audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are evident.	The author’s purpose of writing is somewhat clear, and there is evidence of attention to the audience. The author’s knowledge and/or experience with the topic is/are limited.	The author’s purpose of writing is unclear.
Word Choice	The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words seems accurate, natural, and not forced.	The author uses vivid words and phrases. The choice and placement of words is inaccurate at times and/or seems overdone.	The author uses words that communicate clearly, but the writing lacks variety.	The author uses a limited vocabulary. Jargon or clichés may be present and detract from the meaning.
Language and Conventions	Demonstrates and maintains with few errors, a strong command of the Standard English grammar and conventions and cohesion. Response includes language and appropriate tone, to the purpose and specific requirements of prompt	Demonstrates a fair command of the Standard English conventions and cohesion with few errors. Response includes language and appropriate tone to purpose and specific requirements of the prompt	Demonstrates an inconsistent command of the Standard English conventions and cohesion. Uses language and tone with some inaccurate and inappropriate features.	Attempts to demonstrate Standard English Conventions, but lacks cohesion, appropriate grammar and mechanics.