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Union League Scholarship Application

1Information about the Union League Scholarship
2Basic Student and Family Information
3School and Academic Information
4Financial Aid Information
5Parent/Legal Guardian(s) Information Including Employment Information
6Essay Responses
7Recommendations and Remarks
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All of these pieces will need to be completed for your application to be considered.

Basic Information

Student Full Name(Required)
Address
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Does this person live with you?(Required)

Is your mother and/or your father your legal guardian?(Required)
Does this person live with you?(Required)
Does this person live with you?

Name(s) and Age(s) of Sibling(s)

Does this person live with you?
Does this person live with you?
Does this person live with you?
Does this person live with you?
Does this person live with you?
Do you have a resume to attach?
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Official copy of your school transcript

Can be mailed directly if necessary to Founding Forward at 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Do you have a school transcript to upload?
Max. file size: 50 MB.

SAT and/or ACT scores

Did you take the SAT or ACT test?
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Financial Aid Information

Complete with your parent/guardian
Student Employment Information
Do you currently have a job?(Required)
Do you plan to work while in college?(Required)
Will this be in addition to a work study job on campus?(Required)

Include a copy of your FAFSA Electronic Student Aid Report. Be sure to include ALL pages.

The most critical line item in the Student Aid Report is Parent/Guardian Adjusted Gross Income. If line items says ‘Transferred from IRS,’ you need to include a copy of your latest 1040 IRS tax filing. (Please black out all social security information.) Note: Even if taxes were not filed, a FAFSA must still be completed, and a copy included with the application.

*We are aware that FAFSA forms can be delayed. In that case, in order to prove your eligibility, please submit a 2024 tax return. Please black out all social security numbers and other sensitive information.”.*
Do you have a copy of your FAFSA form to upload?
Max. file size: 50 MB.

If you have received any financial aid information from any of your potential schools, please include a copy with your application.

Financial aid includes grants, scholarships, educational loans and work study for college year 2026-2027. If you have received any outside scholarships or grants, please include a copy of the award letter. Please note: This is not required to consider your application complete, but will be required if you are selected for an interview.
Do you have financial aid information to upload?
Max. file size: 50 MB.
If additional files are needed to be attached or the files are too large, please email [email protected].

Parent/Legal Guardian(s) Information

Parent/Legal Guardian(s)

Full Name(Required)
Address

Parent/Legal Guardian(s)

If there is not another Parent/Legal Guardian, please type “n/a” in the Full Name field.
Name
Address

Parent/Legal Guardian(s)

If there is not another Parent/Legal Guardian, please type “n/a” in the Full Name field.
Name
Address

Parent/Legal Guardian(s)

If there is not another Parent/Legal Guardian, please type “n/a” in the Full Name field.
Name
Address
Does anyone else financially support the applicant?(Required)

Signatures

I (We) declare that the information reported is true, correct and complete. I (We) further agree to provide, if requested, any other official documentation necessary to verify the information reported.
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Short Essay Responses

There are two written responses required for this application. One is an essay prompt response, and the second is a short essay about you. Please see the noted word limits for each.

Essay Information and Instructions:
a. Your essays must be no more than the word limited noted.
b. Type your responses on a separate sheet of paper with your name at the top of the page.
c. Spelling and grammar count – check your work!
d. Your essay should reflect your opinion and the research you have done on the topic.
d. Please keep a copy of your essay responses, to review if you are selected for an interview.
e. If you have any questions, please contact us at 215-587-5596 or [email protected].

Topic Response – 500 words

Please choose one (1) of the below topics:

A. Does America today fulfill its promise of natural rights to life, liberty, and
pursuit of happiness as outlined in the Declaration of Independence? Defend your opinion.

B. What is your definition of the American Dream? What do you believe is the best way to achieve it? Be detailed in your response.
Do you have a topic response to upload?
Max. file size: 50 MB.

About Me – 250 words

The “About Me” essay is meant to give the Review Committee an idea of you as a person. Write a few short sentences about yourself and your goals/aspirations. Please include anything important for the Review Committee to know.
Do you have an About Me essay to upload?
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Community Recommendation

This recommendation is to be completed by an adult, who is not a relative, from your community (i.e. coach, minister, teacher, club leader, etc).

This recommendation can be submitted with the application packet or sent directly to Founding Forward at 140 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102. If sending directly, please let the applicant know as not to delay their entire application. Recommendations are due to the Founding Forward office by February 21, 2026. If you have any questions, please call 215-587-5596. Additional pages or separate paper may be included if more space is needed, but please include your contact information and the student’s name.
Do you have a community recommendation to upload?
Max. file size: 50 MB.

Parent/Guardian Remarks

Completed by a parent or guardian of the applicant, only if necessary.

Are there any additional information or circumstances that you believe are not reflected in the rest of the application? If so, please attach.

Important note: Parent(s)/guardian(s); please know that this portion is not required. Any student completing this application was already identified as a Good Citizenship Award recipient. We know that they are a great person, and trust that they are deserving of this opportunity. Please only complete this section if there is additional information or circumstances that you believe are not reflected in the rest of the application.
Do you have parent/guardian remarks to upload?
Max. file size: 50 MB.
If additional files need to be attached or the files are too large, please email [email protected].
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