Tuckahoe Area Merchants Offer Scholarships

TUCKAHOE – The Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants’ Association (G.T.A.M.A.) is offering educational scholarships to students who reside within the geographic boundaries of the Association and meet certain eligibility requirements.
Since 1998 the association has awarded approximately $78,000 to students from the Greater Tuckahoe Area.
As in the past, the Association is accepting applications from high school seniors for the James and Martha Owens, Alex and Virginia May Scholarships and from students already attending a post secondary school.
A scholarship program is in its fourth year and is known as the Doris C. Stowell Scholarship. One high school senior that meets special criteria established by Mrs. Stowell will be selected as a recipient. The Doris C. Stowell Scholarship is $5000.
This year the number of scholarships for the James and Martha Owens and the G.T.A.M.A. post secondary program will be determined by the number of applicants and the amount of the scholarships will be set later but will be a minimum of $500.
The Alex and Virginia May Scholarship is $1000 and is for a high school senior who will attend a community college.
The Owens and May scholarships for the high school seniors will be awarded after successfully completing the first college semester and providing the scholarship committee a copy of their transcript.
The G.T.A.M.A. Scholarship will be awarded after the committee receives a copy of their most recent transcript showing at least a “B” GPA. Post-Secondary recipients may reapply and receive a scholarship up to three times (a total of four years). Re-applicants must maintain a “B” GPA .
The Doris C. Stowell scholarship for a high school senior will be awarded after successfully completing the first year of college and providing the scholarship committee a copy of the transcript.
Eligibility – All Applicants Must Be:
*Residents or dependents of residents, or dependents of business owners who operate within the GTAMA scholarship geographical boundaries, which are:
To the North, the city limits of Corbin City
To the South, Cedar Swamp Creek
To the East, the intersection of Cedar Swamp Creek & Tuckahoe River if extended
To the West, the Dennis Township – Woodbine border
James and Martha Owens or the Alex and Virginia May Scholarships:
* A senior in high school
* Actively engaged in school activities, volunteer services or community activities especially those associated with the events sponsored by the G.T.A.M.A,
* Applicants must be accepted at an accredited college or technical school.
* Applicants must submit a 500-word essay explaining the reason for applying for the scholarship and their educational goals
* Applicants will be selected based on a variety of criteria including financial need. Financial Aid information must be submitted to the High School Guidance office on forms provided by the High School prior to May 1st. A copy of the financial aid offer from the college and the Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA must be included.
Doris C. Stowell Scholarship:
* A senior in high school
* Actively engaged in school activities, community activities, or volunteer services (especially with the GTAMA Events).
* Applicants must be accepted at an accredited college or technical school.
* Applicants will be selected based on a variety of criteria including financial need. Financial Aid information must be submitted to the High School Guidance office on forms provided by the High School prior to May 2. A copy of the financial aid offer from the college and the Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA must be included.
Applications are available at your high school, the Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants Association website or Sun National Bank in Tuckahoe.
Completed forms must be in the high school guidance office by May 1, 2012.
Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants Association Post Secondary Scholarship:
*Enrolled in a college or technical school.
*Complete the form for post-secondary students
*New Applicants:
* A letter of acceptance or a copy of a current transcript must accompany the application
* A copy of the financial aid offer from the college and the Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA must be included.
* List the G.T.A.M.A. events that you and your family have participated in.
*Re-applicants:
* A cover letter requesting funding consideration is required including an update of college activities and which if any G.T.A.M. A. that you or your family participated in.
* A copy of a current transcript must accompany the application
* A copy of the financial aid offer from the college and the Expected Family Contribution from the FAFSA must be included.
Applications are available at the Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants Association website or Sun National Bank in Tuckahoe. Completed forms must be mailed to the committee by June 1, 2012. Scholarship Committee, % Greater Tuckahoe Area Merchants Association Inc, PO Box 656, Tuckahoe, NJ 08250.