SPONSORED BY
THE SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Application Instructions: A complete application package must contain the following six (6) sets of documents:
- Completed Part 1 of the 2020 Mayflower Scholarship Application Form. This application may be obtained from the school’s Guidance Office. No more than one student can be nominated by each high school. Submission of more than one applicant per school will result in all applicants from the school being disqualified.
- Completed Part 2 of the 2020 Mayflower Scholarship Application Form, typed as per the directions. *Please note that there are seven mandatory items for Part 2 that must be completed and attached to the Application Form
- An official copy of the applicant’s grade transcript (provided by the school).
- An official copy of the applicant’s notification of SAT or ACT scores. [Please note that for 2020, the Mayflower Scholarship does not require essay scores be part of the SAT or ACT scores.] However, the Official SAT or ACT scores must include the national percentile information which is provided on an official notification. *Please note, we will NOT accept SAT or ACT scores that are a part of a high school transcript OR handwritten or typed score that are added to the grade transcript.
- Completed Academic Recommendation Form submitted by a Teacher, Guidance Counselor, or Principal who is familiar with the applicant’s high school academic work. This form must be in a sealed envelope, signed across the seal by the person completing the form. If they choose, the same person may also include a letter of recommendation in addition to completing the form.
- Completed Character Reference Form submitted by an adult associate/individual (other than a family member) by whom the applicant is well-known. This form must be in a sealed envelope, signed across the seal by the person completing the form. If they choose, the same person may also include a letter of recommendation in addition to completing the form.
- Copies of documents listed in 1 and 2 are available in WORD format at http://www.njmayflower.org/Resources.php
- Application documents can be clipped together in a single envelope for submission. Please do not use staples, presentation folders, binders, portfolios or sheet protectors, as the documents will be retained and scanned for distribution to the Scholarship Committee. Please do not submit any documents that are not required or requested.
Completed application packages must be clearly postmarked no later than 04/01/2020 and mailed to:
Dr. Mark C. Fulcomer (mcfulcomer@aol.com), Education and Scholarship Committee
The Society of Mayflower Descendants in the State of New Jersey
48 Trainor Circle
Bordentown, New Jersey 08505-4277
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