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Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program
Overview
The Boys to Leaders Foundation empowers, motivates, and inspires young men by providing
leadership training, educational programs, and positive personal and professional development.
The Foundation's primary goal is to unleash young men's potential while offering the resources
they need to succeed!
The Boys to Leaders Foundation provides a Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program to
young men who demonstrate academic achievement and leadership in school and/or community.
The program recognizes recipients for their capacity to lead, serve, and commit to significantly
impacting their schools and communities.
Eligibility Requirements
● Must be currently enrolled or have been accepted as a full-time student at an accredited
college, university, or trade school.
● Primary residency in New Jersey.
● Minimum G.P.A. of 2.0 (70%) or above.
● Must be male between the ages of 18-25.
● Demonstrate leadership abilities through community service, extracurriculars, or
volunteer activities.
All applicants are required to submit the following:
● Must submit a transcript.
● Admission Verification – If you already have been accepted at a two- or four-year
college/university or trade school in and out of state, you must include a copy of the
acceptance letter.
● Must submit a letter of recommendation (see page 8). The letter can be from your
teacher, professor, coach, employer, or a significant adult (excluding parents or relatives)
from a social service or non-profit organization where you have volunteered.
● Essay Questions
○ Please respond to the essay question(s) using a separate sheet.
○ It must be no more than 500 words, typed, in font size 12, and double-spaced.
● Must submit the completed scholarship application on the form provided by the Boys to
Leaders Foundation. All sections must be completely filled out.
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Scholarships
● Leaders and Achievers Scholarships range from $500 to $1,500.
Application Deadline
● Friday, April 11, 2025, at 9:00 pm EST
Submission
● Email your completed application along with all require documents to:
rsantiagodejesus@yahoo.com
For any questions, contact Dr. Reinaldo Santiago at (973)303-3754 or via email at
rsantiagodejesus@yahoo.com.
Note: All information will be kept confidential
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2025 Scholarship Application
APPLICANT’S PERSONAL INFORMATION
First Name: _________________________ Last Name: ______________________
E-mail address: _______________________________________________________
Telephone Number: ___________________________________________________
Education Information
Name of School/College Attending:
_____________________________________________________________________
School Location: ___________________________________ Current Class: ___________
Please respond to the following questions:
Have you ever attended or participated with the Boys to Leaders Foundation? If so, please
check all that apply.
□ Young Men's Leadership Conference Date: _________(year)
□ Leadership Monthly Webinar Date: _________year
□ Applied or Received a Scholarship - If so, what year? ___________
□ Attended any of our Annual Dinner/Gala
□ Leadership Academy Scholar
How did you learn about our Leaders and Achievers Scholarship Program?
□ Community-Based Organization
□ Family/Friends
□ School Counselor
□ College/University
□ Website
□ Other: _________________________________________
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Ethnicity and Race Information
To ensure equity and fairness in our scholarship process, please provide the following
information:
Ethnicity
Select one:
□ Hispanic or Latino
□ Not Hispanic or Latino
□ Prefer not to answer
Race
Select one or more:
□ African American or Black
□ Asian
□ American Indian or Alaska Native
□ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
□ White
□ Multiracial (please specify) _____________________
□ Prefer not to answer
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If you have a resume, you may attach it instead. The resume must include the following
components:
● Employment history (if applicable)
● Community service experience
● Honors or awards
● Computer skills
● Extracurricular activities
List your employment history (if applicable), community service activities, and
extracurricular activities:
List your academic honors, awards, and computer skills while in high school or college:
* Reminder: attach one recommendation letter (Non-Family).
* See page 8 for the recommendation form to be used.
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ESSAY – Complete on a separate document.
*Required Personal Statement: Please tell us about yourself (500 words or less)
You must choose and answer one of the following:
1. What contribution(s) have you made to your community?
2. Can you tell me about a time you failed? What did you learn from that experience?
3. How will this scholarship make a difference for you?
4. What are your academic (professional) goals?
5. Tell us about a time you stepped up as a leader.
6. Who has been your biggest influence or inspiration? Why?
Please remember to answer a total of 2 questions. The required question and one of the
questions above. Answers must be in an essay format with a minimum of 500 words for
each question.
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STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
I hereby affirm that all the above-stated information I provided is true and correct to the best of
my knowledge. I also consent to my picture being taken and used for any purpose deemed
necessary to promote the Boys to Leaders Foundation- Leaders and Achievers scholarship
program.
Signature of Scholarship Applicant: ________________________________________
Date: _________________________
Disclaimer:
Applications will be reviewed by a panel of judges (“the Panel”) chosen by the Boys to Leaders
Foundation-Scholarship Committee. All names will be removed from applications, and the Panel
will receive applications with applicant numbers. The Panel will use a point-based rubric to
assess each application. The point-based rubric includes points for extracurricular activities,
community service, letters of recommendation, and essays submitted.
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Letter of Recommendation
Name: ____________________________________________________________
The above-named student applied for the Boys to Leaders Foundation-Leaders and Achievers
Scholarship Program. Your recommendation is essential to complete their nomination packet.
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Agency: ______________________________________________________________
Position/Title: _________________________________________________________
Number of Community Service Hours Completed with your agency, if applicable ___
Briefly describe this student’s involvement in the community or with your agency and any other
information (honors, awards, etc.) that might help this scholar receive a scholarship. (use a
separate page if needed).