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Scholarship
Scholarship volunteers are people who believe the service and sacrifice of earlier generations should open doors for the next generation to learn, lead, and serve.
Is this you?
You don't need all of this. If a few of these sound like you, we'd like to hear from you.
General attributes
- Fair and objective
- Trustworthy with confidential information
- Organized and deadline-driven
- Encouraging with students
- Detail-minded
Specific skills
- Managing applications
- Reviewing eligibility
- Coordinating a selection committee
- Mentoring recipients
- Promoting scholarships to students and families
- Identifying prospective donors
Knowledge of
- Education, admissions, or school counseling
- Financial aid and scholarship programs
- Vocational training and certifications
Tools and software
- Online forms and application tools
- Shared spreadsheets
- Basic tech literacy, like using email, shared documents, and video calls
Ways to help
Find where you fit
- Identify prospective applicants
- Identify prospective donors
- Help review applications
- Mentor scholarship recipients
- Build relationships with schools and educational institutions
- Help recipients connect their education with future service
Get started
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Questions? Contact Hugh Hopson, Membership Committee Chairman: hhopson@19walkingdead.org · 202-796-4946