Scholarship Application

Thank you for your interest in our Rising Young Artist Scholarship Program. We are accepting applications for Camp 2020.

Scholarship Application

Section 1 - Parent/Guardian Information
How did you hear about us?*
Name*
Person completing the application.
First Last
Relationship to Camper*
Phone #*
Please list primary home or cell number. We may need to contact you via phone about your scholarship application or award.
Email*
Award updates and notifications are made primarily through email, so please list an email that you check often.
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Job Title*
Employer*
Years with Employer*
Alternate Parent/Guardian
Please list name of any additional adult who is fiscally responsible for the camper.
First Last
Relationship to Camper
Address
Same as previous
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Phone #
Email
Job Title
Employer
Years with Employer
Section 2 - Camper Information
Name*
First Last
Will 2020 be your child's first summer at Appel Farm?*
Cell Phone #
Gender*
School*
Public or Private School?*
Current Grade*
Birthday*
Date Format: MM slash DD slash YYYY
Email*
Race/Ethnicity*
Required for grant purposes only and not considered when giving awards. Select all that apply.
- American Indian or Alaskan Native
- Asian
- Black or African-American
- Hispanic or Latino
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- White
- Other
Section 3 - Financial Information
Total number of members in your household, including all dependents*
Total Annual Household Income*
Please include any government support, spousal and child support, and investments.
Total amount you can afford to pay for camp 2019*
Does your child qualify for reduced or free lunch?*
I would like to be considered for a Full Scholarship (100% of tuition costs covered).*
If "Yes" please see Proof of Income requirements below.
Proof of Income (First-Time & Return Campers)
Anyone (First-Time & Return Campers) who would like to be considered for a FULL scholarship (100% of tuition covered) is required to submit proof of the income that was indicated above. Acceptable forms of proof include pay stubs (indicate how often you receive paychecks), 1040 tax documents, confirmation of government assistance, etc. If you have any questions about what will be accepted, please contact us at camp@appelfarm.org or 856-358-6881.
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Are there affordable quality arts activities or arts education programs in your child's school and community? If so, please explain your child's level of involvement in those activities.*
How many weeks of camp are you interested in sending your child to?*
Do you have a preference for which camp session your child attends?*
- No preference
- Session 1: June 21 - July 5
- Session 2: July 5 - July 19
- Session 3: July 19 - August 2
- Session 4: August 2 - August 16
If you made a session preference, can your child attend another session if necessary?*
Sessions assignments are based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Please tell us briefly about your child and why you want your child to attend Appel Farm Arts Camp this summer.*
Section 4 - All About Me! - To Be Completed by the Camper
Should be completed by the child. We would like to get to know you! Please fill out these questions honestly. There are no right or wrong answers.
Tell us about yourself.*
What do you like to do in your free time?*
Are you involved in any arts or creative activities now? Please describe them (school clubs, private lessons or classes, performances, etc.). If you aren't, please explain why.*
Activity Choice #1*
While you live at Appel Farm, you will choose four main activities in which to focus your studies. Check out our website for more information on each program, then choose two of the following activities that you could like to focus on learning while at camp.*
Activity Choice #2*
While you live at Appel Farm, you will choose four main activities in which to focus your studies. Check out our website for more information on each program, then choose two of the following activities that you could like to focus on learning while at camp.*
Explain why you chose those two activities*
If chosen for a scholarship, you will be sleeping away from home for the entire session. Have you ever slept away from home before, and if so, did you enjoy it? If you haven't, do you feel that you are ready to do so?*
How do you feel about living in a bunk with 10-13 other people?*
While at Appel Farm, you will communicate with your family by writing letters. Computers and cell phones are not allowed at camp. How do you feel about this?*
What do you feel is the biggest challenge in your life right now?*
What is one thing you are proud of doing?*
Why do you want to attend Appel Farm Arts Camp?*
Teacher Recommendation (First-Time Campers Only)
If your child will be a First-Time Camper, you must submit a Teacher Recommendation with your child's application. If your child is a Return Camper, then your child's behavior from the last summer & counselor feedback will be used for consideration in lieu of a formal recommendation.
Teacher Name
First Last
Teacher Email
*
- I have read and completed this form to the best of my ability and certify that all information included is accurate. I attest that my child is physically and mentally capable of participating in all camp activities; my child wants to attend Appel Farm, and if selected, my child will attend all weeks of their session.
Confirmation
When you have successfully submitted your Scholarship Application, you will see a confirmation message, and a copy of your application will be sent to you via email. If you do not see the confirmation message, and it looks like the application is still on the screen, please check that you have answered every required field and hit submit until you know you have submitted your application!

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