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Name Prudential Spirit of Community Awards
Number of Awards 61
Award Value $1,000 - $5,000
Award Type Merit-Based Scholarship
Accept Applications Until October 31
Renewable
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Contact Information

Contact Prudential
Phone (877)525-8491
Fax
Email spirit@principals.org

Scholarship Description

The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards honor young people in middle level and high school grades for outstanding volunteer service to their communities.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
Any young person who:
* Is in grades 5-12 as of the last weekday in October during the applying year, in any state or the District of Columbia.
* Has engaged in a volunteer activity that occurred at least partly during the 12 months prior to the date of application.
* Completes an application form following all directions carefully, and submits it to a school principal or the head of an officially designated local organization by the last weekday in October.

The application:
* Must describe an individual community service activity or an individual's significant leadership in a group activity that has taken place during the previous year.
* Must be completed and submitted to a school principal or the head of an officially designated organization by the last weekday in October.
* Must be certified by the principal of a middle-level or high school or the head of an officially designated local organization. These individuals should review implementation instructions carefully.