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Scholarship Advisory Committee

Thank you for interest in serving on a Scholarship Advisory Committee for the Community Foundation for the CSRA! Your time and thoughtful participation play an important role in helping us recognize the hard work and potential of students across our region. Through your efforts, we are able to connect deserving students with educational opportunities that can help shape their future and strengthen our community.

The Scholarship Advisory Committee is a group of dedicated volunteers who help our foundation carry out its mission of expanding educational opportunity for students in our region. Committee members bring their life experiences, professional expertise, and community knowledge to the scholarship review process, providing thoughtful and objective recommendations on behalf of the community. As advisors, committee members:

  • Review scholarship guidelines and criteria established by the foundation or scholarship donors.
  • Evaluate applications for eligibility and merit, considering factors such as academic achievement, financial need, leadership, community involvement, and other relevant criteria.
  • Collaborate with fellow volunteers to discuss and assess applications, either independently or in group review sessions.
  • Identify finalists and recommend recipients based on established criteria.
  • Acknowledge and adhere to foundation policies, including confidentiality, nondiscrimination, and conflict of interest disclosures.

Interested in volunteering as an advisory committee member? Please complete and submit the interest form below.

Scholarship Advisory Committee Member Form

This form must be completed by all individuals interested in serving on a Scholarship Advisory Committee.
Which committee(s) have you been invited to serve on?(Required)
Committee Member Name(Required)
Email Address(Required)
This email address will be used to log in to our online Scholarship Portal.
Committee Member Mailing Address
Briefly describe how your educational or other experiences, professional expertise, or connections in the community inspire and equip you for the responsibilities of selecting students for scholarships.
Please use this field to provide any additional information you wish to share.

Scholarship Advisory Committee Acknowledgment: Respecting Confidentiality & Avoiding Conflicts of Interest

As a member of the Scholarship Advisory Committee, you will have access to sensitive information about scholarship applicants, including transcripts and personal information about youth and families in our community. To ensure fairness, privacy, and integrity in the scholarship process, please read and acknowledge the following:

Confidentiality

Confidential Materials(Required)
I understand that all materials provided to me about scholarship applicants—including applications, essays, letters of recommendation, and related information—are confidential and will not be shared, distributed, or reproduced outside of the committee.
Applicant Privacy(Required)
I agree to maintain the privacy of all scholarship applicants and recipients and to keep all committee discussions, deliberations, and recommendations private, both during and after my service.

Conflict of Interest

Objective Decision-Making(Required)
I understand that scholarship award decisions should be based solely on the objective criteria stated in the scholarship guidelines, without regard to personal relationships or other factors not included in the application.
Definition of Conflicts(Required)
I understand that a conflict of interest exists if a scholarship applicant is: (A) a family member: spouse, parent, child, stepchild, adopted child, niece, nephew, grandchild, step-grandchild, or in-law. (B) a close connection: personal friend, employer, employee, business partner, or client with any direct or indirect financial or proprietary interest in the committee’s decision.
Conflict Disclosure(Required)
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, I have no conflicts of interest. If a conflict arises, I will disclose it and recuse myself from reviewing or recommending that applicant.
By typing my name below, I agree to uphold these expectations of confidentiality, fairness, and avoidance of conflicts of interest while serving on the scholarship committee.
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