Real Life Scholarship Application

Application Deadline: 11:59 PM on March 1, 2025

***Applications must be completed in one sitting

The Real Life Scholarship is a need-based college scholarship available for high school seniors or college students of refugee or immigrant background who have participated in the Real Life afterschool program. View full scholarship requirements here: https://www.reallifeut.org/_files/ugd/fc946d_84bbf327927b45daba32edd5fdce55b1.pdf

Please complete the form below to apply. If you have any questions, contact melissa@youthlinc.org

First & Last Name

Email

Phone

Address

City

State

Zip

Birthdate

Gender

Were you born in the United States?

Yes

No

If no, what country outside of the United States were you born in?

Were your parents born in the United States?

Yes

No

If no, what country or countries outside of the United States were your parents born in?

What is your parents' highest level of education?

What is your relationship status?

Single, never married

Married

Divorced

Widowed

Are you a parent?

Yes

No

If yes, how many children do you have?

Do you have a driver's license?

Yes

No

What is your primary form of transportation?

Car

Bus or Public Transit

Friends/Family

Other

How many people live in your household?

Do you or your family receive housing assistance? (Public Housing or Section 8)

Yes

No

Are you or your family currently renting or have you purchased your home?

Renting

Purchased

Have you spent time in the U.S. foster care system?

Yes

No

Education Information

Are you a high school senior, a high school graduate looking to begin your college education, or currently attending college?

I am a high school senior planning to attend college

I am a high school graduate looking to begin my college education (I am not currently a college student)

I am currently attending college

What year did you graduate or what year will you graduate from high school?

What high school did you attend or are currently attending?

What college/university do you plan to attend or are currently attending?

When did you start at this college/university or when do you plan on starting at this college/university?

What is your student number, if known? (enter "don't know" if not known)

Employment and Scholarship

Have you applied for FAFSA?

Yes

No

If you haven't applied for FAFSA, why not?

Are you currently employed?

Yes

No

No, but I will be employed while in college

If yes, how many hours per week do you work?

This is a needs-based scholarship. Describe your financial need. Why do you feel you deserve this scholarship over other applicants?

Real Life Sites

In order to be eligible for this award, you must be a current participant in the Real Life afterschool program, or have participated in the past with the Real Life program. Real Life partners with Promise South Salt Lake, Refugee and Immigrant Center - Asian Association of Utah, Umoja Generation, and Salt Lake School District.

What Real Life afterschool site have you participated in Real Life at? (select all that apply)

Letter of Recommendation

To complete your application, we must receive one recommendation form from a person who knows you well and can speak on your behalf.

1. Click here to view the Recommendation Form.

2. Provide contact information for someone who knows you well and can speak on your behalf.

3. Your recommender must fill out the Recommendation Form by March 1, 2025

4. Any questions, contact melissa@youthlinc.org.

Recommender's First and Last Name

Recommender's Email

Personal Statement: 1-2 pages about your refugee background, education, and career goals.

Transcript

Photo I.D. (School, State, or Driver's License)

I understand that in submitting an application for the Real Life Scholarship Award I am also granting Youthlinc the permission to use my likeness in a photograph, video, or other digital media in any and all of its publications, including web-based publications, without payment or other consideration. I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE PHOTO RELEASE. I AFFIRM THAT I AM AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, OR, IF I AM UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE, I HAVE OBTAINED THE REQUIRED CONSENT OF MY PARENTS/GUARDIANS.

I also acknowledge that I have read, understand, and will abide by the policies and procedures outlined in the Real Life Scholarship Guidelines.

Signature (type first and last name)