Online Submission of Scholarship Application

Application and required documents must be received by April 30, 2026. A photograph is required and will not be returned. A Photograph Release Form is included with the application that should be signed and returned with the application package.

Sponsoring AARP Member Name / Relationship

AARP Member/Sponsor must have paid membership dues to the AARP Suitland Maryland Chapter #939 for 2026.

First name

Last name

Address

Phone

High School Name

School Counselor Name / Phone

Date of Graduation

Name / Address of College Planning to Attend

Major / Course of Study

Have You Been Accepted?

If so, upload Acceptance Letter

List all extracurricular activities and your level of involvement in those activities (member, president, vice president, etc.) and any community service involvement. The PGCPS Student Service-Learning Verification Form will be accepted.

ESSAY: Write a two-page double-spaced Essay typed in size 12 font on one (1) of the following topics:

1. What is your motivation for attending the school of your choice?

2. What do you think is the impact of Social Media on Mental Health among young people?

3. With all the changing events in the world, describe a change you would like to make and state how you would plan to make that change.

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Parents / Guardian Name, Address, Phone

Upload Official School Transcript

Artificial Intelligence Honor Pledge - (download from website)

Signed Letter(s) of Reference

Photograph with signed release form - (download from website) (Please print name on the back of the photograph. The photograph will not be returned)

AGREEMENT:

All information provided in this application is confidential and will not be provided to anyone other than members of the Scholarship Committee.

Applicant and parent/guardian are willing to be interviewed by phone or in person by the Scholarship Selection Committee. By signing below, the applicant agrees to accept the decision of the Scholarship Committee regarding this Scholarship application. This application becomes the property of AARP Suitland, Maryland Chapter #939, and will not be returned to the applicant.

Applicant Signature

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Parent / Guardian Signature

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