Please submit your Merit Scholarship Application by September 25, 2022.

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I hereby apply for participation in the Beth El Synagogue Talmud Torah High School Merit Scholarship Program.

Student Responsibilities

1. Meet with Mark once per semester to evaluate progress to date. 

2. Complete and submit your Merit Scholarship project by May 7, 2023.

3. Complete the following activities:

- 3 requirements in Category I (service attendance, USY participation and attendance at Hebrew High School)
- 30 hours from Category IIA (volunteer work)
- 1 choice from Category IIB (synagogue participation)
- 1 choice from Category III (merit scholarship project)

I understand that:

1. The scholarships range from $350-$500 per year, based on the number of years of successful participation and completion.  A $400 bonus will be awarded to students who complete all four years of the program. (Please note that a lesser amount may be awarded if all standards are not met)

2. Successful participants will be announced at the end of each school year.

3. Funds will be available for an approved high school trip to Israel, a BESTT sponsored trip during high school, or upon graduation from public high school for continuing education at an accredited institution of higher learning.

5. The BESTT Committee may make any clarifications and interpretations of the program, as well as any changes deemed necessary.

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