Gianna's Scholarships
Gianna's Cheers for Hope awards two educational scholarships to local Nutley High School seniors every academic year. Our organization currently offers two scholarships: one awarded to a current Nutley High School student athlete and one for a student in good academic standing who has displayed a great deal of strength a perseverance. Information regarding the two scholarships can be found below.
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The Gianna Signorile Student Athlete Scholarship ($1000)
Amount: $1,000 Dollars
Requirements:
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Nutley High School Senior
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A current senior enrolled in a varsity sport at Nutley High School in good academic standing
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Submission of the NHS Local Scholarship Application to Nutley High School's Guidance Department
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No additional application or supplemental essay is required
Application for "Gianna Signorile's Strength & Perseverance Scholarship" ($1000)
Amount: $1,000 Dollars
Requirements:
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Nutley High School Senior
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Submission of the NHS Local Scholarship Application to Nutley High School's Guidance Department
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Submission of a supplemental essay responding to the following prompt: "Describe a challenging obstacle you encountered in your life and the steps you took to overcome it. Reflect on the emotions you experienced during this difficult time, the strategies or support systems you utilized, and the lessons you learned from the experience. Consider how this obstacle shaped your perspective and personal growth." ​​​
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The supplemental essay should be around 300 words.
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