The Proud American Scholarship Sponsored by the Long Branch Elks Lodge #742 The Long Branch Elks Lodge is offering (2) $500.00 scholarships to individuals that show a true spirit of Americanism. Please submit the application below along with required essay and documentation to your high school guidance counselor no later than April 12, 2016. Name:______________________________ Date of Birth:_________________ Address:____________________________ H.S./Grade:___________________ City:___________________________________ State:_________ Zip:_______________ 1) List any extra curricular activities/sports you belong to: 2) Applicants must write a single sided, two page double spaced essay detailing why they are proud to be an American and what that means to them. 3) Applicants must provide (2) letters of recommendation, (1) from a teacher, (1) from a community member. 4) Include with your application documentation from your school providing your G.P.A. (minimum 3.0 GPA required) 5) Please submit this application along with your essay and other required documentation to your high school guidance counselor no later than April 12, 2016 Contact Info: Long Branch Elks Lodge #742 Attn: Ricky Gallo 150 Garfield Ave. Long Branch, NJ 07740