Lincoln High School/Chapel Hill High School Joint Alumni Association Bridge Builders Award

Lincoln High School/Chapel Hill High School Joint Alumni Association Award

The Chapel Hill High School and Lincoln High School alumni lived through a period of racial divide between whites and African Americans. Annually, the alumni will select two CHCCS graduating seniors who demonstrate efforts to build bridges across racial lines to receive a one time award.

Student applicant eligibility requirements:

Currently enrolled as a Chapel Hill-Carrboro high school senior in good standing and on track to graduate in the current year
Student must show evidence of activities to build bridges across racial lines
Two letters of recommendation from teacher, counselors, coaches, administrators, supervisors, or other community member who can attest to the student’s service and dedication to build bridges across racial lines
Recipients will be asked to attend the LHS/CHHS steering committee annual awards meeting and dinner.

Student Application-Bridge Builders Award sponsored by Lincoln High School/Chapel Hill High School Joint Alumni Association

Before submitting your application, please be sure that you meet all of the criteria above.

Your Information
Name*
First Middle Last
Ethnicity*
What would you like the committee to know about your ethnicity or culture?
Student Email*
Your Email (post graduation)*
Phone*
Student's phone
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code
Your CHCCS High School*
Your Counselor's Name
First Last
School you plan to attend after high school?
Have you been accepted?
Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Information
Parent/Guardian Name
First Last
Parent/Guaridan phone
Parent/Guardian email
Parent/GuardianName
First Last
Parnt/Guardian phone
Parent/Guardian email
Essay Questions
Identify an example of a racial or equity divide in your school or community that you are working to improve.*
Give examples of how you are working to resolve this divide through clubs, partnerships, or other advocacy.*
Express why this work is important to you and what you hope to achieve.*
Share examples of other equity work or public service.*
Attachments
Recent transcript with weighted GPA*
List of high school extracurricular activities including sports, service, clubs, work experience. Include any awards or leadership roles achieved.
Proof of acceptance to university/college you plan to attend*
Letter of recommendation #1 (academic, employment, community service organization) This can be emailed to awardspsf@chccs.k12.nc.us
Letter of recommendation #2 (academic, employment, community service organization) This can be emailed to awardspsf@chccs.k12.nc.us

Student Scholarships

Lincoln High School/Chapel Hill High School Joint Alumni Association Award

Student Application-Bridge Builders Award sponsored by Lincoln High School/Chapel Hill High School Joint Alumni Association

Your Information

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Information

Essay Questions

Attachments