Toyota Community Scholars Program - $20,000 scholarship opportunity

High schools nationwide are asked to nominate one student for the Toyota Community Scholars program. The school's nominee should have a consistent record of academic excellence, be active in school programs, and be recognized as a leader by his/her peers and instructors. In addition, the nominee must have initiated or be actively involved in a service program that addresses a school or community need.

Students who fit this profile should contact the school guidance counselor at their high school to learn more about the nomination process.

Contact
Toyota Community Scholars Scholarship Coordinator
Educational Testing Service
P.O.Box 6730
Princeton, NJ 08541

Phone
609-771-7878


Application Deadline
Application materials are mailed to high schools nationwide in September. Applications are due in early December. Contact school guidance counselor for details on nomination process.

Number Of Awards
100

Maximum Amount
$20,000

Website Address
http://www.toyota.com/about/community/education/


For more information, please click on the "Community Scholars" link at:
http://www.toyota.com/about/community/education


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