Peter J. Burke, Jr. Memorial Scholarship

The Peter J. Burke, Jr. Scholarship was established in 2014 in loving memory of Peter Burke for LEAP

Academy University Charter School graduates to attend college outside of Rutgers University. The

Scholarship provides financial assistance to outstanding LEAP Academy graduates, giving Camden City

students the opportunity to pursue their college education.

The Scholarship is awarded annually to eligible LEAP graduates based on academic merit and financial

need. Recipients who remain in good academic standing may renew the scholarship for up to three

additional years (four years if they are enrolled in a five-year program). This scholarship supports a

number of exceptional LEAP Academy alumni attending four-year universities in New Jersey and across

the country.

Peter J. Burke, Jr. worked diligently to create educational and economic opportunities for the children of

LEAP Academy. An accomplished businessman and philanthropist, Mr. Burke devoted a large portion of

his professional career to community and public service. He was treasurer for the LEAP Academy Board

of Trustees for many years and played an important role in LEAP’s successful expansion to a K-12 charter

school. Peter Burke was a champion of LEAP Academy students and their academic aspirations.

Selection Criteria:

1. Must show academic excellence and maintain at least a 3.5 cumulative GPA 2. Must maintain excellent attendance in school 3. Must maintain positive conduct and good disciplinary standing 4. Must exhibit outstanding character and leadership in school and in the community

The submission deadline of the application for current undergraduate students will be April 24, 2015.

By Submitting this application you agree to allow LEAP Academy University Charter School to use the

National Student Clearinghouse database to keep up to date records of educational attendance.

Only fully completed applications will be reviewed.

Submit completed application and supporting documents to:

By Mail: Email: ATTN: Simmy Kumar simmy.kumar@rutgers.edu Community Leadership Center Rutgers University 501 Cooper Street Camden, NJ 08102

Section I - Personal/Demographic Information

Full Name:

Date of Birth:

Ethnicity: Gender: Social Security Number

Campus Address: Permanent Address:

Cell Number: Home Number:

Email address:

Section II- Academic Information College Attending: Expected College Graduation Date: Degree Program: Ex. Bachelors in Psychology

Living Arrangements (Circle One): On-Campus Off-Campus Cumulative Collegiate GPA: Section III – Extracurricular Activities and Interests

A. List and briefly describe your extra-curricular activities (e.g. memberships in student organizations, sports, clubs etc.)

B. List and briefly describe community service, service learning, and volunteer activities in which you have been involved.

C. List any honors or academic awards you have received (e.g. scholarly activities, honors programs, etc.)

Section IV – Supporting Documents

Please Submit the Following documents with a completed scholarship application:

1. Official High School transcript

2. Updated Resume

3. Two Letters of Recommendation

4. Upon receipt of term bill, forward to Simmy Kumar at the Community Leadership Center

5. Signed Student Information release form (FERPA)