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Please validate eligibility by reviewing the Partner List below before moving forward

Applicants must be affiliated with one or more of the following Partner List organizations in Orange County

  • Free & Reduced Lunch Program

  • SNAP

  • Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR)

  • TANF

  • Family Success Alliance (FSA)

  • Blue Ribbon Mentor-Advocate Program (BRMA)

  • Refugee Community Partnership (RCP)

  • Refugee Support Center (RSC)

  • TABLE

  • PORCH

  • Inter-Faith Council for Social Service (IFC)

  • UNC Horizons

  • Communiversity

  • NC Health Choice for Children​

Application Details

Enrichment Scholarship

Enrichment Scholarship

​Application Overview:

  • Contact information

  • Student’s school information

  • Social worker or guidance counselor

  • Name of SKJAJA partner organization or program with which your family is affiliated (see Partner List above)

  • Validate activity qualifies for fund (See FAQ)

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We are available to help in both English and Spanish for additional support. Please Contact Us.

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PLAY It Forward

Application Overview:

 

  • Target Audience: Students and/or Music Educators part of Partner List who are interesting in pursuing band and orchestra

  • Identify Need: Teachers and Students work together to identify the desired instrument

  • Confidentiality: Information gathered from inquiries are confidential

 

Exceptions for qualifying audiences can be made.

Please Contact Us for questions

Goldfish Swim Academy

Application Overview:

  • Applicants are part of SKJAJA partner organization or program (see Partner List above)

  • Please submit one form per swimmer

  • Scholarship awards are given on rolling basis

  • Versión en español del formulario de solicitud aquí

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Goldfish Swim Academy

Frequently Asked Questions

What activities are typically funded?

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  • Summer/holiday camps

  • PLAY It Forward instrument program

  • Recreational sports (baseball, football, soccer, basketball,
    volleyball, field hockey, etc.)

  • Swim lessons

  • Day and overnight school field trips

  • Dance/creative movement classes

  • Art classes

  • Music and voice lessons

  • Babysitting training

  • Tutoring or test prep

What activities are typically NOT funded?

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  • Non-mandatory uniform requests (e.g: team warm ups)

  • Competitive sports teams (e.g.: AAU or travel teams)

  • Yearbook or prom fees

  • Testing fees (note: We DO fund tutoring and test prep)

  • College application fees

  • College admittance/acceptance days or orientation

  • Food

  • International field trips

  • Any activities involving firearms

  • Cannot reimburse for past activities

Who can be helped by SKJAJA Fund?

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  • K-12 Students in Orange County, NC that are affiliated with our Partner’s List

Who approves SKJAJA Applications?

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  • Applications are reviewed and voted on by the SKJAJA Applications Committee, which consists of a small, diverse group of community members.

Are applications confidential?

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  • Yes, all application information is confidential

Can I reapply for SKAJAJA funding?

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  • Yes! You can apply for funding three times a year: in the fall, spring, and summer.

How do I apply for a SKJAJA scholarship?

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  • Each student requesting a scholarship must complete an online application.

  • The SKJAJA Fund Application will take approximately 20 minutes to complete. The applicant will need an adult (over 18) to be present for some portions of the application.

How much can I ask for?

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  • Scholarships for individuals range from $100 to $500 depending upon the activity. An average individual SKJAJA scholarship is approximately $235.

  • Requests up to $5,000 are reserved for groups and organizations.

  • SKJAJA typically funds activities for up to four months

When are applications due?
When will I be notified of a decision?

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  • Applications are due by the last day of each month.

  • Our Applications Committee typically reviews applications by the second week of each month.

  • Students and families are typically notified of a decision via email and phone by the third week of the month.

  • We suggest you apply for funds at least four weeks in advance of the activity for which you’re applying.

How are funds paid?

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  • All funds are paid directly to the organizations.

  • Students and families are notified when the funds have been issued.​​

Have any additional questions? â€‹
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For inquiries about scholarships, please contact sarah@skjajafund.org​

"SKJAJA is every student’s #1 fan. It says...I’m in your corner, I’ll help you with your dreams, I’ll be there when you succeed and I’ll teach you the value of giving back. When all else fails, SKJAJA is a resource students can turn to."

 

Mary Jones

Retired Chapel Hill High School Teacher

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