Application process

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How it Works

• Each student requesting funds needs to complete an online application and must include:

  • the name of the student's School Social Worker. 

  • the name of any organization that has referred you to us (see our Partner list).

• Applications are reviewed and voted on by the SKJAJA Applications Committee, which consists of local community members.

• Once approved, fees are paid directly to the program.

• Students who receive funding are asked to Pay it Forward, either through an individual project or by attending a group SKJAJA Service Day.

 

Due Dates

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

• The committee reviews applications no later than the second week of the month.

• Students and families will receive an email with the committee's decision, typically within 3-5 business days after the committee votes.

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Important Notes

• SKJAJA currently only funds students in Chapel Hill-Carrboro.

• In order to be considered for funding, students MUST be referred by:

  • their school Social Worker, or

  • one of SKJAJA's approved partner organizations

• Click here to view the list of activities we commonly fund, and examples of things that SKJAJA does not fund, prior to submitting your request.

• Students are not required to complete a Pay it Forward project in order to be approved. However, SKJAJA expects that students who return to apply for additional funds will have completed their Pay it Forward project prior to submitting their second application.