Do you know a female junior in your school who is making a difference?  Is she a leader in school or in her community? Is she someone who cared enough about an issue to take a stand and make a difference? However she has done it, she is making a contribution and we want to hear about her!

The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) is offering three $500 Volunteer Service Awards to female high school juniors. The recipients of this award will be young women who have demonstrated an exemplary commitment to volunteerism within their community and/or school. The purpose of this award is to promote volunteerism and to support the development of young women.

Award Criteria

The JLCW will consider all applicants who meet the following criteria:

• Female

• High school junior

• Student in Ardsley, Eastchester, Edgemont, Greenburgh Central, Scarsdale or White Plains School District

• Has demonstrated a commitment to volunteerism between September 2013 and March 2015

Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted by May 4, 2015.

To download an application, please visit www.jlcentralwestchester.org

Questions? Email jlcwcommunitydevelopment@gmail.com

Who We Are

The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) is an organization of women committed to promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Its purpose is both educational and charitable. Headquartered at historic Wayside Cottage, the JLCW has served the communities of Eastchester, Greenburgh, Scarsdale and White Plains for over 65 years.Its approximately 250 active and sustaining members are accomplished collaborators who identify community needs and develop effective and responsive programs to serve those needs. The JLCW invites women of all races, religions and national origins who are committed to volunteerism to become members.

 The Junior League of Central Westchester (JLCW) is proud to continue celebrating over 65 years of promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and improving our community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers.