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I.
Scholarship Details:
Scholarships are for high school students entering
college for the 2008-2009 academic year.
Award Amount:
I.
Three Four-Years Scholarships for $1,000 per year.
(Total is $4000)
II. Two
Two-Years New Immigrant Scholarships for $1,000 per
year. (Total is $2000)
Distribution Method: A check will be sent directly
to the college or university to assist the award
recipient with enrollment expenses.
Scholarship focus: Merit
(Academic) and Need-Based Scholarship
II.
Selection Criteria To Be Considered:
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Must be a
full-time student.
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Priority is given to those with financial need.
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Financial data must be submitted as
evidence of financial need.
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Evidence of
studentˇ¦s outstanding academic performance.
Must have a 3.5 or higher GPA.
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Extracurricular/Community Service: Should have
participated in school clubs or community.
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Leadership: Show
leadership either in their extra curricular
activities or in winning awards.
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One letter of recommendation:
Must provide letter of recommendation from
someone who has personal knowledge of the
student such as a teacher or student advisor.
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An essay or a
personal statement that may discuss the
applicantˇ¦s interest or reasons for applying
this scholarship.
III.
Application Materials
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Completed
Scholarship Application
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Evidence of Financial Need
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Applicant
must submit a copy of their
parent/guardianˇ¦s IRS income tax return for
past two years.
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Student Aid Report section of FAFSA (a
summary of what the FAFSA determines--family
income, # of people in family and the
estimated family contribution.)
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If the
applicant does not have the above-mentioned
tax forms, he/she needs to provide any
supplement supporting document(s)
demonstrating financial need.
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Official school
transcript
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SAT I score sheet
(TOEFL score may also be submitted in addition
to SAT score or if no SAT score is available)
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One letter of
recommendation
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Essay or personal
statement (12 point font and no more than 3
pages in length)
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Any
other materials applicant would like to include
to show extracurricular involvement, leadership,
or special qualification.
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