Genzyme Biotechnology College Scholarship Program 2015 Program Guidelines

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1 Genzyme Biotechnology College Scholarship Program 2015 Program Guidelines As a member of the Allston-Brighton community, Genzyme, a Sanofi company has established community outreach programs to benefit the residents of Allston-Brighton. Under the auspices of the outreach program, Genzyme has established a college scholarship fund to provide financial assistance to students seeking higher education in the Life Sciences and Engineering. Eligibility Information for Applicants: You must have been a resident of Allston or Brighton for the past three years. The three-year residency requirement will be counted as the three-year period ending June You may be a student at any public, private or parochial secondary school; or if you have previously received a Genzyme scholarship, you may be a student at any college or university. You must be accepted into an accredited college or university and designate a major in a life science* or life science-related field, or engineering. *Life Science includes: biology, chemistry, microbiology, pre-med, nursing, pharmacy, health sciences, physical therapy, nutrition, chemical engineering, etc. Application and Selection Process: All eligible students must complete the attached application and submit it with required documents. Complete packages include the completed application form, listing of extra-curricular activities, essay, academic transcripts/sat scores, and two letters of recommendation. Completed application packages should be postmarked no later than May 15, 2015 to Genzyme, a Sanofi company, Attn: Community Relations, 500 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA Applications received after this date will not be considered. A Selection Committee comprised of Genzyme employees and representatives of the Allston-Brighton community will select the recipients of the scholarship awards. All finalists will be interviewed in-person by the Selection Committee in June. The amount of the scholarships will be determined by the Selection Committee and will be based upon essay, overall involvement and activities, demonstrated interest in the field of life sciences or engineering, recommendations, and academic performance. The total number and respective amounts of the scholarships to be granted will vary annually and will be determined by the number of qualified applicants. Scholarship amounts will range from $1,000 to $10,000 each. Students will be notified of the results by July 1, 2015, and a visit to Genzyme s Allston Landing Facility biomanufacturing plant for a tour and luncheon for scholarship winners will be held in July. For questions, contact community.relations@genzyme.com. Genzyme Corporation l 500 Kendall Street l Cambridge, MA l T l F l

2 Genzyme Biotechnology College Scholarship Program 2015 Application Through the Genzyme Biotechnology College Scholarship Program, up to $10,000 per scholarship will be awarded to at least two students pursuing college degrees in either Life Sciences or Engineering and who are residents of Allston/Brighton (for at least three years). Finalists will be chosen based on complete application package, and will be required to participate in an inperson interview in early June. Winners will be notified by July 1, Instructions: Type or print all information. Completed applications should be postmarked no later than May 15, 2015 and mailed to Genzyme, a Sanofi company, Attn: Community Relations, 500 Kendall Street, Cambridge, MA Applications received after this date will not be considered. SECTION I: BASIC INFORMATION Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Permanent Home Address: Apt #: City: State: Zip: Phone: Date of Birth: Address: Mailing Address (if different from above): Apt #: City: State: Zip: Name of Father/Guardian: Name of Mother/Guardian: Occupation: Occupation: Check you town of your residency and duration: Allston Brighton Since (mo/yr): (If you are not a resident of Allston or Brighton, you are ineligible for this scholarship) Current High School Students Only: Name of High School: Expected Graduation Date: What College do you plan to attend? What field of science/engineering do you plan to study? Current College Students Only: Name of High School Attended: Graduation Date: Name of College: Expected Graduation Date: Major : 1

3 SECTION II: EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES List extra-curricular activities grouped by (a) School, (b) Community, and (c) Other Related Experience (internships, work, volunteer, etc.). Activities may be attached as a separate attachment if the space below is insufficient. a) School b) Community c) Other (internships, work, volunteer, etc.) 2

4 SECTION III: ESSAY New applicants should prepare a short essay (approximately 500 words) describing why you wish to study a life science (or life science-related) field, or engineering. Re-applicants should prepare an essay discussing what you have learned so far in studying your chosen field. Essay may be attached as a separate document. 3

5 SECTION IV: ACADEMIC INFORMATION Applicants graduating from secondary (high) schools should submit complete official transcripts, including SAT scores and class rank. Re-applicants already attending college should include their latest available grade transcripts. IMPORTANT: Transcripts must be received in an official, sealed and signed envelope. SECTION V: LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Please attach two (2) Letters of Recommendation. Recommendations may be from a teacher, coach, employer, and/or community supervisor. Applicant Signature Parent or Guardian Signature (if applicant is under 18) APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN MAY 15, MAIL COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO: Genzyme, a Sanofi Company Attn: Community Relations 500 Kendall Street Cambridge, MA