Scholarship Application

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1 Scholarship Application Application due date: Monday, June 16, 2014 Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship DEADLINE for scholarship applications is Monday, June 16, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS) 2. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered. 3. If any question does not apply to you in this application please put N/A in the space. 4. Type or print legibly. Illegible applications will be returned to you. 5. You will be notified by phone, and mail on or before June 26 th regarding the status of your application. 6. If you have any questions about the application, please call Jennifer Owens, Senior Counselor. (713) or by at jowens@aama.org. PURPOSE: The purpose of AAMA s Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled in undergraduate study in community colleges, trade schools and universities. The Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Fund principally targets two and four year academic programs; however, certificate/licensing programs are also eligible. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is based on financial need, academic performance and leadership potential. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS For the school year AAMA will award at least two scholarships of up to $2, each on the basis of a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by the committee include, but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments, Community Service, Recommendations, Personal Essay and Financial Need. Tomorrow s Leaders pays scholarship funds directly to the recipient s school. The annual Scholarship awards are split into two equal parts and are disbursed on a semester basis; they may be continued for the following semester if the student maintains a 2.0 GPA for the preceding semester. The Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Scholarships awarded are based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria. Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Fund programs include volunteer hours to AAMA yearly. Scholarships are awarded and/ or renewed annually provided funds are available and student maintains a 2.0 commutative GPA. CRITERIA Applicants must have attended Sanchez Charter School, Houston, Texas. Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA of at least 2.0. Applicants must be accepted as a student at a college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming summer or fall 2014 academic semester. Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance. Recipient is expected to fulfill 2 volunteer days at AAMA yearly. Student must apply for student aid by completing the Federal Application for Federal Student Aid ("FAFSA") or the Texas Application for State Financial Aid ("TAFSA"). Student must submit a copy of their Student Aid Report (SAR) or copy of the TAFSA application. AAMA s Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Application 1

2 Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by Monday, June 16, Scholarship disbursements will be made for the spring 2015 semester only after their grades from the fall 2014 semester have been received by the scholarship committee. TIMELINE Both new and renewal applications are due June 16, Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by June 26, Please OR submit application in person to: jowens@aama.org or AAMA Attention: Jennifer Owens Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Program 6001 Gulf Freeway, Bldg. E Houston, Texas AAMA s Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Application 2

3 Please check one of the following: Application 2014 New Scholarship applicant Scholarship Renewal Please type on this document. Illegible applications will not be considered. Last Name: First Name : Middle Name: Mailing Address: Street: City: State: ZIP: Daytime Telephone Number: ( ) Cell Phone Number ( ) address: I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2014: Address: Phone( ) Will you attend school full time or part time? FULL TIME PART TIME Grade Point Average (GPA): (On a 4.0 scale) Attach proof of GPA; your most recent school transcript required. Parent(s) or legal guardian(s) information: Name (s) Street: City: State: ZIP: Home phone:: ( ) What specialty /major do you plan to major in as you continue your education? AAMA s Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Application 3

4 What recognitions did you receive this year? What volunteer activities did you participate in this year? Essay: In no more than 500 words state how AAMA s Tomorrow s Leaders scholarship will support you in achieving your goals. Also, describe your most meaningful achievements and how they relate to your field of study and future goals. AAMA s Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Application 4

5 Checklist A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify to be reviewed by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. (No exceptions.) C. Mark YES or NO to be sure you have attached each item as required. YES NO One recommendation letter from AAMA staff, employer or volunteer organization. Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. A letter of college acceptance or program acceptance is required for scholarship fund disbursement. Most recent high school or college transcript. Answers to all the questions on the application. STATEMENT OF ACCURACY I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to The Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Fund Committee is true, correct and without forgery. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote AAMA s Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Program. I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Fund s scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded. Signature of scholarship applicant: Date: The deadline for this application to be received by Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Fund is Monday, June 16, 2014, 5:00 p.m. NO EXCEPTIONS! AAMA s Tomorrow s Leaders Scholarship Application 5