Fwd: Alex Esclamado Scholarship - due Oct 10
Rizalyn Vargas
On Thursday, September 4, 2014 11:15:51 PM UTC-4, Jason Tengco wrote:
Please forward to Filipino American second year undergrads majoring in the Human Services field (i.e. social work, sociology, psychology, etc):ALEX ESCLAMADO SCHOLARSHIP GRANT PROGRAM
The National Federation of Filipino American Associations (NaFFAA) is inviting qualified applicants to the Alex Esclamado Scholarship Program for Human Services. To be eligible, applicants must:
· Be Filipino or Filipino of descent residing anywhere in the United States
· Currently registered in second year in college pursuing a Bachelor’s degree program in Human Services field*
· Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7 on a 4.0 Scale in the first year of college
· Submit one (1) Letter of Recommendation from an authorized officer of a community service organization (or church or civic organization) who can attest to the applicant's on-going involvement
· Submit an essay in one of the following topics:
a) Alex Esclamado's vision was to encourage the active participation of Filipinos in America in this country's political and economic life. Why is civic engagement, such as voting in elections or running for public office, important for the Filipino American community?
b) Do you agree with the observation that Filipino Americans are "invisible" in the American mainstream? Explain why you agree, or disagree and provide your thoughts on how best to enhance our presence in this country.
c) How would you strengthen the Filipino American community?
Award Amount: One time Scholarship - $1,000
There are 5 Scholarship Grants Available for the School Year 2014-2015
Deadline for Submission: Friday, October 10, 2014
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants may complete the Scholarship Application Form, with the following required copies of:
· Proof of US residency (Valid ID issued by state or federal agency)
· Proof of school registration indicating that the applicant is registered in the second year of a degree program in Human Services field
· Proof of completion of the First Year Level in college indicating the required GPA criteria
· Signed Letter of Recommendation in an official letterhead of the community organization
· Signed Essay
Completed Scholarship Application Form must be forwarded to Gloria Caoile, Chair of Alex Esclamado Scholarship Grant Program at gtca...@cox.net no later than Friday, October 10, 2014. Any application sent later than this date or incomplete application will disqualify the applicant from the selection process.
Only qualified applicants, with complete application shall be notified with results by email on Friday, October 24, 2014. The decision of the Scholarship Committee is final.
*Human Services field may include degree program in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, etc.
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Jerry Torne
Jerry
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