Scholarship Application
Do you have questions?
Please email Tom Hyatt at tomhyatt@aveson.org
Application due date:
WINTER - Friday, December 20, 2013
SPRING - Friday, March 14, 2014
Aveson International Student Exchange 2013-2014
DEADLINE for scholarship applications are listed above (NO EXCEPTIONS)
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.
If any question does not apply to you in this application please put N/A in the space.
Application must be typed.
PURPOSE The Aveson International Studies Scholarship Fund was established to support motivated and passionate Aveson High School students reach their financial goals in order to travel internationally. Financial need will be a consideration but not the determining factor.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is based on financial need, academic performance, leadership potential, and participation in Aveson Global Leadership Academy programs including but not limited to volunteer hours. Scholarships are awarded twice annually provided funds are available. Scholarships can be applied for both in the Winter and in the Spring.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
A volunteer committee will recommend recipients of each scholarship. The volunteer committee will include a parent representative, a student representative, a staff representative and a community representative.
The final decision will be made by Director Larry Simonsen and Executive Director Kate Bean.
Areas that are reviewed by the committee include, but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments, Community Service, References, Personal Essay and Financial Need.
Aveson Charter Schools pays scholarship funds directly to the travel organization (L&Z International).
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.
CRITERIA
Applicants must be enrolled and in good standing at Aveson Global Leadership Academy. Excessive tardies and/or absences will have an impact.
Applicants must be completing high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Applicants must receive a written recommendation from at least two of their academic instructors.
Applicants must receive one personal written recommendation from a community or former/current employer.
Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
Applicants must attend mandatory meetings and participate in all fundraisers.
Applicants will complete (or be completing) all project work associated with the International Exchange.
Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by the deadline(s).
Application Process
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE:
Completed application form.
Unofficial high school transcript
Two academic references
One Personal reference from an employer or other community member
A personal essay or creative presentation answering the essential question below.
Demonstrated financial need.
Please submit all application materials in person to:
Aveson Global Leadership Academy
C/O Tom Hyatt, Global Competency Coordinator
ATTN: WINTER or SPRING Scholarship Applicaiton
Application
Please type on a separate sheet or print your answers below. If application is illegible it will be returned to you.
1.
Last Name:
First Name:
2
Mailing Address:
Street: _________________________________________________________
City: State: ZIP:
3
Daytime Telephone Number: ( )
Email address:________________________________________
4
Aveson Advisor:
Number of years attended Aveson:
5
Aveson Instructors (Name and Subject)
6
Grade Point Average (GPA): __________ (On a 4.0 scale)
Attach proof of GPA; your most recent unofficial school transcript required.
7
TWO ACADEMIC REFERENCES
Name__________________________ Relationship____________________________________
Name__________________________ Relationship____________________________________
8
ONE PERSONAL REFERENCE
Name__________________________ Relationship____________________________________
9
Name(s) of Parent(s) or Legal Guardian(s) ____________________ _____________________
10
Home phone of parents or legal guardians: ____________________ _____________________
11
Address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s): (only need to provide primary address)
_______________________________________ _______________________________________
Street: ___________________________ City:___________________ State: ______ZIP:_____________
12
What specialty/major do you plan to major in as you continue your education?
PERSONAL ESSAY OR PRESENTATION
Please write or present the following information.
You can answer these questions in any way you choose. It can be any length, any genre, any format.
Consider the Driving Question: Why do you deserve an International Travel Scholarship?
Please consider including the following information.
SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please list school extra-curricular activities in which you have participated. Note leadership roles and dates.
AREA OF STUDY: What do you want to study and why?
ORGANIZATIONS: Please list community organizations such as service, volunteer and religious organizations in which you are now active or have previously been active. Note leadership roles and dates.
RECOGNITIONS: Please list important awards and recognitions received. Note organizations presenting honor and date.
GOALS: What are the short and long term goals for your life?
NEED: Please explain your financial need for the project.
CAREER PLANS: What are your career plans and what would you like to be doing in 10 years?
EXPECTATION: What do you expect to take away from the experience of traveling to China and participating in this year long exchange program?
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. Circle “YES” or “NO” to be sure you have attached each item as required.
Two Academic references.
One personal reference.
Most recent unofficial high school transcript.
Answers to questions 1-12
A personal essay or presentation considering information listed above
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to the Aveson International Exchange Scholarship 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 the Scholarship Program.
Signature of scholarship applicant: _______ _________________________ Date: ___________
Witness_______________________________________________________ Date: ____________
The deadline for this application to be received by Aveson Global Leadership Academy by:
WINTER Friday, December 20, 2013.
SPRING March 14, 2014
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