Far East National Bank Scholarship

Far East National Bank, in partnership withthe Joint Alumni Association of Chinese Universities and Colleges,is committed to providing financial resources to assist college-bound students in the communities we serve.Each scholarship is in the amount of $500.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be a graduating high school senior
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
  • Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or eligible non-U.S. citizen
  • Be pursuing higher education at an accredited and non-profit four-year college or university, junior college, or technical/trade school
  • Demonstrate one or more of the following:
  • Financial need
  • Ability to overcome adversity
  • Commitment to community service

Application Package

  • Far East National Bank Scholarship Application Form
  • Personal statement (as described on page 3 of the Application Form)
  • Cumulative high school transcript including GPA

Deadlines & Important Dates

  • Application deadline:April 18, 2014
  • Award notifications:May 2014
  • Award distribution:June 2014

Rules

  • Awards will be distributed in the form of a check made payable to the recipient andthe school selected by the recipient.
  • Awards must be redeemed within 2 years of distribution date.
  • Recipients are selected by a scholarship committee composed of members from Joint Alumni Association of Chinese Universities and Colleges, and senior management of Far East National Bank.
  • Applicants related to a member of the scholarship committee or to an employee of Far East National Bank are ineligible.

Contact Information

Name: Luke Jen

Title: Vice President

Organization: Joint Alumni Association of Chinese Universities and Colleges

Phone: (408) 921-3106

Email address:

Far East National Bank Scholarship Application

Please fill out the application carefully. Type or print all responses using black ink and write legibly. Attach any additional pages as necessary.

First Name: Last Name:

Male Female

Address:

City: State: CAZip code:

Phone: Email address:

U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, or eligible non-U.S. citizen:Yes No

Current high school:

Cumulative GPA (9th-12th grade on a 4.0 scale):

Indicate your plans for the continuation of your higher education after graduation.

School name:

Admitted Waitlisted Admission status unknown

Please include below the names and phone numbers of two adults that would be willing to speak on your behalf (no relatives).

Name: Relationship: Phone:

Name: Relationship: Phone:

I give my permission for my name to be used for publicity in connection with any scholarship awarded. The statements made in this application are true and correct.

Signature: Date:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

Far East National Bank Scholarship Application

List any applicable activities, community service, work experience, andawards/honors.

School Activities (e.g. athletics, clubs, yearbook, student leadership, music, dance, drama, etc.):

Out of School Activities (e.g. scouting, performance groups, etc.):

Community Service (include the number of hours per week and weeks per year you perform the community service):

Work Experience (include the number of hours per week and weeks per year you work):

Awards & Honors:

Far East National Bank Scholarship Application

Tell us about your financial needs.

Based on the number of family members living in your household, indicate whether your family’s annual household income is equal to or less than, or greater than, the amounts listed below. Only 1 box should be checked.

Number of family members living in your household / Pre-tax household income / Equal to less or than / Greater than
2 / $54,100
3 / $60,850
4 / $67,600
5 / $73,050
6 / $78,450
7 / $83,850
8 / $89,250

On separate paper, please write a personal statement on one of the topics below. The personal statement should not exceed 500 words. If you are typing your statement, please double space and use 12 point Times New Roman.

  1. Describe a time when you made a difference through your volunteer work or community service. How did it impact your life and others’ lives?
  1. Discuss how you have overcome adversity and hardship in your life. What outstanding qualities helped you to do and what did you achieve in spite of those obstacles?
  1. Discuss some issue of personal local, national, or international concern and its importance to you.

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