Alabama Association of Federal Program Administrators
TO: AAFEPA DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVES
FROM: Scholarship Committee
DATE: September 18, 2014
SUBJECT: AAFEPA Scholarship
On behalf of the AAFEPA organization, we are excited to offer a scholarship opportunity to you and your colleagues. The scholarships are in honor of two AAFEPA Presidents: Leo Brown and Joan Buckley. Both of these charter members provided much leadership and dedicated much of their time and talents to move our association forward as a professional organization.
· Persons eligible for the Leo Brown Scholarship are senior students presently enrolled in a public school or students currently enrolled as freshmen in an accredited college or university. The student should be pursuing a degree in education.
· Persons eligible for the Joan Buckley Scholarship are senior students presently enrolled in a public school or students currently enrolled as freshmen in an accredited college or university. The student may be pursuing a degree in any area of their interest.
As a member of AAFEPA, please help us distribute this application to all eligible and interested persons in your school district. The completed application is due October 24, 2014 to Margaret Mastin, Scholarship Chairperson.
Nominations should be sent to:
Margaret Mastin
126 Newt Parker Drive
Boaz, Alabama 35957
If you have any questions please call Margaret Mastin at 256-593-8180, 256-572-5990 or email
AAFEPA
ALABAMA Association of Federal Education Program Administrators
Scholarship Program
Purpose
The purpose of the scholarship program is to financially support post-secondary education for qualifying seniors or high school graduates who are attending their first year of college. The recipient of the scholarship will be a student who:
1. Exemplifies the following characteristics.
• leadership within at least one school, community, or church activity
• involvement in extracurricular activities
• evidence of positive character, integrity, and leadership traits
2. Has attained the following achievements.
• an overall minimum academic record of 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale
• a demonstrated commitment to learning
• a successful experience working with children/young people
Eligibility
Candidates for the AAFEPA scholarship will be selected by the AAFEPA district representatives. Each district may select candidates to represent their district for the state scholarship program.
1. An eligible student must be one of the following:
• a high school senior who plans to enroll in an accredited college
or university
• a freshman currently enrolled in an accredited college or university
2. An eligible student must demonstrate a commitment to school, academics and
community activities.
3. An eligible student must meet all criteria outlined in the purpose section of this
document.
Selection Process
Scholarship winners will be selected based upon the following areas of equal point value:
· High school or college transcript from spring 2014 (20 points)
· Extracurricular activities/leadership activities within the community or church (20 points)
· 3 letters of recommendation, including one letter from a faculty member (20 points)
· Demonstration of financial need (20 points)
· A 300 word (maximum) essay outlining his/her leadership and future goals and please indicate if you are applying for Leo Brown or Joan Buckley (20 points)
The student’s application and companion forms must be received by the scholarship chairperson by October 24, 2014
About The Scholarships
AAFEPA offers two scholarships: the Leo Brown Scholarship and the Joan Buckley Scholarship. The AAFEPA Board of Directors established awards in honor of these individuals to recognize their outstanding contributions to the goals of the AAFEPA organization and the students the organization represents. Mr. Brown and Dr. Buckley demonstrated and provided exemplary leadership and dedication to both AAFEPA and the NAFEPA organizations.
· The scholarship grants are $1500.00 and will be awarded at the AAFEPA annual conference in November.
· The scholarship grants are available only for the 2015-2016
· The individual selected to receive Scholarships will also represent our state. Their applications will be submitted as Alabama’s candidates to compete for the three NAPEPA Scholarships.
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AAFEPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
The Alabama Association of Federal Education Federal Program Administrators
Part I: To be Completed by Scholarship Applicant
Last Name: __ _________ __ First Name: _____________ MI: ____________
Social Security Number: __________________________________________________
Address: ____________________ City: _______ _ Zip: _________
Telephone Number(s):________________________________________
High School: _____________________________ Date of Graduation: ___________
Parent(s) or Guardian(s): ________________________
Address: ____________________________
City: ____________ ____ State: __________ Zip: ____________
Institutional Preference(s) Tuition and Educational Expenses
1st Choice: _________________________________________ 1. __________________________
2nd Choice: _________________________________________ 2. __________________________
3rd Choice: __________________________ 3. __________________________
A Completed AAFEPA Scholarship Application Form with all signatures must have the following attachments:
· A one-page personal typed narrative (300 words maximum) from the applicant explaining why he/she is applying for the scholarship; including all awards, interests, leadership activities within the community, and future goals.
· A Spring High School Transcript, Spring 2014
· Three letters of recommendation;
Ø One from a principal or administrative designee on school letterhead;
Ø One from a faculty member on school letterhead; and
Ø One from a non-family member.
· Complete Part II A or B: Demonstration of Financial Need.
Applicant’s Signature:____________________________________Date:____________
Part II: Demonstration of Financial Need
High School Seniors who apply for the AAFEPA Scholarship must submit Part II A. After completing and signing the top section, the applicant must provide the return date requested at the bottom of the form. The applicant should forward Part II A to the High School Principal.
College Freshmen who apply for the AAFEPA Scholarship should submit Part II B of this form to each institution being considered. After completing and signing the top section, the applicant must provide the return date requested at the bottom of the form. The applicant should forward Part II B to the college's Financial Aid Office in conjunction with the applicant's regular submission of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Part II A: To be Completed only by High School Seniors
Institutional Preference: _____________________ Have you been accepted? Yes □ No □
I, _______________________ hereby authorize _____________ ______
(Name of Student) (Name of Principal)
to advise the AAFEPA Board as to my demonstrated financial need for the purpose of my application for the AAFEPA Scholarship Program.
Signed: _________________ Date: ___________
(Signature of Student)
To be Completed by High School Principal
I certify that this student is eligible under current USDA guidelines for either (please check)
Free □ or Reduced □ or Paid □ lunch participation and that this student will meet the established criteria for obtaining a (n) ______________High School Diploma at the conclusion of this current school year. (State)
______________________________________ _____________ ___________________________________
Principal’s Signature Date Name of High School
____________________________________________ ___________________________________________
School Phone Number School’s Percentage of Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch
Please return this completed form to the applicant on or before _______________________________.
Return Date Supplied By Applicant
Part II B: To be Completed only by College Freshmen
I, _________________ hereby authorize __________________
(Name of Student) (Name of College)
to advise the AAEPA Board as to my demonstrated financial need for the purposes of my application for the AAFEPA Scholarship Program.
Signed: _______________________ Date: ______
(Signature of Student)
To be Completed by Financial Aid Office
I have reviewed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the above named student and have verified financial need as listed:
Estimated Cost of Attendance (tuition and books) $______
Expected Family Contribution $ _____
Anticipated Aid from Other Sources $ _____
Estimated Need $
Comments (list other helpful information):__________________________________________
___________________________________________ ________________________________
Printed Name of Financial Aid Officer Signature
________________________________ ________________________________
Name of College or University Address
________________________________ _______________________________
Phone Number of Financial Aid Officer City, State, Zip
Please return this completed form to the applicant on or before _______________________________.
Return Date Supplied By Applicant
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