Association of Mexican American Educators

2015 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

To: Senior High School Students

From:Carlos Guzman, San Fernando Valley/ AMAE

Subject:2015 SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

QUALIFICATIONS

Latino descent, at least one parent.

June 2015 graduate of a high school in LAUSD.

Fall 2015enrollment in an institute of higher learning (two- or four-year school)

Undocumented, Resident or US Citizen.

AWARD AMOUNT

Multiple Scholarship awards will be given in the sum of $1000.00 each ($500 for two-year colleges). The winning recipients will be honored during our "Día del Maestro" celebration on Thursday, May 14, 2015.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Students are to submit the following:

  1. A completed Scholarship Application Form (Front and Back)
  2. Essay (typed)
  3. Transcripts with a minimum 2.5 overall G.P.A. - 7 semesters
  4. Two letters of recommendation (Teacher, Administrator, or Counselor)
  5. 3 x 5 photo (school picture)

DUE DATE - Friday, April 10, 2015

EMAIL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:OR MAIL ALL REQUIRED ITEMS TO:

Scan or take a photo of the release form,Carlos Guzman, AMAE S.F. Valley

transcripts, and letters of recommendation. John F. Kennedy High School

Attach along with application, picture, and11254 Gothic Avenue

essay in an email to ranada Hills, CA 91344

YOU MAY ALSO DELIVER IN PERSON TO:

Flora Mendoza

San Fernando High School - Title I Office

(818) 898-7658

If you have questions or need more information, please contact

2015 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Page 1)

Graduating High School Seniors who are interested in careers that would be an asset to the community are invited to apply for the AMAE High School Senior Scholarship. AMAE awards $1,000 scholarships ($500 for two-year colleges) to deserving students who demonstrate higher education aspirations, through a competitive application process. To apply, please complete this double-sided application and follow all directions.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Last Name / First Name / MI
Address / City/State / Zip
Home Telephone / ( ) / Cell Phone / ( )
Date of Birth / Household Monthly Income / $
Father’s Name / Number of Persons in Household
Mother’s Maiden Name / e-mail address
Guardian / Relationship

SCHOOL INFORMATION

Name of High School / GPA / Name of HS Counselor
List HS extracurricular activities/organizations or clubs you participate in:
List Honors, Awards and Recognitions:
List Non-School Affiliations or Activities:
List Colleges you have applied for in order of preference. Place an “A” next to school name if you have been accepted.
1. / 2. / 3.
What is your college Major?

FINANCIAL AID

Please list any financial aid that you have been awarded so far.
Organization/Scholarship Name / Type of Aid
(Grant, scholarship, loan, etc) / Amount

Association Of Mexican American Educators

2015 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (Page 2)

PHOTO AUTHORIZATION AND RELEASE

AMAE requests your permission to reproduce through printed, audio, visual or electronic means this activity in which your child has participated. By signing, you consent to allow AMAE the right to use photographs, audio, and/or video with your child’s image for not-for-profit purposes.
I hereby understand and grant the Association of Mexican American Educators permission to use my child’s photograph and/or video.
Print Name of Parent/Guardian / Signature of Parent/Guardian / Date
Print Student’s Name / Signature of Student / Date

ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS

Essay must be typed using Times Roman 12-point font, double spaced, and no more than two pages in length. Please respond to the following prompt:
Describe how an important person(s) have helped empower you achieve your academic goals. What steps will you take to continue to persevere and obtain your college degree? How can you give back to your community after graduating from college?

DOCUMENTS TO SUBMIT

A completed Scholarship Application Form (front and back)

Essay –Typed

Two letters of recommendation (Teacher, Administrator, or Counselor)

Enclosed a copy of your transcripts (7 semesters)

Please enclose a 3 x 5 school picture

Please email completed application package to

Or mail to :

Carlos Guzman, AMAESan Fernando Valley

John F. Kennedy High School

11254 Gothic Avenue

Granada Hills, CA 91344

Or hand deliver to:

Flora Mendoza – San Fernando High School Title I Office – (818) 898-7658

Applications are due by: Friday, April 10, 2015

For more information please contact