DEADLINE TO APPLY – FRIDAY APRIL 21, 2017

AFT 1521 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

$1,000 AWARD

The AFT 1521 Foundation Scholarship is an award of $1,000 given annually to current Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) students who, in addition to their academic achievement, have demonstrated a serious commitment to advocating the cause of social and economic justice on their campuses and in their communities.

This award must be used towards the pursuit of educational and/or career goals and the AFT 1521 Foundation reserves the right to request documentation that award money has been used in pursuit of these ends.

TO APPY: Please email the following documents, in pdf form, to :

  • Your completed application and essay
  • A scanned copy of an unofficial transcript of all classes taken within the LACCD

Only applications that have been received via email on or before April 21, 2017 will be considered. Please do not fax, hand deliver, or mail your application as it will not be accepted.

Due to the high number of applications submitted, you will not receive an email confirming that your application has been received.

IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS: Please direct all questions concerning the AFT 1521 Foundation Scholarship to

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Current Los Angeles Community College District Student
  2. Minimum 2.5 grade point average
  3. An unofficial transcript documenting completion of at least 30 units in the Los Angeles Community College District

All award recipients will be required to attend the AFT 1521 Foundation Awards ceremony at a date and time to be determined.

DEADLINE TO APPLY – APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED VIA EMAIL NO LATER THAN APRIL 21, 2017

AFT 1521 FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Please complete all required information. PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT

Name: ______

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Essay Question

Please attach a typed, double-spaced, 400-600 word essay in which you explain how your involvement in the struggle for social and economic justice has impacted you as a person. How has it prepared you to become a leader both on your campus and in your community? How has this work shaped your career and educational goals? How has this work empowered you to overcome any obstacles you may have faced in your efforts to better yourself, your campus, and your community?

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