San Diego County $8,000 Scholarship Program Application
For Graduating High School Students and College Students
Administered by
The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA)
San Diego Chapter - A Professional Technical Society
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
We award $2,000 scholarships per year renewable in accordance with specified criteria for a maximum of $8,000 over four years. Applicants are selected based on the following:
- United States Citizen
- Resident and student within the limits of San Diego County
- High school senior (graduating) or university students already enrolled in a 4-year degree program
- Second-year student in a Community College transferring to accredited 4-year degree granting colleges or universities.
- Major in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math courses of study.
- For graduating High School applicants:GPA of at least 3.7, (9-12 Weighted Total GPA),SAT score at least 2040, or an ACT score of at least 31. SAT and/or ACT scores should be from a single testing date.
- For college applicants: GPA of at least 3.5 (high school GPA, SAT & ACT will not be considered)
- Acceptance to and attendance at an accredited college or university anywhere in the United States in a 4-year degree granting full-time curriculum
- Winners of scholarships that add up to or exceed the cost of full tuition for the selected college/university are not eligible.
INSTRUCTIONS
Please fill out the application. Please note: It is up to you to meet the postmarked deadline on or before the end of April2015. Your completed application must be returned with these supporting papers:
- A copy of your college/university acceptance letter (NA for students already attending a 4-year degree-granting university)
- A copy of your financial aid award letter from your university. (For university students please provide most current aid letter. If unavailable, provide your first year financial aid letter.)
- A copy of your SAT or ACT scores (NA for students already attending a 4-year degree-granting university)
- Your most recent grade transcript
- Two letters of recommendation (from Teachers/Counselors/Sports Coach/Research Advisor)
- List of other scholarships/awards won.
- One page Personal Statement (Please feel free to write whatever you think is important. If there is any further information, including family financial situations that you think will help the scholarship committee make a decision in your favor, please write it. We welcome information that will help us differentiate you from others.
The completed application with supporting papers must be postmarked on or before the end of April 2015 & mailed to:
P. R. Kelly
AFCEA Scholarship Program, 5675 Ruffin Rd., Suite 210, San Diego, CA. 92123
Questions? Call or email: (858) 292-1015,
STUDENTS IT IS UP TO YOU TO MEET THE DEADLINE
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San Diego County $8,000 Scholarship Application Form for Graduating High School & Active College Students
Administered by AFCEA
1. STUDENT PERSONAL DATA
Student Legal Name: ______
FirstMiddleLast
Permanent home address: ______
Number & StreetCityStateZip
Telephone at mailing address: _____/______Cell Phone: ______/______
Email Address: ______USA Citizen: Yes ____No ____
2. ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Name of current high school or university: ______Graduation Year: ______
Name of College Attending or First College Choice:______
CityStateCollege Student ID (if known)
______
Expected Graduation Date (Mo./Yr.)Degree Sought or Field of Intended Study (required entry)
SAT(single test event*): Combined:______(NA for college student applicants)
ACT(single test event*): Composite:______(NA for college student applicants)
*Do not combine the best individual math, etc., scores from several tests. Just use the best single test sitting/event.
GPA : ______For HS students, please use 9-12 Weighted Total GPA
3. SCHOOL ACHIEVEMENT & LEADERSHIP (Provide an attached sheet(s) with the required information)
Please list your school activities, offices and awards or honors, including dates of applicable. Examples include clubs, sports, music, student government, theater, competitive teams, awards received, etc
4. ACTIVITIES/VOLUNTEER WORK (Provide an attached sheet(s) with the required information)
Please list any club, civic, or church activities with which you have been involved without pay; including names, dates, locations and leadership positions held.
5. WORK EXPERIENCE (Provide an attached sheet(s) with the required information)
List your work experience, whether part-time, vacation or other during the past three years.
Mo./Yr.Name of BusinessCityYour JobHrs/WkMoney saved for school next year
6. COLLEGE COST/NEED ESTIMATE
Where applicable, use selected college financial aid award letter. Estimate where necessary.
ESTIMATED COSTS EXPECTED FUND SOURCES
Tuition and Fees$ ______*Parent Contribution$ ______Federal $ ______
Books & Supplies$ ______*Student Contribution$ ______State $ ______
Room and Board$ ______#Aid (Loans, Grants)$ ______College $ ______
Transportation$ ______Other $ ______
Total Estimated Costs: $ ______Total Expected Funds $ ______
*Enter what you expect to pay toward college costs. Explain if
the parent contribution is low, or if no student contribution.
______
______
______
FINANCIAL NEED RECAP
#Include above all aid which you think you might get: give title,
Total Estimated Costs $ ______amount and status (pending or approved). List below other
Total Expected Funds $ ______sources of aid for which you are applying.
Unmet Need $ ______
______
Parents’ Marital Status: ______
Total Children Living at Home: ______
Number in College (excluding you) ______
7. STATEMENT BY THE STUDENT
I hereby authorize my educational institution to release to AFCEA San Diego chapter any information pertinent to the requested scholarship, including enrollment status, employment and current address. For continued eligibility, I will provide an official transcript at the end of each academic year to AFCEA and a statement indicating continued pursuit of a majorin science, technology, engineering or math.
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Signature of StudentDateFull Name (print or type)
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