GEE FAMILY ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FUND
OF GREATER HOUSTON
2018 Scholarship Program Guidelines
The Gee Family Association Education Fund will award a number of scholarships each year. The Gee Family Association Education Fund Board of Directors will determine the number and amount of each scholarship available annually based on the funds available. The scholarship awards range from $500 to $2,000. Funds used will come from the interest accrued from the corpus of the Gee Family Association Education Fund invested in interest-bearing accounts that become endowed funds. Some scholarships may be funded directly by sponsors.
PURPOSE: To ensure the education of our youth beyond the high school level and others who are continuing their education dedicated toward community service.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must be:
1. of Asian descent,
2. either a Student or Professional, such as a:
a. graduating high school senior; or
b. pursuing education beyond the high school level; or
c. working and wishto pursue higher educationand/or leadership training.
3. Have primary residence in the greater Houston area; and
a. applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents
4. Have a commitment toward providing leadership and service in the community.
5. NEW: Recipients may receive a maximum of two (2) scholarships awarded by GFAEF. Any applications by the recipient after a second award will be disqualified.
SELECTION CRITERIA: The Scholarship Committee shall consider the following:
· Purpose and use of the scholarship funds
· Individual’s scholarship, leadership, civic and community involvement
· Evidence of acceptance in an institution of higher learning or valid program
· How the applicant and greater Houston community might benefit
· Unique and extraordinary accomplishments
· Completion and submission of required application materials
· Clear indication of financial need may be considered
The Scholarship Committee shall determine the relative weight given to each criterion. Follow up by telephone or e-mail may occur for clarification.
SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE: The Board of Directors of the Gee Family Association Education Fund of Greater Houston will appoint the scholarship committee annually. These individuals are chosen from non-Gee family board members.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE: Applications and criteria will be disseminated to Gee Family Association members, local high schools, universities and community organizations during Winter 2017.
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APPLICATION DEADLINE – Read carefully: In order to be considered for scholarships awarded in 2018, the completed application forms must be submitted only by e-mail:
E-MAIL by Sunday, February 4, 2018, 11:59 p.m. or earlier to
Deadline is FIRM. No mailed, delivered or faxed applications will be accepted.
For questions or information, contact Julia Gee by email (preferred) or phone (832) 643-1354. Do not send applications to this address; it will not be considered submitted.
NOTIFICATION OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD: Recipients will be notified in advance (generally two weeks prior; estimated by week of February 18, 2018) of the awarding ceremony, which takes place during the annual Gee Family Association Education Fund’s Chinese New Year Banquet, scheduled for Sunday, 6:00 pm. at Crown Seafood Restaurant, 10976 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, Texas 77072. Recipients are invited to attend as guests of the Gee Family Association. Additional dinner tickets are available for purchase. Details will be distributed to scholarship recipients.
REPORTING REQUIREMENT: Twelve months after receiving the scholarship award, recipients will submit a written report to the Board of Directors on how funds were used and how the greater Houston community benefited or will benefit. If the scholarship award is granted for continuing professional education or community leadership program, the recipient will also show evidence of completion of the program. Report and supporting documentation should be emailed to .
GEE FAMILY ASSOCIATION EDUCATION FUND
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
APPLICATION FORM
* Please submit a complete application, including your responses. No other materials will be accepted. *
* Please rename the Word document file by including your name *
1. NAME (Last, First M.I.):
2. GENDER PREFERENCE: M F BIRTH DATE:
3. ADDRESS:
4. CITY/STATE: ZIP:
5. PHONE: CELL: EMAIL:
6. How did you find out about this scholarship?
7. Asian Ethnicity: Chinese Bangladeshi Cambodian Filipino Indian Japanese Korean Laotian Pakistani Thai Vietnamese Other
8. If either of your parents or grandparents is a (Gee, Jee, Chu, Zhu), please indicate which surname and provide the individual’s name.
Parent:
Grandparent:
9. List a) current / last school attended, b) dates and c) major (college applicants):
10. Have you been accepted into the prospective educational program or school?
Yes If yes, enclose a copy of confirmation of acceptance.
Major/Field:
Pending List schools(s) and Anticipated date of acceptance
No
11. Have you ever received a scholarship from the Gee Family Association Education Fund?
Yes No If yes, what year and for what purpose did you receive it?
ON THE FOLLOWING SEPARATE PAGES are Questions 11 to 15. (Limit response to a single-spaced page each for items 12, 13, 14 and 15; double-spaced for 16):
12. List your honors and awards with dates.
13. List your civic and community involvement (including description of your role) with dates.
14. List scholarships and financial aid you have already received.
15. Explain how the GFAEF scholarship will be used.
16. The Scholarship Committee is seeking to award scholarship to applicants who are highly motivated, with proven leadership skills, and civic or community involvement. Please write a one-page (double-spaced) essay explaining how you meet these criteria. Financial need is not a requirement, but can be addressed if warranted.
NAME (Last, First M.I.):
11. List your honors and awards with dates.
NAME (Last, First M.I.):
12. List your civic and community involvement with dates.
NAME (Last, First M.I.):
13. List scholarships and financial aid you have already received.
NAME (Last, First M.I.):
14. Explain how the GFAEF scholarship will be used.
NAME (Last, First M.I.):
15. The Scholarship Committee is seeking to award scholarship to applicants who are highly motivated, with proven leadership skills, and civic or community involvement. Please write a one-page (double-spaced) essay explaining how you meet these criteria. Financial need is not a requirement, but can be addressed if warranted.
I certify that the information contained in this application is true to the best of my knowledge. If I become a scholarship recipient, I agree to use the funds for the stated purpose and submit a written report to the GFAEF Board of Directors after 12 months or at the end of the program year, whichever is earlier.
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APPLICANT SIGNATURE (Digital signature accepted) DATE
Revised 12/17