CNHS Class '75 USA Scholarship Foundation

On November 12, 2005, the members of CHNS Class of 1975 USA Alumni Group celebrated its 30th Anniversary in National City, California and founded what is now the CNHS Class '75 Scholarship Foundation.

1. MAIN OBJECTIVE

To offer scholarship grants to children of CNHS 1975 alumni who are in need of financial assistance in completing their high school education thereby providing these children a better chance for a brighter future.

Scholarship grants will cover tuition fees, books, and, in some cases, transportation expenses.

2. SOURCE OF FUNDS

Funding for the scholarship foundation will come mainly from, but not limitedto, the contributions of the members of CaviteNationalHigh School (CNHS) Class of 1975.

3. Founders and Incorporators

Members who donated and pledged to support the project for at least four (4) years will be considered as Founders and Incorporators of the Scholarship Foundation, and are as follows:

FOUNDERS

Rowena "Rowee" Abellar Salvador "Jhing" Achurra
Daisy Delavin Adriatico Reynaldo "Rey" Albuna
Jocelyn "Joy" Penarubia AndrewsAmerfino "Amer" Aquipel
Ernie & Vinia Cajiles AvilaMary Jane Basye
Nomis BayanEderlinda Rodriguez Espinoza
Elizabeth "Beth" Tengco FirmezaEstelita "It" Llacuna
Ramon Rizal MabiniSusan Raquel Pena
Gilbert "Gilli" & Joan Enriquez PingueJuliet Pingue
Divina Apuyan SabalEmma Sosa
Evangeline Herrera ValenzuelaCeasar Ricasata Rene Prudente Edna Herrera Pope

Emirose EstebanGeorgette Hillario

4. SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES & PROCEDURES

A. POLICIES

1)The scholarship program will be limited to children of CNHS Class of 1975 Alumni.

2)Generally, the program will offer a four-year scholarship to qualified elementary graduates who will enroll at the CaviteNationalHigh School.

3) Children of alumni who are already attending high school at the onset of this scholarship program may also apply. Application will only be approved on a case by case basis and will be subject to annual review.

4)Scholarships to be awarded will be based on both the financial need and grades of the applicant.

5)The Foundation’s Officers shall determine the expenses to be covered and how much each scholar should receive.

6)The Foundation’s Officers shall also determine whether to increase the award based on the prevailing costs/prices in the Philippines.

B. PROCEDURE

1) Scholarship to be awarded will be based on the following:

Economic need 60%

Academic grades40%

2) CNHS Class of 1975 Alumni can either apply directly for their children or recommend any alumni children who can meet the foundation’s eligibility requirements.

3)Application, together with the required proof of eligibility, will be given to a representative in the Philippines who in turn, will forward it to the Foundation for selection and approval.

4)Upon selection and approval of scholars, disbursements from the fund will coordinated by the Chairman and Treasurer of the foundation.

“ADOPT-A-SCHOLAR” PROGRAM

We will follow an “Adopt-a-Scholar” program for those sponsors who have pledged to support a scholar for four (4) consecutive years.

The sponsor will be the one to choose his/her scholar from a list provided by the foundation.

The last name of the sponsor will be added to “CNHS Class 1975 Scholar” in recognition of his/her contribution to the Foundation.

The sponsor and the scholar are encouraged to maintain communication using our private messaging in our CNHS1975 website.

No sponsor’s personal information, such as address and phone nos., will be provided to the scholar unless approved by the sponsor.

5. SCHOLARSHIP CLASSIFICATION

The following scholarship will be offered:

PLATINUM SCHOLARSHIP

1)This scholarship will be offered to Elementary School Honor Graduates;

2)will receive a maximum of $180.00 a year;

3)shall meet and maintain a scholastic record with grade not lower than 85% in all subjects; and

4)will be chosen by the donor/sponsor from a list that will be provided by the foundation’s screening committee.

GOLD SCHOLARSHIP

1) Scholar will receive a maximum of $100.00 a year;

2) shall meet and maintain a scholastic record with grade not lower

than 80%in all subjects; and

3)will be chosen by the donor/sponsor from a list that will be provided by the foundation’s screening committee.

SILVER SCHOLARSHIP

3) Scholar will receive a maximum of $90.00 a year;

4) shall meet and maintain a scholastic record with grade not lower

than 80% in all subjects; and

3)will be chosen by the donor/sponsor from a list that will be provided by the foundation’s screening committee.

Our Generous Sponsors

The following members warmly supported the program of the foundation and pledged to send their financial contributions for the class scholars for the next four (4) years. To facilitate the assignment of sponsors to each scholarship group, the sponsors are grouped according to their chosen pledges and donations and are as follows:

Platinum Donor$ 180.00/year or $15.00/month

Gold Donor$ 100.00/year or $ 8.50/month

Silver Donor$ 90.00/year or $ 7.50/month

Bronze Donor $ 60.00/year or $ 5.00/month

The following are the generous sponsors of the scholarship foundation:

PLATINUM SPONSORS

Rowena "Rowee" Abellar
Amerfino "Amer" Aquipel

Evangeline Herrera Valenzuela and Edna Herrera Pope
Rene Prudente

GOLD SPONSORS

Salvador "Jhing" Achurra Daisy Delavin Adriatico
Reynaldo "Rey" Albuna Jocelyn "Joy" Penarubia Andrews
Ernie & Vinia Cajiles AvilaMary Jane Basye
Nomis BayanEderlinda Rodriguez Espinoza
Elizabeth "Beth" Tengco FirmezaEstelita "It" Llacuna
Ramon Rizal MabiniSusan Raquel Pena
Gilbert "Gilli" & Joan Enriquez PingueJuliet Pingue
Ceasar RicasataDivina Apuyan Sabal
Emma SosaEmirose Esteban

CONTRIBUTORS

Susan Amaranto MagsakayFerdinand "Jojo" Cate

Georgette Hilario

THE 2005-2006 OFFICERS

Evangeline Herrera Valenzuela Chairperson

Estelita Llacuna Vice-Chairperson

Divina Apuyan Sabal Secretary

Ederlinda Rodriguez Espinoza ChiefFinancial Officer/Treasurer

Benny Miranda Auditor

Ceasar Ricasata Chairperson, Special Projects

THE 2007 OFFICERS

Estelita Llacuna Chairperson

Ceasar Ricasata Vice-Chairperson

To be chosen by Chairperson Secretary

Ederlinda Rodriguez Espinoza Chief Financial Officer/Treasurer

Benny Miranda Auditor

The Board of Trustees

Amer AquipelErnie Avila

Susan Raquel PenaRene Prudente

Vangie Herrera ValenzuelaCeasar Ricasata

Estelita LlacunaRowee Abellar

Ederlinda Rodriguez EspinozaJhing Achurra

ADVISER

Mrs. Lolita Garcia Llobrera

  • The chairmanship of this project is an annual post and will oversee the project. Volunteers are welcome to apply. The Executive Committee will decide in the application.
  • This is a a year round fundraising project, which means that you can donate anytime of the year but we encourage a yearly pledge or donations to assure continuity of the project.
  • All CNHS 1975 Alumni are encourage to participate by giving us you opinions, suggestions, comments, ideas and especially your donations and pledges.