NACCED Annual John C. Murphy Scholarship Grant Award Program

Purpose

The grant award will provide assistance in the amount of $1,500 to an undergraduate or graduate student currently attending an American college or university with a chosen field of study that includes course work in the areas of affordable housing and/or community and economic development and who exhibits financial need. Students may not be awarded a scholarship more than once.

Scholarship Guidelines

All applicants must be nominated by a member in good standing of NACCED.

All applicants must submit the following to be considered for the scholarship:

Completed scholarship application

Official school transcript with official grade point average (attach)

Certification of financial need (attach Financial Aide Award letter from university)

Collegiate letter of acceptance stating date of enrollment (attach)

Personal statement – of approximately 500 words, typed, to introduce the

candidate and his/her academic plans, identification of course work completed in the field of affordable housing and/or community and economic development, extracurricular activities, community service, and other achievements or awards

One letter of recommendation – teachers, faculty members, or civic leaders

Support letter from a NACCED member in good standing

Candidate Selection

A scholarship committee comprised of a Chair and appointed NACCED members in good standing will evaluate all applications, documents, and transcripts submitted. Their recommendation will be reported to the Board of Directors whose decision will be final. All contents of the application will be confidential.

Selection Criteria

Quality of Personal Statement – up to 30 points

Financial Need – up to 25 points

Grade Point Average – up to 25 points

Content of Letters of Recommendation – up to 20 points

Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications shall be close of business Friday, August 12, 2016.

Send a scanned digital copy to Laura DeMaria at .

2016John C. Murphy Scholarship Nomination Form and Application

Nominee Name:______

Address:______

Phone:______E-Mail: ______

College/University Attending and Address: ______

Year Expecting to Graduate:______Degree: ______

Individual Submitting the Nomination:______

County of:______

Address:______

Phone:______Fax: ______

E-Mail:______

Attachment Checklist:

Personal Statement of approximately 500 words to introduce the candidate and his/her academic plans, identification of course work completed in the field of affordable housing and/or community and economic development, extracurricular activity, community service, and awards or other recognition

Collegiate letter of acceptance stating date of enrollment (attach)

Official school transcript with grade point average

Certification of financial need (Financial Aide Award letter from university)

One letter of recommendation (teachers, faculty members, civic leaders)

Support letter from a NACCED member in good standing (nominating county)

Two copies of application

Selection Criteria

Quality of Personal Statement – up to 30 points

Financial Need – up to 25 points

Grade Point Average – up to 25 points

Content of Letters of Recommendation – up to 20 points

Applications will only be accepted from students residing in or attending university in NACCED membercounties in good standing. To determine if your county is a member of NACCED and in good standing, orshould you have further inquiries, contact NACCED headquarters at (202) 367-1149. NACCED reservesthe right not to award funds atits discretion.

Deadline: COB Friday, August 12, 2016.Questions? Contact Laura DeMaria at .