2015Scholarship Application Timeline

Applications Accepted:April 15 - May 8, 2015

Scholarship Interviews: Friday, May 29, 2015

Selection Notifications Sent By: June 5, 2015 via email

Scholarship Luncheon:June 24, 2015

Scholarship Levels $500-$1,000

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Meli Pulido Project 150 Scholarship Committee

6211 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
702-721-7150

PROJECT150 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Project 150is a tax-exempt 501 (c)3 community based organization whose primary objective is to increase the viability and recognition of the youth in Southern Nevada. The Project 150 Scholarship Program is one of the many vehicles used by our organization to ensure that students are provided assistance to achieve higher education goals.

Application deadline date isMay 8, 2015

NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be a resident of Nevada
  • Attend or plan to attend the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of Nevada, Reno, the College of Southern Nevada, Nevada State College or ANY accredited vocational training institute in the state of Nevada during the scholarship award year, completing a minimum of 6 credits each semester
  • Must fulfill requirements for one of the two scholarship application categories below: You may not apply for more than one category.

Graduating High School Senior:

  • Currently attending a high school (public or private) in Nevada.
  • Minimum of 3.0 GPA and/or with the school required cumulative grade point average based on a 4.00 scale at time of application (please check with the school you are planning to attend for GPA requirements).
  • Be actively involved in community volunteer service.

Current College Student:

  • Currently attending one of the above named post-secondary institutions.
  • Minimum of 2.5 GPA and/or with the school required cumulative grade point average based on a 4.00 scale.
  • Enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester.
  • Be actively involved in community volunteer service.

Evaluation Criteria

Applicants are selected based on the following:

  • Eligibility criteria as defined above
  • Academic record
  • Community service or activities
  • Letter of Recommendation
  • Financial need
  • Compelling Essay; use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
  • Consideration of work experience and/or family responsibilities
  • Consideration of documented non secondary education (i.e. technical, vocational, military etc.)
  • Personal interview with the Project 150 Scholarship Committee

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION

Please review your application packet carefully before submitting and keep a copy for your records. Failure to provide any of these documents will disqualify your application.

  1. Application- Must be typed or neatly hand written. Applications that are illegible or incomplete will be disqualified. Attach extra sheets if necessary to complete answers.
  1. Transcripts- Provide your last unofficial transcript for the educational institution to which you make reference in the application (i.e. high school, college, vocational, technical etc.) Transcripts must include a cumulative GPA. If your transcript does not provide a cumulative GPA, please provide documentation of your GPA on school letterhead signed by a school official. Transcripts must also include the name of the institution, your name, your student id number, and your date of birth.
  1. Letter of Recommendation- Provide a current letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor on school/college letterhead that addresses the following topics:
  2. Academic/extracurricular achievements
  3. Personal qualities such as motivation, leadership and commitment
  4. Potential for future success

Candidates who have been out of school a year or more may use the most current employer for their reference or a letter from someone of influence.

  1. Postmark Deadline:May 8, 2015. Scholarship application packets are accepted via email in PDF or original via U.S. mail no later than the postmarked deadline to:

Meli Pulido Project 150 Scholarship Committee

6211 Dean Martin Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89118
702-721-7150
*All applicants will receive a confirmation email upon receipt of application. Please contact us if you do not receive a confirmation email within 7 days of submitting your application.

Award Notification

All applicants will receive application status updates via email. Scholarship recipients are required to attend a Scholarship Awards Ceremony where they will be provided a commemorative certificate formally recognizing their achievement. Failure to attend the Project 150 Scholarship Awards Ceremony may disqualify the recipient. Please note that extenuating circumstances will be reviewed and considered for a possible excused absence. In addition, a guarantee of the scholarship amount will be posted at the financial aid office of the recipient’s selected school.

Recipients please note that:

  • Scholarships are NOT transferable between institutions. Your scholarship can only be used at the institution identified on your application.
  • You must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 (3.0 if you are attending UNLV or UNR) to retain your scholarship during the award year. Failure to comply with these conditions forfeits the scholarship.

PROJECT 150 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

TYPE OR PRINT LEGIBLY. USE ADDITIONAL SHEETS IF NEEDED.

Personal Information

NAME: First ______Middle Initial____ Last______

Social Security Number: ______or Student I.D. ______

Address: Number & Street ______

City ______State ______Zip Code ______

Phone (Day) ______(Evening)______

Date of Birth: ______/______/______E-Mail Address: ______

Scholarship Category (Please select the category you are applying for):

□ Graduating High School Senior □ Returning College Student

Have you received a scholarship from PROJECT 150 (formally SNHEP)?

□ YES □ NO

If so, list year(s) ______

Are you a member of the PROJECT 150 YOUTH COUNCIL (Formally SNHEP)?□ Yes □ No

Academic Information

Fall 2015College Level:□ Freshman □ Sophomore □ Junior □ Senior

Please provide the name of the institution you will be attending in Fall 2015:

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What is/will be your major? ______

High School Last Attended:Name ______

Location ______

Mo. and Yr. of Graduation ______Cum. Grade Point Average ______

If you did not graduate from high school do you have a GED (Graduate Equivalency Diploma)? □ YES □ NO

List other schools attended or training (i.e. trade, vocational, or military) you have received. Include name and address for each school, dates attended, course of studies, and certificate, license or degrees earned.

______

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Current College Student Applicants only:

Name of institution you are currently attending? ______

What is your current Cumulative Grade Point Average? ______

Number of credits completed? ______Number of credits needed for graduation? ______

Financial Information

Applicant Information

Applicant’s Marital Status: □ Single □ Married □ Divorced □ Separated □ Widowed

Applicant’s Occupation? ______Spouse’s Occupation? ______

Number of dependants you claim on tax returns? ______

How many dependants will be in college in Fall 2015? ______

Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)for 2014? ______

Spouse’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) income for 2014? ______

List other scholarship(s) and amount(s) awarded to you for the 2014-2015 Academic year:

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Parental Information: Answer the following only if your parents claim you on their tax return:

Parent’s Marital Status: □ Single □ Married □ Divorced □ Separated □ Widowed

Mother’s Occupation? ______Father’s Occupation? ______

Mother’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)for 2014? ______

Father’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI)for 2014? ______

Number of dependants your parents claim on tax returns? ______

How many dependants will be in college in Fall 2015? ______

Do your parents contribute to your educational expenses? □ YES □ NO

Will you live with your parents during the academic year? □ YES □ NO

Achievements/Community Service

List awards, commendations, certifications, special skills,etc. that demonstrate your achievements. Use additional sheets if needed.

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Describe community activities, volunteer work, membership in professional organizations, social and/or church clubs that demonstrate your involvement in the community. Please list any offices you may have held. Use additional sheets if needed.

______

List any other items that you feel the Scholarship Committee should know and that would encourage them to select you as a recipient of this scholarship. You may leave this blank if you feel that you have addressed this topic sufficiently elsewhere on this application. Use additional sheets if needed.

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Have you ever volunteered for any PROJECT 150 YOUTH COUNCIL (Formally SNHEP) events/activities? If so, please explain which ones and when.

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ESSAYS

Part I (For first time applicants only) Submit an essay describing, in your own words,PROJECT 150’smission and share with us how you can improve awareness of such large community problem. You can find information on .

Part II (For previous recipients of the PROJECT 150 (Formally SNHEP) Scholarship and/or Youth Council Members only)Submit an essay addressing your personalexperienced of the impact PROJECT 150’s scholarship has had in your academic career. Include achievements and/or challenges you have faced and how you have benefited from/overcome them. In addition include your current efforts towards making a difference in the community via the Youth Council or other avenues.

Essays should be a minimum of 500 words, typed double-spaced, using Times New Roman and 12-point font. Legible, hand writtenessays are acceptable if a computer or typewriter are not available.

Applicant Certification and Consent

Please read the agreement below very carefully and initial each line item confirming you understand and agree.

___ I certify that all the information on this application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

___ I certify that I have read the application information and instructions and I understand and accept all conditions specified.

___ I hereby give Project 150 and the academicinstitution I will be attending, namely,

______permission to share allinformationfor the purposes of this scholarship program. (College or University Name)

___ I understand and consent that my academic status will be shared with PROJECT 150 Officials for the purpose of awarding funds and verifying compliance with program requirements.

___ I hereby authorize PROJECT 150 to provide my name and address to all member institutions, companies and individuals requesting such to follow up on my progress and/or to provide information on employment opportunities upon graduation.

___ I understand that PROJECT 150 will track my academic status for compliance purposes.

___ I hereby authorize PROJECT 150 to utilize information about and from my application and my likeness for public relations purposes, publicity and other scholarship opportunities.

___ I understand that I am required to attend a personal interview as part of the application process.

___ I understand that if selected, I am required to attend a program event, such as an awards ceremony unless excused by PROJECT 150.

___ I understand that if selected, I am required to perform at least 50 hours of service with Project 150 or scholarship sponsor agency.

___ I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to submit a complete application package to the PROJECT 150.

___ I acknowledge that it is my responsibility to keep PROJECT 150 and my academic institution informed of any address changes.

___ Failure to sign this certification and consent will result in my application not being considered. All application materials become the property of PROJECT 150.

___ I will notify PROJECT 150 Scholarship Committee via email to

of any changes to my home/mailing address, email address, or telephone number

___ I understand that all scholarship status notifications will be sent to my email address provided:

My E-Mail Address: ______.

If no e-mail is available please contact me at the following phone number:( ) - .

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Applicant’s Signature DATE

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