TAAORGVChapter 2013Scholarship

1 . DEADLINE forscholarship applications is Friday, June7, 2013(noexceptions). 2 . Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements. process (e.9., for a listof the supporting documents needed 3 . Refer to application below 4. 5. 6. 7.

reference forms, evidence applications will not be considered. of GPA,etc.)Incomplete "N/A"in the space. please put question you lf any doesnotapplyto in thisapplication Typeor print legibly. Youwillbe notified receipt by mailacknowledging of yourapplication. please lf youhaveanyquestions aboutthe application, contact us at (956)784-3555 andask for Noelazo Jr. or NoraAlvarado.

NOTE: Scholarship fundswillbe awarded to thestudent uponevidence of registration in an post-secondary accredited institution. Purpose:To provide a $500scholarship to thedependent of an active, affiliate, or lifemember postsecondary thatis seeking a higher education. A scholarship willbe awarded to eachcounty (Cameron, Hidalgo andWillacy). Criteria: 1. Bea U.S.Citizen or legal resident. (or 2. Be enrolled accepted) in an accredited vocational school, college, or university. gradepointaverage (GPA) 3. Havea minimum cumulative of 3.0.lf homeschooled, provide GPAevidence. Application Process: 1.Applicant mustsubmit thefollowing items: a. Completed scholarship application form. youracademic goalsandexplaining b. A two pageessaydescribing andcareer whyyouare interested in pursuing a higher education. c. Twoletters of recommendation. postmarked Deadline to submit theapplication is Friday,June 7,2013. Applications after thisdatewillnotbe considered. Please mailORsubmit application to: President- Noe Lazo Jr. / Secretary- Nora Alvarado TAAO RGV Chapter 300W. HallAcred Rd Ste.C. Pharr, TX78577 Phone:(956)784-3555 Fax:(956)784-3556

2013TAAORGV Chupter
Scholarship Applic ution
You must submit your materialsand completedapplicationno later than Friday,June7,20L3 (no exceptions).Applicationspostmarkedafter this date will not be considered.lf any questiondoes not apply to you in this application,pleaseput "N/A" in the space. Please type or print your answers. lf applicationis illegible,it will be returnedto you. You will receivewritten confirmation acknowledging receiptof your application. Please review the attachedchecklistfor a completelist your application. of items that must accompany

, understandthat this application will be available only to qualified people who need to seeit in the courseof their duties. This application, including the essay,is my own work or formally cited from other sources.I affirm that the information containedherein is true and accurateto the best of my knowledee and belief.
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Date

Signature

Legal name in full

Last Name First name M

Permanent Residence
Number,Street & Apartment Number

City

State

zip

E-mail Address

Telephone

(Check one) I am a_U.S. Citizen_U.S. National _Resident Alien expectingcitizenshipby the date of award. Current cumulative GPA on a scaleof

Attach proof of GPA. Your most recent official school transcript required.

Parent or Guardian that is a member of the TAAO RGV Chapter:

Name

MailingAddress

Jurisdiction

Phone Number

Name

1.List the secondaryschool from which you graduated, and all higher education institutions attended. Include summer, study-abroad and exchangeprograms (up to six.)
DatesAttended

2. List collegeand high school activities (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, student-faculty committees,arts, music, etc.). List in descending order of significance.
CollegeActivity Dates Offices

High School Activity

Dates

Offices

3. List public serviceand community activities (homelessservices,environmental protection/conservation, advocacy activities, work with retigious organizationsn etc.). Do not repeat items listed previously. List in descendingorder of significance.You will have spaceto list six.
# of Weeks Activitv
Role Dates

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4. List part-time and full-time jobs and internships since high school graduation.
School Location Dates Attended

5. List awards, scholarships,publications or specialrecognitions you have received.List in descendingorder of significance.

6. On a separatesheet,pleasedescribe your education and career goals. Pleaseexplain to the committee why you feel you are the best candidate to receive this scholarship. Essay must meet the following criteria:

7. Pleaseattach the following items to this application in order for your application to be deemed complete and eligible for review by the scholarship committee: for receipt of funds.

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