TELACU Education Foundation
2009 Scholarship
Outstanding TELACU Scholars
Thousands of current and former TELACU Scholars continue to contribute to a legacy of distinguished leadership that characterizes our Scholarship Program. Here are several of their stories—living testimonies of these respected leaders’ shared commitment to building a better future for our community.Luis Gomez
MBA, UC Irvine; MS in Civil Engineering, Cal State Long Beach
Class of 2005
Combined a graduate business education with engineering skills in order to serve
his community at a higher level. He works as a project Manager for Lewis Operating Corporation as part of his commitment to building healthy and safe places to live and work. A dedicated TELACU Alum, Luis has invested extensive time in helping advance the Education Foundation’s outreach to first-generation, minority students interested in a business profession.
Alicia Fernandez
PhD in Developmental Psychology, USC Class of 2004
Utilizes her multifaceted expertise as a research analyst for the Los Angeles Unified School District, helping to find positive solutions for this educational system. Also active in the classroom, Alicia teaches courses on child psychological development at Cal State LA. She continually contributes to the selection of TELACU Scholars, driven by her passion for increasing access to higher education.
Jamie Zamora
MPA Candidate, USC Class of 2010
BA in Political Science, San Diego State University Currently serves as an Aide to US Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez.
Committed to impacting public policy in order to empower underserved communities, Jamie has gained hands-on experience working with the California State Legislature through the Senator Richard G. Polanco Fellowship. As Vice President of the Southeast LA County Young Democrats, Jaime volunteers his time to raise the public’s awareness of key policy issues that impact all Americans.
Fabiola Del Rio
MBA, USC Class of 2005
Launched her international business career with Accenture, a leading management consulting firm. Equipped with a keen perspective on the growing Latino market, Fabiola helps Nestlé identify and import popular food products from Latin American countries. In TELACU’s tradition of giving back, she also advises and mentors current Scholars pursuing careers in Corporate America.
Administered by the TELACU Education Foundation, the Scholarship Program was created in 1983 to develop and empower new generations of leaders in the communities it serves. The Program is funded by TELACU and the generous contributions of our partners—colleges and universities, corporations, non-profit organizations and individuals—who have joined us over the last quarter century in advancing educational opportunities for our community.
The TELACU Education Foundation reserves the right to make the final selection of scholarship recipients based upon, but not limited to, the criteria described in this brochure.
Eligibility Criteria
• Be a first-generation college student • Be from a low-income family • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Must attend one of our partnering colleges and universities (see last page) • Must be enrolled full-time for the entire 2009-2010 academic year • California Applicants: Be a permanent resident of unincorporated
East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Pomona & the Inland Empire, Santa Ana, South Gate, or other communities selected by the TELACU Education Foundation for inclusion in the Scholarship Program
• Texas Applicants: Be a permanent resident of San Antonio or Austin • Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of Greater Chicagoland Area • New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New York
Selection Criteria
A select pool of applicants will be invited to interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee, which consists of representatives from our community and our corporate and educational partners. Candidates will be ranked according to their ability to demonstrate a combination of the following:
• Extracurricular involvement demonstrating a commitment to the community • A need for financial and academic support in order to successfully complete
a post-secondary program
Completed applications, together with all required documents, must be postmarked no later than March 14, 2009.
General Scholarship Information
Scholarship amounts range from $500 to $5,000, which include any matching funds from the college or university. There are two types of scholarships: Continuing Scholarships and One-Year Scholarships.
Continuing Scholarships
If you will be entering college for the first time this fall, you are eligible for a
scholarship that can be renewed for 4 years. To renew the scholarship for subsequent years, Scholars must:
• Attend all sessions of the College Advisement & Leadership Program each year • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit official transcripts to the
Foundation for verification
• Inform the Foundation of any changes in address, phone number or academic
standing
• Volunteer 20 hours of service annually to the Foundation or other
community organization
• Plan to enroll full-time for the entire academic year
TELACU Education Foundation
Scholarship Program
One-Year Scholarships
If you are currently enrolled at or plan to transfer to one of our 40 partnering colleges or universities, you may apply for a one-year award if you:
• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5
• Plan to enroll full-time for the entire academic year • Agree to volunteer 20 hours of community service • Meet the eligibility criteria detailed in this brochure
• Attend all sessions of the College Advisement & Leadership
Program
Note: Must re-apply to be considered for a One-Year Scholarship for the following year
More Than Just Financial Support
Faced with the new rigors of college life, the future leaders of our community need more than just financial support during their collegiate years. In 1992, TELACU created a retention program called the College Advisement & Leadership Program (CALP) to help ensure the success of our Scholars in attaining their educational goals. TELACU Scholars learn to successfully navigate the college experience through study skills and time management seminars, motivational talks, counseling and leadership training. Required of all TELACU Scholars entering college for the first time, CALP helps students make the transition from high school to college and, ultimately, into the workplace.Elements of CALP include:
• Career Preparation • Financial Education • Graduate School Preparation • Internship Opportunities • Leadership Development • Mentoring
• Parental Involvement
Additional Scholarship Opportunities
The following opportunities include the College Advisement and Leadership Program. With the exception of the four TELACU Awards, these opportunities require separate applications. For more details or to schedule an appointment, please contact Daniel Garcia at 323.721.1655 or at [email protected].Citi/TELACU Scholars Program
Funded through a partnership with the Citi Foundation, scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded to qualified students interested in business careers. Citi/TELACU Scholars are also matched with mentors who guide and prepare them for a variety of careers following graduation.
Toyota/TELACU Scholarship Program
Funded through a partnership with Toyota, scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded to qualified junior and senior students interested in business or engineering careers.
Wachovia/TELACU Excellence in Teaching Scholarship Program
Funded through a partnership with Wachovia, scholarships are awarded to qualified students pursuing a career in teaching or education. Scholars also gain classroom experience through a teacher shadowing program.
TELACU Arts Award
Students majoring in Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Drama or Theatre are eligible for this award.
TELACU/César Chávez Leadership Award
Named in honor of the great leader, this scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits outstanding leadership abilities as evidenced by both academic accomplishments and community activities.
TELACU Engineering Award
Students majoring in Engineering are eligible for this award. To be considered, applicants must have already completed 12 college credits/ units of engineering coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
TELACU Teaching Award
Student pursuing a career in teaching are eligibile for this award.
Graduate Programs
(Each requires a different application and preliminary interview)
BYU Marriott School/TELACU MBA Program
TELACU’s partnership with the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University enables qualified applicants to receive a scholarship—to cover tuition and a small living stipend—for one of the nation’s finest MBA programs.
David C. Lizárraga Graduate Fellowship
Sponsored by Toyota, Fellowships are awarded to students who are pursuing their Masters in Business Administration or Engineering, and who demonstrate the potential and commitment to advance TELACU’s mission of building self-sufficient communities through economic empowerment. Individuals pursuing advanced degrees in other fields may also be considered.
Health Careers Program
(Requires a different application and preliminary interview)
In partnership with White Memorial Medical Center and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, the Foundation provides Rio Hondo College and Glendale Community College nursing students with a full complement of support services and resources, including scholarships of up to $10,000, book grants and living stipends. For more information, please contact the Health Careers Program Administrator at 323.721.1655.
Foundation Partners
The Foundation is funded through contributions made by TELACU, its Family of Companies, matching funds from 40 partnering colleges and universities, individual contributions, governmental grants, and major corporations, some of which include:
This is a partial list
Partnering Colleges and Universities
TELACU scholarships may only be used at one of the following institutions. These schools have demonstrated their commitment to increasing access to higher education by providing matching funds.
TELACU Education Foundation
5400 E Olympic Blvd • Third Floor
Los Angeles • CA 90022
t 323.721.1655 •f 323.724.337 • [email protected]
www.TELACU.com•Tax ID 95-4384333
TELACU Weatherization/ Inter-City Energy Systems
About TELACU
Established in 1968, TELACU is the largest Community Development Corporation and one of the largest Hispanic businesses in the United States. Utilizing one of the most successful approaches to community and economic development, TELACU focuses its assets on empowering the lives of individuals and families within the communities it serves.
Since 1983, the TELACU Education Foundation has been advancing communities through education. Each year we provide scholarships to hundreds of Latino college students in California, Illinois, Texas and New York. We also annually provide academic programs and guidance to 2,000 elementary, middle and high school students, nursing students and veterans. The success of the Foundation is best summarized by the numbers: 100% of TELACU Scholars earn their college degree and are prepared to make lasting, positive impact across all areas of society.
Antioch University Azusa Pacific University Biola University
Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management
J. Reuben Clark Law School Cal Poly Pomona
Cal State Dominguez Hills Cal State Fullerton Cal State Long Beach* Cal State Los Angeles Cal State Northridge Cal State San Bernardino Chapman University Columbia College Chicago East Los Angeles College Harold Washington College Harry S. Truman College Hope International University Kennedy-King College Los Angeles Mission College
Los Angeles Trade Technical College
Loyola Marymount University Malcolm X College
Mount St. Mary’s College Northeastern Illinois University Occidental College
Olive-Harvey College Pepperdine University* Richard J. Daley College San Diego State University UC Irvine
UCLA UC Riverside* UC Santa Barbara
University of Illinois at Chicago University of La Verne University of Redlands USC
West Side Technical Institute Whittier College
Wilbur Wright College
*Due to limited space, we will not be accepting applications from new candidates at these campuses for 2009-10.
2009 TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship Program Application
Note: BYU Marriott School/TELACU MBA Program, Citi/TELACU Scholars Program, David C. Lizarrága Graduate Fellowship, Health Careers Program, Toyota/TELACU Scholarship Program, and Wachovia/TELACU Excellence in Teaching Scholarship Program require a different application.
Applicant Information
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
First Name MI Last Name
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Permanent Street Address - PO Boxes will not be accepted City/State Zip
(Before applying, please verify by phone or email that your city/community qualifies)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone (Area Code/Number) Cell Phone (Area Code/Number)
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Birth Date (Month/Date/Year) Social Security #
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Father/Guardian Name of Mother/Guardian
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Email Address
Education Information
Graduating High School Seniors
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Current High School SAT Score GPA
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ College you will attend in Fall 2009 (Must be one of our 40 partnering institutions) Anticipated Academic Major
Currently Enrolled College Students
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ College you will attend in Fall 2009 (Must be one of our 40 partnering institutions) GPA
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Major Fall 2009 Level (Fr/So/Jr/Sr) Estimated Graduation Date
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
High School Attended Year Graduated
Have you received the TELACU Scholarship in the past? ❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, what year(s)?________________________________________
All Students
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Activities(Attach additional sheets if necessary)
Financial Information
Mother’s/Guardian’s Income ______________________/year Father’s/Guardian’s Income _________________________________ /year Personal Income ______________________________/year Untaxed Income (Social Sec., AFDC, other) _______________________ /year Cash/Savings, CDs, etc. ____________________________ First-generation college student? ❏ Yes ❏ No
Number of family members __________________________ Number of family members attending college in Fall 2009 ________________
(Include yourself) (Include yourself)
Current known sources of financial aid __________________ Are you a US Citizen or a permanent resident? ❏ Yes ❏ No
Estimated Expenses Estimated Income
Tuition/Fees $ _______________________ Other Scholarships/Grants $ _______________________
Books/Materials $ _______________________ Loans $ _______________________
Room & Board $ _______________________ Family Support $ _______________________
Miscellaneous $ _______________________ Employment $ _______________________
Other $ _______________________
Total $ ___________________ Total $ ___________________
2009 TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship Program Application
Application Submission
AppLiCATiOn mUST inCLUdE ALL rEqUirEd dOCUmEnTS And bE pOSTmArkEd nO LATEr ThAn mArCh 14, 2009.
Required Documents
An application is considered “complete” only if it is accompanied by the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 1. Personal Narrative
A written statement of at least one page addressing the following:
How would you describe your dream career?
Describe an event/experience in your life that inspired you to pursue this career.
How are your extracurricular activities helping equip and prepare you for this career?
TELACU’s Mission Statement is to serve, empower, advance, and create self-sufficiency for communities. How do you believe your intended career will contribute to the fulfillment of this Mission Statement?
2. Letters of Recommendation
Each applicant must submit two letters of recommendation.
Letters should be on organization letterhead, be a maximum of two pages each, and address the following:
Reference’s relationship to applicant
Length of time acquainted with applicant
Applicant’s strengths and weaknesses
Applicant’s goals
Examples that elaborate on the applicant’s commitment to the community
3. Official Transcripts (Recently transferred college students with 12 credits or less must also submit the prior school’s transcript)
4. Copy of SAT/ACT Score Report (High school applicants only)
5. A copy of one of the following filed documents reflecting your/your parents’ finances:
Student Aid Report (SAR)
FAFSA Form
2008 Tax Return
Mail or deliver your completed application with all required documents to:
TELACU Education Foundation c/o Scholarship Program
5400 E Olympic Blvd • Third Floor
Los Angeles • CA 90022
Interview
Applicants must be available to interview on April 25, 2009. Finalists will be informed of exact time by mail or phone. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us.
Special Awards
To be considered for one or more of the TELACU Special Awards, please check the appropriate box(es) below and submit a one-page essay (for each award indicated) describing why you should be considered for the award(s). Please read the brochure carefully to determine if you qualify.
❏ Arts Award ❏ César Chávez Leadership Award ❏ Engineering Award ❏ Teaching Award
For the BYU Marriott School/TELACU MBA Program, Citi/TELACU Scholars Program, David C. Lizárraga Graduate Fellowship, Health Careers Program, Toyota/TELACU Scholarship Program, or Wachovia/TELACU Excellence in Teaching Scholarship Program, please request the specific application as indicated in the attached brochure.
I certify that the information given on this application is true. I understand that any change in residency, school or enrollment status not consistent with the guidelines of the Program may disqualify my scholarship award. I authorize my application materials and information to be used in whatever manner is deemed necessary by the TELACU Education Foundation. My signature below verifies I have read and accept these conditions.
Signed _________________________________________ Date ________________
The TELACU Education Foundation reserves the right to make final selection of scholarship recipients based upon, but not limited to, the requirements described in this application.