Chaldean Community Foundation

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The Chaldean Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | 2019 Recipient Selection Guidelines | 05/19

General Nomination and Guidelines Special gratitude to our benefactor

Yvonne E. Nona Women’s Scholarship Purpose

The aim of Chaldean philanthropy is geared to advance the professional aspirations of Chaldean students across academic and vocational disciplines.

Focus

The Chaldean Community Foundation’s Academic Scholarship Program is a collaborative of Chaldean philanthropies providing annual scholarship fund opportunities to assist students and learners across vocational disciplines help meet the escalating costs of (higher, trade skills) education.

The Yvonne E. Nona scholarship provides financial assistance to women pursuing higher education, including community college and post-graduate studies in preparation for a career in the field of their choice. The Yvonne Nona Scholarship fund has been established in memory of the late Yvonne E. Nona. Education was always a big part of Yvonne’s life and her lasting wish was to be able to help Chaldean women through the power of education! This exciting program will assist women, who are residents and attending specific Michigan colleges and universities (shown below), to achieve their academic and professional goals. The Chaldean Community Foundation is happy to assist in creating this lasting legacy in Yvonne’s name while permanently improving the lives of fellow women who are in need.

The Nona Family has generously offered three (3) $5,000 scholarships and three (3) $2,500 scholarships for candidates pursuing higher education, including community college and post-graduate studies.

General Qualifications and Terms General policies covering the granting of the Academic Scholarship are:

▪ Open to female students and learners

▪ Status: Must maintain U.S legal status as a U.S.-Chaldean citizen, immigrant, refugee, asylee, permanent resident

▪ Geographic residency: Must be a resident in the State of Michigan

▪ Geographic institution: Scholarships aim to support the following Michigan schools:

o Oakland University

o Oakland Community College o Macomb Community College o Wayne State University o Walsh College

o University of Detroit Mercy

▪ Scholarship grant money is intended to help subsidize financial burden of education-related cost

Submission Materials

▪ REQUIRED:

o Application Profile

o Application Essays – Be sure your contact information is reflected on every page o Unofficial transcript (or official transcript request) with stated major

o Proof of U.S. citizenship or status (birth certificate, passport, green card) o Proof of Michigan residency (Michigan driver’s license or state ID) o Proof of admission to one of the colleges above

▪ OPTIONAL:

o High Resolution Photo (used for presentation if selected for the scholarship) o Awards or Honors received – personal and academic

o Encouraged to include supporting documents and/or narrative on a “statement of need;” i.e. Parent’s Income, FAFSA, SAR

o Encouraged to submit academic institution recommendation letters from teachers, professors, counselors, etc. and volunteerism-based letters of support

o Encouraged to include a resume with internships, summer/seasonal jobs and/or study abroad program with extracurricular school or community activism and/or leadership roles held

Submission Date Deadline

Friday, October 4, 2019, 5:00 P.M. EST

Submission Contact via post office mail or electronic transmission Chaldean Community Foundation Scholarship Committee, Attn: Stacy Bahri 3601 Fifteen Mile Road | Sterling Heights, MI 48310

(586)722-7253|[email protected]

Chaldean Community Foundation

Academic Scholarship Program

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Applicant Profile

Please mail or email return completed application by Friday, October 5, 2018, 5:00 P.M. EST to:

Chaldean Community Foundation Scholarship Committee Attn: Stacy Bahri

3601 Fifteen Mile Road | Sterling Heights, MI 48310

(586) 722-7253|[email protected]

w3r Consulting (S.T.E.M.) Scholarship Application

Applicants must meet all of the qualifications and submit all of the requested documents. Any omissions in the documentation could result in immediate disqualification in the program.

I. STUDENT DATA

Legal Name ___________________________________________________________

Last First Gender { } Female { } Male Date of Birth _____/_____/______

Ethnicity { } Chaldean-American

Citizenship: { } U.S. Citizen { } Legal Resident of Michigan Valid: { } Driver’s License or { } State ID

Permanent/Home Address

Street # Street Name Apt #

City State Zip County

Phone Number (______) ________-__________ Alternate/Summer (____)______-___________ E-Mail ______________________

9. College/University Mailing Address QUALIFICATIONS:

A. Must be of Chaldean heritage AND Resident in the State of Michigan.

B. Full time status (12 credit hours)

C. Attending a four-year undergraduate accredited Michigan University, College or Community College Degree focus in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM); focused on IT/Computer fields of study

D. GPA of 3.0 or higher at a two or four year accredited Michigan College, University, or Community College E. Demonstrate Financial Need

F. Preference will be given to applicants who are not past recipients

DIRECTIONS:

A. Carefully read and complete this application

B. Return completed application with the following documents: REQUIRED

1. Application Profile

2. Application Essays – contact info on every page 3. Unofficial transcript

4. Proof of U.S. citizenship and Michigan residency (birth certificate, passport, driver’s license, state ID)

C. Complete application and attachments are due on or before October 5, 2018

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Academic Scholarship Program

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The Chaldean Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | 2019 Recipient Selection Guidelines | 05/19 College/University Name

City State Zip County

10. Campus Telephone# (______) _______-__________ E-Mail _________________________________________________

II. EDUCATION DATA

11. College/University Name _______________________________________________________________________________________

12. Cumulative GPA ______________ as of ____________ 13. Projected Graduation Date _______/_______

(Mo/Yr.) 14. Class Standing in fall of 2018 { } Sophomore { } Junior { } Senior

15. Career Interest __________________________________________ 16. Major ______________________________________

III. COMMUNITY AND ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES (Please use additional sheets of paper if required) 17. Selected School and Community Activities (Provide offices held where applicable)

18. Academic Achievements and Honors (Provide school classification where applicable)

IV. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

19. How were you referred to the w3r Consulting Scholarship Fund?

________________________________________________________________

V. REFERENCES (Professional and/or Personal)

20. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name Title Telephone

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address E-Mail

21. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name Title Telephone

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address E-Mail

VI. ESSAY Financial Need – Required

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On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the mandatory questions and choose one of the aspirational questions.

(For each essay 1-2 pages, double-spaced, size 12-font). Be sure your name and contact information is on every identifiable document.

1. Please explain how you are currently financing your education.

2. Outline if you were awarded the scholarship how you would apply the money to further you academic career.

VII. ESSAY (Preference to be type written)

On a separate sheet of paper, please answer the mandatory questions and choose one of the aspirational questions.

(For each essay 1-2 pages, double-spaced, size 12-font). Be sure your name and contact information is on every identifiable document.

Mandatory ESSAYS a. S.T.E.M. Question

How would you like to create impact in society through your chosen S.T.E.M. related career?

b. Personal Statement

Make a personal statement that explains why you are a good candidate to receive this academic award.

Consider making a catchy opening or distinctive personal statement that will capture the committee’s attention.

c. Academic Concentration or Field of Specialization

What is your academic concentration or field of specialization and what inspired you to pursue this interest.

d. Personal Background

Tell us who you are and your personal story. Discuss your special attributes, most meaningful accomplishment, demonstrated leadership skill and/or journey in life that sets you apart.

Choose One Aspirational Question

a. What are your professional goals and how do you plan to achieve them? How do your past and present experiences relate to those goals?

b. Describe your three most substantial accomplishments and explain why you view them as such. OR c. We all experience “defining moments”, significant events that can have a major impact on our lives.

Briefly describe such an event and how it affected you.

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The Chaldean Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | 2019 Recipient Selection Guidelines | 05/19 VIII. Signature

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY FOR STUDENTS

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that if chosen as a scholarship winner my picture may be taken and used to promote the Foundation’s scholarship program. (Winner may waive photo due to unusual or compelling circumstances.)

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to the Chaldean Community Foundation Scholarship policy, I MUST BE present at any potential awards ceremony, surprise, or reception to receive my

scholarship award.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to the Chaldean Community Foundation scholarship policy, it is my responsibility to remit to the Foundation the appropriate information for my

scholarship to be paid directly to my educational institution.

I hereby understand I will not submit this application without all required attachments and supporting information. Incomplete applications or applications that do not meet eligibility criteria will not be considered

for this scholarship.

I hereby authorize the release of my official college academic records to be used as deemed necessary by the Chaldean Community Foundation. In addition, my signature certifies the accuracy and completeness of the information provided. I understand that any misrepresentation may cause denial or cancellation of my application or award.

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Scholarship Applicant Signature Date

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Scholarship Applicant Print Name