2016 Scholarship Application Timeline

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1 2016 Scholarship Application Timeline

Applications Process: April 1 - May 16, 2016

Interview Notifications Sent By: May 17

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Scholarship Interviews: Friday, May 20, 2016

Selection Notifications Sent By: June 1, 2016 via email

Scholarship Luncheon: June 15, 2016 at

Texas Station Hotel & Conference Center

$50 per person or $500 for table of ten

Family and/or Company Named Scholarship Sponsorships Available

Scholarship Award Levels $500-$2,000 per student

Visit www.Project150.org to apply or to sponsor.

Senia Roybal, Programs Coordinator/ Project 150 Youth Council Co-Founder Fran Montes, Scholarship Chair

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PROJECT 150 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

The Project 150 is 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 is Monday, May 16, 2016 by 5pm

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

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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.

2. 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.

3. Letter of Recommendation- Provide a current letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor on school/college letterhead that addresses the following topics:

 Academic/extracurricular achievements

 Personal qualities such as motivation, leadership and commitment  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.

4. Postmark Deadline: Monday, May 16, 2016. Scholarship application packets are accepted via email in PDF or original via U.S. mail no later than the postmarked deadline to:

Senia Roybal, Programs Coordinator/ Project 150 Youth Council Co-Founder and Fran Montes, Scholarship Chair

3600 N. Rancho Drive, Las Vegas, Nevada 89130

[email protected]

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 will disqualify the recipient. 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.

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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):

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Graduating High School Senior

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Returning College Student Have you received a scholarship from PROJECT 150?

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YES

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NO If so, list year(s) _______________

Are you a member of the PROJECT 150 YOUTH COUNCIL?

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Yes

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No Are you Nevada Millennium?

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Yes

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No

Academic Information

Fall 2016 College Level:

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Freshman

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Sophomore

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Junior

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Senior

Please provide the name of the institution you will be attending in Fall 2016:

________________________________________________________________________________________

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)?

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YES

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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:

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Single

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Married

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Divorced

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Separated

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Widowed

Applicant’s Occupation? __________________________ Spouse’s Occupation? ______________________

Number of dependants you claim on tax returns? ____________

How many dependants will be in college in Fall 2016? ____________

Applicant’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for 2015? __________________

Spouse’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) income for 2015? __________________

List other scholarship(s) and amount(s) awarded to you for the 2015-2016 Academic year:

________________________________________________________________________________________

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

Parent’s Marital Status:

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Single

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Married

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Divorced

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Separated

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Widowed

Mother’s Occupation? ___________________________ Father’s Occupation? ________________________

Mother’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for 2015? _______________________

Father’s Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for 2015? _______________________

Number of dependants your parents claim on tax returns? ___________

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Achievements/Community Service

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

________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

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.

________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

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

________________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________

ESSAYS

Part I (For first time applicants only) Submit an essay describing, in your own words, PROJECT 150’s

mission and share with us how you can improve awareness of such a large community problem. You can find information on www.project150.org .

Part II (For previous recipients of the PROJECT 150 Scholarship and/or Youth Council Members only)

Submit an essay addressing your personal experience 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.

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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 academic institution I will be attending, namely,

___________________ permission to share all information for 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 before May 1, 2017.

___ 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 [email protected] 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: ( ) - .

_____________________________________________ _____________________ Applicant’s Signature DATE