D. Competitive scholarships Competitive scholarship awards will be made from donations received from the general public and fund raising efforts. The Board of Directors will determine the number and amounts of competitive scholarships to be awarded annually based on contributions received during the previous fiscal year. Competitive scholarships will be determined in three (3) categories and are intended for students who are: either a freshman or a sophomore; either a junior or senior or those enrolled in a program. The Board of Directors can at their discretion, revise master’s level the number and amounts as they consider appropriate. Awards are made to students attaining the highest scores as awarded by the Scholarship Committee. Students must be enrolled to an accredited college or university, must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and must not have been on probation for at least one year. The Scholarship Committee will review each application packet and will score the following areas: Personal essay (40 points possible: 10 points - educational goals; 10 points - professional goals; 10 points extra-curricular service act ivies or volunteer service; – and 10 points cultural awareness and contributions to healthy communities). – Grade point average (40 points possible). Example a GPA of 3.5 equals 35 points. Personal impression (20 points possible). Tips to maximize personal impression points include: type the application form; include a well-rounded essay addressing all focus points; and ensure the professional quality of all submitted materials. Competitive scholarship applicants must submit the following in addition to the requirements for the general scholarship with their application packet: 300 to 500 word essay describing: 1) educational goals, 2) professional goals, 3) extra-curricular and community service activities or volunteer service and 4) cultural awareness and contributions to healthy communities. Returning students applying for a competitive scholarship must submit revised essays to include current events, achievements, and experiences. Short-term scholarships The intent of the short-term scholarship is to help eligible students pay for the actual cost of a college accredited course or a program when attending school part-time. Students may apply year round for funding. Students may receive no more than two (2) awards per year and the amounts to be determined by the Scholarship Committee. The Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Board of Directors will determine an annual total limit for all awards. Short-term scholarship applicants must submit the following: A complete application form. Proof of part-time enrollment (i.e. Copy of letter of acceptance, enrollment verification letter, or current semester course registration form) from the school he or
D. Competitive scholarships Competitive scholarship awards will be made from donations received from the general public and fund raising efforts. The Board of Directors will determine the number and amounts of competitive scholarships to be awarded annually based on contributions received during the previous fiscal year. Competitive scholarships will be determined in three (3) categories and are intended for students who are: either a freshman or a sophomore; either a junior or senior or those enrolled in a master’s level program. The Board of Directors can at their discretion, revise the number and amounts as they consider appropriate. Awards are made to students attaining the highest scores as awarded by the Scholarship Committee. Students must be enrolled to an accredited college or university, must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and must not have been on probation for at least one year. The Scholarship Committee will review each application packet and will score the following areas: Personal essay (40 points possible: 10 points - educational goals; 10 points - professional goals; 10 points – extra-curricular service act ivies or volunteer service; and 10 points – cultural awareness and contributions to healthy communities). Grade point average (40 points possible). Example a GPA of 3.5 equals 35 points. Personal impression (20 points possible). Tips to maximize personal impression points include: type the application form; include a well-rounded essay addressing all focus points; and ensure the professional quality of all submitted materials. Competitive scholarship applicants must submit the following in addition to the requirements for the general scholarship with their application packet: 300 to 500 word essay describing: 1) educational goals, 2) professional goals, 3) extra-curricular and community service activities or volunteer service and 4) cultural awareness and contributions to healthy communities. Returning students applying for a competitive scholarship must submit revised essays to include current events, achievements, and experiences. Short-term scholarships The intent of the short-term scholarship is to help eligible students pay for the actual cost of a college accredited course or a program when attending school part-time. Students may apply year round for funding. Students may receive no more than two (2) awards per year and the amounts to be determined by the Scholarship Committee. The Gana-A’Yoo Foundation Board of Directors will determine an annual total limit for all awards. Short-term scholarship applicants must submit the following: A complete application form. Proof of part-time enrollment (i.e. Copy of letter of acceptance, enrollment verification letter, or current semester course registration form) from the school he or
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