2015 Scholarship Application
Application Instructions Please complete the attached application form to apply for the ULEED Community Scholarship and submit it by April 17, 2015. Late applications will not be accepted.
Scholarship Description The ULEED Community Scholarship Program furthers the organizations’ core purpose of providing educational opportunities to young adults committed to pursuing a degree in any major. Through the Community Scholarship program, ULEED seeks to increase the number of young adults seeking a career by awarding qualified students with financial support to further their education. Through this scholarship, ULEED hopes to increase the number of young adults obtaining accredited educational skills that will offer them career options. This scholarship program consists of three scholarships this year the Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship; the Lourdes Rodriguez Scholarship and the Saturnino Oquendo “Future Negociantes” Scholarship. The awarded scholarships will be sent to the approved educational institution that the applicants have been accepted to and will attend.
Requirements To Apply (Note: 2014 scholarship recipients are not eligible to re-apply until 2016.)
Must be between the ages of 18-25 Must reside in the Chicagoland area (Proof of residency is required in order to receive funds) Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. Commit to 20 hours of community service with the ULEED Organization if award is received Must be accepted or currently attending a community college, university, and/or a trade school (1) letter of recommendation from an individual with knowledge of the applicant (3) page essay answering the (4) questions listed on Page 4 of this application
Scholarship Categories:
Lourdes Rodriguez Scholarship $1,000 ( must be a Puerto Rican male & meet criteria above) Saturnino Oquendo “Future Negociantes” Scholarship $1,000 (major must be a Business related) Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,000 ( for University students ONLY & must meet criteria above) Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,000 ( must meet criteria above) Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,500 ( must meet criteria above) 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-234-8203 www.uleed.org
Please select the application that you are applying for. Lourdes Rodriguez Scholarship $1,000
Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,000 (university students)
Saturnino Oquendo Scholarship $1,000
Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,500
Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,000 (general)
Personal Information First Name:__________________
Last Name:
Address:
_______________________
Home Phone:________________
_______________________
Cell Phone:__________________
_______________________
Email:______________________
City:
State: _______ Zip:________
__________________
Age: ___________
Education Information High School: ________________ GPA:
G.E.D: _________________________
_____________
Date of completion: _________________________
Year Graduated: _____________ Name the educational institution to which you are enrolled in?: (Name)_____________________(Address)_______________________(Phone)_______________ What is your major? Please list any minors if applicable. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is your expected date of completion? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever received academic honors or awards for scholastic achievement (include high school, undergraduate, graduate studies)? Yes (if yes, list) No __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Application Deadline: April 17, 2015 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-234-8203 www.uleed.org
List any extracurricular activities you are a part of in school and/or your community.
1.____________________ ________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________ _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________ _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
4.____________________ ________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
Application Deadline: April 17, 2015 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-234-8203 www.uleed.org
Scholarship Short Essay While answering these questions you may want to include information about your educational, career, and personal goals. Demonstrate your talent by writing about any special interests or special circumstances that you wish the selection committee to consider.
Format Answer the following four questions listed below and follow the following format:
No more than 3 pages
Double spaced
Font size 12pt
Times New Roman Font
Number each page
Place your name at the top left corner of each page
Short Essay Questions 1. Why should you be selected to receive this scholarship? What makes you unique? 2. How will this scholarship impact your life? How will it further develop your personal, educational, and career goals. Might it also impact a community you identify with? 3. What has been the biggest challenge in your life and how did you overcome it? If you could give advice to someone who is currently experiencing the same challenge, what would you tell them ? 4. Tell us about a personal interest or special circumstance that you want the selection committee to consider. I affirm that the content of this application is my own work and is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Applicant:__________________________________
Date:_____________________
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION (POSTMARKED) BY MAIL OR EMAIL BY APRIL 17, 2015 ULEED Community Scholarship Application 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Email to: [email protected] 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-234-8203 www.uleed.org
Supporting Document: Letter of Recommendation Request Below is a sample email and/or letter you can submit to your recommender of choice. Be sure your recommender includes the items listed below. Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for agreeing to write a letter of recommendation for me.
Your assessment of my
achievements, reliability, and promise in the area for which I have applied will assist the scholarship selection committee. Below is the information requested by the selection committee. Please include this information in your letter of recommendation. This letter must be completed and delivered to ULEED no later than April 17, 2015.
How long have you known the student?
If you have instructed the student, in what course(s)?
Please give specific examples as to why you feel this student qualifies for this scholarship.
Does the student have potential for success and achievements in the future?
Include any other comment(s) that will help the committee with the selection process.
Address your letter to: ULEED Scholarship Selection Committee Please mail your letter to: ULEED: Scholarship LOR 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Or email it to: [email protected] Subject: ULEED: Scholarship LOR
I thank you for your time and efforts. Wish me luck! Sincerely, Scholarship Applicant
Scholarship Description The ULEED Community Scholarship Program furthers the organizations’ core purpose of providing educational opportunities to young adults committed to pursuing a degree in any major. Through the Community Scholarship program, ULEED seeks to increase the number of young adults seeking a career by awarding qualified students with financial support to further their education. Through this scholarship, ULEED hopes to increase the number of young adults obtaining accredited educational skills that will offer them career options. This scholarship program consists of three scholarships this year the Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship; the Lourdes Rodriguez Scholarship and the Saturnino Oquendo “Future Negociantes” Scholarship. The awarded scholarships will be sent to the approved educational institution that the applicants have been accepted to and will attend.
Requirements To Apply (Note: 2014 scholarship recipients are not eligible to re-apply until 2016.)
Must be between the ages of 18-25 Must reside in the Chicagoland area (Proof of residency is required in order to receive funds) Must have High School Diploma or G.E.D. Commit to 20 hours of community service with the ULEED Organization if award is received Must be accepted or currently attending a community college, university, and/or a trade school (1) letter of recommendation from an individual with knowledge of the applicant (3) page essay answering the (4) questions listed on Page 4 of this application
Scholarship Categories:
Lourdes Rodriguez Scholarship $1,000 ( must be a Puerto Rican male & meet criteria above) Saturnino Oquendo “Future Negociantes” Scholarship $1,000 (major must be a Business related) Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,000 ( for University students ONLY & must meet criteria above) Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,000 ( must meet criteria above) Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,500 ( must meet criteria above) 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-234-8203 www.uleed.org
Please select the application that you are applying for. Lourdes Rodriguez Scholarship $1,000
Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,000 (university students)
Saturnino Oquendo Scholarship $1,000
Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,500
Tomorrow’s Leader Scholarship $1,000 (general)
Personal Information First Name:__________________
Last Name:
Address:
_______________________
Home Phone:________________
_______________________
Cell Phone:__________________
_______________________
Email:______________________
City:
State: _______ Zip:________
__________________
Age: ___________
Education Information High School: ________________ GPA:
G.E.D: _________________________
_____________
Date of completion: _________________________
Year Graduated: _____________ Name the educational institution to which you are enrolled in?: (Name)_____________________(Address)_______________________(Phone)_______________ What is your major? Please list any minors if applicable. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ What is your expected date of completion? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Have you ever received academic honors or awards for scholastic achievement (include high school, undergraduate, graduate studies)? Yes (if yes, list) No __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Application Deadline: April 17, 2015 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-234-8203 www.uleed.org
List any extracurricular activities you are a part of in school and/or your community.
1.____________________ ________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
2.____________________ _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
3.____________________ _________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
4.____________________ ________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________
Application Deadline: April 17, 2015 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-234-8203 www.uleed.org
Scholarship Short Essay While answering these questions you may want to include information about your educational, career, and personal goals. Demonstrate your talent by writing about any special interests or special circumstances that you wish the selection committee to consider.
Format Answer the following four questions listed below and follow the following format:
No more than 3 pages
Double spaced
Font size 12pt
Times New Roman Font
Number each page
Place your name at the top left corner of each page
Short Essay Questions 1. Why should you be selected to receive this scholarship? What makes you unique? 2. How will this scholarship impact your life? How will it further develop your personal, educational, and career goals. Might it also impact a community you identify with? 3. What has been the biggest challenge in your life and how did you overcome it? If you could give advice to someone who is currently experiencing the same challenge, what would you tell them ? 4. Tell us about a personal interest or special circumstance that you want the selection committee to consider. I affirm that the content of this application is my own work and is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. Signature of Applicant:__________________________________
Date:_____________________
PLEASE RETURN APPLICATION (POSTMARKED) BY MAIL OR EMAIL BY APRIL 17, 2015 ULEED Community Scholarship Application 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Email to: [email protected] 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Phone: 773-234-8203 www.uleed.org
Supporting Document: Letter of Recommendation Request Below is a sample email and/or letter you can submit to your recommender of choice. Be sure your recommender includes the items listed below. Dear Sir/Madam, Thank you for agreeing to write a letter of recommendation for me.
Your assessment of my
achievements, reliability, and promise in the area for which I have applied will assist the scholarship selection committee. Below is the information requested by the selection committee. Please include this information in your letter of recommendation. This letter must be completed and delivered to ULEED no later than April 17, 2015.
How long have you known the student?
If you have instructed the student, in what course(s)?
Please give specific examples as to why you feel this student qualifies for this scholarship.
Does the student have potential for success and achievements in the future?
Include any other comment(s) that will help the committee with the selection process.
Address your letter to: ULEED Scholarship Selection Committee Please mail your letter to: ULEED: Scholarship LOR 3946 W. North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647 Or email it to: [email protected] Subject: ULEED: Scholarship LOR
I thank you for your time and efforts. Wish me luck! Sincerely, Scholarship Applicant
