New Applicant Scholarship Application - Rey Feo Scholarship
R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com D DEADLINE TO T SUBMIT T COMPLET TED “NEW”” APPLICAN NT APPLICA ATION IS MARC CH 31 OF TH HE APPLIC CATION YEA AR Thank you for applyin ng to our Reyy Feo Scholarrship program m. We are loooking forwarrd to workingg with each studeent that is aw warded a schollarship duringg the upcominng years from m our organizaation. “Comm mittee of LULA AC Council No. N 2” will reeview the schholarship appllications and will determiine the scholaarship awardees by June 30. Everyone that submitted an applicatioon will be nottified by maill stating the results r of their appplication.
ELIGIB BILTY REQ QUIREMEN NTS: Applicannts must meet the following criteria to t be consideered for a sccholarship: • • • • • • • •
High School Senior H S pendingg graduation or o no more thhan 12 months after graduaation. M be a stud Must dent pursing full-time fu studiies leading to a bachelor’s degree at a coollege or unniversity apprroved by Thee Rey Feo Schholarship Revview and Selection Commiittee. For entering frreshman, musst have a gradde point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale s equivaleent. For entering frreshman, musst have a scoree of at least 23 on the ACT T (composite)) or at least a score off 970 on the SAT S test (com mbined verball and math) coonsidered as honor h studentts. A a college sttudent, must maintain As m a college grade pooint average of o at least 3.000 on a 4.0 graade sccale or equivaalent. A applicants must be U.S. Citizens. All N over fundeed from total scholarships and grants aw Not warded. L Limited only one o Rey Feo Scholarship S p family perr year. per
APPLIC CATION PR ROCESS: Appplicants muust completee and submitt the followinng: FOR NE EW APPLIC CANTS: • • • • • •
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Complete Secttions A througgh N. C Suubmit OFFIC CIAL High Scchool Transcrript (with an authorized a siggnature, seal or o stamp). Suubmit a copy of ACT and//or SAT test scores s or recoorded on transscript. Suubmit an acceeptance letterr of the collegge/university you y plan to atttend in the faall, EXCEPT coommunity college. Inncome Tax Reeturns from thhe last 3 conssecutive yearss from both paarents and/or guardians. T Three (3) Letteers of recomm mendation froom adults addrressed to Thee Rey Feo Schholarship, Incc. Innclude a comp plete name, teelephone num mber and mailling address for f each refereence. (1) Teaccher (11) Employer or o Parent of Applicant A (1) Neighbor or Family F Friendd. Possible innquiry might be b neeeded for pro ocessing schollarship appliccation. A Answer all queestions to the best of your ability. Pleasse do NOT leave any questtions unanswered. Inndicate Does Not N Apply (DNA A) or explain omission. o
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com TION CRIT TERIA: SELECT • • • • •
Likelihood of pursing L p a successful careerr in college. A Academic perfformance, wriiting ability, especially e muulti-lingual. E Extracurricular r activities, coommunity invvolvement annd recommenddations. E Effects on the local commuunity by awardding you our scholarship. H this schollarship educaational award will help youu, your familyy and this com How mmunity?
DISBUR RSEMENT FUNDS: F Aw warded monnies will be distributed d ass follows: • •
First half of Th he Rey Feo Scholarship wiill be disburseed in the fall of o the awardeed year to the coollege/universsity we have on file (all chhanges must be b submitted in i writing andd in a timely m manner to avoiid delay of paayment to the awardees schhool). Second half off The Rey Feoo Scholarshipp will be disbuursed in the sppring of the awarded a year based b onn: o After completion of o the fall sem mester, awardeees must subm mit an OFFIC CIAL transcrippt of their fall fa grades whhich reflect at least a cumullative grade point p 3.0 or abbove on an averag ge of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. o Studen nt must providde a class schhedule verifying full-time status s of at leaast 12 hours for f the sprring semesterr to receive thhe second disbbursement of The Rey Feo Scholarship.
DEFERM MENTS: Applicants A whho submitted completed appplications thhat were acceppted and appproved for awardd, but were no ot able to acccept due to Military M service, immediatee family deathh, serious injuury or sickness of o applicant will w be alloweed to defer aw ward up to 122 months. Doocumentation for defermennt will be requireed.
REY FEO SCHO OLARSHIP P PROGRAM M The Rey Feo Scholarrship Program m is intendeed to assist and a encouragge students in i completingg and advancingg their colleg ge education.. The progrram is directted specificallly to San Antonio A and Texas T Educationn Service Cen nter Region 20 2 school disttrict students with career advancement a in mind. Thee Rey Feo Schollarship, Inc., is a non-proffit corporationn of LULAC Council No. 2, an Originnal Charter Coouncil and affiliaate member of the League of United Lattin Americann Citizens (LU ULAC). TERMS: The Rey Feeo Scholarshipp Program wiill award $1,5500.00 scholaarships to quaalified San Anntonio area studeents who aree enrolled or are planningg to enroll leading to a foour-year or greater g degreee at a college orr university approved a by The Rey Feo Scholarshipp Program. The $1,500.000 awards will w be divided innto two equall disbursemennts made by September 15 and Januarry 31. Scholaarships awardds are sent direcctly to the reciipient’s collegge or university and depossited in the reecipient’s nam me. The fundds will be allocaated towards the paymentts of tuition, academic fees, f the purrchase of reqquired educaational materials and books. The T school iss custodian off the funds annd will be disbburse the awaard as directeed and consistentt with the purrpose and pollicies of this program. p Item ms outside thhe above listeed expenses are a the student’s responsibility y.
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com A T’S PERSO ONAL INFO ORMATION N A. APPLICANT Name: Address: City & State: Email adddress: Social Seccurity #: Place of Birth: B Marital Sttatus:
Birtth Date: Phoone: Zip Code: Celll Phone: U.S. Citizen: Yess Numbeer of dependannts:
No
A Ages:
B. APPLICANT A T’S EDUCA ATIONAL DATA D High Schoool Attended:: If not gradduated, will you y graduate this t spring? GED Gradduate: Yes Yeear Tested: Other training (Vocatio onal, Techniccal, and Clericcal):
Yes
Year Graaduated: N No Test Scoores:
C. APPLICANT A T’S EMPLO OYMENT DATA D Are you employed e now w? If yes, pleaase list emplooyer below. Your Empployer: Wage: p per Your Empployer: Wage: p per Will you be b living at your parent’s home h while attending a colleege? If away from home, how h will you pay p for it?
Will yourr family proviide financial support s to youu while attendding college? If no, how will w you suppoort yourself while w attending college fulll-time?
D. ACTIVITIE A S DATA Please lisst all Civic or o Club Mem mbership andd School Acttivities, Incluude Communnity Services, Church, Boy B or Girl Scouts, and Etc. program ms. Please atttach a separrate sheet if needed. n
Are you a LULAC Youth Y Membber? Yes______ Sponsorrs
No______
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C Council #
R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com E. CHARACT C ER REFER RENCES List threee personal ch haracter refeerences: Name of o Reference
Occcupation
Phone Number
Relaationship
F. COLLEGE C OR UNIVE ERSITY CH HOICE: List full name n and ad ddress of colleege or univerrsity you willl be attendin ng or plan to attend: Name: Address: City: State: Z Code: Zip Have youu been accepteed to above innstitution? Yes N No PLEA ASE ATTAC CH A COPY OF YOUR ACCEPTAN A CE LETTER R. G. FINANCIAL F L AID: Pleas se list all otther grants or scholars ships applie ed for: Name of Organization
Requiirements
Potential $ Amount Awarded
Amount off Award
H. FAMILY F DA ATA Dual Pareent Same Hou usehold: Yes Number of o family-depeendent childrren: Father’s Name: N Address: Living at Home: Yes Mother’s Full Name: Address: Living at Home: Yes
No
Singgle Householdd: Yes ____ No N Ages of fam mily dependennt children Occcupation: Employyer: P Phone: No Occcupation: Employyer: P Phone: No
List last three t combin ned Annual Incomes of both b parentss from 1040 Tax Returnss: This Yearr:
Laast Year:
Previouss Year:
Please atttach compleeted and signned copies off 1040 Tax Returns R 4
R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com T BE FILL LED OUT BY B SCHOOL COUNSE ELOR ONL LY I. TO Check List: L Official High H School Transcript T A Attached: Yes ____ No__ ___ Parent /G Guardian 104 40’s Income e Verification n for the past three yearss: Yes___ No_____ N School Recommenda R ations (Optio onal) ______ __________ ____ ACT Tesst: Date ____ __________ ____ Locatio on ________ _________ Score S _____ _______ SAT Tesst: Date ____ __________ ____ Locatio on ________ _________ Score S _____ _______ Please Complete: C High Sch hool Rank __ _________ of o ________ ___ Class Sttudents Six-Seme ester Grade Point Avera age _______ __________ ______ High Sch hool Attenda ance, Absencces _______ ____ in ____ _______ yea ars List Participation in School S Activiities (please e attach a se eparate shee et of paper if needed:
Signed ___________ _ __________ __________ __ Title: ____ _________ Date: D _____ ________
Verification Enclossures 1. O Official High School S Transccript or copy of GED Tesst Scores with h this applica ation. If student is grraduating from m high schoo ol this spring, an official le etter or transcript from the e school indiccating yo our grade point average. Due to the academic a req quirements, applications a m must be either high scchool graduattes having graduated no more m than 12 months past, high school seniors gradu uating th his spring, or persons of compatible c ag ge who have passed the GED G equivale ency with high-test sccores. You may also in nclude any letters l of reccommendatio on relevant to o this schola arship ap pplication. 2. Copies C of parrents’ Form 1040 1 tax retu urns and applicable attacchments (W2 2’s, social se ecurity ve erification, dis sability verification, etc.) fo or the last thrree years to show s proof off income. Applications without w veriffication are considered c in ncomplete and d will automatically be disqualified! 3. A listing of all other o scholarrships and gra ants you have e applied for, been awarde ed or will exp pect to re eceive toward d your college e education. List L amounts of o money and d compensatio ons provided. 4. Liist all other government g a private monetary assisstance you ha and ave applied for, f been awa arded, orr will receive toward yourr subsistence while attend ding college. If you applied d for a Pell Grant, G pllease include e your index number. If you y have alre eady received it and/or th he annual am mount exxpected to be e received.
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com ory Appllicant Reciipient Histo J. Are A you a preevious Rey Feo F or other LULAC Schholarship Reecipient: Yess__ No__ Iff yes, please indicate last year y awarded__________ annd previous aw ward #______________
A Award Provid ded by: ____________________________________ ___________________ o inform mation you wish to state in this appliccation: K. Provide any other ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________ _________________________________________ ____________ _____________________________________________________________ L. W Where did yo ou obtain thee applicationn? _____ Counsellor at High School S _____ LULAC C Council Noo.2/ Rey Feoo Scholarshipp Inc. Officee _____ Rey Feo o Scholarship Inc. Webssite _____ Other: ___________ _ _________________
C Scholarshhip per studdent per yeear is Note: Only one Rey Feo Scholarship or LULAC mitted. Studeents may applly and receivee a Rey Feo Scholarship S foor up to four years. y perm My signaature certifiees that to thee best of my knowledge that all the information provided onn this form is true t and com mplete. I herreby authoriize the LUL LAC Councill No.2, Rey Feo Scholaarship Committtee, Inc. to inquire andd verify alll informatioon necessaryy in the prrocessing off this scholarshhip applicatio on. o all awards, assistancee and If selecteed for a financial award, I authorize financiall inquiries of actual monetary m trransaction sources s be released by b the Finnancial Aid Office off the College/U University in n which I am m enrolled to t the LULA AC Council No. 2, Rey Feo Scholaarship Committtee, Inc. upon n their requeest. Signature:
Date:
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com
M. P Please an nswer th he follow wing questions too the beest of your y a ability. Pleease attach h a separaate sheet of paper if needed. a. Tell us about yourself too include your hobb bies, person nal values and dream ms/goals for your futture as a positive an nd contribu uting succeessful indiviidual. b. Tell us u about yoour past, prresent, futu ure involvem ment as a volunteer v in n the comm munity and what you are a proud of o the most and your accomplishm a ments and personal p imp pact as a volunteer and d community service. c. Tell us u how you u intend to utilize the degree an nd skills you u learn in your choseen field of higher h education to further fu the good of Saan Antonio and surro ounding com mmunity. I certify thaat all of the inforrmation includedd in this applicattion is true and complete c and thhat I am not relatted to a memberr of the Scholarship Committee or the President of the participatiing LULAC Couuncil to which I am applying. I agree not to accept y Feo Scholarshhip as well as any a other LULA AC Council or LULAC L Nationaal Educational Service S LULAC Coouncil No. 2/Rey Centers (LN NESC) at the sam me time for the same s semester/school year. I unnderstand this sccholarship is for tuition and bookks only for the semester allocated and a cannot be duuplicated by addditional scholarsships and grantss in which I am receiving. I auuthorize investigationn of all statemeents contained in i this applicatiion for a scholaarship as may be b necessary inn arriving to an award decision. This T application for a scholarshhip shall be conssidered active foor a period of tiime not to exceeed one (1) yearr. Any applicant wishing to be con nsidered for a schholarship beyonnd this time periood should inquirre as to whether or not applicatioons are being acceppted at that time.
Signature of Applicantt
Datee
If an applicant is assistted in completing the appliication, the peerson who is assisting a the applicant a musst also sign the t applicatio on. Name of Person P assisting g Applicant: Address: Ciity: Telephone:
Statee:
Z Code Zip
Mail com mpleted app plication and d all required documen nts to the ad ddress below w by the Maarch st 31 dead dline: Rey Feo Sccholarship Com mmittee, Inc. Attn: RFS SI Application 11514 Jonees Maltsbergerr Rd, San Antoonio, Texas 782216-2831
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LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) is a program of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc.
STUDENT APPLICATION
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LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND STUDENT APPLICATION © 1/10 The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929. As part of LULAC’s education efforts, the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities. Under the LNSF program, local LULAC Councils, in partnership with local and national businesses, award scholarships to students in their communities. LNSF is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc., (LNESC) a non-profit educational organization established by LULAC to provide educational programs for Hispanics and other youth. TERMS: LULAC Councils will award scholarships to qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States. Awards start at $250. Awards of $500 and under are disbursed on July 15; awards over $500 are disbursed in two equal payments on July 15 and January 15. All awards are sent to the local LULAC Councils for distribution to recipients. Scholarships may be used for the payment of tuition, academic fees, room, board, and the purchase of required educational materials & books. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: • Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident • Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree • A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council AWARD CRITERIA: Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards: National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2,000) • The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman, • The student scores 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test. Honors Awards ($500 to $2,000) • The student has a GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman, • The student scores 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1100 or higher on the SAT test. General Awards ($250 to $1,000) Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for an LNSF scholarship: • Completed and signed LNSF application form • Verification of admittance or enrollment from the institution the student is attending or planning to attend (i.e. -letter of acceptance, letter from the registrar, or a transcript) • Typed, or neatly printed, personal essay of not more than 300 words For consideration of an Honors or NSA award, entering college freshman must also submit: • High School or college transcript with GPA • Copy of ACT or SAT score report
TIME SCHEDULE Mail to LULAC Council below: March 31: Application due to local LULAC Council _________________________________ May 15: Applicants notified of scholarship award by local LULAC Council _________________________________ July 15: First scholarship disbursement sent to local LULAC Council _________________________________ January 15: Second scholarship disbursement sent to local LULAC Council _____________________________________ ¾ Completed LNSF application must be mailed to the local LULAC Council by March 31. ¾ Incomplete applications will not be considered for a scholarship. ¾ The LULAC Council to which you apply may require additional information and/or a personal interview. ¾ Applications are NOT accepted at the LNESC National 9Office.
LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND STUDENT APPLICATION © 1/10 Please type or print neatly and submit to the participating local LULAC Council in your area Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Initial Last
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number Street
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip
Telephone Number: (
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E-Mail:
Social Security Number __________ - _______ - ______________ Sex: Male • Female Citizenship: U.S. Citizen • Legal Permanent Resident Date of Birth
_______/_____/_________
Ethnic Origin: Mexican • Puerto Rican • Cuban • South/Central American • other ______________________________ Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________________ Phone (if different) ______________________________ Address (if different) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a LULAC Member? YES NO IF YES, PLEASE CHECK ONE: I am a Youth Member I am a Young Adult Member IF NO, would you like a LULAC Representative to contact you regarding membership? YES NO ACADEMIC DATA High School ___________________________________ Date of Graduation _____________________ GPA/Scale ________________ College _______________________________________ Major ________________________________ GPA/Scale ________________ Current Standing (as of the date of this application): Not Enrolled • High School Senior • College Freshman College Sophomore • College Junior • College Senior • Graduate Student ACT/SAT Score: _________________ Class Rank and Size ___________________________________________________________ List honors, awards, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement (use separate sheet if necessary): _______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL DATA Annual family income ___________________________ # in Family __________________ # Dependents in college _______________ College expenses for year of application: Tuition $ ________________ Room/Board $ _______________ Other $ _______________ Money available for college expenses: Parents $________Work $_________Savings $ Other $ ___________ Have you applied for student financial aid? Yes No Please list amount of financial aid already secured $ ___________________ FOR LULAC COUNCIL USE ONLY: Council #: _____________ Award Amount: ______________ Award Type: ________________ Check if the applicant has submitted the following: Signed & completed application form • Enrollment or admittance verification • Personal essay • High school or college transcript • ACT or SAT score report
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PERSONAL ESSAY Please type or print neatly a statement describing the personal & career goals your studies are leading to. In addition, please describe any community service activities that you have lead or participated in that relate to your future personal and career goals.
Applicant’s signature required. Please read carefully, sign and date below: I certify that all of the information included in this application is true and complete and that I am not related to a member of the Scholarship Committee or the President of the participating LULAC Council to which I am applying for an LNSF Scholarship. I acknowledge that to qualify for supplemental funds, a LULAC Council must be in good standing and that good standing is determined by LULAC National and not LNESC. I further understand that LNESC is not responsible for any scholarship commitments made by LULAC Councils or their members. I further understand that LNESC will not supplement scholarship applications submitted by LULAC Councils, which are not in good standing with LULAC National. ____________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date
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An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com D DEADLINE TO T SUBMIT T COMPLET TED “NEW”” APPLICAN NT APPLICA ATION IS MARC CH 31 OF TH HE APPLIC CATION YEA AR Thank you for applyin ng to our Reyy Feo Scholarrship program m. We are loooking forwarrd to workingg with each studeent that is aw warded a schollarship duringg the upcominng years from m our organizaation. “Comm mittee of LULA AC Council No. N 2” will reeview the schholarship appllications and will determiine the scholaarship awardees by June 30. Everyone that submitted an applicatioon will be nottified by maill stating the results r of their appplication.
ELIGIB BILTY REQ QUIREMEN NTS: Applicannts must meet the following criteria to t be consideered for a sccholarship: • • • • • • • •
High School Senior H S pendingg graduation or o no more thhan 12 months after graduaation. M be a stud Must dent pursing full-time fu studiies leading to a bachelor’s degree at a coollege or unniversity apprroved by Thee Rey Feo Schholarship Revview and Selection Commiittee. For entering frreshman, musst have a gradde point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale s equivaleent. For entering frreshman, musst have a scoree of at least 23 on the ACT T (composite)) or at least a score off 970 on the SAT S test (com mbined verball and math) coonsidered as honor h studentts. A a college sttudent, must maintain As m a college grade pooint average of o at least 3.000 on a 4.0 graade sccale or equivaalent. A applicants must be U.S. Citizens. All N over fundeed from total scholarships and grants aw Not warded. L Limited only one o Rey Feo Scholarship S p family perr year. per
APPLIC CATION PR ROCESS: Appplicants muust completee and submitt the followinng: FOR NE EW APPLIC CANTS: • • • • • •
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Complete Secttions A througgh N. C Suubmit OFFIC CIAL High Scchool Transcrript (with an authorized a siggnature, seal or o stamp). Suubmit a copy of ACT and//or SAT test scores s or recoorded on transscript. Suubmit an acceeptance letterr of the collegge/university you y plan to atttend in the faall, EXCEPT coommunity college. Inncome Tax Reeturns from thhe last 3 conssecutive yearss from both paarents and/or guardians. T Three (3) Letteers of recomm mendation froom adults addrressed to Thee Rey Feo Schholarship, Incc. Innclude a comp plete name, teelephone num mber and mailling address for f each refereence. (1) Teaccher (11) Employer or o Parent of Applicant A (1) Neighbor or Family F Friendd. Possible innquiry might be b neeeded for pro ocessing schollarship appliccation. A Answer all queestions to the best of your ability. Pleasse do NOT leave any questtions unanswered. Inndicate Does Not N Apply (DNA A) or explain omission. o
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com TION CRIT TERIA: SELECT • • • • •
Likelihood of pursing L p a successful careerr in college. A Academic perfformance, wriiting ability, especially e muulti-lingual. E Extracurricular r activities, coommunity invvolvement annd recommenddations. E Effects on the local commuunity by awardding you our scholarship. H this schollarship educaational award will help youu, your familyy and this com How mmunity?
DISBUR RSEMENT FUNDS: F Aw warded monnies will be distributed d ass follows: • •
First half of Th he Rey Feo Scholarship wiill be disburseed in the fall of o the awardeed year to the coollege/universsity we have on file (all chhanges must be b submitted in i writing andd in a timely m manner to avoiid delay of paayment to the awardees schhool). Second half off The Rey Feoo Scholarshipp will be disbuursed in the sppring of the awarded a year based b onn: o After completion of o the fall sem mester, awardeees must subm mit an OFFIC CIAL transcrippt of their fall fa grades whhich reflect at least a cumullative grade point p 3.0 or abbove on an averag ge of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. o Studen nt must providde a class schhedule verifying full-time status s of at leaast 12 hours for f the sprring semesterr to receive thhe second disbbursement of The Rey Feo Scholarship.
DEFERM MENTS: Applicants A whho submitted completed appplications thhat were acceppted and appproved for awardd, but were no ot able to acccept due to Military M service, immediatee family deathh, serious injuury or sickness of o applicant will w be alloweed to defer aw ward up to 122 months. Doocumentation for defermennt will be requireed.
REY FEO SCHO OLARSHIP P PROGRAM M The Rey Feo Scholarrship Program m is intendeed to assist and a encouragge students in i completingg and advancingg their colleg ge education.. The progrram is directted specificallly to San Antonio A and Texas T Educationn Service Cen nter Region 20 2 school disttrict students with career advancement a in mind. Thee Rey Feo Schollarship, Inc., is a non-proffit corporationn of LULAC Council No. 2, an Originnal Charter Coouncil and affiliaate member of the League of United Lattin Americann Citizens (LU ULAC). TERMS: The Rey Feeo Scholarshipp Program wiill award $1,5500.00 scholaarships to quaalified San Anntonio area studeents who aree enrolled or are planningg to enroll leading to a foour-year or greater g degreee at a college orr university approved a by The Rey Feo Scholarshipp Program. The $1,500.000 awards will w be divided innto two equall disbursemennts made by September 15 and Januarry 31. Scholaarships awardds are sent direcctly to the reciipient’s collegge or university and depossited in the reecipient’s nam me. The fundds will be allocaated towards the paymentts of tuition, academic fees, f the purrchase of reqquired educaational materials and books. The T school iss custodian off the funds annd will be disbburse the awaard as directeed and consistentt with the purrpose and pollicies of this program. p Item ms outside thhe above listeed expenses are a the student’s responsibility y.
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com A T’S PERSO ONAL INFO ORMATION N A. APPLICANT Name: Address: City & State: Email adddress: Social Seccurity #: Place of Birth: B Marital Sttatus:
Birtth Date: Phoone: Zip Code: Celll Phone: U.S. Citizen: Yess Numbeer of dependannts:
No
A Ages:
B. APPLICANT A T’S EDUCA ATIONAL DATA D High Schoool Attended:: If not gradduated, will you y graduate this t spring? GED Gradduate: Yes Yeear Tested: Other training (Vocatio onal, Techniccal, and Clericcal):
Yes
Year Graaduated: N No Test Scoores:
C. APPLICANT A T’S EMPLO OYMENT DATA D Are you employed e now w? If yes, pleaase list emplooyer below. Your Empployer: Wage: p per Your Empployer: Wage: p per Will you be b living at your parent’s home h while attending a colleege? If away from home, how h will you pay p for it?
Will yourr family proviide financial support s to youu while attendding college? If no, how will w you suppoort yourself while w attending college fulll-time?
D. ACTIVITIE A S DATA Please lisst all Civic or o Club Mem mbership andd School Acttivities, Incluude Communnity Services, Church, Boy B or Girl Scouts, and Etc. program ms. Please atttach a separrate sheet if needed. n
Are you a LULAC Youth Y Membber? Yes______ Sponsorrs
No______
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com E. CHARACT C ER REFER RENCES List threee personal ch haracter refeerences: Name of o Reference
Occcupation
Phone Number
Relaationship
F. COLLEGE C OR UNIVE ERSITY CH HOICE: List full name n and ad ddress of colleege or univerrsity you willl be attendin ng or plan to attend: Name: Address: City: State: Z Code: Zip Have youu been accepteed to above innstitution? Yes N No PLEA ASE ATTAC CH A COPY OF YOUR ACCEPTAN A CE LETTER R. G. FINANCIAL F L AID: Pleas se list all otther grants or scholars ships applie ed for: Name of Organization
Requiirements
Potential $ Amount Awarded
Amount off Award
H. FAMILY F DA ATA Dual Pareent Same Hou usehold: Yes Number of o family-depeendent childrren: Father’s Name: N Address: Living at Home: Yes Mother’s Full Name: Address: Living at Home: Yes
No
Singgle Householdd: Yes ____ No N Ages of fam mily dependennt children Occcupation: Employyer: P Phone: No Occcupation: Employyer: P Phone: No
List last three t combin ned Annual Incomes of both b parentss from 1040 Tax Returnss: This Yearr:
Laast Year:
Previouss Year:
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com T BE FILL LED OUT BY B SCHOOL COUNSE ELOR ONL LY I. TO Check List: L Official High H School Transcript T A Attached: Yes ____ No__ ___ Parent /G Guardian 104 40’s Income e Verification n for the past three yearss: Yes___ No_____ N School Recommenda R ations (Optio onal) ______ __________ ____ ACT Tesst: Date ____ __________ ____ Locatio on ________ _________ Score S _____ _______ SAT Tesst: Date ____ __________ ____ Locatio on ________ _________ Score S _____ _______ Please Complete: C High Sch hool Rank __ _________ of o ________ ___ Class Sttudents Six-Seme ester Grade Point Avera age _______ __________ ______ High Sch hool Attenda ance, Absencces _______ ____ in ____ _______ yea ars List Participation in School S Activiities (please e attach a se eparate shee et of paper if needed:
Signed ___________ _ __________ __________ __ Title: ____ _________ Date: D _____ ________
Verification Enclossures 1. O Official High School S Transccript or copy of GED Tesst Scores with h this applica ation. If student is grraduating from m high schoo ol this spring, an official le etter or transcript from the e school indiccating yo our grade point average. Due to the academic a req quirements, applications a m must be either high scchool graduattes having graduated no more m than 12 months past, high school seniors gradu uating th his spring, or persons of compatible c ag ge who have passed the GED G equivale ency with high-test sccores. You may also in nclude any letters l of reccommendatio on relevant to o this schola arship ap pplication. 2. Copies C of parrents’ Form 1040 1 tax retu urns and applicable attacchments (W2 2’s, social se ecurity ve erification, dis sability verification, etc.) fo or the last thrree years to show s proof off income. Applications without w veriffication are considered c in ncomplete and d will automatically be disqualified! 3. A listing of all other o scholarrships and gra ants you have e applied for, been awarde ed or will exp pect to re eceive toward d your college e education. List L amounts of o money and d compensatio ons provided. 4. Liist all other government g a private monetary assisstance you ha and ave applied for, f been awa arded, orr will receive toward yourr subsistence while attend ding college. If you applied d for a Pell Grant, G pllease include e your index number. If you y have alre eady received it and/or th he annual am mount exxpected to be e received.
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com ory Appllicant Reciipient Histo J. Are A you a preevious Rey Feo F or other LULAC Schholarship Reecipient: Yess__ No__ Iff yes, please indicate last year y awarded__________ annd previous aw ward #______________
A Award Provid ded by: ____________________________________ ___________________ o inform mation you wish to state in this appliccation: K. Provide any other ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________ _________________________________________ ____________ _____________________________________________________________ L. W Where did yo ou obtain thee applicationn? _____ Counsellor at High School S _____ LULAC C Council Noo.2/ Rey Feoo Scholarshipp Inc. Officee _____ Rey Feo o Scholarship Inc. Webssite _____ Other: ___________ _ _________________
C Scholarshhip per studdent per yeear is Note: Only one Rey Feo Scholarship or LULAC mitted. Studeents may applly and receivee a Rey Feo Scholarship S foor up to four years. y perm My signaature certifiees that to thee best of my knowledge that all the information provided onn this form is true t and com mplete. I herreby authoriize the LUL LAC Councill No.2, Rey Feo Scholaarship Committtee, Inc. to inquire andd verify alll informatioon necessaryy in the prrocessing off this scholarshhip applicatio on. o all awards, assistancee and If selecteed for a financial award, I authorize financiall inquiries of actual monetary m trransaction sources s be released by b the Finnancial Aid Office off the College/U University in n which I am m enrolled to t the LULA AC Council No. 2, Rey Feo Scholaarship Committtee, Inc. upon n their requeest. Signature:
Date:
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R Feo Scholarsh Rey S hip, Inc. &
An n Educatioon Project of LULA AC Counncil No. 2 League of United Latin Ameerican Citizzens Corpporate Officee 1151 14 Jones Maaltsberger Rooad, San Anttonio, Texas 78216-28311 Phone (210) 403-99001 Fax (210) 403-90002 www.reyfe feoscholarshiip.com
M. P Please an nswer th he follow wing questions too the beest of your y a ability. Pleease attach h a separaate sheet of paper if needed. a. Tell us about yourself too include your hobb bies, person nal values and dream ms/goals for your futture as a positive an nd contribu uting succeessful indiviidual. b. Tell us u about yoour past, prresent, futu ure involvem ment as a volunteer v in n the comm munity and what you are a proud of o the most and your accomplishm a ments and personal p imp pact as a volunteer and d community service. c. Tell us u how you u intend to utilize the degree an nd skills you u learn in your choseen field of higher h education to further fu the good of Saan Antonio and surro ounding com mmunity. I certify thaat all of the inforrmation includedd in this applicattion is true and complete c and thhat I am not relatted to a memberr of the Scholarship Committee or the President of the participatiing LULAC Couuncil to which I am applying. I agree not to accept y Feo Scholarshhip as well as any a other LULA AC Council or LULAC L Nationaal Educational Service S LULAC Coouncil No. 2/Rey Centers (LN NESC) at the sam me time for the same s semester/school year. I unnderstand this sccholarship is for tuition and bookks only for the semester allocated and a cannot be duuplicated by addditional scholarsships and grantss in which I am receiving. I auuthorize investigationn of all statemeents contained in i this applicatiion for a scholaarship as may be b necessary inn arriving to an award decision. This T application for a scholarshhip shall be conssidered active foor a period of tiime not to exceeed one (1) yearr. Any applicant wishing to be con nsidered for a schholarship beyonnd this time periood should inquirre as to whether or not applicatioons are being acceppted at that time.
Signature of Applicantt
Datee
If an applicant is assistted in completing the appliication, the peerson who is assisting a the applicant a musst also sign the t applicatio on. Name of Person P assisting g Applicant: Address: Ciity: Telephone:
Statee:
Z Code Zip
Mail com mpleted app plication and d all required documen nts to the ad ddress below w by the Maarch st 31 dead dline: Rey Feo Sccholarship Com mmittee, Inc. Attn: RFS SI Application 11514 Jonees Maltsbergerr Rd, San Antoonio, Texas 782216-2831
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LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND The LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) is a program of the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc.
STUDENT APPLICATION
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LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND STUDENT APPLICATION © 1/10 The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) has considered education its number one priority since it was established in 1929. As part of LULAC’s education efforts, the LULAC National Scholarship Fund (LNSF) was established in 1975 to provide scholarships to Hispanic students attending colleges and universities. Under the LNSF program, local LULAC Councils, in partnership with local and national businesses, award scholarships to students in their communities. LNSF is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc., (LNESC) a non-profit educational organization established by LULAC to provide educational programs for Hispanics and other youth. TERMS: LULAC Councils will award scholarships to qualified Hispanic students who are enrolled or are planning to enroll in accredited colleges or universities in the United States. Awards start at $250. Awards of $500 and under are disbursed on July 15; awards over $500 are disbursed in two equal payments on July 15 and January 15. All awards are sent to the local LULAC Councils for distribution to recipients. Scholarships may be used for the payment of tuition, academic fees, room, board, and the purchase of required educational materials & books. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: • Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident • Must have applied to or be enrolled as a full-time student in a college, university, or graduate school, including 2-year colleges, or vocational schools that lead to an associate’s degree • A student will not be eligible for a scholarship if he/she is related to a scholarship committee member, the Council President, or an individual contributor to the local funds of the Council AWARD CRITERIA: Applicants are eligible for the following three types of scholarship awards: National Scholastic Achievement Awards ($2,000) • The student has a GPA of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman, • The student scores 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test. Honors Awards ($500 to $2,000) • The student has a GPA of 3.25 or better on a 4.0 scale or equivalent, and, if the student is an entering freshman, • The student scores 23 or higher on the ACT test, or 1100 or higher on the SAT test. General Awards ($250 to $1,000) Grades and academic performance will serve as indicators of potential; however, emphasis may be placed on the individual’s motivation, sincerity, and integrity, which can best be revealed through a personal interview and in the personal essay. Need, community involvement, and leadership activities will also be considered. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit the following in order to be considered for an LNSF scholarship: • Completed and signed LNSF application form • Verification of admittance or enrollment from the institution the student is attending or planning to attend (i.e. -letter of acceptance, letter from the registrar, or a transcript) • Typed, or neatly printed, personal essay of not more than 300 words For consideration of an Honors or NSA award, entering college freshman must also submit: • High School or college transcript with GPA • Copy of ACT or SAT score report
TIME SCHEDULE Mail to LULAC Council below: March 31: Application due to local LULAC Council _________________________________ May 15: Applicants notified of scholarship award by local LULAC Council _________________________________ July 15: First scholarship disbursement sent to local LULAC Council _________________________________ January 15: Second scholarship disbursement sent to local LULAC Council _____________________________________ ¾ Completed LNSF application must be mailed to the local LULAC Council by March 31. ¾ Incomplete applications will not be considered for a scholarship. ¾ The LULAC Council to which you apply may require additional information and/or a personal interview. ¾ Applications are NOT accepted at the LNESC National 9Office.
LULAC NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND STUDENT APPLICATION © 1/10 Please type or print neatly and submit to the participating local LULAC Council in your area Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ First Middle Initial Last
Address _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Number Street
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ City State Zip
Telephone Number: (
)
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E-Mail:
Social Security Number __________ - _______ - ______________ Sex: Male • Female Citizenship: U.S. Citizen • Legal Permanent Resident Date of Birth
_______/_____/_________
Ethnic Origin: Mexican • Puerto Rican • Cuban • South/Central American • other ______________________________ Parent/Guardian Name ____________________________________________ Phone (if different) ______________________________ Address (if different) _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a LULAC Member? YES NO IF YES, PLEASE CHECK ONE: I am a Youth Member I am a Young Adult Member IF NO, would you like a LULAC Representative to contact you regarding membership? YES NO ACADEMIC DATA High School ___________________________________ Date of Graduation _____________________ GPA/Scale ________________ College _______________________________________ Major ________________________________ GPA/Scale ________________ Current Standing (as of the date of this application): Not Enrolled • High School Senior • College Freshman College Sophomore • College Junior • College Senior • Graduate Student ACT/SAT Score: _________________ Class Rank and Size ___________________________________________________________ List honors, awards, extra-curricular activities, and community involvement (use separate sheet if necessary): _______________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ FINANCIAL DATA Annual family income ___________________________ # in Family __________________ # Dependents in college _______________ College expenses for year of application: Tuition $ ________________ Room/Board $ _______________ Other $ _______________ Money available for college expenses: Parents $________Work $_________Savings $ Other $ ___________ Have you applied for student financial aid? Yes No Please list amount of financial aid already secured $ ___________________ FOR LULAC COUNCIL USE ONLY: Council #: _____________ Award Amount: ______________ Award Type: ________________ Check if the applicant has submitted the following: Signed & completed application form • Enrollment or admittance verification • Personal essay • High school or college transcript • ACT or SAT score report
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PERSONAL ESSAY Please type or print neatly a statement describing the personal & career goals your studies are leading to. In addition, please describe any community service activities that you have lead or participated in that relate to your future personal and career goals.
Applicant’s signature required. Please read carefully, sign and date below: I certify that all of the information included in this application is true and complete and that I am not related to a member of the Scholarship Committee or the President of the participating LULAC Council to which I am applying for an LNSF Scholarship. I acknowledge that to qualify for supplemental funds, a LULAC Council must be in good standing and that good standing is determined by LULAC National and not LNESC. I further understand that LNESC is not responsible for any scholarship commitments made by LULAC Councils or their members. I further understand that LNESC will not supplement scholarship applications submitted by LULAC Councils, which are not in good standing with LULAC National. ____________________________________________ Signature of Applicant Date
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