Networked Improvement Community Scholarship
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Networked Improvement Community Scholarship
College of Education Networked Improvement Community Teaching Scholarship Amount: $3,600 per semester for two semesters (enrollment must be confirmed) Established by: This scholarship was established by the Network Improved Community (NIC) working group and funded by the College of Education. Open to: This scholarship is open to students entering their junior or senior year who intend to pursue a career in teaching. In addition, the applicant must demonstrate an intent to support and mentor African American and Latino male students. Criteria: Good Academic Standing ♦ Financial Need ♦ Community Involvement Application Procedure: 1) Complete the College of Education Scholarship Application, available at http://ed.fullerton.edu/current-students/financial-aid-scholarships/; 2) Provide a copy of your financial aid award package (FAFSA is not required to apply) or other evidence of financial need (for example: attached a separate page explaining why you are applying for this award and how receiving it will affect your financial need); 3) Provide a letter of recommendation, written in the last year, from someone who can speak to your abilities as a future teacher; 4) Provide a typed, one-page (minimum) essay giving examples of your community involvement and how your experiences have affected your course of study and future career aspirations. In addition, please address your intention to support and mentor African American and Latino Male students. Finally, please also address your plans after completing the credential program; 5) Submit all application materials to the Associate Dean in the College of Education in College Park 500 or mail your application to: Cal State Fullerton, College of Education, Attn: Dr. Lisa Kirtman, Associate Dean, 2600 Nutwood Avenue Suite 500, Fullerton, CA 92831. Application Deadline: April 20, 2015 (by 5:00pm if hand-delivered or postmarked) NETWORKED IMPROVEMENT COMMUNITY TEACHING SCHOLARSHIP 2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR INSTRUCTIONS: Complete ALL sections of the application and address your responses to the particular criteria established for the scholarship you have indicated below. All information on the application is required,unless otherwise stated, in order to evaluate each applicant objectively and select a recipient for each scholarship. Incomplete applications will NOT be reviewed. NOTE: The College of Education reserves the right to adjust or cancel scholarships and awards at any time because of changes in availability of funds. CONTACT INFORMATION LAST NAME FIRST NAME STREET ADDRESS CITY MIDDLE INITIAL STATE ZIP CODE EMAIL ADDRESS PRIMARY PHONE NUMBERSECONDARY PHONE NUMBER CWID (not SSN) FINANCIAL NEED Have you completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid for the 2015-2016 academic year? Yes No FINANCIAL STATEMENT: Please attach a brief statement explaining how this award money will help you to fund your education. Please include ANY information that impacts your financial situation; include as much detail as you are comfortable sharing with the scholarship review committee. Include any other information that is relevant to your application for this scholarship (personal, professional or otherwise).* *If you have received a financial aid award estimation for the 2015-2016 academic year, available through your Student Center in the TITAN Portal, please attach a copy to this application. EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVE Major(s): Minor (if applicable): Class standing (select one): Junior Senior Intended graduation date: What do you hope to teach? Check all that apply. Elementary school Middle school and/or High school subject area (for example, Math, English, Science, etc.): Special education Other, please specify: How did you hear about this scholarship? Name APPLICATION - PAGE 2 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT A WRITTEN STATEMENT WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. MUST BE TYPED. ADDITIONAL PAGES MAY BE USED AS NEEDED. 1. To what on or off campus organization(s) do you belong? Please list names and dates of membership; names of offices held and dates; names and dates of organizational programs, projects, and events you were involved in and what part you played. 2. Please describe any involvement in special projects, research, papers, service learning or other activities that are not necessarily a part of your academic program requirements but supplement your learning. Please include a list of professors you are working with, if any. 3. Please describe any community service projects you have participated in and what role you played. 4. How will this scholarship help you reach your educational and career goals? CERTIFICATION I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and ability, the above information is true, correct and complete. The university has the right to verify all information provided. Providing misinformation or choosing not to attend Cal State Fullerton will result in mandatory repayment of the scholarship and/or award. SIGNATUREDATE