Scholarship Information - lausd.k12.ca.us



INTER-OFFICE CORRESPONDENCE

Los Angeles Unified School District

TO: Assistant Principal, SCS January, 2012

College Advisor

FROM: Multicultural Coalition Scholarship Committee

Alliance of Asian Pacific Administrators

Association of Jewish Educators

Council of Black Administrators

Council of Mexican American Administrators

SUBJECT: HUMAN RELATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

The Alliance of Asian Pacific Administrators (AAPA), Association of Jewish Educators (AJE), Council of Black Administrators (COBA), and Council of Mexican American Administrators (CMAA) have joined together to sponsor scholarships for selected high school seniors.

The scholarships are awarded to eligible seniors who have, beyond the norm, demonstrated leadership in promoting intergroup/intercultural relations and/or have through their actions, significantly reduced intergroup tension at their school and/or community.

Eligible students must have maintained a minimum 3.0 Grade point average, grades 9-12. The one-time scholarship of $2,000 will be awarded to students upon submission of proof of enrollment in a college or university.

Enclosed is one copy of the scholarship application materials; feel free to duplicate them as needed. The deadline for application submission is Friday, March 9, 2012.

In the event you require further information regarding the scholarships, please contact any one of the following individuals:

Mary Hall ma.hall@ (AAPA)

Daveda Shapiro davedashapiro@ (AJE)

Elois McGehee eemcgehee@ (COBA)

Miguel Campa mcampa13@ (CMAA)

Thank you for your assistance in providing this worthwhile opportunity for young people.

Los Angeles Unified School District

APPLICATION FOR HUMAN RELATIONS SCHOLARSHIP

Sponsored by LAUSD Multicultural Coalition:

Alliance of Asian Pacific Administrators

Association of Jewish Educators

Council of Black Administrators

Council of Mexican American Administrators

A. Candidate

Name __________________________________________________________________

First Mi Last

Address ________________________________________________________________

Street City Zip

Phone Number ( ) ________________High School ________________________

GPA __________SAT Score__________________ email address__________________

Ethnicity (please check) African-American ______Hispanic/Latino _____Asian ______

Jewish _____ Other (explain) ___________________________________

College Expected to Attend_________________________________________________

College Major ___________________________________________________________

B. Letters of Verification of Positive Human Relations/Intercultural Activities

Please provide below the information regarding the adult(s) who will verify your positive human relations/intercultural involvement in letters of recommendation. These letters must describe the human relations activities engaged in by you which the respondent feels makes you eligible for this award.

Name _________________________________Title _____________________________

Organization _____________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

Street City Zip

Phone Number ( ) ______________________________________________________

Name _________________________________Title _____________________________

Organization _____________________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________________________________

Street City Zip

Phone Number ( ) _______________________________________________________

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C. Personally Composed Essay

Please submit a personally composed typed essay of no more than two pages (double spaced) describing what you personally have done to promote positive intergroup relations at your school and/or in your community.

D. Verification of Grade Point Average

Applicants must have an overall grade point average of 3.0 for grades 9-12. The applicant’s grade point average must be verified by:

1. a copy of the applicant’s transcripts

or

2. a letter of verification on school letterhead signed by the Principal and/or the Assistant Principal, Student Counseling Services

E. Mailing Instructions

Please send the completed materials by March 9, 2012 to:

Josephine Ruffin

P. O. Box 561584

Los Angeles, CA 90056

Your materials must include:

a. the completed application

b. the essay

c. two letters of recommendation

d. copy of transcripts

DUE DATE MARCH 09, 2012

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