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COPE/Mitsui USA ScholarshipA collaborative offering of The City University of New York COPE Program andThe Mitsui USA FoundationApplication for Tuition Scholarship – Academic Year 2017 Deadline: June 1, 2016 The City University of New York COPE program (cuny.edu/cope) has received a grant from the Mitsui USA foundation to support the COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarships for Academic Year (AY) 2017. AwardThe COPE/Mitsui USA Full Tuition Scholarship will support up to five awards.Three (3) scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing an Associate’s degree, each in the amount of $4,896.Two (2) scholarships will be awarded to students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, each in the amount of $6,457. Funds will be applied towards tuition and paid directly to the recipient’s CUNY college. Any excess funds will be issued to the recipient via check from the college bursar. All funds must be used to support educational expenses. Please note that the scholarship will be applied in equal amounts over two semesters of study, including Fall 2016 and either Spring 2017 or Summer 2017, contingent upon enrollment. Eligibility CriteriaApplicants must meet ALL the following criteria:Be a currently enrolled CUNY student who has not previously earned a baccalaureate degree;Be a current COPE student (i.e., receiving Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, or Food Stamps);Be a U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status (student visa status does not qualify); Have completed between 12 and 45 credits towards an Associate’s degree at a CUNY college; or Have completed between 12 and 95 credits towards a Baccalaureate degree at a CUNY college;Have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.0; Have passed the CUNY Assessment Test in Writing (CATW) and demonstrates strong ability to communicate clearly in written English.Is planning to attend a CUNY undergraduate college full time in AY 2017Students who meet all of the criteria listed above are strongly encouraged to apply for this scholarship. There are no restrictions regarding the recipient’s course of study; however, the following additional characteristics will be viewed favorably: Interest in international trade, business and/or investment demonstrated through course selection(s) and/or participation in special research projects, organizations or events; Enrollment in Japanese studies and/or Japanese or other language studies; and Evidence of community volunteer activities and leadership. All programs and activities of the CUNY COPE program are open to all eligible students, without regard to race, gender, national origin or other characteristic. Applications from prior recipients of the COPE Mitsui Scholarship will not be considered.Application Deadline - June 1, 2016COVER PAGECOPE/Mitsui USA ScholarshipA collaborative project of The City University of New York COPE Program andThe Mitsui USA FoundationApplication for Tuition Scholarship – Academic Year 2017 Deadline: June 1, 2016 This page must be completed and attached to the application packet.Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.Name of Applicant: Name of Current College (AY 2015-2016): Name of College for AY 2016-2017: Name of COPE Administrator/Liaison/Sponsor: Title of COPE Administrator/Liaison/Sponsor: Application Packet Checklist:Cover PageApplication Form Academic TranscriptFinancial Aid Eligibility DocumentationReferencesEssayResumeWaiver and Signature formCompleted applications must be emailed by June 1, 2016, to: Maxine HenryAssociate Director of COPEThe City University of New YorkE-mail: Maxine.Henry@cuny.edu Phone: 646-664-8184COPE/Mitsui USA ScholarshipStudent Application Applicants for the COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship are required to submit the following five (5) items:College Transcript: Please submit an official copy of your most recent college transcript(s). If you submit an unofficial copy, an official copy will be required if you are selected as a scholarship awardee or runner-up.Financial Aid Eligibility: Please submit an award letter from your college for the 2016-2017 academic year. If you do not receive financial aid, please provide an explanation of how you are financing your undergraduate education on a separate sheet of paper and attach to this application. Please note: The COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship will be applied to tuition for Fall 2016 and either Spring 2017 or Summer 2017. If you have secured scholarships or other forms of financial assistance, please state how the COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship award will be applied. References: The COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship requires applicants to submit the names and contact information (telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of individuals who know you well and can speak about your academic potential and personal attributes. Two (2) references are required, but you are allowed to list up to three total. At least one reference must be a college professor who has taught you in the last two years, and One reference must be a CUNY COPE administrator/liaison or staff person. Essay: The COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship Selection Committee is interested in identifying COPE candidates who are preparing for careers that will enable them to contribute to society. The essay will weigh very heavily in the selection process. The entire essay must not exceed eight (8) pages (double-spaced), and must address all of the following items:Personal Statement: Describe yourself (who you are and who/what you aspire to be) and why you are a strong candidate for the COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship. Personal Challenges: Please describe significant barriers or challenges you have faced in pursuing your academic and professional goals. Discuss how you were able to overcome any such barriers, which barriers remain, and how you will address them. Note: The barriers should not be limited to financial constraints. Time Management: Please explain how you balance your coursework with other obligations, e.g. employment, parenting responsibilities, HRA work requirements, extracurricular activities, etc. Future Plans: Please discuss your future educational plans and how your education will help you make a contribution to society.Resume: Please submit a current resume detailing your work/volunteer experience.COPE/Mitsui USA ScholarshipApplication FormI. Personal InformationName (first, middle, last): E-mail Address: Phone Numbers: Home: Cell: Date of Birth (month, day, year): Gender (optional): □ Female □ Male Race/Ethnicity (optional): Are you the parent of a minor child (under 18 years of age)? □ Yes □ No Are you currently receiving Family Assistance, Safety Net Assistance, or SNAP benefits from the City of New York Human Resources Administration (HRA)? □ Yes □ NoHow did you learn about the COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship?CUNY COPE Faculty member at a CUNY collegeOn-campus session/workshopClassmate/Friend CUNY COPE website EmailOther (please specify) II. College Attendance Are you currently enrolled in a CUNY college? □ Yes □ No What degree will you be pursuing in AY 2016 - 2017? □ Associate □ Baccalaureate In AY 2016-2017, will you be enrolled full-time? □ Yes □ No Name of college that you will be attending in AY 2016-2017: How many credits do you plan to complete in AY 2016-2017? What is/will be your major? Since you first enrolled in college, have there been any disruptions in your college attendance? □ Yes□ NoIf Yes, please explain the disruption in your college attendance (use additional page if necessary): What is the highest degree you plan to attain? □ Associates □ Bachelors □ Masters □ DoctorateIII. CUNY COPE Participation Have you participated in the CUNY COPE program within the last 3 years? □ Yes □ NoHave you attended any events sponsored by CUNY COPE? □ Yes□ No If so, please briefly discuss the COPE activities or events you participated in (e.g., attendance monitoring, counseling, HRA Work Study Program; employment assistance, workshops, counseling, assistance with HRA requirements, Edith’s Place, etc.) Please indicate any other CUNY support programs you have participated in:POISED for SuccessCollege NowHSE PreparationCUNY PrepCUNY StartASAP College DiscoverySEEKBlack Male InitiativeThe College InitiativeAmerica Needs YouCUNY Service CorpsOther (please list): Employment If you are presently employed, please indicate the number of hours worked per week: IV. Extracurricular Activities (Optional)List all extracurricular activities that you have participated in while in college. Please include any activities on and off campus, names of organizations, the duration of your participation and any positions held. (Please use additional sheets of paper if more space is needed.)Activity/Organization Name: Position Held: Dates Participated: Activity/Organization Name: Position Held: Dates Participated: V. Waiver and SignatureThe Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) (20 U.S.C. § 1232g; 34 CFR Part 99) is a Federal law that protects the privacy of student education records. The law applies to all schools that receive funds under an applicable program of the U.S. Department of Education.FERPA gives parents certain rights with respect to their children's education records. These rights transfer to the student when he or she reaches the age of 18 or attends a school beyond the high school level. Students to whom the rights have transferred are "eligible students."Generally, schools must have written permission from the parent or eligible student in order to release any information from a student's education record. By signing this waiver, you indicate that you are willing to allow non-CUNY personnel at the Mitsui USA Foundation to review the information that you submit as part of this application. In particular, by signing this waiver, you agree that CUNY COPE can share your application materials and, if you are awarded the scholarship, information about your academic progress and career outcomes for up to 3 years after you complete your degree or interrupt your education. Further, by signing this waiver, you agree that if selected to receive this scholarship, you will provide progress reports at least once per semester to the Associate Director of COPE for up to one year after graduation or interruption of college studies. Finally, your signature below indicates that the information that you have submitted is true to the best of your knowledge; and that you understand that the contents of this application are subject to verification and, if found untrue, will result in your forfeiting and/or repayment of the COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship. ____________________________________________________________Signature of ApplicantDateFor assistance with completing the application, contact a COPE administrator:Borough of Manhattan Community College (212) 346-8485Bronx Community College or Lehman College: (718) 289-5861College of Staten Island: (718) 982-3975Hostos Community College: (718) 518-4363Kingsborough Community College: (718) 368-46644442460130810The College Opportunity to Prepare for Employment (COPE) program is funded by and operated in collaboration with the Family Independence Administration of the City of New York Human Resources Administration (HRA). Services are available to anyone who is a current or former CUNY student or applicant, and who is receiving public assistance cash benefits (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Safety Net Single Assistance). 00The College Opportunity to Prepare for Employment (COPE) program is funded by and operated in collaboration with the Family Independence Administration of the City of New York Human Resources Administration (HRA). Services are available to anyone who is a current or former CUNY student or applicant, and who is receiving public assistance cash benefits (Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, Safety Net Single Assistance). LaGuardia Community College: (718) 482-5479Medgar Evers College: (718) 804-8876New York City College of Technology: (718) 260-5187 Queensborough Community College: (718) 281-5174All other CUNY Colleges: (646) 664-8184Maxine HenryAssociate Director of COPE The City University of New York E-mail: maxine.henry@cuny.edu Phone: 646-664-8184Please note:All required attachments, including the mandatory cover page must be attached. Incomplete applications will not be considered.The COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship will be applied to full-time tuition for Fall 2016 and either Spring 2017 or Summer 2017. The funds will be remitted directly to the recipient’s college to pay for tuition and fees not covered by other sources, and any excess will be issued to the recipient via check from the college bursar.Recipients of the COPE/Mitsui USA Scholarship will be required to provide a progress report each semester through graduation to the Associate Director of COPE, and to advise the program of employment or continued education for at least one year after graduation or interruption of schooling.Awards will be announced by June 30, 2016. ................
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