2015 César E. Chávez Leadership Conference Scholarship Scholarship Application Packet César E. Chávez Leadership Conference Scholarship ($1,000) To encourage and provide Latino students the opportunity to further their academic and technical potential as they prepare to become future leaders. Application must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 16, 2015 Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. If you choose to mail your application, it must be mailed to: Ana I. Muñoz 240 N Broadway St., Suite 214 Portland, OR 97227 Questions about the scholarship application can be directed to Ana I. Muñoz at ana@latnet.org, Office: 503.283.6881 or Cell: 503.580.7953 2015 Participating School Districts and ESDs BEAVERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT PORTLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS Contact: Carlos Haylock 503-­‐524-­‐1345 Carlos_Haylock@beavton.k12.or.us Contact: Yolanda Morales ymorales@pps.net CLACKAMAS REGIONAL ESD SALEM-­‐KEIZER SCHOOL DISTRICT Contact: Liza Rodríguez Contact: Brad Doyel 360-­‐606-­‐8181 bdoyel@clackesd.k12.or.us 503-­‐391-­‐4132 Rodriguez_liza@salkeiz.k12.or.us
FOREST GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT WILLAMETTE REGIONAL ESD Contact: Cye Fink 503-­‐588-­‐5361 cye.fink@wesd.org Contact: Martha Ochoa 503-­‐359-­‐8110 Ext. 4564 mochoa@fgsd.k12.or.us WOODBURN SCHOOL DISTRICT HILLSBORO SCHOOL DISTRICT Contact: Margarita Vázquez 503.980.6287 mvazquez@woodburnsd.org Contact: Kathleen Lacock 503-­‐844-­‐1433 lacockm@hsd.k12.or.us MULTNOMAH REGIONAL ESD Contact: Julie Conroy 503-­‐257-­‐1597 jconroy@mesd.k12.or.us NORTHWEST REGIONAL ESD Contact: Verónica Guerrero 503-­‐614-­‐1257 vdeortega@nwresd.k12.or.us 2
2015 César E. Chávez Leadership Conference Scholarship Award César E. Chávez Leadership Conference Scholarships are in the amount of one thousand dollars ($1,000) per selected student. The César E. Chávez Leadership Scholarships are made possible by contributions from individuals, businesses, organizations, and associations both public and private. The Scholarship Fund is administered by CECLC, Inc., a public, non-­‐profit organization. Eligibility Requirements Applicant must be of Latino ancestry OR from a seasonal farmworker family. Graduating HS Senior Must be from a participating School District or Regional ESD Applicant must plan to enroll as a student at a two or four year public or private, accredited post-­‐
secondary institution in the United States in the Fall (2015). Selection Criteria – The following information will be considered when selecting recipients. Students who demonstrate a commitment to service and helping others in the spirit of César E. Chávez.
Students who demonstrate leadership skills in their schools, community, and/or families.
Students who have overcome significant obstacles and challenges in their lives.
Application Checklist – If you choose to mail your application, it must be mailed to 240 N Broadway, Portland, OR 97227. It must be received by 5:00 p.m. on January 16, 2015. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. ☐ Fill out complete application. Typed application is highly encouraged. ☐ Answers to 4 essay questions (250 words or less for each question). You can write your answers on a separate paper and attach them with the rest of the requirements. ☐ Prepare and attach a resume ☐ Attach an official or unofficial high school transcripts ☐ Attach two recent letters of recommendation. One letter needs to be from a school staff member. Western Oregon University Western Oregon University (WOU)/CECLC Scholarship Information WOU is a partner of CECLC and each year awards scholarships to CECLC students who are admitted to WOU and plan to enroll in the Fall (2015). NOTE: This award is ONLY for WOU. For more information on WOU scholarships or applying for Admissions contact: Luanne Carrillo, (503) 838-­‐8193, carrillol@wou.edu LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED 3
2015 César E. Chávez Leadership Conference Scholarship STUDENT INFORMATION First Name: Last Name: Birth Date: Gender: Address: Email: Cell Phone: Parent/Guardian’s Name: Phone #: Do you want to be considered for the WOU/CECLC Scholarship? Yes ☐ No ☐
ACADEMICS Current high school attending: Cumulative GPA: College you are planning to attend in the Fall 2015: Intended Major or Area of study: Degree: COMMUNITY SERVICE & RECOGNITIONS A RESUME is required to fulfill this section. Please attach your resume along with the other requirements. On your resume, you will list all or some of the following categories as they apply to your experience: • Community Service • Extracurricular activities • Work experience • Awards/Honors (Academic or others) • Experiences serving in committees or task forces • Others You are not limited to the above categories. Please do not repeat your experiences in different categories. -­‐ATTACH RESUME-­‐ 4
2015 César E. Chávez Leadership Conference Scholarship In the space provided, answer the 4 questions listed or you can submit your answer on a separate paper. Please make sure your answers address each question/s. Avoid repeating your answers. 1) Tells us about your educational goals and what steps you have taken to reach your career goal? How will this scholarship help you reach your college education goals? (250 words or less) 2) What has been the most significant lesson you have learned from your involvement in leadership, community service, work experience, or extracurricular activities? (250 words or less) 5
3) What has been the biggest obstacle you have overcome (or are working to overcome) and what did you learn from it (or are learning)? (250 words or less) 4) The theme of the 25th Anniversary of the CECLC is, “Look how far we’ve come” As a student getting ready to graduate from high school, how do you relate the theme and Cesar E. Chavez’s legacy to your own personal story? (250 words or less) http://www.cecleadershipconference.org/ 6