Scholarship Application
Application due date: Wednesday, May 20, 2015
“Tomorrow’s Leaders”
Scholarship 2015
www.aama.org
1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is Friday, May 15, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS)
2. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms, evidence
of GPA, etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered.
3. If any question does not apply to you in this application please put N/A in the space.
4. All applications must be typed.
5. You will be notified by email by May 30, 2015 regarding the status of your application.
6. If you have any questions about the application, please call Jennifer Owens, Senior Counselor. (713) 929-2396 or
by email at jowens@aama.org.
PURPOSE AAMA’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Fund is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled in
undergraduate study in community colleges, trade schools and universities. The Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship
Fund principally targets two and four year academic programs; however, certificate/licensing programs are also
eligible.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is based on financial need, academic performance and leadership potential.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
For the 2015 – 2016 school year AAMA will award at least two scholarships of up to $2,000.00 each on the basis of a
comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by the committee include, but are not limited to the following:
Academic Accomplishments, Community Service, Recommendations, Personal Essay and Financial Need.
Tomorrow’s Leaders pays scholarship funds directly to the recipient’s school. The annual Scholarship awards are split
into two equal parts and are disbursed on a semester basis; they may be continued for the following semester if the
student maintains a 2.0 GPA for the preceding semester. The Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarships are awarded without
regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Scholarships awarded are based upon the availability of
funds and additional qualifying criteria. Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Fund programs include volunteer hours to
AAMA yearly. Scholarships are awarded and/ or renewed annually provided funds are available.
CRITERIA
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Applicants must have attended Sanchez Charter School, Houston, Texas.
Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA
of at least 2.0.
Applicants must be accepted as a student at a college, university, or trade school program for the upcoming
summer or fall 2015 academic semester.
Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance.
Recipient is expected to fulfill 2 volunteer days at AAMA yearly (one day in the fall and one in the spring).
Student must apply for the 2015-2016 Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA) or (TASFA).
Student must submit a copy of their 2015-2016 Student Aid Report (SAR) or copy of the TASFA application.
Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by Friday, May 15, 2015.
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Scholarship disbursements will be made for the spring 2015 semester only after their grades from the fall 2014
semester have been received.
TIMELINE
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Both new and renewal applications are due May 20, 2015.
Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by May 30, 2015.
Please e-mail application to:
Jennifer Owens jowens@aama.org
Include “Tomorrow’s Leaders” Scholarship Program in the email subject line.
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Please check one of the following:
New Scholarship applicant_______
Application 2015-2016 must be filled out by applicant.
Scholarship Renewal ________
Please type on this document. Illegible applications will not be considered.
Last Name:
First and Middle Name :
Mailing Address::
Street: _________________________________________________________
City:
State:
ZIP:
Daytime Telephone Number: (_____)__________________ Cell Phone Number (______)______________
Email address:________________________________________
I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2015: ________________________________________
Address/ Phone: ________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________
Will you attend school full time or part time?
Grade Point Average (GPA): __________
FULL TIME
PART TIME
(On a 4.0 scale)
Attach proof of GPA; your most recent school transcript is required.
Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s): Use reverse side of application if you need more space.
Name (s)
______________________________________________________________________________
Street: ___________________________ City:_____________________ State: ______ ZIP:__________
Home phone of parents or legal guardians: _________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
What specialty /major do you plan to major in as you continue your education?
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During the school year, how many days were you absent from class and why.
What recognitions did you receive this year? What outside or volunteer activities did you participate in this
year?
Essay: Select one of the following essay questions by including an “x” before your selected question.
Answer the essay question in 500 words typed in font Arial 11 in the space provided below.
__ Discuss an accomplishment or event that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your
culture, community, or family.
__ Does any attribute, quality, or skill distinguish you from everyone else? How did you develop this
attribute?
__ What was the most difficult time in your life, and why? How did your perspective on life change as a
result of the difficulty?
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Checklist
A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify to be
reviewed by the scholarship committee.
B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. (No
exceptions.)
C. Mark “YES” or “NO” to be sure you have attached each item as required.
YES
NO
One recommendation letter from AAMA staff, employer or volunteer organization.
Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. A letter of college acceptance
or program acceptance is required for scholarship fund disbursement.
Most recent high school or college transcript.
Answers to all the questions on the application.
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to The Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Fund
Committee is true, correct and without forgery. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose
deemed necessary to promote AAMA’s “Tomorrow’s Leaders” Scholarship Program.
I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to Tomorrow’s Leaders Scholarship Fund’s
scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice
before scholarship funds can be awarded.
Signature of scholarship applicant: _________________________________
Date: _______________________
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