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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 [email protected] (AAPA) Daveda Shapiro [email protected] (AJE) Elois McGehee [email protected] (COBA) Miguel Campa [email protected] (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 ( ) ______Scholarship Information Page 2

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