2016 AMET High School Scholarship Application

2016 AMET Scholarship Program

Program Description The AMET Scholarship program is designed to assist high school migrant students who have a history of migration and are planning to continue their education upon graduation. Awards will be available in June for Summer enrollees and August for Fall enrollees. Scholarship recipients must submit proof of enrollment (registration form) to a university/college, community college or trade school. Visit www.ametx.org for more scholarship opportunities, information, planning, and tips. Awards Scholarship funds are to be used to support the cost of higher education by covering unmet student financial and self-help aid. Scholarship recipients may re-apply annually to be considered for an undergraduate award. Twelve scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually to entering freshmen. Three scholarships of $1,000 each will be awarded annually to college undergraduate students. Eligibility Requirements  Be a graduating high school junior or senior  Must have a current Certificate of Eligibility (C.O.E.) for the Migrant Education Program  Must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale  Must enroll in an accredited educational institution (public or private college, technical or vocational school) in the summer or fall semester following high school graduation Required Documents To be considered for an AMET scholarship, applicants must submit a complete application including all the required documents listed below annually postmarked by February 15. 1. Completed application (Pages 4 - 6 ONLY, Typed or Handwritten Neatly; No blanks) 2. Scholarship Essay (TYPED - ONE PAGE ONLY - See essay instructions on page 3.) 3. ONE recommendation letter 4. Official or unofficial high school transcript 5. Copy of most recent Migrant Education Program Certificate of Eligibility (COE) 6. College acceptance letter (if available)

IMPORTANT: Please submit application and the supporting documents in this order ONLY. Applications with missing documents and/or documents NOT in the EXACT order will not be considered. Application Deadline: Annually Postmarked by February 15 Submit application and supporting documents online through www.Edudaris.com or mail to your AMET Regional Director (Page 2). Students are encouraged to apply online at www.Edudaris.com. Edudaris® is a site where students are matched to scholarships and learn how to successfully apply to college and for scholarships to pay for their dream! All students will be notified by email. 2016 AMET High School Scholarship Application

Application Questions: Wendy Branstine [email protected] or (806) 677-5157 Mail completed application with required documents to your AMET Regional Director.

Region 1 Region 2 Check Back Soon Laura Cantu http://www.ametx.org/Regional-Directors.html Region 2 ESC 209 N. Water Corpus Christi, TX 78401 Region 3 Region 4 Mary Lou Canales Anna Llamo Region 3 ESC Region 4 ESC 1905 Leary Lane 7145 West Tidwell Road Victoria, TX 77901 Houston, TX 77092-2096 Region 5 Region 6 Maria Garza Christoval Peña Region 5 ESC 3332 Montgomery Road 350 Pine Street #500 Huntsville, TX 77340 Beaumont, TX 77703-4299 Madisonville, TX 77864-6499 Region 7 Region 8 Sheila Thrash Leonard Beles Region 7 ESC Region 8 ESC 1909 N. Longview Street P.O. Box 1894 Kilgore, TX 75662-6827 Mt. Pleasant, TX 75456 Region 9 Region 10 Rickey Santellana Diana Sanchez Region 9 ESC Region 10 ESC 301 Loop 11 400 E. Spring Valley Road Wichita Falls, TX 76306-3706 Richardson, TX 75081-5101 Region 11 Region 12 Aurora Martinez Terry Arndt Region 11 ESC Region 12 ESC 1451 S. Cherry Lane P.O. Box 23409 White Settlement, TX 76108 Waco, TX 76702-3409 Region 13 Region 14 Danet Suarez Jo Ann Gonzales Blanco ISD Region 14 ESC 814 Eleventh Street 1850 Hwy. 351 Blanco, TX 78606 Abilene, TX 79601-4750 Region 15 Region 16 Monica Diaz Wendy Branstine Region 15 ESC Region 16 ESC 612 S. Irene Street 5800 Bell St. San Angelo, TX 76903 Amarillo, TX 79109-6230 Region 17 Region 18 Representative Margo Knox Angie Balderrama Region 17 ESC Region 18 ESC 1111 West Loop 289 P.O. Box 60580 Lubbock, TX 79416 Midland, TX 79711 Region 19 Representative Region 20 Representative Laura Zuniga Patricia Martinez Region 19 ESC Region 20 ESC 6611 Boeing Drive 1314 Hines Ave. El Paso, TX 79925 San Antonio, TX 78208-1899 2 2016 AMET High School Scholarship Application

SCHOLARSHIP ESSAY INSTRUCTIONS  Answer the questions below as a guide to organize your main ideas.  Each section of the body should have only two to three sentences.  The final essay should be ONE page only, font size 12, Arial or Times New Roman.  Have someone else review, provide feedback, and edit your essay.  Do NOT include your name in the essay or on the essay.  The foundational “My Story” essay can be “tweaked” and used over and over again to complete a majority of all required college admission and scholarship essays.

I. Introduction The opening sentence and paragraph must catch the reader’s attention and interest.

II. Body

A. Family

 Describe your family: ethnic background, gender, country of origin, number of brothers/sisters, parents’ educational background and occupation.

 Mention any special circumstances such as: single parent home, illness, death, disability, divorce, or mobility.

B. Obstacle, Overcoming, Character Qualities

 Describe one of your most challenging obstacles and how did you overcome it?

 What character qualities have you learned, are presently learning, or need to learn from your obstacle?

 Explain how this obstacle will help you to become successful in the future.

C. Community Service, Leadership, Role Model

 Describe two or three contributions you have made in community service.

 When and where have you served others?

 How has it made you a better person? What impact did you make?

 What did you learn about life, yourself, or other people?

D. Life Purpose, Direction of Study

 Explain your dreams for the future, educational, and career goals.

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 What are the reasons you are seeking this field of study?

 How can you contribute to society or make a difference in the lives of others?

III. Conclusion

 Why do you want to attend university/college? Why do you need a scholarship?

 Describe in detail any special family circumstances that will affect your ability to obtain assistance in reaching your goal.

 Example: Without a scholarship I would not be able to attend college because______.

College Admission Writing Guides, Scholarship Essay Writing Forms/Pre-Writes, and instructional videos are available on the FREE Five Step e-Courses for High School and College Students on www.Edudaris.com.

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Do NOT leave items blank. Reply N/A where appropriate. Review the Scoring Rubric.

STUDENT INFORMATION

Mailing Address:

City, State, and Zip Code:

Home Phone Number or NA

Mobile Phone Number:

Student E-Mail Address:

Alternate Contact Name (If you cannot be reached):

Alternate Contact Phone Number:

Date of Birth:

Number of Household Members:

Personal Goals/Career Choice:

Date of most recent move for agricultural employment by applicant or family:

Number of years working in agriculture by applicant or family:

Last type of agricultural work done:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

* Texas Region (1-20): (*Ask, do NOT leave blank.)

Name of High School presently attending:

Anticipated Date of Graduation:

High School Counselor or Migrant Program Representative:

High School Counselor or Migrant Program Representative E-mail:

High School Counselor or Migrant Program Representative Phone:

2016-2017 ACADEMIC YEAR INFORMATION

Type of institution in which you plan to enroll:

Community College Technical/Trade School College/University

Location of Institution (City, State):

Expected Major:

Anticipated Date of College Graduation:

Enrollment Status: Check one. Full-time Part-time

Housing Status: Check one. On campus Off Campus At home with family

Check one: Enrolling in Summer 2016 Enrolling in Fall 2016

FAMILY INCOME

$0 - $10,000 $10,001 - $15,000 $15,001 - $20,000

$20,001 - $25,000 $25,001 - $30,000 $30,001 +

FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION (Cost of education per year – available from the college) (Tuition and Fees, Room and Board, Books and Supplies, and Transportation add up to the cost of education per year - What will it cost you to attend? Mark it under Total Expenses)

Total Expenses: $

Did you apply to any other scholarships? Yes No I am still waiting to hear from other scholarships to see if I won. Yes No How much money have you been awarded in grants and scholarships? $ Will you participate in work-study or get a job? Yes No

ONE RECOMMENDATION LETTER One recommendation letter from an adult, which could include a counselor, teacher, or community leader, must be included with your application. The recommendation letter may not be written by the applicant, anyone under 21 years of age, or anyone related to the applicant or serving as a legal guardian. Please have the recommender write a letter addressing the student's character, educational commitment, achievements, grades, potential, etc., and supporting the need for financial assistance.

Application Deadline: Annually Postmarked by February 15 Submit application and supporting documents online through www.Edudaris.com or mail to your AMET Regional Director (Page 2). Students are encouraged to apply online at www.Edudaris.com. Edudaris® is a FREE site where students are matched to scholarships and learn how to successfully apply to college and for scholarships to pay for their dream! Steps to Register on Edudaris® www.Edudaris.com 1. Click the GET STARTED button and complete the registration form. 2. Check your personal email for verification email. 3. Click link provided to confirm your email and to enter the site. Edudaris® Works in Three Easy Steps 1. Update your PROFILE to 100% to automatically be matched to as many OFFERS as possible, which includes the AMET scholarship and many other scholarships! 2. Join the FREE Path to Scholarships® Five-Step Mini COURSE to learn how to successfully apply to college and for scholarships.

3. Click OFFERS then click AMET 2016 Scholarship to download, complete & submit the application. To upload files online through www.Edudaris.com you may upload WORD docs, PDFs, and scanned documents or photos of documents. Your information is private, secure and will not be sold or shared. Help with Edudaris: Customer Care 407-406-4180

APPLICATION CHECKLIST Please submit application and supporting documents in this order ONLY. Applications with missing documents and/or documents NOT in the EXACT order below will not be considered. 1. Completed Application (Pages 4 - 6 ONLY, Typed or Handwritten Neatly; NO blanks) 2. Scholarship Essay (TYPED - ONE PAGE ONLY - NO name included in or on the essay) 3. ONE Recommendation Letter 4. Official or Unofficial High School Transcript 5. Copy of Current C.O.E. (Certificate of Eligibility in Migrant Program) 6. College Acceptance Letter (If available)

CERTIFICATION AND SIGNATURE I certify that the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge as evidenced by the following typed name or signature and date. Name: Date: