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Midwest Federation of American Syrian-Lebanese
Clubs Inc.
Scholarship Application
SPECIAL NOTICE TO APPLICANTS:
Scholarship Awards will be presented at the 74th
Annual Convention, on Friday, August 6, 2010, in Chicago,
Illinois. Recipients are required to attend and
will receive one non-transferable registration book for this
convention.
Eligibility: High school seniors and
undergraduate collegiate students are eligible to apply if they
are an active member of the Midwest Federation
and/or YAN, or if they are the child or grandchild of an
active member of the Midwest Federation and/or a
Federation Member Club for a minimum of two years.
Applicants may receive a Midwest Federation Scholarship twice,
but not in consecutive years.
Selection Criteria: Applicants will
be selected for scholarships on the basis of their participation
in the Midwest Federation and/or YAN and/or a Federation Member
Club; ethnic/cultural related activities/studies; academic
achievements and standing; personal goals; and, financial need.
Application Process:
The applicant must provide the following items to be considered
for a scholarship: (1) completed application form; (2) official
transcript of high school or college grades; (3) two letters of
recommendation—one from a teacher/school official or employer,
and one from your local Member Club president or Midwest
Federation official; and, (4) a current photo.
All
application materials must be postmarked no later than March
31, 2010 and mailed directly to:
Dr. Michael J. Coury,
Chairman
Midwest Federation Scholarship
Committee
4937 Willow
Drive
For additional assistance—
Boca Raton, FL
33487
(561)
699-6639 or drcoury@comcast.net
CLUB AFFILIATION:
___________________________________________ Name of Club
President _____________________________
Address of Club President
___________________________________________ City
___________________ State ______ Zip __________ Phone Number for
Club President (______) ____________________ Number of years
affiliated with Member Club __________________
APPLICANT’S FAMILY:
Parent(s) name and
address___________________________________________________________________________________________
Affiliated Club__________________________________________ Name
of Club President ______________________________________
Address of Club President
___________________________________________ City
____________________ State ______ Zip _________ Phone Number for
Club President (_______) _____________________ Number of years
affiliated with Member Club _________________
Number of brothers and sisters: _______ List their ages:
_____________________
Grandparents’ Name(s)
___________________________________________ Affiliated
Club______________________________________
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY:
___________________________ Year________ Major/Course of Study
______________________________
Address______________________________________________________
City_________________________ State_______ Zip_________
On a separate page, please write an
essay about yourself, addressing the following items:
· The
College you attend or plan to attend; the course of study you
plan to pursue; and, your future goals and objectives.
· Your involvement and achievements in school, church,
community, ethnic or cultural activities/studies, and
extra-curricular activities.
· Your relationship and experience with the Midwest
Federation, YAN, or your local club, and their influence in your
life.
· How
your education will assist you in promoting and preserving our
heritage.
On a
separate page, if necessary, briefly describe any financial need
or special circumstances.
Applicant
signature________________________________________________________________
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