ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Program. Engineering Scholarship Program Application

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1 ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Program Engineering Scholarship Program Application NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS th Street, NW, Suite #1000 Washington, DC

2 EXXONMOBIL / LNESC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Program is intended to assist and encourage outstanding Hispanic high school seniors who plan to pursue a degree in engineering at U. S. post-secondary institutions. The ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Program is sponsored by the Exxon Mobil Corporation and is administered by the LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC). The ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Program will award one (1) national scholarship of $20,000, paid over four years, and twelve (12) $2,000 local scholarships to qualified high school seniors. Applicants must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent; AND students must have scored 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test (sum of critical reading and mathematics scores); and plan to enroll full-time in an accredited college or university. The ExxonMobil /LNESC Scholarship Program is available to qualifying students residing within the following cities and surrounding areas: Colorado Springs, CO Pueblo, CO Miami, FL Kansas City, MO Albuquerque NM Philadelphia, PA Bayamon, PR Corpus Christi, TX Houston, TX Dallas, TX El Paso, TX San Antonio, TX Note: It is only necessary to fill out one application to participate in the ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Program. Students may only receive one (1) scholarship. If an applicant is awarded a national scholarship, then they will no longer be eligible for a local scholarship. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The national scholarship award of $20,000 is renewable for up to four years based on academic performance. The recipient will receive $5,000 annually in the form of two equal disbursements of $2,500 made on September 15 and January 31 of each year. The national scholar is required to enroll as a full-time student and to maintain a cumulative college grade point average of at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent to be eligible for the second scholarship disbursement. After completion of the fall semester, the recipient must submit a copy of their fall grade report and proof of their full-time spring enrollment status to the LNESC National Office to receive the spring semester disbursement. Scholarship awards are sent directly to the recipient s college or university and deposited in the recipient s name. The funds will be allocated toward the payment of tuition and academic fees, and the purchase of required educational materials and books. The school is custodian of the funds and will disburse the award consistent with the purpose of this program. LOCAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The local scholarship awards of $2,000 will be divided into two equal disbursements of $1,000 made on September 15 and January 31. Local scholarships are nonrenewable. After completion of the fall semester, the recipient must submit proof of their full-time spring enrollment status to the LNESC National Office to receive the spring semester disbursement. Scholarship awards are sent directly to the recipient s college or university and deposited in the recipient s name. The funds will be allocated toward the payment of tuition and academic fees, and the purchase of required educational materials and books. The school is custodian of the funds and will disburse the award consistent with the purpose of this program.

3 ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet the following criteria to be considered for a scholarship: Must be a graduating high school senior. Must be a Hispanic student accepted into and planning to attend a full-time program in engineering leading to a bachelor s degree at an accredited college or university in the U.S. Must have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or the equivalent. Must have scored 29 or higher on the ACT test, or 1350 or higher on the SAT test (sum of critical reading and mathematics scores). Must be a U. S. Citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future. APPLICATION PROCESS: Applicants must submit the following by May 1, 2014 Completed and signed application form Official high school transcript Three letters of recommendation, including a complete telephone number and address for each reference Typed personal statement of not more than 300 words describing your professional and career goals TIME SCHEDULE March 14: Application available online at May 1: Deadline for submitting completed applications to the LNESC National Office June 13: Finalists will be notified of their award Sept. 15: First scholarship disbursement is sent to college/university January 15: Deadline for recipients to submit copy of their fall grade report and proof of enrollment for spring semester to LNESC January 31: Second scholarship disbursement is sent to college/university... About Exxon Mobil Corporation ExxonMobil is the largest publicly traded international oil and gas company and operates in most of the world s countries, using technology and innovation to help meet growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is the largest refiner and marketer of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. ExxonMobil engages in a range of philanthropic activities that advance education, health and science in the communities where ExxonMobil has significant operations. In the United States, ExxonMobil supports initiatives to improve math and science education at the K-12 and higher education levels. Globally, ExxonMobil provides funding to improve basic education, promote women as catalysts for economic development, and combat malaria and other infectious diseases in developing countries. In 2012, together with its employees and retirees, Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM), its divisions and affiliates, and the ExxonMobil Foundation provided $256 million in contributions worldwide, of which $116 million was dedicated to education. Additional information on ExxonMobil s community partnerships and contributions programs is available at About LNESC Since 1973, LNESC has focused on creating a menu of developmentally appropriate educational initiatives. These model programs are designed to help the organization reach its mission of providing the highest quality education programs needed to help members of the Hispanic community become life-long learners and leaders. Through these efforts, LNESC has contributed to the academic success of 400,000 promising Hispanic and disadvantaged students and has provided more than $13 million to nearly 25,000 students.

4 EXXONMOBIL / LNESC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (Please Print or Type) Name: First Middle Last Address: Number Street City State Zip Phone Number: ( ) - Address: Date of Birth: / / Gender: Female /Male Ethnic Origin: - - High School: Date of Graduation: GPA (on 4.0 scale): / ACT/SAT Score: Class Rank & Size: Planned Major/Course of Study: Name of College/University Attending in Fall 2014: School Address: Number Street City State Zip College expenses for year of application: Tuition $ Room/Board $ Other $ Money available for college expenses: Family Contribution $ Financial Aid $ Savings $ Other $

5 The selection committee will score the questions below. Please be sure to answer questions thoroughly. 1. List extracurricular activities, any offices held, and honors or awards you have received during your high school education. 2. Are you, at present, the recipient of any scholarship(s) or the beneficiary of any other financial aid? If so, please specify. 3. Describe any employment (after-school, summer, college co-op) you have had during the past two years. 4. Describe any community-related activities in which you participated in and your role in them.

6 ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Program I certify that all of the information included in this application is true and complete. I hereby grant permission to Exxon Mobil Corporation and/or its business units, and/or LNESC to verify such information and to contact the schools I have attended and the individuals whose names I have given as references. I hereby authorize the college or university listed below to provide my cumulative grade point average and enrollment status to LNESC for the purpose of verifying eligibility for the second part of the scholarship disbursement should I be selected as a ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholar. Name of College/University Applicant Signature Date This scholarship competition is open to residents of the U.S. except the children of employees of Exxon Mobil Corporation and its affiliated companies, their advertising agencies, LULAC and LNESC staff, Board of Directors and members of the selection committee. Please check the items, which you should have enclosed with this application. Only those applicants who have submitted all the items listed below will be considered for a scholarship award. Completed and signed application form. Official transcript with proof of GPA Three letters of recommendation addressed to the ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Selection Committee. Include a complete telephone number and address for each reference. Typed personal statement of no more than 300 words describing your professional and career goals INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED AND SENT TO LNESC NATIONAL OFFICE BY MAY 1, 2014: ExxonMobil / LNESC Scholarship Program th Street NW, Suite 1000 Washington, DC 20036