Urban League of Nebraska & Metropolitan Community College Scholarship

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1 Urban League of Nebraska & Metropolitan Community College Scholarship FOR STUDENTS WANTING TO ATTEND METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE. The Urban League of Nebraska Scholarship is awarded to assist graduating high school seniors in pursuit of post-secondary education and can only be used to attend Metropolitan Community College. To be eligible for this scholarship, you must meet the following criteria: 1. Be a current resident of Nebraska. 2. Have a current cumulative G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher. 3. Have completed at least 10 hours of documented community involvement. 4. Have taken the A.C.T. or S.A.T. Students must submit the following materials bound in a clear plastic report cover (stapled packets will not be accepted): 1. Typed application. 2. Cover page with color picture attached. 3. Official copy of high school transcripts or G.E.D. (General Education Diploma). 4. Two (2) letters of recommendations from persons attesting to your qualifications and motivation for attending college. Family members and relatives cannot submit letters of recommendation on the student s behalf. 5. Typed essay stating your goals, ambitions and the reasons you should receive a scholarship. (Essays must be no less than 250 words and no more than 500 words in length.) 6. Resume 7. Additional information may be requested by the selection committee. The completed scholarship application packet (including all requested materials) must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 8, 2019 and submitted to: Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. Attn: Nicole Mitchell

2 3040 Lake Street Omaha, NE Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 1, 2019.

3 Applicant s First & Last Name: Urban League of Nebraska & Metropolitan Community College Scholarship PART I. COVER PAGE Please attach a color picture here.

4 Applicant s First & Last Name: Urban League of Nebraska & Metropolitan Community College Scholarship PART II. APPLICATION Application must be typed. 1. CONTACT INFORMATION Last Name First Name Middle Name Preferred Name Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY) Street Address City State Zip Code Phone 1 Phone 2 You will occasionally receive information about ULN activities, events and volunteer opportunities. 2. What is your race and/or ethnicity? Please check all that apply. African-American/Black Hispanic/Latino Caucasian/White Asian/Pacific Islander Native American/Indian Other: 3. Please list any Urban League of Nebraska programs in which you are currently or have you ever been involved. Name of Program(s) Dates Involved

5 Applicant s First & Last Name: 4. What is your annual household income? A STUDENT S INCOME B FAMILY S INCOME Savings $ $ + + Work $ $ Social Security / TANF / Veterans Benefits + + $ $ COLUMN A TOTAL + COLUMN B TOTAL = = TOTAL $ + $ = $ 5. How many dependents live in your household (including yourself)? 6. Have other members of your family attended college? Yes No If yes, please list their names below: IMPORTANT NOTICE The Urban League of Nebraska will award two different types of scholarships: A. ULN Scholarships can be used to attend any in-state or out-of-state college or university. B. ULN-MCC Scholarships can only be used to attend Metropolitan Community College. If you only plan to attend Metropolitan Community College, please submit the ULN-MCC Scholarship application. If you are awarded a scholarship, you will be

6 notified which type you will receive, along with special instructions to follow before funds can be disbursed.

7 Applicant s First & Last Name: 7. Do you plan on only attending Metropolitan Community College? Yes No* *If no, please complete the ULN Scholarship, which can be used to attend any 2- year or 4-year in-state or out-of-state college or university. 8. What degree or area of study do you plan to pursue (i.e. engineering, business administration, education)? 9. Will you live on campus? Yes No 10. Have you taken the S.A.T.? Yes No If yes, what was your score? 11. Have you taken the A.C.T.? Yes No If yes, what was your score? 12. From what sources will you seek financial support? Please check all that apply. Family Work Other Scholarships Pell Grant Other:

8 Applicant s First & Last Name: 13. What high school do you currently attend? Name of High School Street Address City State Zip Code 14. List your high school involvement. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Organization/Activity Position (if applicable) Years Involved 15. List your current off-campus involvement. Attach additional sheets if necessary. Organization/Activity Position (if applicable) Years Involved I attest that the above information is true to the best of my knowledge. My signature authorizes the Urban League of Nebraska to release information to the members of the scholarship selection committee and to prospective donors. Applicant s Signature Date

9 Applicant s First & Last Name: Urban League of Nebraska & Metropolitan Community College Scholarship PART III. PERSONAL ESSAY Please use the space below to provide a personal essay, stating your education and career goals, ambitions and the reasons you should receive a scholarship. Essay must be typed and between 250 and 500 words in length. You may also attach an essay.

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11 Applicant s First & Last Name: Urban League of Nebraska & Metropolitan Community College Scholarship PART IV. COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS LOG This form may be copied if additional space is needed. Organization Activity # of Hours Supervisor s Signature

12 Urban League of Nebraska & Metropolitan Community College Scholarship Scholarship Application Checklist Cover Sheet with a current photo attached. Typed Scholarship Application Copy of Official Transcript Copy of A.C.T. and/or S.A.T. Student Report Two Letters of Recommendation Resume Personal Essay All of the materials above have been placed unstapled in a clear plastic report cover. The completed scholarship application packet (including all requested materials) must be received by 5:00 p.m., Friday, March 8th, 2019 and submitted to: Urban League of Nebraska, Inc. Attn: Nicole Mitchell

13 3040 Lake Street Omaha, NE Application deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, March 8,