Pathfinders-Su eala Mo Samoa High School Scholarship Packet

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2 The Pathfinders-Su eala Organization High School Scholarship Instructions Pathfinders-Su eala Mo Samoa OUR VISION Our vision is founded on the belief that the children & families of Pacific Islander ancestry can be strengthened to better serve themselves and the community at large OUR MISSION As an organization, the Pathfinders-Su eala group strives to encourage & assist Pacific Islander youth in gaining a higher education, to support the needs of Pacific Islanders in the Greater Kansas City Area through community service projects and to instill an understanding of our culture to our youth & the community at large What we offer: For our 1 st place recipient, we award $1, for the schoolyear. For our runner up recipient, we award $ for the schoolyear. If a recipient drops out during the awarded school year, all remaining unused money will be forfeited and sent back to Pathfinders-Su eala Mo Samoa. These funds are made possible by the organizations commitment to further the education of our youth. We encourage all applicants and parents to come support the efforts of this organization so we may continue this effort in the coming years. Requirements For High School Applicants: 1. Must be graduating from a high school or other approved educational institution located within fifty (50) Mile s from the urban center of Kansas City [64106] 2. To prove your grade point average (GPA), you must request from your school registrar or records clerk a Copy of your official transcript and submit it along with your Application. Your transcript must Show your cumulative weighted grade point average (GPA) stands at a minimum of Must have ancestry from at least one Pacific Island. 4. Complete the entire application. 5. Provide three (3) letters of recommendation from different person(s) that are not family members. 6. Must be submitted by the deadline date December 31 st, Applications can be obtained via internet at: Question: Send to falagi@aol.com or a Facebook message on Pathfinders-Su eala Mo Samoa Page. Completed packets can be turned into your school counselor, your school administration, scanned & ed, mailed via Post Office (postmarked before deadline) or delivered in-person to a KC Pathfinders Officer no later than December 31 st, For address, see below on Application.

3 2018 Pathfinders-Su eala Mo Samoa High School Scholarship Application APPLICANTS INFORMATION Legal name in full (Type or Print) Last Name First Name M.I. Permanent residence Number, Street, and/or Apartment Number City State ZIP Gender Date of birth Age Month/Day/Year (Check one) I am a U.S. citizen U.S. national Resident alien Mothers First & Last Name: Home telephone ( ) Fathers First & Last Name: Current High School School Address Cell telephone (if different) ( ) City State ZIP Current cumulative College/University I plan to attend: on a scale of Please list your cultural ethnicity ancestry to qualify you as a Pacific Islander: (for example; Samoa, Fiji, Philippines, etc.) NOTE: If you were adopted by OR are currently in the foster care system and cared for by someone of this cultural ancestry above, you DO qualify as an applicant for our scholarship. Your signature and the signature of your parent/legal guardian, if a minor at the time of submission, attest to the accuracy of all information provided on this application. Students Name (Print) Students Signature (Sign) to falagi@aol.com or Mail Packet to: The Pathfinders-Su eala Mo Samoa E 19 th Ter. Ct S Independence, MO By: December 31 st, 2017 Parental/Legal Guardian s Signature (Only if the applicant is under the age of 18 at the time of submission) Application Pg. 1 of 3

4 2018 Pathfinders-Su eala Mo Samoa Extracurricular Information Form Name: 1. List the any higher education institutions you ve attended during your High School years. School Location Dates Attended 2. List high school activities (student government, sports, publications, school-sponsored community service programs, student-faculty committees, arts, music, etc.). List in descending order of Importance to you. High School Activity Fr/To Date 3. List public service and community activities (homeless services, environmental protection/conservation, advocacy activities, work with religious organizations, etc.). Do not repeat items listed previously. List in descending order of Importance to you. # of Weeks Activity Role Fr/To Dates Active 4. List any part-time or full-time jobs and/or internships during high school. Type of Work Employer Fr/To Dates Average # of Hours/Week 5. List awards, publications or special recognitions you have received. List in descending order of receiving them. 6. What are the three most significant courses you have taken in preparation for College/University and why? Application Pg. 2 of 3

5 Name 7. In the space provided below in words, write your autobiography that shares your life s aspirations and best describes your character and personality. Be sure to include why you deserve to receive of our scholarship. Feel free to use a separate sheet of paper to complete this assignment. Application pg. 3 of 3