Nueva Creación De Dios Non-Profit Organization Scholarship Application Application due date: October 7, 2018 Promoting intellectual, spiritual, psychological, social, and physical development of students $500 Scholarship 2018 1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is October 7, 2018. 2. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (evidence of most recent GPA or current enrollment verification etc.) Incomplete applications will not be considered. 3. If any question does not apply to you in this application please put N/A in the space. 4. Type or print legibly. Illegible applications will be returned to you. 5. You will be notified by phone or mail in November regarding the status of your application. 6. If you have any questions about the application, please contact us at: NuevaCreacionDeDios@yahoo.com. PURPOSE The Ofelia Neri Scholarship Fund was established in 2017. The mission of the non-profit includes promoting intellectual development. The scholarship is to provide financial assistance to individuals that are enrolled in any major; students in community colleges, colleges and universities. Nueva Creación de Dios targets students in psychology graduate programs; however, consideration is also given to undergraduate students in any major. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is based on academic performance, leadership, and participation in community involvement, including but not limited to parish, church, service or volunteer hours. Scholarships are awarded annually provided funds are available. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS The Ofelia Neri Scholarship Award scholarship is awarded on the basis of a comprehensive process. Areas that are reviewed by the committee include, but are not limited to the following: Academic Accomplishments, Community Service, Personal Essay and Financial Need. Nueva Creacion De Dios pays scholarship funds directly to the recipient. Scholarships are awarded annually and may be renewable based on availability. Ofelia Neri Scholarship Award s are awarded without regard to religion, race, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Scholarships awarded are based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria. CRITERIA Applicants must be completing or have completed high school successfully with a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale. Applicants must be accepted as part-time or full-time students at a college or university for the upcoming academic semester. Applicants must live in the United States and attend a college in the United States. Applicants must complete and submit a Scholarship Application by October 7, 2018 at 11:59pm. TIMELINE Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by November 30, 2018 1
Application Process SCHOLARSHIP APPLICANTS MUST PROVIDE: Completed application form. Proof of acceptance or enrollment at an academic school for post-secondary studies. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Awards will be given by December 15, 2018. Applicant must provide their student ID and the correct mailing address Award amounts will be distributed annually after all requirements are met. Please email application and scanned required verification to NuevaCreacionDeDios@yahoo.com or submit application and verification to the following address: Ofelia Neri Scholarship Award Program 611 Harding Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90022 2
Please check one of the following: Application 2018-must be filled out by applicant. New Scholarship applicant Repeat Scholarship Applicant Please type on a separate sheet or print your answers below. If application is illegible it will be returned to you. 1 Last Name: First Name: 2 Mailing Address:: Street: City: State: ZIP: 3 Daytime Telephone Number: ( ) Email address: 4 Do you have a financial need based on Federal Income Guidelines? (VISIT: https://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty-guidelines) Yes No 5 I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2018: Address/ Phone 6 I will be a college: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Level 7 Will you be a full time student? 8 Grade Point Average (GPA): (On a 4.0 scale) 9 If student is Minor: Name & address of parent(s) or legal guardian(s): Use reverse side of application if you need more space. Name (s) Street: City: State: ZIP: Home phone of parents or legal guardians: 3
. What specialty/major do you plan to major in as you continue your education? 10 11 List the name of any college you have attended Began Ended Graduated Type of Degree Received A. B. C. Please list the following information on a separate sheet if needed. 12 SCHOOL EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: Please list school extra-curricular activities in which you have participated. Note leadership roles and dates. 13 RECOGNITIONS: Please list important awards and recognitions received. Note organizations presenting honor and date. 14 ORGANIZATIONS: Please list community organizations such as service, volunteer and religious organizations in which you are now active or have previously been active. Note leadership roles and dates. 15 ESSAY: (Maximum 500 words) Briefly describe your long-term goals. Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? Why do you want to get a college education? 4
16 A. The following item(s) must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify to be reviewed by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will not be processed if these items are not attached to this application. (No exceptions.) C. Circle YES or NO to be sure you have attached each item as required. YES NO Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment is the only verification required. A letter of college acceptance or program acceptance is required for receipt of fund YES NO Completed application form. YES NO ESSAY (Maximum 500 words) STATEMENT OF ACCURACY I hereby confirm under penalty of perjury that all the above stated information provided by me to the Ofelia Neri Scholarship Fund Review Committee is true, correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote Scholarship Program which includes promotion of all its affiliates Nueva Creación De Dios, Faith Based Counseling, and Discipuli Christi. I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded. Signature of scholarship applicant: Date: The deadline for this application to be received by October 7, 2018. 5