P A G E G R A N T APPLICATION

P A G E G R A N T APPLICATION 2017-2018 Due: May 1, 2017 Mail completed applications to: P.O. Box 581254, Minneapolis, MN 55458 www.page-ed.org

PAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION www.page-ed.org 2017-2018 Page Grant Application Information HISTORY: A young person s lifelong success begins with an education. Guided by our mission to encourage Minnesota s youth of color to pursue post-secondary education, the Page Education Foundation promotes the academic achievement, personal responsibility, and untapped potential of Minnesota s students of color to become vital contributors to their communities. We accomplish this by awarding grants. PAGE GRANT: The Page Education Foundation awards annual, renewable grants to students of color who are pursuing a post-secondary education in Minnesota. Students who accept a Page Grant must make a commitment to volunteer and tutor younger children of color in grades kindergarten-8th through a clearly defined Service to Children Project. The goal of the Service to Children Project is to encourage and assist young children of color to do well in school, have a positive attitude about education, and see college as an attainable longterm outcome. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: To apply for a Page Grant an applicant must be: A student of color and a graduate of a Minnesota high school. Enrolled in an accredited Minnesota post-secondary educational institution. Register and maintain full-time status throughout the academic year they are awarded the grant in order to remain eligible. Willing to complete a minimum of 50 volunteer hours tutoring children in grades K-8 th per academic year awarded the grant. IMPORTANT DETAILS FOR ALL APPLICANTS: There is no GPA requirement. Non U.S. Citizens are encouraged to apply. This grant is awarded per academic year and must be renewed annually. All applications must be post-marked no later than May 1, 2017. Electronic submission of application packet through fax or e-mail will not be accepted under any circumstances. Incomplete and late application packets will not be considered. AWARDS: Annual awards range from $1,000-$2,500 per student. Page Grant amounts vary based on the type of post-secondary educational institution the applicant attends. Awards are equally distributed between two semesters. APPLICATION: The Page Education Foundation application window opens January 1, 2017 and closes May 1, 2017. Interested students must complete the application and mail it in along with the required documents (see checklist) post-marked no later than May 1, 2017. Mail application packets to: P.O. Box 581254, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55458 Grant Application Due: May 1, 2017 Applicants are responsible for gathering and submitting all necessary documents. Electronic submission of application packets through fax or e-mail will not be accepted. Hand delivered applications can be dropped off physically at our office located on: 901 N. 3 rd Street, Suite 355, Minneapolis MN 55401. All correspondence must reach staff members at the office no later than 5 pm on May 1, 2017. SELECTION PROCESS: We award Minnesota students of color who are pursuing post-secondary education, have demonstrated a commitment to education despite facing overwhelming barriers, and are passionate about giving back to their communities. There are two sets of applicants the Page Education Foundation s Selection Committee reviews: NEW APPLICANTS are chosen based on the quality of their essay, letters of recommendation, financial need, and a willingness to complete the Service to Children Project requirement. RETURNING PAGE SCHOLARS are chosen based on the quality of their essay describing their completed Service to Children Project, feedback from their volunteer site reported on the Service to Children Evaluation form, progress in studies (i.e. ability to maintain full-time status), and completion of the required 50 hours of volunteer service by May 1, 2017. Applicants will be notified in mid-june of their application s status by e-mail and the notification will be sent to the e-mail address the applicant provided on the grant application. If selected, an Acceptance Letter will accompany the award notification. Selected recipients must sign and return their Acceptance Letter to the foundation by the due date specified prior to distribution of any grant payments. Not all applicants will be selected as recipients. All applicants agree to accept the decision as final. SERVICE-TO-CHILDREN PROJECT DETAILS: Selected applicants must complete a Service to Children Project, which is their volunteer service to a Minnesota community organization to tutor and mentor children in grades K-8 th for a minimum of 50 hours. If circumstances prevent completion of the required service hours, recipients will forfeit the grant.

p PAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION www.page-ed.org Page Grant Application Packet Check List For consideration, the Page Grant application must be signed and all required materials must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2017. Faxed or e-mailed copies of applications or attachments will not be accepted. Mailing address: P.O. Box 581254, Minneapolis, MN 55458 HELP US RECEIVE YOUR DOCUMENTS. If you are mailing pieces of your application packet separately, please print your full name on each attachment. An application packet, in order to be considered complete, must contain all of the following documents: NEW APPLICANTS: You are considered a new applicant if you are a high school senior or a current college student who has never been selected for a Page Grant and issued a Page Grant payment. A signed and completed 2017-2018 Page Grant Application. Essay 500 words: Provide clear responses to the questions below. All submitted essays must be typed, in basic essay format, and applicant must provide the following information in the upper right hand corner: Applicant s full name and primary e-mail address. 1. Why is education personally important to you? 2. What are your education goals and future career plans? 3. What is the Service to Children Project you would like to complete if you are awarded the scholarship? Two Letters of Recommendation: All submitted letters must be typed, on professional letterhead, and no more than 1 page. One letter of recommendation must be from a teacher at your school. Second letter must be from a community professional who is not related to you or a family friend. (i.e. an educator, a supervisor, professional mentor, coach, pastor.) The letter should clearly state your relationship to one another. Copy of your 2017-2018 Student Aid Report (SAR)/FAFSA from Federal Student Aid or Parents 2016 IRS tax form, 2017 government assistance benefits statement with annual family income and number of house hold. Non-US citizens may submit a letter from a high school counselor verifying status or a copy of their 2017-18 Dream ACT application. Questions? Call 612-332-0406. Copy of high school transcript(s) Applicants currently in college must also submit a copy of their high school transcript(s) as proof they are a graduate from a Minnesota high school. We accept copies of Unofficial Transcripts. Copy of college transcript(s) if currently in college. May submit an Unofficial Transcript. RETURNING PAGE SCHOLARS: You are considered a returning Page Scholar if you were selected as a recipient of the Page Grant any time in the past year(s) and you were issued a Page Grant payment. A signed and completed 2017-2018 Page Grant Application. Reflection Essay 500 words: Provide clear responses to the questions below. All submitted essays must be typed, in basic essay format, and applicant must provide the following information in the upper right hand corner: Applicant s full name and primary e-mail address. 1a. Describe your Service to Children Project including detailed information about the children you served. (i.e. name of organization, name of program, program s goal and objective, grades and age of children you served.) 1b. Describe how your Service to Children Project impacted the children/or a child you served? 2. What did you learn from completing your Service to Children Project this year? What were some challenges? 3. What are your plans for next year s Service to Children Project should you receive the Page Grant again? Completed 2015-2016 Service to Children Evaluation Form. The Service to Children Evaluation must be completed and signed by your volunteer site supervisor. Late forms, forms without signatures, and/or incomplete information will not be accepted. Copy of your 2017-2018 Student Aid Report (SAR)/FAFSA from Federal Student Aid or Parents 2016 IRS tax form, 2017 government assistance benefits statement with annual family income and number of household, 2017-18 Dream ACT application. Copy of most recent college transcript(s). We accept copies of Unofficial Transcripts without current semester s grade. Ensure cumulative GPA is clearly visible on all submitted transcripts.

PAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION Frequently Asked Questions www.page-ed.org Q: Who can apply for the Page Grant? A: Students of color who graduate from a Minnesota high school and will be attending an accredited Minnesota post-secondary educational institution at full-time enrollment, are eligible to apply. Q: Which colleges qualify? A: Any accredited post-secondary educational institution in Minnesota, including state and private 4-year universities, 2-year community and technical colleges, vocational schools, and certification programs. Q: What amount are Page Grants? A: Annual awards range from $1,000-$2,500 per student. Page Grant amounts vary based on the type of post-secondary educational institution the applicant attends. Some colleges provide matching funds. Check with your college to see if matching funds are available for you. Q: How are Page Grant payments distributed? A: Payments are issued directly to the school in two installments (first half in the fall semester/second half in the spring semester) and are contingent upon the submission of required forms and verification of full-time status enrollment. Q: How long does a Page Grant last? A: Page Grants are awarded per academic year and must be renewed annually by May 1 st. Q: What are my chances of getting a Page Grant? A: Not all applicants will be selected as recipients. Selection priority is given to returning applicants who are renewing their grants, graduating high school seniors, and then all other applicants. New applicants are selected based on the quality of their essay, proposed Service-to-Children Project, and letters of recommendation. Returning applicants are selected based on their essay, a successful completion of required 50 hours of volunteer service, and progress in studies (i.e. ability to maintain full-time status). Q: What are the requirements for the Service to Children Project? A: Page Scholars may select their projects from a list of community organizations in Minnesota that past Page Scholars have volunteered with or select their own site that fulfills the following criteria: A volunteer project in Minnesota, with children in K 8 th grade, serves an academic purpose, and completed during the year the recipient is awarded the grant. Q: Will anyone be available to help me set up a Service to Children Project? A: The Foundation staff will invite you to attend a seminar and will answer questions Page Scholars may have about service projects at that time, a Community Partners Handbook, and weekly e-mails containing information about current community organizations seeking volunteers. Ultimately students must take the initiative in selecting their organization and volunteer program and are held accountable for completing the 50 hours. Q: If I m selected, can I complete my Service to Children Project in the summer? A: We encourage all Page Scholars to complete their Service to Children Project in the summer time. The Page Education Foundation follows the academic calendar and therefore students looking to volunteer in the summer months must volunteer the summer prior to May 1 of the ensuing year. Example: If awarded the grant for the 2017-2018 academic year, students must volunteer the summer of 2017 and NOT the summer of 2018. All volunteer hours must be completed by May 1, 2017 if you wish to renew your Page Grant again for the 2018-2019 academic year. Q: When are the names of Page Grant recipients announced? A: Applicants will be notified in mid-june of their application s status by e-mail and the notification will be sent to the e-mail address the applicant provided on the grant application. If selected, an Acceptance Letter will accompany the award notification. Selected recipients must sign and return their Acceptance Letter to the foundation by the due date specified prior to distribution of any grant payments. Students selected are highly encouraged to attend the Page Scholar Award Ceremony in late June and a Seminar in early August. Q: What does it mean to be postmarked by May 1? A: A post-mark is an official mark stamped on a letter or other postal package giving the place, date, and time of posting. It informs the Foundation of when you dropped your mail off at the post-office. You do not do post-marks, the post-office does. As long as your grant application has a date no later than May 1 stamped on the front of the envelope by the post-office we will accept your grant application. Q: How will I know if you received my Page Grant application packet? A: The Foundation does not track or notify applicants when application packets or documents are received. Applicants are encouraged to use the checklist provided (pg. 3) and to pay for certified mail with tracking through postal services if they are concerned about delivery. Students will be notified of their application s status in mid-june through the email they provided to us on their application.

General Transfer PAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION 2017-2018 PAGE GRANT APPLICATION I AM A NEW APPLICANT. www.page-ed.org I AM A RETURNING PAGE SCHOLAR. Student s Legal Name: (Last Name) (First Name) (Middle Name) Social Security #: or College I.D. # Date of Birth: / / Sex: F M Primary Phone: ( ) - Address: City: MN Zip: Cell Phone Home Phone Work Secondary Phone: ( ) - E-mail Address: @ You will be notified of your application s status through this e-mail. Please provide an active e-mail account you will check. PRINT NEATLY. Race: Check all that apply. This is my first time applying for a Page Grant. 1 African American/Black American Indian Asian/Pacific Islander Hispanic or Latino/a Bi or Multiracial: Do you speak a language other than English: Yes EDUCATION INFORMATION No Cell Phone Home Phone Work Are you and your parents: Check all that apply. Immigrants Refugees I have been awarded a Page Grant in the past. Connect with us on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ Do you have Facebook? Yes No Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pageedfnd Me Parents No Me Parents No Ethnicity/Tribal Affiliation: If yes, specify language(s): Name of Minnesota High School (HS): High School GPA:. Date of High School Graduation: / / Are you the first person in your family to: Graduate from high school? Your program is a: 2-year 4-year Have you been accepted into the program? Yes No What is your anticipated major/area of study? Are you a STEM major? Yes No Minor: When you begin school in the fall, what year will you be? 1 st Year/Never Attended College 4 th Year/Undergrad Senior Yes No Attend college? Yes No Name of the Minnesota post-secondary educational institution you will be attending in 2017-2018: What is your anticipated career/occupation? What is your estimated graduation date? Upon graduating you will have earned: Current College GPA:. 1 2 nd Year/Undergrad Sophomore 3 rd Year/Undergrad Junior st Year/Some College 5 th Year/Other Undergraduate Graduate/Professional School Specify: Year: Fall Winter Spring Summer General Transfer Associates Bachelors Masters/Doctorate Certificate Other:

BACKGROUND INFORMATION PAGE EDUCATION FOUNDATION www.page-ed.org Parent/Guardian 1 Name: Parent/Guardian 2 Name: Parent/Guardian 1 Phone: ( ) - Parent/Guardian 2 Phone: ( ) - Number of people in your parent s household (include yourself)? # Are you an Unaccompanied Homeless Youth as determined by High School/Homeless Liaison? Yes No Do you have any dependents (children)? No Yes # SCHOLARSHIPS Please list all the scholarships and loans you have received this year including their amounts. Attach a separate sheet if needed. Name of Scholarship/Grant/Loan Awarded Name of Institution Awarding You the Funds $ Amount EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION Are you currently employed? No Yes If yes, are you employed: Part-Time Full-Time Name of your Current Employer Start Date End Date Hrs. Worked Per Week Do you plan to work while attending school full-time? No Yes INTERNSHIP AND VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE Attach a separate sheet if needed. Did you complete an internship in 2016-2017? No Yes If yes, please list the information below. Name of Internship Site (Company) Start Date End Date Hrs. Interned Per Week Did you volunteer in 2016-2017? No Yes If yes, please list the information below. Name of Volunteer Site Start Date End Date Total Hrs. Volunteered Do not list any Service to Children Projects already included on a Service to Children Evaluation Form. Do you have a mentor in the community? No Yes Are you acquainted with a former or current Page Scholar(s)? No Yes Page Scholar s Full Name: Have you participated in a study abroad or national student exchange program? No Yes Check any of the following programs you have been a part of: AVID TRIO Power of You Reading Partners Genesys Works Upturnships Urban Scholars Upward Bound Wallin Scholar INROADS Pohlad Scholar College Possible Travelers EDGE ACES One2One Mentoring Big Brothers Big Sisters MN Future Doctors How did you hear about the Page Education Foundation? Friends/Family Career Center/Academic Advisor Internet Page Staff Presentation Other, specify: SIGNATURE I declare that the information reported on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I will notify the Page Education Foundation of any changes in my financial status or future plans should these changes occur during the selection process. I understand that should I receive a Page Grant I will complete the Service to Children Project in the same year I receive the funds. I understand that if accepted into the Page Grant Program my full name and information may be shared with third parties in order to assist me in successfully completing the program. I understand my full name may also be published on the Foundation s website, social media, and event programs in order to promote the Foundation. Should I be accepted into the Page Grant Program this authorization will remain in effect for the duration of and after my college career. Name: If yes, please share your mentor s full name: Relationship to You: If yes, please list their name and information below. Date: Your grant application will not be considered unless signed, completed and submitted with required documents post marked no later than May 1, 2017. Please help us receive ALL your documents mailed after the submission of this application by clearly printing your name as it appears on this application onto all correspondence sent to our office.