YONSEI BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION 2014 SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION For the past 20 years, the Yonsei Basketball Association has provided an opportunity for middle school-aged youth to learn about the importance of Japanese culture, family values, and community participation. These experiences will surely play an important role in the development of the character in our youth. In keeping with our mission of supporting the academic and community service involvement of the youth of our communities, Yonsei will be awarding two $1500 scholarships this year. In addition, AMNET-USA, who has been coordinating the travel related arrangements for the Yonsei Organization for many years, is supporting the youth of our communities by funding a $1000 scholarship. We will be awarding the scholarships to three high school seniors who best exemplify the Yonsei philosophy of academic excellence and community service. Following are qualifications for the scholarships: 1. He/She will graduate in May/June 2014 and have an overall grade point average of at least 3.0. The GPA recognized by this organization is based on 4.0 maximum numbering system. Plus and minus grades are not recognized, nor are extra points given for special college courses taken (i.e. Advanced Placement). GPA s shall be based on the final grades received in the 10 th and 11 th grades and the 1 st semester of the 12 th grade. Transcripts must be included so the GPA can be verified. 2. Applicants must be able to demonstrate community service in the Southern California area. 3. Two (2) letters of recommendations must be submitted, one of which must be from a community service organization in which you actively participate or have participated during your high school years (letters of recommendation should not be from a person related to you). To help facilitate our scholarship processing, please have those writing your letters of recommendations make reference to your name only in the upper right hand corner of each page. 4. Applicant will have to attend an accredited college or university. Recipient will receive the check after verification of enrollment. 5. Applicant must send in completed application postmarked by May 10, 2014. Note: Participation in the Yonsei Basketball Association is not a requirement. All qualified high school graduates are eligible to apply for our scholarships. Completed application, transcripts, and two letters of recommendation should be sent to: Yonsei Basketball Association Scholarship Program c/o Ken Mui 4343 Rhodes Ave. Studio City, CA 91604 Scholarships will be presented at the Annual Yonsei Golf Tournament dinner on June 23, 2014, where Scholarship recipients and their parents will be our invited guests. If you have any questions, comments or need additional information please contact Ken Mui: 818-766-4740 or E-mail: kkmui@aol.com. 1
YONSEI BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION 2014 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM (Please type or print all information. Use font size 12 and use additional paper if necessary) Name (Last): (First): (MI): Mailing Address: City: Phone # (Area code + Number): Parents Names: Father: Zip Code: E-mail Address: Mother: High School Name: High School Address: All the information submitted in this application package is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I agree to provide proof to Yonsei if asked, of the information that I have given on this application form. I understand that any false information intentionally given will result in my immediate disqualification for this scholarship. Applicant s Signature: Date: Parent s Signature: 2
Start of page 2 Un-weighted GPA (10 th, 11 th, and first semester of 12 th grade): (attach certified school record) Community Service (List the organization(s) served during high school. Include dates of service, hours of service per week/month and your duties) 3
Extracurricular Activities: (List organizations or school activities, with dates and hours of participation per week/months) Honors and Awards:(List any awards or honors you received for school activities, volunteer or community service work) 4
Employment History: (Paid Position during high school and include dates of employment, hours worked per week/month position, and brief description of your responsibilities) Special Interests: (Sports, hobbies, arts, etc.) Any Other Scholarships or Grants: Essay: On a separate sheet of paper: In what ways have your community service experiences shaped who you are, and how do you plan to continue to contribute to the community in the future? (Do not exceed more than 250 words, single space, and use font size 12) 5