Scholarships

  CONN-NAHRO 2012 JOHN J. KELLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

NOTICE TO

CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS AND

CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE STUDENTS

CONN-NAHRO AWARDS THREE (3) $3,500 SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR to aid persons living in CONN-NAHRO member sponsored communities who, without this assistance, would not be able to attain higher education or to escape their low economic status.  The Scholarship will be administered by a committee appointed by CONN-NAHROresponsible to award scholarships.

Who Is Eligible To Apply?

All persons who have been accepted into a two (2) or four (4) year institution of higher learning working toward a full-time Associate or Bachelor Degree beginning in September, 2012, and

1. Who reside in or are assisted with their housing by a CONN-NAHRO agency member, and
2. Who are residents in good standing. 

 When Can I Apply?

Applications will be available on the CONN-NAHROwebsite and will be mailed to member agencies at the end of April 2012.

 When Is My Application Due?

 Applications will be accepted until 12:00 p.m. on June 8, 2012 by the Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee.

 Where Do I Submit the Application?

 The Executive Director/CEO of your CONN-NAHROmember agency will submit your completed application and attachments to:

            CONN-NAHRO2012 John J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Committee

            C/O Michelle Molina, Committee Chairperson

            J. D’Amelia & Associates LLC

            2 Lakewood Road, Waterbury, Connecticut 06704

CONN-NAHRO 2012 JOHN J. KELLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

CURRENT HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

PURPOSE:To aid individuals who live in CONN-NAHRO member public housing authority communities or Section 8 housing whom, without this assistance, would not be able to attain higher education or to escape their low economic status.

AUTHORITY:The Scholarship will be administered by a committee appointed by CONN-NAHROresponsible for awarding scholarships in the amount of $3,500.00 each for the first year of college.

ELIGIBILITY:All persons who have been accepted into a two (2) or four (4) year institution of higher learning working toward a full-time Associate or Bachelor Degree beginning in September, 2012.  Candidates must be a resident in good standing and reside in a CONN-NAHRO agency member sponsored community during the previous twelve (12) months.   The community may be a conventional public housing development or a Section 8 assisted apartment.

CRITERIA:The applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Candidates must be eligible for high school graduation in June, 2012 or have a high school diploma or GED.

1. Candidates must attain at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale during their four (4) years of high school or, under certain circumstances, at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale during their senior year.

APPLICATION:The application must be complete.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  The application must have the following documents:

1. Completed 2012 John J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Application Form.

1. A written recommendation from the Executive Director/CEO or Designee from

                        applicant’s CONN-NAHROmember sponsored community.  MUST BE A

                        SIGNED ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ONLY.

1. The applicant’s high school transcript, including all SAT scores.

1. Three(3) letters of recommendation, in additionto the Executive Director/CEO’s

                        recommendation.  MUST BE A SIGNED ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OR AN

                        ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ONLY.

CONN-NAHRO 2012 Scholarship cont.     Applicant Name____________________________

1. An essay of 250 to 500 words on one (1) of the following subjects:

1. How has living in public/assisted housing influenced you?
2. Pick an experience/person from your own life and explain how it or he/she has influenced your development.

1. A list of the applicant’s accomplishments, including awards, honors, sports,

                        community service, extracurricular activities, employment, etc.

1. The names of the institutions to which the applicant has applied and has been

            accepted.  A copy of each acceptance letter must accompany the application.

8. Proof of Financial Aid and any other sources of assistance to be received.  (Must submit by June 15, 2012)

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSIDERATIONS:Each CONN-NAHROmember agency may submit up to ten (10) applications in total for both high school seniors and current college students.  The Executive Director/CEO/Designee is responsible for verifying all application requirements and collecting all application material.  The application must be submitted by the housing agency, not the applicant.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

            30 points         Need.

            25 points         Essay content.

            20 points         High school grades, Class rank and SAT scores.

            25 points         Work experience, Extra curricular activities and Community service.

              5 points         Never awarded CONN-NAHRO scholarship in past. 

DEADLINE:The application must be received in the offices of the scholarship chairperson: Michelle Molina - J. D’Amelia & Associates before 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012.

FUNDING:Award will be funded by September 1, 2012.  CONN-NAHROreserves the right to revoke the scholarship and demand repayment of the scholarship if the recipient does not attend college in the Fall of 2012, as a full-time student.

            To download application, click here. 

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:

            CONN-NAHRO 2012 John J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Committee

            C/O Michelle Molina, Committee Chairperson

            J. D’Amelia & Associates LLC

            2 Lakewood Road

            Waterbury, Connecticut 06704

NOTE TO SUBMITTING AGENCY: Please give a copy of this information flier to the applicant along with the application form.

2012 CONN-NAHRO JOHN J. KELLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

NAME: ______________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS: ___________________________________________________________________

TELEPHONE #:__________________ E-MAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________

HOUSING AUTHORITY/AGENCY: ______________________________________________

HOUSING PROGRAM/COMMUNITY: ____________________________________________

H.S. GRADUATION DATE: _____________________________________________________

COLLEGES TO WHICH YOU HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED: ____________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________

COLLEGE PLANNING TO ATTEND: ______________________________________________________________________________

LIST ACTIVITIES:

On a separate sheet of paper, please list your accomplishments, including awards, honors, sports, community service, extracurricular activities, employment, etc.

LIST HOUSEHOLD INFORMATION:

1. NUMBER OF PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD:   ________________

2. NUMBER OF PERSONS IN HOUSEHOLD (except head of household and spouse) WHO ARE FULL TIME COLLEGE STUDENTS:         ________________

3. GROSS INCOME OF HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD AND SPOUSE (all sources - employment, unemployment benefits, interest, dividends, Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, pensions, welfare benefits, earned income tax credit, additional child tax credit, child support, alimony, etc.): $ ________________

4. GROSS INCOME OF APPLICANT (all sources - as defined in number 3 above): $ _________________

5. TOTAL anticipated cost for school year beginning September, 2012 $ _____________

CONN-NAHRO 2012 Scholarship cont.    Applicant Name____________________________

6. Have you applied for financial aid? __________________________ (See instructions )

7. AMOUNT of scholarships applicant to receive:                             $ _________________

8. AMOUNT of loans applicant to receive:                                        $ ________________

9. AMOUNT of other assistance to be received:                               $ _________________

ATTACH THE FOLLOWING:

1. Application

2. Executive Director/CEO’s written recommendation, with signature.

3. Transcript of high school grades, including SAT scores.

            4. Three (3) letters of recommendation, with signatures.

            5. Essay

            6. List of accomplishments

            7. College acceptance letters

            8. Verification of financial aid

I understand that CONN-NAHRO can revoke the scholarship and demand repayment if it is revealed that false information was provided in my application.

SIGNATURES:

            APPLICANT: _________________________________________ DATE: ____________

            EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO: __________________________ DATE: ___________

Telephone # ___________________Email: ______________________________

RETURN APPLICATIONS TO:

Bring completed application to your local HOUSING AGENCY DIRECTOR/CEO for review and signatures then the agency will submission to CONN-NAHRO.  Application MUST be received by CONN-NAHRO no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, June 8, 2012.

AUTHORIZATION TO USE PHOTOGRAPHIC IMAGES

AND PERSONAL INFORMATION

I, __________________________________________, authorize the use of photographic images of me and information that I provide in this application in both printable and electronic formats for use by representatives of CONN-NAHRO including but not limited to website, marketing materials and press releases in the awarding of this scholarship.

Name: ___________________________________________        Date: __________

Signature: ________________________________________         Date: __________

CONN-NAHRO 2012 JOHN J. KELLY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP         

CURRENT FULL TIME COLLEGE STUDENT

PURPOSE:To aid individuals who live in CONN-NAHRO member public housing authority communities or Section 8 housing whom, without this assistance, would not be able to attain higher education or to escape their low economic status.

AUTHORITY:The Scholarship will be administered by a committee appointed by CONN-NAHROresponsible for awarding scholarships in the amount of $3,500.00 each for the next college year.

ELIGIBILITY:All persons who are enrolled for the September 2012 semester as full time students at a two (2) or four (4) year institution of higher learning working toward an Associate or Bachelor Degree.  Candidates must be a resident in good standing and reside in a CONN-NAHRO agency member sponsored community during the previous twelve (12) months.   The community may be a conventional public housing development or a Section 8 assisted apartment.

CRITERIA:The applicants must meet the following criteria:

1. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED.

2. Candidates must attain at least a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale for their

    previous college courses.

APPLICATION:The application must be complete.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.  The application must have the following documents:

1. Completed 2012 John J. Kelly Memorial Scholarship Application Form.

1. A written recommendation from the Executive Director/CEO or Designee from

applicant’s CONN-NAHROmember sponsored community.  MUST BE A

            SIGNED ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ONLY.

3.        The applicant’s college transcript.

4.         Three(3) letters of recommendation, in additionto the Executive Director/CEO’s

             recommendation.  MUST BE A SIGNED ORIGINAL DOCUMENT OR

            ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE ONLY