Dr. Carol Carson-Warner, Director Trio Programs Chicago State University 9501 South king Drive, Suite 132 Chicago, Illinois 60628 (773) 995-2566 (Work) RWarner454@aol.com www.omsa.uiuc.edu/mef
The MAEOP Education Foundation (MEF) The Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship
(Funded by the Grand Victoria Foundation)
Application and Procedures
Nomination Procedures
The Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship is funded by a grant from the Grand Victoria Foundation, Chicago, Illinois. The “program” consists of ten, $2,000 scholarships and career and leadership development activities for recipients. Each recipient will receive a $2,000 scholarship, payable in two installments of $1,000 each: Fall 2005 and Winter/Spring 2006. Scholarship recipients will be designated Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholars. Nominations are made by directors of TRIO/EOP programs located at Elgin Community College, College of Lake County, Family Centered Education Agency, Chicago State University, Northern Illinois University, South Suburban College and Rock Valley Community College. The TRIO/EOP directors verify all applicant information. The director must complete a nomination form which includes a recommendation and forward to the MAEOPP Scholarship Committee, which, in turn, will forward to the ILAEOPP Scholarship Committee (see below). The complete committee is comprised of the Illinois Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel (ILAEOPP) Scholarship Committee (part of the MAEOPP Scholarship Committee) and the MEF Scholarship Committee. The postmark deadline for the application and nomination forms and supporting documentation is June 30, 2005. Mail to: Mr. Terry Chambers Moraine Valley Community College 10900 S. 88th Avenue Palos Hills, Illinois 60465-0937 708/974-5648 (Phone); 708/974-0561 (Fax) chambers@morainevalley.edu
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants for the Illinois Scholarship Fund should be: A) A TRIO/EOP program participant who is low-income and/or a first-generation college student. B) Enrolled as a high school senior with at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.00 scale, or currently enrolled in a 2year or 4-year college with at least a 2.8 GPA on a 4.00 scale, and is in their freshman through junior year. C) A student who can commit to completing a community service project which is described within this document. D) A student who can commit to attending a leadership and career development activity which is described within this document. Expenses will be paid by the MAEOPP Education Foundation. E) Willing to provide all information to meet the Winter/Spring 2006 semester criteria with regard to proof of enrollment and satisfactory academic progress. F) A participant in a Trio or EOP program at the following institutions: Chicago State University, College of Lake County, Elgin Community College, Family Centered Education Agency, South Suburban College, Northern Illinois University, or Rock Valley Community College. G) A student whose goal is to obtain a baccalaureate degree from a four-year college or university. H) Enrolled and completes status as a full time student (minimum 12 hours credit each semester) for the Fall 2005 and Spring 2006 semesters. The complete application package will include: 1) A signed and dated Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship Application Form 2) A typed Student Narrative/Essay addressing a statement of personal character evidence of community and/or leadership involvement evidence of multicultural activities and contributions student’s commitment to academic excellence student’s college and career goal(s) student’s plan to give back to the MAEOPP organization, sponsoring TRIO program, high school, college or university, or local community 3) A nomination form from the Program Director 4) The most recent high school or college transcript Information needed upon notification of award before the first check is sent: Recipient must submit a current photograph (head shot preferred) for publication. A digital photo is also acceptable. (Send digital photo(s) attached to an email to: rwarner454@aol.com) Prior to receiving the actual check students must submit verification of full time enrollment (a minimum of 12 hours for grade) for Fall 2005. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all forms are signed, dated and the transcript is included in the application packet and given to the Program Director. The Program Director will submit the completed application to the Chapter Scholarship Chair by the deadline postage date of June 30, 2005.
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MAEOPP EDUCATION FOUNDATION (MEF) Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship
Application Form PERSONAL INFORMATION Name (Please type or print): _______________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________ Email: ________________________________ Gender: ___M ___ F Ethnicity: ____ African American ____ Native American ____Caucasian ____ Asian ____ Other ____ Hispanic
TRIO PROGRAM AFFILIATION ____ Talent Search ____ Upward Bound ____ Veteran’s Upward Bound ____ Student Support Services ____ EOC ____ Other EOP ____ McNair Program
ACADEMIC INFORMATION High School ______________________________________ Graduation Date ____________________ Post-Secondary Institution __________________________ # Completed Credit Hours _____ Major _______________ Expected Graduation Date ____________ Intended Career_____________________
Complete this form and the attached narrative form and submit it with the scholarship application packet. The application and all supporting materials must be typed. Return all materials to your Program Director. The packet should include: your narrative your transcript a current semester schedule a nomination form from your Program Director I affirm that the information provided by me and contained within this Scholarship Application is correct and accurate. If selected as an Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship recipient, I agree to attend the MAEOPP Leadership Conference in November, 2005, and to complete a Service Project and submit a report by Jan. 15, 2006. I also agree to provide the MAEOPP Education Foundation with renewal information as described in these materials during Winter/Spring 2006. I understand that any misrepresentation of information in this packet will disqualify me from consideration as an Illinois Scholarship Program Scholarship candidate. I also agree to allow MEF to publicize my information in various media, including newspapers, newsletters, the Web, and other media. My signature below certifies my voluntary submission of this application. _________________________________________ Signature ____________________________ Date
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MAEOPP EDUCATION FOUNDATION (MEF) Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship
Student Narrative Applicant:__________________________________ Date:___________________
In a typed narrative of approximately 500 words, please describe * your personal character * your college goal * your personal commitment to academic excellence * your career goals * evidence of your community involvement and/or leadership skills * evidence of multicultural activities or contributions * and your plan of commitment to give back to MAEOPP, your sponsoring TRIO program, your college/university, or to your local community. Also, please describe why the Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship is important to you. (You may use an additional page if needed.)
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MAEOPP EDUCATION FOUNDATION (MEF) Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship
Nomination Form
To be completed by Program Director
NOMINATOR INFORMATION Nominator Name ______________________ Program______________________ Institution______________________ Phone ______________ Fax __________ Address _______________________ City __________________________ State ________________ Zip___________
NOMINEE INFORMATION Applicant Name ________________________ __First Generation __Low Income __ Disability High School __________________________ College _______________________________ ___ Check here if high school student taking some or all college credits. Cumulative GPA _____
Rationale Please write a rationale for your nomination of this applicant. Consider the applicant’s participation in co-curricular activities, academic achievement, your personal interactions with the applicant and your insight into his/her abilities, character and leadership skills. Also indicate the applicant’s impact on your program and the community and their potential vision to carry out the ideals of TRIO. Please type and limit your endorsement to two pages and attach to this form. Send the completed application packet to the Chapter Scholarship Chair listed below: Mr. Terry Chambers Moraine Valley Community College 10900 S. 88th Avenue Palos Hills, Illinois 60465-0937 708/974-5648 (Phone) 708/974-0561 (Fax) chambers@morainevalley.edu
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MAEOPP EDUCATION FOUNDATION (MEF) Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship Service Project Guidelines
For Completion By the Winter/Spring Semester 2006
Who Must Complete a Service Project All recipients of the Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship must complete a service project between the fist and second semester in college. Payment of installment two of your scholarship is dependent upon the completion of a pre-approved service project by the chairperson of the MEF Scholarship Committee. Purpose The purpose of the service project is to reinforce the practice of helping others who are in need and enhance the leadership skills of recipients. This is central to TRIO, MEF and the spirit of the ISP Scholarship. Project Duration There is no set project length. However, the project must be completed before the second installment of the scholarship is paid. Also, there should be meaningful benefits from the services provided and duration of service is often central to the benefit stream. The service project must be completed and the final report submitted by no later than January 15, 2006. Impact Service projects must have a measurable or discernible impact. Each Service Project Supervisor shall be responsible for evaluating the impact of services provided by the ISP Scholar. Types of Projects Acceptable service projects include, but are limited to, the following: 1. Volunteering as a tutor or mentor for your local elementary or high school 2. Serving as mentor for students in other TRIO programs, i.e., Upward Bound, Talent Search, etc. 3. Working with a local Boys or Girls Club 4. Assisting local churches with their service projects, i.e., a breakfast program for young children 5. Volunteering at a local shelter for battered women 6. Initiating/participating in a voter education project for teenagers/college students 7. Organizing a local chapter of the TRIO Association 8. Developing and presenting a workshop at your state TRIO Conference, the MAEOPP Student Leadership Conference 9. Rallying students to support TRIO and Student Financial Aid at the state or national level
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MAEOPP EDUCATION FOUNDATION (MEF) Illinois Scholarship Program (ISP) Scholarship Service Project Form
To be completed and submitted by January 15, 2006 (Must be typed)
Student Name: Student Address: City/State/Zip: Institution Name: Supervisor:
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Email: __________________________ Phone: __________________________
_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ ___________________________ Phone: __________________________ ________________________________ Date ________________________________ Date
_______________________________________ Student Signature _______________________________________ Supervisor Signature
Placement Organization Name: Organization Address: City/State/Zip:
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Project Supervisor: ________________________ Phone: __________________ Fax: _______________ Project Supervisor Address: City/State/Zip: Project Supervisor Email: ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________
Project Start Date: _______________________ Completion Date: _____________________________ Project Description: _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________
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