2019-2020 AAMA’s Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship Application 1

“Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship” 2019 www.aama.org

Scholarship Application Application due date: April 23rd, 2019

1. DEADLINE for scholarship applications is April 23, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. (NO EXCEPTIONS)2. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., reference forms,

evidence of GPA, 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. All applications must be typed.5. You will be notified through email by mnrodriguez@aama.org regarding the status of your application.6. If you have any questions about the application, please call Madeleine Rodriguez, College & Career Advisor,

at (713) 929-2425 or by email at mnrodriguez@aama.org

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE is based on financial need, academic performance and leadership potential.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS For the 2019-2020 school year, AAMA will award scholarships 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• Recommendations• Personal Essay and• Financial Need

Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship Fund shall pay the recipient’s school directly. The annual scholarship awards are divided into two disbursements on a semester basis as long as the student maintains a 2.5 GPA (C+ average) for the preceding semester. The Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship is awarded without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Scholarships are intended to be used for tuition, fees, books and on campus housing. Funds for off campus housing is not allowed. Scholarships awarded are based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria. The Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship requires a commitment of volunteer hours to AAMA yearly prior to each semester disbursement. Scholarships are awarded annually provided funds are available.

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“Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship” 2019

CRITERIA

• Applicants must be a current senior at George I. Sanchez Charter School, Houston, Texas.• Applicants must be completing high school successfully with a minimum unweighted GPA of at least

2.5.• Applicants must provide written verification of acceptance at a community college, university, or trade

school program for the upcoming Fall of 2019 academic semester.• Applicant must enroll as either a Fulltime (12 hours or more) or Part-Time (min.6 hours or equivalent)

student for the 2019-2020 academic school year at the higher education institution of their choice.• Applicants must demonstrate a need for financial assistance in accordance to the Student Aid Report

(SAR).• Student must apply for the 2019-2020 Federal Student Aid Application (FAFSA) or Texas Application

for State Financial Aid (TASFA).• Student must submit a copy of their 2019-2020 (SAR) or copy of the (TASFA) application• The recipient is expected to fulfill two (2) volunteer days at AAMA yearly (one day in the Fall and one in

the Spring prior to the class start date).• Applicants must complete and submit a scholarship application by April 23, 2019.

TIMELINE

• Applications are due April 23, 2019.• Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship via the email address you included in the application.• All required documentation for the Fall disbursement must be submitted to AAMA prior to September 1,

2019 or awarded funds will not be paid.• Scholarship disbursements will be made for the Spring 2020 semester only after grades from the Fall

2019 semester are received and volunteer service hours have been completed and verified.

Please e-mail application to: Madeleine Rodriguez at mnrodriguez@aama.org Include “Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship” 2019 in the email subject line.

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Application 2019-2020 must be filled out by applicant Please type on this document. Illegible applications will not be considered

New Scholarship applicant

Last Name First Name Address

City State Zip Day Phone Mobile Phone

Email

I will be attending the following school in the Fall of 2019 : Full Time or Part Time

Address City State Zip

Phone GPA on a 4.0 scale

Attach proof of GPA – your most recent school transcript is required

Name and Address of Parents or Legal Guardians

Last Name First Name Address

City State Zip Day Phone Mobile Phone

Last Name First Name Address

City State Zip Day Phone Mobile Phone

Last Name First Name Address

City State Zip Day Phone Mobile Phone

Last Name First Name Address

City State Zip Day Phone Mobile Phone

What specialty /major do you plan to major in as you continue your education?

High school students only - Unexcused Absences will be considered as part of the application process.

What recognitions did you receive this year? What outside or volunteer activities did you participate in this year?

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Essay:

“AAMA’s mission is to inspire and empower Latinos to pursue their potential and achieve success.” How does AAMA’s Mission statement relate to you?

Answer the essay question in 500 words typed in font Arial 11 in the space provided below. The committee recommends applicants to have all essays reviewed by two other individuals prior to submission.

Start your essay below (maximum 500 words)

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Checklist A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to be reviewed by the

scholarship committee.

B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. (No exceptions.)

C. Mark “YES” or “NO” to be sure you have attached each item as required.

YES NO

One recommendation letter from AAMA teacher/ staff, employer or volunteer organization.

Proof of college acceptance or current student enrollment. A letter of college acceptance or program acceptance is required for scholarship fund disbursement. Copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) to demonstrate financial need.

Most recent high school or college transcript. Answers to all the questions on the application.

STATEMENT OF ACCURACY I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to The Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship Fund Committee is true, correct and without forgery. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote AAMA’s “Yolanda Black Navarro Scholarship” program.

I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to Yolanda Black Navarro 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 isApril 23, 2019 5:00 PM NO EXCEPTIONS