APPLICATION-FOR-2021-STUDENT-SCHOLARSHIP

2021 TALINO STEM Scholarship Requirements & Application FILIPINO AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NORTH SAN DIEGO (FACC NSD) launched the TALINO STEM Scholarship Program in 2020 as part of investment in the next generation of STEM talent Each year the TALINO STEM Scholarship Program awards two $1,000 scholarships to high school students pursuing a college education in the STEM field The scholarship is open to graduating high school seniors Applications will be reviewed by the FILIPINO AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NORTH SAN DIEGO (FACC NSD) Board of Directors and the scholarship winner will be announced to the community on June 14, in a special ceremony Eligibility Applicants must:  Be of Filipino heritage  Demonstrate a positive impact on your school and community  Demonstrate solid academic performance that shows your ability to succeed in future STEM college education (Have a minimum 3.0 GPA or higher) Application Packet Summit a complete application packet, please include the following: A completed application form (found below) One (1) letter of reference from a teacher/professor/counselor One (1) letter of reference from an individual other than a teacher/professor who can address the level of dedication and impact the applicant has had in his/her community A typed personal essay of no more than 500 words that explains the applicant’s educational goals; the positive impact the applicant has had in his school and the community, and how further education will help the applicant continue to contribute to the community Official current transcript of high school grades -10th thru first semester of 12th grade Copy of acceptance letter from a college or university It is the applicant's responsibility to meet the deadline and to ensure the application packet is complete Application Deadline Application packet must be received by the Chamber of Commerce by April 23, 2021 Submissions will be reviewed by the board and winners will be notified by May 3, 2021 Please email the scholarship package to : abrunner@mypointcu.com (Please remove SSN, for privacy reasons) If you have any questions please reach out to: Adriana Brunner – STEM Board Chair e-mail: abrunner@mypointcu.com Phone: (845) 243-7471 FACCNSD.org APPLICATION FOR 2021 STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND (Part I) PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE: Name of Student: Date of Birth: Age: Address: City: State: Zip: Mobile Phone: Email: I agree that the FILIPINO AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NORTH SAN DIEGO (FACC NSD) may use my name and photograph (which I will provide) for publicity purposes if I am selected as a scholarship recipient Date: Signature of Student: Part II QUESTIONS FOR THE PARENT – PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE: Name of Parent(s): Address: City : State: Zip: Phone (Home) (Daytime): Date: Signature of Parents: