大專校聯會三獎學金 開始申請

【本報休士頓訊】美南中國大專院校聯合校友會29日宣布，即日起接受傳統獎學金、品學兼優清寒獎學金及華裔青年從政獎學金的申請，請有意申請者及早提出申請。

大專校聯會三項獎學金第一類是16年的傳統獎學金，凡12年級高中生均可申請，依據學業成績、領導才能、社區服務表現、課外活動參與來甄選，今年評選六名得獎學生 ，每人可獲獎學金一千元。

該會前理事長周禧為紀念他妻子臧永夷所設紀念獎學金的甄選方式與大專校聯會傳統獎學金相同，名額一人，獎學金一千元。

大專校聯會第二類獎學金為品學兼清寒獎學金，以有志上大學的12年級高中生為對象，名額一人，獎學金三千元；此獎學金是林宗生為紀念他父親林瑞發於五年前所設。

第三類是華裔青年從政獎學金，旨在鼓勵有志從政青年學生爭取在國會、州議會議員辦公室實習的機會，這項獎學金名額兩人，每名可獲獎學金兩千元。凡在大學或研究所肄業的學生已取得或有意爭取在國會、德州州議員或休士頓市議員辦公室實習機會者均可申請。

前一、二類的申請將於3月15日截止，第三類於2月28日截止；所有申請將於5月中旬揭曉，並於6月28日頒獎。若有任何問題請上網www.jccaa.net 查閱，或電281-242 -3399洽詢。

JCCAA Scholarships Announcement

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The Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Southern U.S.A.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Mr. Sweet Huat Ling Memorial Scholarship

For the academic year 2008, the JCCAA will provide a "need based" scholarships with an endowment from Mr. William Ling in memorial of his father, Mr. Sweet Huat Ling. This scholarship, in the amount of $3,000 is to be awarded to one Houston area high school senior student. The JCCAA will process the application, selection, and award of the scholarship. Senior students who are currently enrolled in the Greater Houston Area high schools, plan to pursue college education, and can demonstrate financial needs are eligible to apply.

Qualified applicants should submit complete documentation postmarked no later than March 15, 2008 to:

JCCAA Scholarship Committee

5502 Dawnington Place

Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Qualifications:

1. College-bound senior students currently enrolled in the Greater Houston Area high schools;

2. High school GPA of at least 3.0 on a 6.0 scale;

3. SAT score of at lest 1500, or ACT score of at least 25; and

4. Can demonstrate financial needs.

Required Documents:

1. A completed Application Form, available at http://www.jccaa.net.

2. A copy of high school transcript with GPA converted to a 6.0 scale.

3. A copy of SAT or ACT test results.

4. An essay in English of 500 words or less that includes a brief biography, family description, reasons for financial needs, thoughts on the applicant's future plans and goals, and any topic that the applicant feels would be of consideration to the selection committee. The essay must be typed, double-spaced, and on letter size paper.

5. Two letters of recommendation directly mailed to the JCCAA Scholarship Committee, one of which must be from a high school teacher or counselor. The letter should indicate class ranking and percentile.

6. A copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) from FAFSA* (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) of Federal Student Aid Program;

Certain qualified candidate(s) will be notified for interview to verify the financial needs.

All applications will be evaluated based on financial needs, academic achievement, leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities.

Scholarship recipients will be notified by JCCAA by the end of May, 2008. The Scholarship Award Ceremony will be held at the JCCAA annual banquet on June 28, 2008.

*FAFSA can be applied free on www.fafsa.ed.gov

The Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Southern U.S.A.

APPLICATION

Mr. Sweet Huat Ling Memorial Scholarship

Send completed Application Form and Documents by March 15, 2008 to:

JCCAA Scholarship Committee

5502 Dawnington Place

Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Please type or print clearly

Name: (English)___________________________________ (Chinese):

High School Name:________________________________ Yrs. Attended:

Home Address: __________________________________ Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy):

__________________________________ Gender: ___ Male ___ Female

E-mail address _________________________________ Phone: ( )

The university or college that you have been accepted to: _______________________________

Father: (English/Chinese)_____________________________ JCCAA Member: Yes No

Employer: ___________________________ Occupation: ________________________

Mother: (English/Chinese)____________________________ JCCAA Member: Yes No

Employer: ___________________________ Occupation: ________________________

1^st Recommender's Name:

Relationship to Applicant: _________________________ Phone: ( )

2^nd Recommender's Name:

Relationship to Applicant: Phone: ( )

Please answer the following on a separate page listing the most recent first and attach all applicable certificates and/or awards.

1. Honors, awards, and scholarships received including date and event

2. Leadership positions, including organization, date and position

3. Extracurricular activities, including type and degree of involvement

4. Community services, including type and degree of involvement

5. Work experience, including internship, summer jobs and work/study programs.

Applicant's Signature: ________________________________ Date:

All questions should be directed to: jccaa_lingchen_2008@yahoo.com

The information supplied must be accurate and will be kept strictly confidential by the JCCAA Scholarship Committee. All documents and material submitted with the application will not be returned.

JCCAA reserves the right to disqualify applicants who provide fraudulent information. Form: jccaaling2008

Instructions

Merit-based Scholarships

For 2008-2009, there are a total of up to 7 scholarships in this category, with 6 JCCAA Traditional Scholarships and 1 Ms. Grace Tsang Memorial Scholarship. The qualifications, required documents, and selection criteria for all 7 are similar.

1. JCCAA Traditional Scholarship

   • Up to 6 recipients

   • This scholarship is funded by JCCAA.

   • If you are applying for this scholarship, the first 3 pages in this packet are pertaining to you.

2. Ms. Grace Tsang Memorial Scholarship

   • 1 recipient

   • This scholarship is donated by Dr. Frank Chou.

   • If you are applying for this scholarship, the last 3 pages in this packet are pertaining to you.

C. If you are applying for both JCCAA Traditional Scholarship and Ms. Tsang Memorial Scholarship, you must fill out both application forms. With regard to other required documents (transcripts, essay, recommendation letters, information outline form, etc.), you only need to provide one set of documents. Duplicate information is not necessary.

Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Southern U.S.A.

2008-2009 JCCAA Traditional Scholarship Announcement

JCCAA will award up to six scholarships in the amount of $1000 each for the 2008-2009 academic year. Qualified applicants should submit complete documentation postmarked no later than March 15, 2008 to:

JCCAA Scholarship Committee

3915 Spring Bloom Ct.

Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Qualifications – Students who:

• Are currently enrolled in the 12^th grade in any high school in the Greater Houston Area;

• Meet the following academic requirements: 1) a GAP of 3.0 on a 6.0 scale; and 2) either a SAT score of 1800 or a ACT score of 27; and

• Have never received JCCAA scholarships previously.

Categories – Scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates in the following categories:

• Academic Achievement • Leadership

• Community Service • Extracurricular Activity

Applicant is required to indicate which category he/she would prefer to be considered. During evaluation process, the applicant will be considered for all categories, and his/her specified preference is used for reference only. JCCAA encourages students with outstanding achievement in leadership, community service, extracurricular activity, as well as academics, to apply.

Required Documents

• A completed Application Form and Information Outlines;

• A copy of the applicant's high school transcript, with the GPA converted to a 6.0 scale;

• A copy of the applicant's SAT or ACT score report;

• Two letters of recommendation directly mailed to the JCCAA Scholarship Committee, one of which must be from a high school teacher or counselor. If the applicant's class ranking and percentile are not on the official transcript, the letter from schoolteacher or counselor should indicate these numbers;

• An essay of 500 words or less with any topic the applicant deems appropriate for Scholarship Committee to consider (for example, an important event in life). The essay must be typed, double-spaced, and on letter size paper; and

• A resume up to two pages long listing major achievements, honors, awards and activities.

All information prior to the eighth grade will not be reviewed or evaluated. The information submitted must be accurate. JCCAA reserves the right to disqualify applicants who provide fraudulent information. All documents submitted will not be returned to applicants and will be kept strictly confidential by the JCCAA Scholarship Committee.

Timeline:

• All required documents must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2008.

• The scholarship recipient will be notified by JCCAA by mid-May, 2008.

• A scholarship award ceremony will take place at JCCAA’s annual banquet to be held on June 28, 2008.

Application Forms – The forms that must be submitted along with other required documents include:

1. Application Form: form-jccaasch302 (Doc, 43 KB, or PDF, 39 KB); and

2. Information Outlines: form-jccaasch303 (Doc. 76 KB, or PDF, 26 KB).

The forms can be downloaded from: www.jccaa.net.

Contact – All questions must be directed to: Mr. Toyo Feng (281-265-2338), email: jccaa_traditional_2008@yahoo.com.

FORM:jccaasch301

Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Southern U.S.A.

2008-2009 Traditional Scholarship Application Form

Send completed Application Form and required documents by March 15, 2008 to:

JCCAA Scholarship Committee

3915 Spring Bloom Ct.

Sugar Land, Texas 77479

Please type or print clearly Category Applied:

Name: (English) (Chinese)

High School Grade:  11^th  12^th Gender:  M  F

Home Address: Date of Birth

Phone( )

Email address

Father: (English/Chinese) ____ JCCAA Member: Yes No

Mother: (English/Chinese) JCCAA Member: Yes No

1^st Recommender Name: Phone( )

2^nd Recommender Name: Phone( )

In the attached Information Outlines, please list and describe briefly the most significant academic achievement you have received, leadership position held, community services rendered and extracurricular activities participated. Attach the applicable certificates and/or awards as supplemental documents.

1. Academic Achievement: honors, awards, and scholarship received including date and place

2. Leadership, including organization, date and position

3. Community Services, including type and degree of involvement

4. Extracurricular Activities, including type and degree of involvement

Applicant's Signature: Date:

All questions should be directed to: Mr. Toyo Feng (281-265-2338), email: jccaa_traditional_2008@yahoo.com.

The information supplied must be accurate, will not be returned, and will be kept strictly confidential by the JCCAA Scholarship Committee. JCCAA reserves the right to disqualify applicants who provide fraudulent information

FORM:jccaasch302

Information Outlines				Applicant’s Name
In one page only, list and describe briefly the most significant academic honors and awards you have received, leadership positions held, community services rendered and extracurricular activities participated. Attach the applicable certificates and/or awards as supplemental documents.
1. Academic Achievement									Date Mo/Yr	Level*
Achievement	Description of honors, awards, and scholarship received
1. Leadership									Fr Date Mo/Yr	To Date Mo/Y
Organization	Description of the leadership position, and the approximate number of members in the org.
3. Community Services – Do not double-list under “Extracurricular Activities”						Year(s) of Involvement after 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 12			Hours Per Week	Weeks Per Year
Activity	Description of type and degree of involvement
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4. Extracurricular Activities – Do not double-list under “Community Service”						Year(s) of Involvement after 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 12			Hours Per Week	Weeks Per Year
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* Please indicate the level of the award/ honor: international, national, multi-states, state, regional, city-wide, or area.

FORM:jccaasch303

Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Southern U.S.A.

Ms. Grace Tsang Memorial Scholarship Announcement

In memory of his wife, Ms. Grace Tsang, Dr. Frank Hsi Chou provided a scholarship endowment to the JCCAA. For the academic year 2008-2009, this scholarship, in the amount of $1,000, is to be awarded to one high school student in the 12^th grade. Qualified applicants must submit complete documentation postmarked no later than March 15, 2008 to:

JCCAA Scholarship Committee

3915 Spring Bloom Ct.

Sugar Land, TX 77479

Qualifications – Students who:

• Are currently enrolled in the 12^th grade in any high school in the Greater Houston Area;

• Meet the following academic requirements: 1) a GAP of 3.0 on a 6.0 scale; and 2) either a SAT score of 1800 or a ACT score of 27; and

• Have never received JCCAA scholarships previously.

Categories – Scholarships will be awarded to the best candidates in the following categories:

• Academic Achievement • Leadership

• Community Service • Extracurricular Activity

Applicant is required to indicate which category he/she would prefer to be considered. During evaluation process, the applicant will be considered for all categories, and his/her specified preference is used for reference only. JCCAA encourages students with outstanding achievement in leadership, community service, extracurricular activity, as well as academics, to apply.

Required Documents – If you are also applying for the Traditional Scholarship, duplicative information is not necessary. Only one set of info is needed, except that you need to fill out the Application Form for the Ms. Tsang Memorial Scholarship.

• A completed Application Form and Information Outlines;

• A copy of the applicant's high school transcript, with the GPA converted to a 6.0 scale;

• A copy of the applicant's SAT or ACT score report;

• Two letters of recommendation directly mailed to the JCCAA Scholarship Committee, one of which must be from a high school teacher or counselor. If the applicant's class ranking and percentile are not on the official transcript, the letter from schoolteacher or counselor should indicate these numbers;

• An essay of 500 words or less with any topic the applicant deems appropriate for Scholarship Committee to consider (for example, an important event in life). The essay must be typed, double-spaced, and on letter size paper; and

• A resume up to two pages long listing major achievements, honors, awards and activities.

All information prior to the eighth grade will not be reviewed or evaluated. The information submitted must be accurate. JCCAA reserves the right to disqualify applicants who provide fraudulent information. All documents submitted will not be returned to applicants and will be kept strictly confidential by the JCCAA Scholarship Committee.

Timeline:

• All required documents must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2008.

• The scholarship recipient will be notified by JCCAA by mid-May, 2007.

• A scholarship award ceremony will take place at JCCAA’s annual banquet to be held on June 28, 2008.

Application Forms – The forms an application must submit along with other required documents include:

3. Application Form: form-tsang302; and

4. Information Outlines: form-tsang303.

The forms can be downloaded from: www.jccaa.net.

Contact – All questions must be directed to: Mr. Toyo Feng (281-265-2338), email: jccaa_traditional_2008@yahoo.com.

FORM:tsangsch301

Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Southern U.S.A.

2008-2009 Ms. Grace Tsang Memorial Scholarship Application Form

Send completed Application Form and required documents by March 15, 2008 to:

JCCAA Scholarship Committee

3915 Spring Bloom Ct.

Sugar Land, TX 77479

Please type or print clearly

Name: (English) (Chinese)

High School Gender: o M o F

Home Address: Date of Birth

Phone( )

Email address

Father: (English/Chinese) JCCAA Member: oYes oNo

Mother: (English/Chinese) JCCAA Member: oYes oNo

1^st Recommender Name: Phone( )

2^nd Recommender Name: Phone( )

In the attached Information Outlines, please list and describe briefly the most significant academic achievement you have received, leadership position held, community services in which you have involved and extracurricular activities you have participated. Attach the applicable certificates and/or awards as supplemental documents.

1. Academic Achievement: honors, awards, and scholarship received including date and place

2. Leadership, including organization, date and position

3. Community Services, including type and degree of involvement

4. Extracurricular Activities, including type and degree of involvement

Applicant's Signature: Date:

All questions should be directed to: Mr. Toyo Feng (281-265-2338), or email: jccaa_traditional_2008@yahoo.com.

The information supplied must be accurate, will not be returned, and will be kept strictly confidential by the JCCAA Scholarship Committee. JCCAA reserves the right to disqualify applicants who provide fraudulent information

FORM:tsangsch302

Information Outlines				Applicant’s Name
In one page only, list and describe briefly the most significant academic honors and awards you have received, leadership positions held, community services rendered and extracurricular activities participated. Attach the applicable certificates and/or awards as supplemental documents.
1. Academic Achievement									Date Mo/Yr	Level*
Achievement	Description of honors, awards, and scholarship received
1. Leadership									Fr Date Mo/Yr	To Date Mo/Y
Organization	Description of the leadership position, and the approximate number of members in the org.
3. Community Services – Do not double-list under “Extracurricular Activities”						Year(s) of Involvement after 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 12			Hours Per Week	Weeks Per Year
Activity	Description of type and degree of involvement
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4. Extracurricular Activities – Do not double-list under “Community Service”						Year(s) of Involvement after 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th 12			Hours Per Week	Weeks Per Year
Activity	Description of type and degree of involvement
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* Please indicate the level of the award/ honor: international, national, multi-states, state, regional, city-wide, or area. FORMtsangsch303

The Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Southern U.S.A.

The JCCAA Political/ Public Policy Scholarship

Purpose: To encourage and inspire college students and graduate school students to pursue a political career in government and public policy.

Criteria: Eligible applicants must be students who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a graduate program at an accredited college or university. Students who have received JCCAA scholarships in this same category twice in the past are not eligible to apply. Applicants must either:

1. have already been offered, or be in the process of applying for, a position of an intern for at least six weeks in spring 2008, summer 2008 or fall 2008 at the office of any U.S. Senator, U.S. Congressman, Texas State Senator, Texas State Representative, or Houston City Councilmember; or

2. be interested in and committed to an intern position as described above which is created for the recipient of this scholarship by JCCAA in cooperation with other organization(s).

The scholarship recipients will be selected based on the following criteria:

1. Passion and dedication to pursue a political career in public policy and government;

2. Past engagement and future plans in political activities;

3. Superior communication skills with flawless English writing and speaking capability;

4. Good leadership and people skill with maturity in dealing with diverse constituents;

5. Academic excellence; and

6. Demonstrated ability to understand Chinese culture and to communicate and work with the Chinese American community.

Finalist(s) for the scholarship will be interviewed by the JCCAA scholarship committee.

Application: Applicants must submit to the JCCAA the following documents:

1. An application form and an essay in English of 500 words or less as described in the form (attached);

2. A college transcript covering all his/her undergraduate and graduate work, if applicable, that has been completed thus far;

3. If the applicant has already been offered (or is in the process of applying for) an intern position at a Congressional, State, or Houston City Council office, submit a copy of the offering letter (or the application package that was submitted to that office); and

4. Any additional material, not to exceed five pages, that the applicant wishes to submit in order to establish his/her qualification for this scholarship

Amount: The JCCAA intends to award scholarship in the amount of $2000 each to up to two qualified applicants in 2008. This is going to be paid to cover the expenses to support his/her internship work. This scholarship does not preclude the candidate from accepting any other scholarships or financial aids.

Obligations: The JCCAA is a well established, scholarship awarding organization in Houston area since 1987. This Political Scholarship in Government and Public Policy is a high honor and expected to be acknowledged in the recipient’s all future reference. The recipient has the obligation to complete the internship in good standing and obtain a confirmation letter of such status from the hiring office. Upon the receipt of a copy of the confirmation letter, a check of $2,000 will be mailed to the scholarship recipient.

Timeline: Applications to this JCCAA scholarship, due February 28, 2008, must be mailed to: JCCAA Scholarship Committee, Chinese Culture Center, Mail Box 56, 10303 Westoffice Dr., Houston, TX 77042. Scholarship recipients will be announced by early May, and honored at the Scholarship Award Banquet in June 2008.

Contacts and Questions: Email to jccaa_political_2008@yahoo.com.

The Joint Chinese College Alumni Association of Southern U.S.A.

Application Form

The JCCAA Political/ Public Policy Scholarship

Send the completed Application Form and required documents by February 28, 2008 to:

The JCCAA Scholarship Committee

Chinese Culture Center, Mail Box 56

10303 Westoffice Dr.

Houston, TX 77042

Please send an email notice to jccaa_political_2008@yahoo.com upon mailing the application via surface mail.

Please type or print clearly.

Name: _____________________________________ (Chinese Name, if any: ________________)

Home Address: ________________________________________ Date of Birth: ___________

________________________________________ Gender: ____M ____F

Email Address: ________________________________________ Phone: ________________

College Name: _____________________________________________ Yrs. Attended: ______

Major in: _____________________________________ Degree Earned: __________________

College Name: ______________________________________________ Yrs. Attended: ______

Major in: _____________________________________ Degree Earned: __________________

Father’s Name:_______________ (Chinese Name, if any: ___________ ) JCCAA Member:Yes/No

Mother’s Name:______________ (Chinese Name, if any: ___________) JCCAA Member: Yes/No

The Congressional, State, or City Council office you plan to work as an intern: ______________

___________________________________. Time period: ______________________________

Please attach an essay in English of 500 words or less addressing the following questions:

1. The reasons why you are interested in the internship.

2. Previous work experience or volunteer work relating to political activities, government or public policy.

3. Given a choice, what do you see as an ideal career path for you in the next ten years?

Applicant’s Signature: _________________________________ Date: __________________

All information provided with this application will be kept strictly confidential. All documents and materials submitted with this application will not be returned.

Dear LLC Members,

Great news! Our travel agent is offering us a one-time, special deal at bargain prices that flies United Airlines for our Shanghai Trip. If you are already ready to apply for the standard tour package, this special deal will give you the chance to save $$$. Please read carefully the following outlines that apply only to this special offer.

• Spaces are limited and not guaranteed, first come first serve. If you did not get the special deal, you will be automatically committed to the standard tour package where the standard package rules apply.
• Application deadline – Friday, January 25, 2008. Important! Your application must be post marked no later than the application deadline.
• Package Prices:
• Group A - 黃山江南風情九日遊 $1599 + airline tax and fee
• Group B -上海懷舊五曰游 + 黃山江南風情九日遊 $2149 + airline tax and fee
• Deposit:
• Group A - 黃山江南風情九日遊 $500
• Group B -上海懷舊五曰游 + 黃山江南風情九日遊 $700
• You have to pay the full amount (see package prices above) within 7 days of ticket issuance.
• Cancellation and penalty
• If cancelled more than 45 days before the trip, penalty: Group A - $500, Group B - $700
• If cancelled 14-45 days before the trip, penalty - $50 service charge + 50% of the package price for both groups
• No refund afterwards

Please reply to this email to let me know if you want to sign up for this special offer, so that we can reserve a spot for you. Send your registration form (attached), deposit, and a photocopy of your passport to me at the address below, post marked no later than January 25, 2008. PLEASE WRITE CHECKS OUT TO JCCAA/LLC.

Wendy Lam

15922 Oak Island Dr.

Tomball, TX 77377

*** You will be notified whether or not the agent secured space(s) for you and the deadline for the final payment.

Regards,

Wendy C. Lam

JCCAA/LLC 2008 Trip Coordinator