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.
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JCCAA Traditional Scholarship
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Up to 6 recipients
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This scholarship is funded by JCCAA.
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If you are applying for this scholarship, the first 3 pages in this packet are pertaining to you.
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Ms. Grace Tsang Memorial Scholarship
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1 recipient
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This scholarship is donated by Dr. Frank Chou.
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If you are applying for this scholarship, the last 3 pages in this packet are pertaining to you.
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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:
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Are currently enrolled in the 12th grade in any high school in the Greater Houston Area;
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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
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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
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A completed Application Form and Information Outlines;
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A copy of the applicant's high school transcript, with the GPA converted to a 6.0 scale;
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A copy of the applicant's SAT or ACT score report;
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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;
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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
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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:
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All required documents must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2008.
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The scholarship recipient will be notified by JCCAA by mid-May, 2008.
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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:
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Application Form: form-jccaasch302 (Doc, 43 KB, or PDF, 39 KB); and
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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: 11th 12th 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
1st Recommender Name: Phone( )
2nd 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
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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* | ||||||||
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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. | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||
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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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-Total hours in the yr | 8th | 9th | 10th | 11th | 12th | Post 12th |
* 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 12th 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:
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Are currently enrolled in the 12th grade in any high school in the Greater Houston Area;
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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
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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.
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A completed Application Form and Information Outlines;
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A copy of the applicant's high school transcript, with the GPA converted to a 6.0 scale;
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A copy of the applicant's SAT or ACT score report;
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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;
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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
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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:
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All required documents must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2008.
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The scholarship recipient will be notified by JCCAA by mid-May, 2007.
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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:
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Application Form: form-tsang302; and
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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
1st Recommender Name: Phone( )
2nd 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* | ||||||||
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Organization | Description of the leadership position, and the approximate number of members in the org. | |||||||||
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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 | |||||||
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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. FORMtsangsch303
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