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FAUSA Education Award

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The FAWCO Alumni USA award is available to any member of FAUSA or their children or grandchildren. It may be used to continue an education plan or for personal and professional development, including non-degree continuing education programs.

The award for $3,000 recognizes achievement in leadership, extra-curricular and non-academic activities as well as academic performance.

Complete the application form and type essays on 8.5 x 11 size paper, with font at least size 10 and on one side of the paper only. Please do not staple the documents together. Attach a recent passport size photograph in the space provided on the form. Include or have sent to the education chair transcripts of your academic records for the past two years and your most recent available grades.

• Include and label with your name the following (One page maximum for each item):
•  Biographical Essay.
• Proposed field of study essay.
•  List and description of Academic Awards.
•  List and short description of non-Academic activities.
• TWO letters of recommendation (one from a teacher or professor and one from a professional person who is not a member of your family.). These letters must be in sealed envelopes addressed to the Awards Committee chair with the signature of the authors on the back flap and taped. It is recommended that these letters be sent with the application, but they may be sent separately to the committee if necessary. Applicants are urged to request these letters early in the process, considering that teachers are often not available during school breaks.
• The application fee of $25 must accompany your application.
• Sign and date the application.

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Completed applications must be sent by priority mail to the awards committee chair postmarked no later than January 15, 2010. Confirmation of receipt will be emailed to all applicants.

Who is eligible?

Children and grandchildren of FAUSA members are eligible for the award, as well as FAUSA members who seek to continue their education or for personal and professional development, including non-degree continuing education programs and community service.

Required Essays and Supporting Documents

Essays

As the education committee cannot conduct personal interviews, two essays are required. These should enable the awards committee to learn more about the individual candidates than their grades, scores and recommendations can indicate.

Essays should reflect the candidate's own ideas and opinions, and not those of a relative, counselor or friend. Members of the committee need to know about the candidates themselves. Each essay must be:

1. Typewritten on a single sheet of A4 (81/2 by 11 inch) paper;
2. Clear enough for photocopying;
3. Single or double-spaced. Please allow generous margins, a font size of at least 10 and do not exceed the one-page limit for each essay.
4. Each essay must be labeled with its title and the candidate’s name.

Biographical Essay

Candidates must write about one of the following: a significant experience in your life, an activity or interest that has been particularly meaningful to you or the relationship between you and your community.

Proposed plans for study Essay

Describe in detail your major field of study including why you chose this field.
If applicant is to pursue skills enhancement, describe how the program will help in your career and expand your interests.

Non-Academic Activities

Briefly list and describe your principal extracurricular, community, church-related or family activities, as well as hobbies and special interests. Include specific events and major accomplishments, awards, positions of leadership and recognition honors. List work experience, paid or volunteer. Use the same format as described for essays, above.

Academic Records

All award candidates must provide the following if applicable in the plan of study:

Transcripts of academic records for the past two full years.

A copy of the results of any Standardized Tests, such as SAT, ACT, IP, GRE, GMAT, taken.

The most recent available grades. Fall 2009 grades may be sent after the deadline but should reach the awards chair no later than Feb. 10, 2010.

A short description of any academic awards or honors received.

FAQs About the Award

MAY I FAX OR EMAIL MY APPLICATION? No. All the documents must be sent by mail – PRIORITY mail is preferable - to be accepted.

HOW IS THE SELECTION MADE? WHY MUST THE APPLICATION BE SUBMITTED IN JANUARY IF THE SELECTION IS MADE IN MARCH?
The FAWCO Foundation Selection committee meets twice: in February and during the March conference. It reads every application. The final selection committee selects the awards recipients.

WHEN WILL AWARDS RECIPIENTS BE ANNOUNCED? Recipients will be named during the FAWCO Conference in Boston in March, 2010.

MY COURSE ENDS IN JUNE. DO I QUALIFY FOR AN AWARD? No. The awards cover studies beginning after the Spring, 2010 semester.

I AM APPLYING FOR A FAUSA MEMBERS AWARD. SHOULD I SEND OLD GRADE TRANSCRIPTS? Applicants for a non-degree based award need not submit grades. Applicants for a degree-based program need to submit university transcripts if they have already begun a degree program.

MAY I WRITE BY HAND? The essays must be typed. You can be disqualified for not complying with this rule. The application form may be filed in by hand PRINTING CLEARLY and using black ink.

IS FINANCIAL NEED A CRITERION? Financial need is only one of the criteria considered in determining the award recipient. However, it should be mentioned in the application in the section asking whether the applicant has applied for other forms of financial aid.

WHEN DO I GET THE CHECK IF I RECEIVE THE AWARD? Award recipients are advised by email immediately after the conference. The recipient must then complete a Statement of Agreement provided by the FAWCO Foundation and return it, together with a letter from the university, college or institution certifying that you have been officially enrolled in the program mentioned in the application. In practice, most award recipients receive their check from The Foundation Treasurer toward the end of the summer following the award announcement.

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