Building Dreams through Education

IVORY HOMES SCHOLARSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND SLCC TRANSFER STUDENTS

Ivory Homes will offer 8 $2,000 scholarships for the 2014-2015 academic year for the University of Utah. These scholarships are available to students who have demonstrated experience serving and working with the Latina/Latino community. Applicants must be entering freshmen or SLCC transfer students with preference given to first generation students. Students transferring from Salt Lake Community College to the University of Utah must (1) have completed 30 credit hours or more at the time of their application, (2) have lived in Utah for three or more years, and (3) graduated from a Utah high school.

All applications must be submitted by 5PM February 10, 2014 to: Attn: Feleti Matagi, University of Utah, Union Building, 200 S. Central Campus Drive #235, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. Additional scholarship applications can be found at: http://www.diversity.utah.edu/scholarships

It is highly recommended that all applicants apply for federal financial aid online at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ or call the Financial Aid Office at 801.581.6211 for more information.

For questions contact Feleti Matagi, Director of Diversity Scholarships, at 801.581.4378 or .

Construyendo Sueños a través de Educación

BECAS DE IVORY HOMES PARA GRADUADOS

DE LA ESCUELA SECUNDARIA Y SLCC

En el año académico 2014-2015, Ivory Homes otorgara 8 becas de $2,000.00 para estudiantes que se enfocan en servir y trabajar para la comunidad Latina/o. Estas becas serán solamente para la Universidad de Utah. Las becas están disponibles para estudiantes que estén en su último año de secundaria o para estudiantes que están a punto de transferirse de Salt Lake Community College hacia la Universidad de Utah. Adicionalmente, preferencia se le dará a estudiantes que son los primeros en su familia en estudiar en un colegio/ una universidad. Para calificar los estudiantes transferirse tienen que 1) haber vivido en el estado de Utah por tres años o mas, 2) haberse graduado de una escuela secundaria del estado de Utah, y 3) haber terminado 30 créditos o más.

Todas aplicaciones serán recibidas antes de las 5PM el 10 de Febrero 2014. Por favor de enviarlas a:

Attn: Feleti Matagi, Union Building, 200 S. Central Campus Drive #235, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112

Para recibir información de becas adicionales por favor visite: http://www.diversity.utah.edu/scholarships

Se les recomienda a aquellos estudiantes que quizá califiquen para recibir ayuda federal que por favor visite http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/ o llame al (801) 581-6211.

Estudiantes que deseen ayuda o clarificación para llenar la aplicación pueden llamar a Feleti Matagi: (801-581-4378) o , Coordinadora de Becas en la oficina de Diversidad.

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DEADLINE: 5PM February 10, 2014

PLEASE PRINT

NAME:______U.I.D.#: ______

ADDRESS: ______

Street City, State Zip

E-MAIL: ______PHONE: ______

STUDENT STATUS (PLEASE CHECK ONE): ____ Entering Freshman from ______High School

____ Transfer Student from SLCC

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PLEASE CIRCLE:

Highest level of school completed by Parent (1):

College Some College Associates Degree Technical/Trade School High School None

Highest level of school completed by Parent (2):

College Some College Associates Degree Technical/Trade School High School None

DO YOU, OR EITHER OF YOUR PARENTS, WORK IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY?

No _____ If Yes, in what trade and for what company? ______

**Applicants must be accepted to the University of Utah by the time of scholarship selection. Also, applicants may be deemed ineligible to receive an Ivory Homes Scholarship in the event they receive a tuition waiver scholarship for the 2014-2015 academic year. NOTE: Tuition Waiver scholarships promise to cover the complete cost of tuition. **

I have applied or intend to apply for a tuition waiver scholarship: YES ____ NO ____

I will be receiving a tuition waiver for the 2014-2015 academic year: YES ____ NO ____

All applications must be accompanied by:

(1) An official high school or SLCC transcript

(2) A verified ACT score (only required for high school applicants)

(3) A one-page personal typed statement written by the student explaining:

(a) What you hope to achieve with your degree

(b) If applicable, why you have an interest in the home building and construction industry

(4) One letter of recommendation (not from a family member)

(5) A resume of extracurricular or community activities in which you are involved

**PLEASE PAPER CLIP APPLICATION MATERIALS TOGETHER—

NO STAPLES, BINDERS, OR SHEET PROTECTORS! **

IMPORTANT NOTICE- READ & COMPLETE!

Students who receive a scholarship, fellowship, or other financial aid administered by the University of Utah are required by state law to certify that they are eligible to receive the scholarship as a U.S. citizen or a citizen of another country who is lawfully present in the U.S. If students do not know whether they are in the U.S. lawfully, they should seek the advice of an immigration attorney before filing a scholarship/financial aid application.

By signing this application:
I certify under penalty of perjury that I am either a U.S. citizen or a citizen of another country who is lawfully present within the U.S. I understand that my lawful presence within the U.S. will be verified through the Department of Homeland Security prior to an award of this scholarship/financial aid.
Student Citizenship Status (Must check ONE of the following):
U.S. Citizen
Lawfully Present, Non-Citizen of the U.S.
I also certify that the information provided in this form is true to the best of my knowledge. I authorize the University of Utah to release any materials or information submitted with this application (including: resume, official transcript or DARS, personal statement or essay, and letters of recommendation) to any individual, organization, or committee related to the scholarship selection process.
Signature Date

Prior to the disbursement of any scholarship/financial aid, the University of Utah is required by law to verify the recipient’s citizenship status or lawful presence in the U.S. with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Once the University submits a student’s information to DHS for verification, this federal agency may have the legal right to share the information with other government agencies.

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