HAMA

Hispanic American Medical Association of Mercer County

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

FULL NAME______SEX: MALE_____ FEMALE_____

OTHER NAMES (MAIDEN, ALIAS, DIVORCED, ETC) ______DATE OF BIRTH______

STREET ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP CODE______

HOME PHONE______CELL PHONE______

WORK PHONE______Can you be contacted at work? YES______NO______

E-MAIL ADDRESS______

RACE: LATINO_____ OTHER _____ COUNTRY OF BIRTH: ______

GROUP AFFILIATION(S) (ie Sorority, Fraternity, Community Groups)______

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: □ YES □NO ORGANIZATION NAMES: ______

Please Attach Resume if Available

YEARS OF EDUCATION______CURRENT/LAST SCHOOL ATTENDED______

MARITAL STATUS: MARRIED_____ SINGLE_____ DIVORCED_____ SEPARATED______WIDOWED ____

SPOUSE’S NAME (if applicable) AND OCCUPATION ______

IF YOU HAVE CHILDREN, LIST THEIR NAMES AND AGES: ______

ESTIMATED ANNNUAL INCOME: ______

CAREER OR AREA OF STUDY OF INTEREST: ______
Please Attach a Personal Essay Statement About Your Career Goals

(Minimum 4 paragraphs)

EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

YOUR OCCUPATION ______

EMPLOYER’S NAME ______

STREET ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE ______ZIP CODE ______

WORK HOURS______

REFERENCES (People who have known you for at least 1 year)

q  EMPLOYER/SUPERVISOR ______

STREET ADDRESS ______

CITY ______STATE ______ZIP CODE ______

HOME PHONE______WORK PHONE ______

EMAIL ADDRESS______

q  NEIGHBOR/COMMUNITY MEMBER ______

STREET ADDRESS ______

CITY______STATE ______ZIP CODE ______

HOME PHONE ______WORK PHONE ______

EMAIL ADDRESS______

q  CAREER COUNSELOR/TEACHER______

STREET ADDRESS ______

CITY ______STATE ______ZIP CODE ______

HOME PHONE ______WORK PHONE ______

EMAIL ADDRESS______

How did you hear about our scholarship? ______

I certify that the above information is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I give my consent to HAMA of Mercer County to contact the above references to secure information on my character, reputation, and/or academic performance.

SIGNED______DATE ______

CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY

All records (including written, video, file, picture or use of prospective scholarship recipient’s name in organization publications are considered the property of HAMA and not the HAMA scholarship applicant. Information from outside sources, including confidential references, must be assessed along with information gained from the prospective student scholarship recipients themselves. Records are not available for review by the prospective scholarship recipient. Records are kept in areas that are only accessible to the organization’s staff and aren’t available for review by the parents, relatives, friends and/or any other individual not designated by HAMA.

The organization respects the confidentiality of scholarship recipients/volunteers and shares information about the scholarship recipient/volunteer only among the organization’s members with the exception of situations listed below:

1.  Information will be released to other individuals or organizations only upon request (written or oral) of the scholarship recipient.

2.  Identifying information regarding scholarship recipients may be used in organization publications or promotional materials if the scholarship recipient has given permission by signing this form.

3.  For purposes of program evaluation, audit, or accreditation, and with the prior approval of the Board of Directors, certain outside bodies may have access to scholarship applicant records. These outside organizations shall be required to respect the organizational policy on confidentiality. Outside parties shall be required to use information only for the purpose(s) stated in the approval action of the Board of Directors.

4.  Members of the Board of Directors have access to student files only upon authorization by formal motion of the Board of Directors. The motion shall state who shall be authorized to review records, the specific purpose for such review and the period of time during which access shall be granted. HAMA members shall be required to comply with HAMA policies on confidentiality and may use the information only for purposes stated by the approved action of the Board of Directors.

I have read and understand the above document that states HAMA policy with respect to confidentiality of scholarship applicant records. I agree to scholarship program participation under the conditions it sets forth.

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Signature of Scholarship Applicant Date

RELEASE AND AUTHORIZATION

RELEASE AND AUTHORIZE

I voluntarily and knowingly, for scholarship application purposes only give permission to institution of learning, law enforcement agency, state agency, federal agency, consumer reporting agency, employer, military branch, personal reference and/or other persons to give records or information they have concerning my general reputation, character, academic performance or any other information requested by HAMA. I voluntarily and knowingly unconditionally release any named or unnamed informant from any and all liability resulting from the furnishing of this information. An e-mailed, photographic, or faxed copy of the authorization shall be valid as the original. HAMA reserves the right to conduct annual reviews as deemed necessary. I also give permission for HAMA to use my name in news articles and for my photo to be taken and used for publicity purposes and/or for submission to funders.

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Full Name (Type or Print Legibly)

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Other Names Used: (Maiden, Divorced, Alias, Etc.)

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I certify that the information on this application is true and correct and I understand that falsification is grounds for denial of scholarship opportunity.

Full Name (print): ______

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Signature Date

Enclosure: Please check items enclosed

□ Resume (if available)

□ Official School Transcripts

□ Current Year Tax Forms

□ Personal Career Goals Essay Statement

HAMA BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW ONLY

SCHOLARSHIP GRANTED: ______TERM/YEAR: ______SCHOLARSHIP NOT GRANTED:______

SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT APPROVED: ______CAREER PATH CHOSEN: ______

COMMENTS: RUBRIC TOTAL SCORE: ______

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BOARD MEMBER APPROVAL DATE

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