Tuscarora Scholarship Program
Academic Year 2008-2009
Deadline: January 15th, 2008
Tuscarora Scholarship Program and
Application
2008-2009 Academic Year
As agreed upon in the
Relicensing Agreement between the Power Authority of the State of New York and
the Tuscarora Nation, the PA is responsible for developing and implementing in
consultation with the Nation, a scholarship program.
The scholarship
program will begin in the academic year following the Acceptance Date of the
Relicensing Agreement and shall extend through the remainder of the New License
term, which is approximately fifty years.
Terms of the
Scholarship
The program will provide, on an annual basis, two undergraduate full tuition scholarships to Nation citizens matriculating at any community college or university in the State University of New York System. The student shall receive tuition for the fall and spring semesters for four years.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the Tuscarora Scholarship; 1) the student must attend a SUNY school as a matriculating student; and 2) be enrolled at Tuscarora.
Obligation
The recipient of the Tuscarora Scholarship must fulfill a Community involvement obligation within the four years in which the scholarship award is received. Also, the recipient must remain a matriculated, degree seeking student at a college or university in the State University of New York system to continue to receive the award.
Application
Instructions
In order to be considered for the scholarship, you need to complete the following:
1) Fill out the application.
2) Write an essay of 200-300 words.
3) Submit two Letters of Recommendation from two different people with the application materials. The people who write your letters of recommendation are the advocate. These people may be a teacher, supervisor, co-worker, advisor, or someone who has known you for at least a year. This person should NOT be an immediate relative. The letter and Form 1 should be completed, sealed in an envelope, and signed by the advocate when you submit them with the rest of your materials.
4) Propose a Community Involvement project using Form 2. If you are awarded the scholarship, this is the community involvement you will perform.
5) Submit high school transcripts or GED scores. High school transcripts must be sent directly to the Scholarship Committee from the high school.
6) Return the application materials by January 15th,
2008 to the
Please retain a copy of your submission for your records.
Tuscarora Scholarship Committee
2007 was the inaugural year for the Tuscarora Scholarship Program. The Tuscarora Scholarship Committee has been formed to develop and implement the criteria and obligations set forth by the scholarship as well as select and award recipients. The Committee is formed by members of the Tuscarora Nation.
*The Tuscarora Scholarship Program
Application, including but not limited to eligibility requirements and
obligations are subject to change at the discretion of the Scholarship
Committee.
2008-2009 Tuscarora Scholarship Program
Application
Application Deadline: Must be received by January 15th, 2008
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Criteria: Recipient must
be an enrolled Tuscarora Citizen
Obligation: Recipient must complete a community involvement
project or service period for the Tuscarora Nation upon receiving the
scholarship.
Student Name_______________________________________ Gender: Male or Female
Address_______________________________________
City__________________________________________ State_________ Zip_______
Phone________________ Cell_________________
Do you live on the Tuscarora Nation? Yes or No (Circle one)
Have you attended a college, university, or technical school previously? Yes or No
If yes, list any degrees or certifications _______________________________________
If you withdrew, please state why____________________________________________
Schools Applied to________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Schools Accepted to_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Which school is your first choice to attend? ____________________________________
Anticipated Start Date______________ Anticipated Graduation date________________
High School GPA (on a 4.0 scale) ____
List academic or athletic honors and awards____________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
List community involvement or service, on or off the Nation_______________________
________________________________________________________________________
List extracurricular activities________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Estimated family contribution towards education expenses________________________
List other sources of financial assistance applied for______________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Estimated financial need for the academic year 2008-2009________________________
On a separate sheet,
state your educational and other future goals in an essay of 200-300 words. Use Times New Roman size 12 and be clear and
concise.
Some other possible subjects
to be included are:
- Significant life experiences and people that have
shaped your educational and career choices
- The impact of your educational and community
experiences thus far
- Your special interests
- Career
objectives and your desired location of
practice or work
- Academic
strengths and challenges
- Work
experience
- Personal
accomplishments, achievements, and experiences that have given you
satisfaction and have helped to form your character.
Two letters of
recommendation are required. Use Form 1
to complete the requirement.
Propose a plan of
Community Service using Form 2.
Application Checklist:
- Application
- Essay stating goals
- Submit two complete copies of Form 1, with
letters of recommendation
- Submit transcripts or GED Scores directly from
school
- Submit a completed Form 2, Proposal for Community
Involvement
Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
All questions sent to: Jamie Gilbert
(716) 215-3100 x 2344
jgilbert@nwcsd.org
All applications sent to: Tuscarora Scholarship Committee
2008-2009 Tuscarora Scholarship Program
Form 1: Recommendations
This form must be completed, signed, and returned for the application to be complete. The Tuscarora Scholarship Program requires two letters of recommendation from two different individuals unrelated to the applicant.
Applicant
Name__________________________________________________________________
Last First MI
Advocate
The person named above is the applicant for the Tuscarora Scholarship Program. Each applicant is required to provide supporting statements from two different individuals.
Please attach your
letter of recommendation to this form.
Provide your assessment of the applicant. Include any relevant comments that will be helpful in evaluating him or her for the scholarship. Form 1 and the letter should be confidential and not shared with the applicant.
How long have you known the nominee? ______________________________________
In what capacity have you known the nominee? _________________________________
Advocate’s Name_________________________________________ Date_________
Signature________________________________________________________________
Occupation______________________________________________________________
Address_________________________________________________________________
Employer_______________________________________________________________
Daytime Phone__________________ Email__________________________________
Place the Recommendation letter and this form in an envelope and sign across the closure of the envelope. Return the envelope to the applicant.
2008-2009 Tuscarora Scholarship Program
Form 2: Community Involvement
In order to encourage Nation resources as well as enable the coming generations to explore their talents, interests, and career paths, we are asking that you, the applicant, develop a plan of community service or involvement you can perform, if selected to be the recipient, over the course of the next four years. Community involvement could be proposed for one of the following areas: Environmental, Educational, Health and Well Being, Cultural, Administrative, Recreational, Historical and the Arts. The number of hours performed will be agreed on upon project proposal.
Some examples of community involvement:
· Environmental: Organizing clean-ups, promote recycling, composting and conservation
· Educational: Promote reading in schools, become a tutor or mentor
· Health and Well Being: research and implement traditional native diets and medicines, healthy cooking and baking, assisting elderly
· Cultural: Preserve life stories of the elderly, storytelling to youngsters,
· Administrative: filing and organizing office materials for the Nation’s offices
· Recreational: Organize a social club, cultivate sportsmanship, organize movie nights or game nights
· Historical: Genealogy, veteran remembrance, or historical research for the community.
These are just examples. You are encouraged to develop your own creative plan. Keep in mind who, or what, do you want to affect or influence, what methods or ways you can achieve that goal, and how much time it will take on your part.
Applicant’s Name_________________________________________________________
Title of Community Involvement Plan_________________________________________
Proposed number of hours of work: ___________________________________________
Purpose of community service_______________________________________________
Describe your plan:
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Additional
applications can be found at:
· New York Power Authority website http://niagara.nypa.gov/Tuscarora.htm
· Tuscarora Environment Office
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Jamie Gilbert at
All questions sent
to:
Jamie Gilbert
(716) 215-3100 x 2344
jgilbert@nwcsd.org
All applications
sent to:
Tuscarora Scholarship Committee
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