MESEREAU HUMANITARIAN SCHOLARSHIP AWARD
APPLICATION
Purpose: n-ACTION Family Network will offer financial support to a disadvantaged, minority graduating senior with economic difficulties.
Award: Mesereau Humanitarian Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has shown academic success, verified community service, extra-curricular involvement, and proven financial need.
Amount of the Scholarship: $1,000 - $1,500 (to be determined, on a case-by-case basis)
Academic Criteria:
Applicant has maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average and provides proof with an official high school transcript to support reported GPA.
Financial Criteria:
Applicant must provide at least one of the following forms of documentation to demonstrate financial need:
1.Current W-2
2.AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children)
3.State benefit notification letter
4.Financial Award Letter
Volunteer Service: Applicant must provide documentation of community/volunteer service during past year.
Application Requirements:
Please mail the completed application and materials to:
Mailing Address: n-ACTION Family Network
P.O. Box 1715
La Mirada, CA 90637-1715
All completed applications, supporting documentation, and a camera-ready (head-shot) photo must be received no later than May 15th. No email applications will be accepted.
Application Period: January 30th - May 15th (Incomplete or late applications received after May 15th will be disqualified.)
Questions: For questions or additional information, please call: (562) 964-0685
Award: Mesereau Humanitarian Scholarship will be awarded to a student who has shown academic success, verified community service, extra-curricular involvement, and proven financial need.
Amount of the Scholarship: $1,000 - $1,500 (to be determined, on a case-by-case basis)
Academic Criteria:
Applicant has maintained a minimum 3.0 grade point average and provides proof with an official high school transcript to support reported GPA.
Financial Criteria:
Applicant must provide at least one of the following forms of documentation to demonstrate financial need:
1.Current W-2
2.AFDC (Aid to Families with Dependent Children)
3.State benefit notification letter
4.Financial Award Letter
Volunteer Service: Applicant must provide documentation of community/volunteer service during past year.
Application Requirements:
- Applicant should include a letter addressed to the Scholarship Committee, addressing his/her current financial status. The letter should include a statement describing their financial need, a biographical (Bio) summary that outlines a brief description of the applicant, and achievements or community service for past year.
- Include a 500-word, double-spaced essay, describing an obstacle in your life that became a life-changing opportunity for you to demonstrate an act of kindness to someone. Explain.
- Two (2) professional letters of recommendation or references from an educator or current employer.
- A copy of the Acceptance Letter or proof of enrollment (from perspective institution).
- Official transcript
- A camera ready head shot photo
- Completion of the Certification Agreement from n-ACTION Family Network, once accepted must be signed and returned prior to releasing scholarship funds.
Please mail the completed application and materials to:
Mailing Address: n-ACTION Family Network
P.O. Box 1715
La Mirada, CA 90637-1715
All completed applications, supporting documentation, and a camera-ready (head-shot) photo must be received no later than May 15th. No email applications will be accepted.
Application Period: January 30th - May 15th (Incomplete or late applications received after May 15th will be disqualified.)
Questions: For questions or additional information, please call: (562) 964-0685