[NTA] FW: 5 Scholarships
- From: "Ericsson, Aprille J. (GSFC-5050)" <aprille.j.ericsson@xxxxxxxx>
- To: undisclosed-recipients:;
- Date: Tue, 28 Feb 2012 13:02:02 -0600
From: Blackshear-Reynolds, Donna M. (JSC-LS111)
Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 1:02 AM
To: Blackshear-Reynolds, Donna M. (JSC-LS111)
Subject: 5 Scholarships
Thanks efamily member HISD Board Representative and Dir of Public Affairs
Schlumberger Paula Harris for sharing....
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
INFORMATION
HoustonWorks USA is pleased to announce the funding of educational scholarships
for youth living in the Gulf Coast area. Applicants must be between 17 and 21
years of age. The scholarships will assist students with educational funding
for attending local colleges, universities, apprenticeship programs and
vocational training schools. The HoustonWorks USA Scholarships are merit-based
educational grants.
Applicants should possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 GPA scale. Applicants
are encouraged to apply for more than one scholarship to increase their chances
of being selected. Although applicants are encouraged to apply for multiple
scholarships, only one scholarship will be awarded to each applicant.
Applicants may be asked to attend an interview at the discretion of the
HoustonWorks USA Scholarship Committee.
HoustonWorks USA Scholarship Awards
The HoustonWorks USA Scholarship Committee will consider the following factors
when selecting scholarship recipients: Essay (grammar), Letters of
Recommendation, Academic Achievement (AP programs), Community Service and
Leadership Skills (character development), Focus and Commitment to a field of
study, Ability to overcome adversity or obstacles and self-motivation.
HoustonWorks USA Mission
At HoustonWorks USA, our mission is to meet the demands of Houston-area
employers, provide area residents with strong employment opportunities and
support regional efforts to recruit employers with the need for skilled,
high-wage employees while strengthening and improving local communities.
A leader in providing services to youth for more than 25 years, HoustonWorks
USA has played an integral role in preparing youth for a future in the local
workforce. Through Youth Opportunity career centers, a summer jobs program,
internship programs with local employers, scholarships and other innovative
programs, Houston Works USA is committed to serving the youth of the Gulf
Coast. 2
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HoustonWorks USA Scholarships:
Mary Kay Merriman Scholarship
Named after Mary Kay Merriman, this scholarship is awarded to a recipient who
has chosen the field of education as a major, or is working towards a degree in
teaching. A champion of education and a HoustonWorks USA Board Member, Mary Kay
made her mark on the community as an advocate of social justice, expressed
through activism in the Civil Rights and women’s movements. As an HISD teacher,
spending much of her career at Travis Elementary, she retired in 2003. In honor
of Mary Kay’s dedication and commitment to Houston’s youth through education, a
scholarship is established in her name.
T.W.Hudson Scholarship
Named after T.W. Hudson, the HoustonWorks USA Executive Director from 1984 to
2007, this scholarship is awarded to a recipient in an apprenticeship or
vocational training program. During his tenure, HoustonWorks USA inaugurated
the first one-stop service delivery system in Texas, created a model program
linking job training and welfare reform and received the Youth Opportunity
grant designed to serve at-risk youth. In honor of Mr. Hudson’s dedication to
the employment and training community and to the nation’s youth, a scholarship
is established in his name.
Schlumberger Scholarships
As a science and technology company for more than 80 years, Schlumberger has
adopted education as a key theme of their community outreach efforts.
Recognizing the link between science, technology, and socio-economic
development, as well as the key role of education in realizing individual
potential, Schlumberger supports the HoustonWorks USA Scholarship program with
two scholarships dedicated to recipients who have chosen science or engineering
as a major.
The HoustonWorks USA Scholarship
This scholarship is established to award a son, daughter or grandchild of any
employee working in a career office or facility operated by HoustonWorks USA.
The HoustonWorks USA Scholarship is solely funded by the HoustonWorks USA
employees.
General Scholarships
No less than four General Scholarships is awarded each year. The General
Scholarships have no specific requirement beyond those outlined in the
Application Process.
All HoustonWorks USA Scholarships are merit-based educational grants. 3
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Scholarship Instructions
Application Process
Please complete the Scholarship Application in its entirety. All application
packets must be submitted and received at the HoustonWorks USA Corporate Office
on or before Noon, Friday February 17, 2012. All of the following materials
must be submitted with the application in the same envelope:
Completed and signed Scholarship Application packet.
Essay (see requirements below)
Current transcript that includes a cumulative grade point average.
Letters of Recommendation
Important Note: All awarded scholarship funds will be released directly to the
applicant or the applicant’s designee after confirmation of their enrollment at
certified institution of higher education and cost documentation to support
enrollment (fee statement, tuition, book receipts).
Essay
Essay should address the following:
Brief Personal Statement/autobiography
Describe your academic achievements, awards and recognition
Illustrate your ability to overcome adversity and drive/self-motivation
Indicate any community service involvement, noting any leadership positions
A detailed statement of intent describing your reasons for applying for the
scholarship
Your proposed field of study
Your future career plans
An explanation of how your plans support our mission at HoustonWorks USA
(Please review the HoustonWorks USA website at www.houstonworks.org)
Transcripts
Please include a current transcript that includes a cumulative grade point
average.
Letters of Recommendation
Applicants must provide three Letters of Recommendation to be submitted
separately by the writers. Applicants must inform the person writing the
Letters of Recommendation of its purpose. Make sure that the persons writing
the letters addresses the following:
Provides testimony to your aptitude, curiosity and industriousness
Demonstrates your maturity and seriousness of purpose
Speaks to your leadership ability
Compliments your character
Describes you as well rounded
Include other pertinent information about you – things that are not readily
apparent from test scores or transcripts.
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Each writer must include their name, address and a preferred method of contact
(email or telephone) in case questions or follow-up information is required.
The Letters of Recommendation may be submitted with the scholarship application
as long as they are sealed by the writer.
Please submit your completed scholarship application (including essay,
transcripts, Letters of Recommendation and any other submission items) to:
Scholarship Program
HoustonWorks USA
2118 Smith Street
Houston, Texas 77002
No later than 12:00 PM Noon on Friday, February 17, 2012
Special Comment
If you have applied for a scholarship before and were not selected, we
encourage you to apply again. If you have applied for a scholarship before and
were selected, you may apply again. 5
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2012 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please read the instructions of this scholarship application before completion.
Do not use initials or abbreviations.
Please type or print clearly.
SCHOLARSHIP CATEGORY SELECTION (Please select what you are applying for.)
£ Mary Kay Merriman £ T.W. Hudson
Recipient must major in an Education-related field. Recipient must attend a
vocational training school.
£ HoustonWorks USA Scholarship £ General Scholarships
Recipient must be a child/grandchild of a HWUSA operation. Scholarship has no
specific requirements.
£ Schlumberger Scholarships
Recipients must major in a science or engineering-related field.
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