Sikatuna Foundation

123 K. Garcia St., Angeles City, Philippines

456-7890 www.stjamespublishing.com

MEMORANDUM

For: Dr. Elizabeth M. Luna

Chairperson of the Board

From: Krizzi Eve Garcia

Executive Secretary

Date: March 05, 2017

Subject: Recommendation for a Scholarship Recipient

After the announcement of the scholarship four weeks ago, 27 applications were
received. Each applicant were interviewed, information submitted were carefully
reviewed and references were consulted until the selection was narrowed down to
two people who are greatly qualified with the words from the will of Francine Sikatuna:
Recipients of Sikatuna Scholarships shall be needy and deserving young men or
women with a demonstrated record of good character, high scholarship and a
leadership potential. These two people are: Marcia C. Martinez and Paul B. De Leon.
Below is a comparative review of their background facts:
MARCIA C. MARTINEZ. Age 19. Management Major. First semester sophomore.
Grade point average, 3.51 (basis: 4). Memberships: St. Monicas Catholic Church,
Voters Forum (vice president last year, president this year), Society for Advancement
of Management (currently secretary-treasurer), Business Administration
representative to Student Senate. Father a construction worker, able to give only 10
percent financial support. Four other children at home - all younger. Mother in poor
health, but works 20 hours a week as cashier in campus bookstore. She is an
extrovert - pleasant, friendly. Smiles readily. Handles self well conversation. Only
favorable comments from her professors - hard worker, intelligent, dedicated.
Character references (from her professors, employers, priest) are all outstanding.

PAUL B. DE LEON. Age 20. Accounting major. First semester junior. Grade point
average, 3.93 (basis: 4). Memberships: Valley View Baptist Church, Accounting Club.
Father deceased. Mother employed as hotel maid - unable to contribute to Pauls
education. Two younger children at home. Paul works 22 hours a week as salesclerk
at local department store (Metromall). A pleasant person, nice smile, somewhat
reserved. Well liked by classmates and professors. Professors say he is a brilliant
student - extremely hardworking and serious. Character references (professors,
employer, pastor) are outstanding.

The table below presents the ratings given to the finalists with regards to the criteria.
CRITERIA MARCIA MARTINEZ PAUL DE LEON
Financial Status 4 5
Scholarship (Grades) 5 5
Good character 5 4
Leadership 5 4
TOTAL 19 18

Legend: 1 being the lowest and 5 as the highest rating.

With the analysis presented above, Marcia Martinez outscored Paul De Leon and is
therefore the most qualified among the finalists.
Based on the reviewed background information, I now nominate Marcia C. Martinez
for this years Sikatuna Foundation scholarship grantee.

Thank you very much.

 Sikatuna Foundation
123 K. Garcia St., Angeles City, Philippines

456-7890 www.stjamespublishing.com

March 06, 2017

Ms. Marcia C. Martinez

02 Maharlika Street
Brgy. San Lorenzo, San Isidro
2000

Dear Ms. Martinez,

Thank you for taking the time to complete an application for a Sikatuna Foundations
2017 scholarship. The Sikatuna Foundations Board of Directors reviewed all
applications submitted and I am pleased to inform you that you have been selected
by Sikatuna Foundation to receive an Undergraduate Management Scholarship. This
scholarship was established according to Francine Sikatunas will in which recipients
should be of good character, high scholarship and leadership potential.
Congratulations for successfully meeting all the conditions required by the institution.

To receive the scholarship which will cover the remaining years of your education,
you must send the institution a copy of your college tuition bill. We will directly inform
the college regarding your scholarship grant and send them the check for your
payment.

If you need further assistance regarding this, please send me a note or kindly send
me an email at sktfoundation@gmail.com. Congratulations again on receiving this
award and continued best wishes for a brilliant future.

Cordially,

Krizzi D. Garcia
Executive Secretary, Sikatuna Foundation

Sikatuna Foundation
123 K. Garcia St., Angeles City, Philippines

456-7890 www.stjamespublishing.com

March o6, 2017

Mr. Paul B. De Leon

03 Tagumpay Street
Brgy. Malabanan, Dimatalo
2000

Dear Mr. De Leon,

Thank you for your application for the Sikatuna Foundation Scholar. We enjoyed
getting to know more about you. We appreciate you sharing information about
yourself with us.

Determining the recipient of the Sikatuna Foundation Scholar is always a difficult

decision and is based on many factors. I regret to inform you that you were not
selected to receive this award this year. We had a large number of exceptional
applicants, The process of narrowing down a large applicant pool is a challenging one,
especially when it is composed of so many highly qualified candidates. The decision
is not, therefore, a negative assessment of your skills or accomplishments. I want to
personally thank you for your interest in our scholarship and giving us the opportunity
to learn a little bit about you. We wish you the utmost success throughout your entire
career.

Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions. I wish you the best of luck in
pursuing your educational goals.

Sincerely,

Krizzi D. Garcia
Executive Secretary, Sikatuna Foundation