Dreams Alliance Scholarships for CSUN Undocumented Students Gloria Natividad Rivera Francisco P.

Ramrez Lucha & Laban Wong & Prez

Dreams Alliance is committed to improving the access and retention of undocumented students in higher education. As a coalition of faculty, staff, students, and alumni, we strive to support undocumented students and alumni through advisement, advocacy, curriculum and professional development, inventory of campus resources, and activism. Further we work to raise awareness among our colleagues and the broader public of the benefits undocumented students bring to higher education and society. Scholarship awards are $1,000 each, and will be presented during our Dreams Alliance Scholarship Banquet on May 20th. For more information about the banquet, go to: http://dreamsalliance.org/ Complete applications must be submitted by May 4, 2012 Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Complete application includes the application and the Essay Question answered. Please use the following list as a guide. __________Complete Application __________Essay Question: Our communities are constantly battling many social and economic problems. How would you use your education to make a positive change? (Please attach your typed essay to application) Application packet may be returned in paper to the following CSUN departments: Asian American Studies, Chicana/o Studies, Journalism, Modern & Classical Languages and Literatures, Student Resource Center and EOP Satellite NH 135 It can also be sent as an attachment to: dreams.alliance@gmail.com
Dreams Alliance Scholarship Application (Page 1 of 4) April 2012

Dreams Alliance Scholarships for CSUN Students

Name: Address:
Street City, State, Zip

Student ID #:

Phone #:

Email:

I am applying for the: (You may apply for only one of the four scholarships) Please check one.
Gloria Natividad Rivera Francisco P. Ramrez Lucha & Laban Wong & Prez

Major: Minor: Class Level: Freshman Sophomore Career Objective: Junior

Option:

Senior BA

Graduate BS

Transfer

Expected graduation date: PREVIOUS EDUCATION High School: GPA: College/University: GPA:

City, State: Graduation Date (Mo./Yr): City, State:

Who will pay for most of your educational expenses (i.e. self, parents, financial aid, etc.)?

Will you receive financial assistance? From:

Yes

No Estimated Amount:

Are you planning to work during the semester? Are you currently employed? Employer: I am living with: Both Parents Mother Only Yes

Yes No

No - If yes, How many hours per week?

Hours per week: Father Only Foster Parents Other:

Number of family members living in your present household:

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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT List all experience you have in working/volunteering in your own or other communities. Attach additional sheet if necessary. Involvement Role/Leadership Time Spent

Dates Involved

HONORS AND AWARDS RECEIVED List honors and awards you have received and the reason for the award. Attach additional sheet if necessary. Honor Received Awarded By Date Received Reason for Award

I certify that the above information is accurate and correct. I authorize the Dreams Alliance to seek any and all information necessary for determining my eligibility for this award. Applicants Signature: Date:

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Dreams Alliance Scholarships Application Essay

Respond to the following question in no more than 1 typed page, double-spaced. Attach your essay to your application.

Our communities are constantly battling many social and economic problems. How would you use your education to make a positive change?

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