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Merit Achievement Award Program (MAAP) |
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Overview: |
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To encourage our youth to continue their
education following secondary school, the Coptic
Educational Foundation is pleased to offer a Merit
Achievement Award Program (MAAP) for high school
seniors. |
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| Selection is based on both academic and non-academic aspects of student achievements.
The evaluation criteria for academic achievement is based on grade point average, scholastic
tests score such as SAT & ACT, extra-curricular activities, educational aspirations,
career goals, and an appraisal by the high school counselor. The evaluation criteria for non-academic achievement is based on community
services and other aspects such as leadership, and work experience. |
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Number of Awards: |
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five applicants will be awarded a one-time
$2,000 award applicable toward the tuition of
four-year schools. This is a competitive award
program. Not all students who apply will receive
awards. |
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Student Eligibility: |
- Students must be
graduating seniors of public or
private (secondary) high schools in
California.
- They must be no more than 20 years of age, and plan to
enter an accredited four-year college
or university full-time for an entire academic year immediately following their graduation.
- Students must have a
3.0 grade point average or better.
- Students
must have an SAT score of 1,500 or
better.
- Students
must be an active member of one of the
Coptic Orthodox Churches in Southern
California.
- Students
must complete the application including the
Community Service, Personal Statement, submit the transcripts
and two appraisals.
- Students must have demonstrated strong community involvement
as well as potential for college level coursework as applicable.
- Students
must complete "The Personal Statement"
describing their plans as they relate to
their educational and career objectives and
long term goals.
- Students
must submit a copy of the "Letter of
Admission" from the College or University
they plan to attend.
- Winners of the merit achievement awards will be notified by
July 31, 2008.
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Awards and Selection Process: |
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Achievement, Community Involvement and
Leadership: |
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based on academic achievement and information
demonstrating the student’s participation and
leadership. The students selected must rank high
in a combination of areas. Students are
evaluated only on the information they provide;
therefore, serious attention should be given to
completing all areas of the application.
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Program Limits: |
- CEF retains
the right to change or terminate this
program at any time.
- CEF is not
responsible for applications lost,
misplaced, or delayed through the mail or
other delivery processes.
- Once
submitted, the application becomes the
property of CEF. All information is kept
confidential.
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How
do I apply?: |
- Carefully
complete the application, listing all pertinent
facts relating to your personal and academic
achievements. Additional sheets of paper may be
attached. Your name, address and name of this
program (CEF Merit Achievement Award Program-MAAP)
should be included on all attachments.
- Request a copy
of your official transcript of grades from your
school, as well as your GPA calculation and your
SAT Score.
- Request from
a school counselor, advisor, teacher or supervisor
who knows of your accomplishments for completion
of the "Applicant Appraisal" section. Two
appraisals are required.
- Submit a copy
of the "Letter of Admission" from the College or
University you plan to attend.
- The application
period runs from April 1st through May 31st.
Download the application from
www.copticedu.org, complete the application,
and e-mail it to
meritaward@copticedu.org. Ask the school to
mail the official transcript, and the appraisers
to mail their appraisals. Application and all
the supporting documents must be postmarked no
later than May 31, 2008.
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When
Will the Award be Paid?: |
| The merit
achievement awards will be written to the
college or university, but it will be mailed to
the Student’s permanent home address by
August 15, 2007. |
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Instructions/Application: |
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Instructions |
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Application |
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For
More Information: |
| If you have any
questions, please call Cherif Youssef at
818-807-8505 or e-mail us at
meritaward@copticedu.org. |
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