Application Process and Deadlines

How do I obtain the application?

Writings required with application

The NAMUHOPE Foundation Scholarship Program application requires students to respond to 6 short answer questions each limited to 200 words in length, and 1 essay question limited to 500 words in length. These responses must be the student’s own writing. The questions are as follows:

• Describe one specific example of your leadership? (short answer).
  

• If you could choose one topic or area (it could be academic or extracurricular) in which to have unlimited knowledge or talent, what would it be and why? (short answer)
  
  
• Tell us about a time when you persisted through a challenge. What encouraged or motivated you to carry on? (short answer)
  
  
• Describe one or two personal strengths or passions you would utilize to help others, then tell us why you chose those characteristics? (short answer)
  
  
• What’s the reason for applying this scholarship? (short answer)
  
  
• Briefly describe a stimulating educational experience of yours (for example, a book you read, a paper you wrote, or a project you completed). Then share what you learned from that experience and how it has shaped future plans for your education. (essay)

Things to submit

• Student Application:  which includes demographic information about applicant and family.  Parent(s)/guardian(s) self-reported adjusted gross income amount.
  
  
• Copy of Report cards or transcript from 9^th to present grade (high school).
  
  
• An academic Recommendation: From a teacher in a core academic subject (English/Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies/History, Foreign Language).
  
  
• A personal Recommendation: From a mentor, coach, or a second teacher/instructor who is not a family member.
  
  

  What happens if an application is incomplete or is submitted after the deadline?
  

  
  Applications must be submitted by the deadline of 07/31. CST. Incomplete applications and those submitted after the deadline will not be considered.
  
  

  Who do I contact with questions regarding the scholarship application process?
  

  
  All questions about the application or NAMUHOPE Foundation Scholarship Program should be directed e-mail to info@namuhope.org

  
  
  
  Are there any costs or fees associated with applying to for NAMUHOPE Foundation Scholarships?
  

  
  There is no cost or fee associated with completing and submitting a  Scholarship application.
  
  
  

  When and how are the scholarship winners announced?
  

  
  All applicants, whether selected for the scholarship or not, are notified by e-mail in starting 08/01. Recipients’ names will not be published by the  Foundation
  
  

  How many Scholars will be selected?
  

  
  There will be up to 10 scholars selected in every year
  
  
  

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