Ambassadors Scholarship

NEAAO Ambassadors Scholarship (Asylum-seeking students)

Objective

The New England Arab American Organization Ambassadors and Board recognize the limited scholarships available to asylum-seekers whose cases have been delayed due to Covid-19 and delays in the immigration courts. Asylees do not qualify for most government grants and scholarship assistance programs. This forces many students with solid educational plans to forfeit a year or more of study—or to postpone their educations indefinitely. NEAAO Ambassadors seek to remedy this through the NEAAO Ambassador Scholarship Fund.

Goal & Mission

Provide financial assistance to asylum-seeking students who are pursuing higher education in Maine. Everyone deserves to be educated regardless of their status.

Vision

NEAAO envisions a community where those who have escaped persecution and war in their home countries can realize their educational dreams. Asylum-seekers are not temporary residents. They are applying for asylum so they may be permanent members of our communities. Many achieve citizenship after their timed cases are complete.

Financing

Fall: $2000

Part-time study: 2 students ($500 each)

Full-time study: 1 student ($1000)

Spring: $2000

Part-time study: 2 students ($500 each)

Full-time study : 1 student ($1000)

Qualifications

· Low income

· Ineligible for FAFSA

· Prospective & current Southern Maine Community College students

· In-state students

· Provide your transcripts and other supplemental materials using the JotForm upload below. If you have any trouble using that, you can
send your attachments by email to info@neaao.org

· Average GPA 2.7 or higher

· Letter of recommendation, academic or professional (examples: teacher, clergy, coach, guidance counselor, employer)

· Provide valid contact information (phone number OR email address)

· Possible Interview process

· Must complete one of the essay prompts.

Application form below. If you have any issues with the online application, you can print a copy of the application from this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12uYEdFN2LCrMynwfv0IDGlylmnQHzLfew3Q4-IQFMEg/edit

Application Submission Deadlines:
Fall Semester: August 1st
Spring Semester: December 15th

Upload Application Requirements

Application for Scholarship

Name

First Name

Last Name

Gender

Race

Country of Origin

Contact Information

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Cell Phone Number

Or primary phone

(###)

###

####

Home Phone Number

Or secondary phone

(###)

###

####

Best form of Communication

How would you prefer we contact you?

School History

High School / Secondary School

Are you currently a High School student?

Name of High School

Graduation Date

When did you / will you graduate from high school?

YYYY

GPA

Grade Point Average

Have you taken the Accuplacer test?

Accuplacer Test Scores

School Activities

Please briefly describe your involvement with any sports, clubs, volunteer activities, etc.

College Intent

Major

Status

Will you be a Full-Time or Part-Time student?

Housing

Will you be living on- or off-campus?

Which semester are you applying for?

Mid-Semester Grades

Applying for a Spring scholarship? If you have mid-semester grades available for the Fall already, please include them here.

List Any Skills, Academic Honors, Awards:

Any Additional Information You Would Like to Provide

Financial Information

Dependent Status

Are you a Dependent or Independent student?

Annual Income $

OR Monthly Income $

Employment Status

Are you currently employed?

Source of Income / Occupation

Have You Applied for Other Scholarships?

Description of Financial Need:

What Additional Barriers did you Encounter Besides Finance?

Briefly Explain: How Would This Scholarship Help to Meet Your Academic Needs?

References

Reference #1

Please list Name, Relationship, Phone Number, and Email Address

Reference #2

Please list Name, Relationship, Phone Number, and Email Address

Application Essay

Type a short essay explaining why you need this scholarship. (250-500 words required.) Choose one of the following prompts:

1: How would this scholarship help you advance your education and influence your future? What is your future goal? Explain your personal circumstances, and why do you need financial assistance? 2: Tell us about some of your personal skills, talents, and accomplishments. How would this scholarship help you financially achieve your dream?

NEAAO Ambassadors Scholarship (Asylum-seeking students)

Upload Application Requirements

Application for Scholarship

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