Cecil E. Newman Scholarship Fund Application - Fall 2011 - Application Deadline May 6, 2011

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Cecil E. Newman Scholarship Fund application instructions for graduating high school seniors of African or African American descent entering college as freshmen in Fall 2011. Applicants submit a completed application form, an official transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a 500–600 word essay on “Education and Graduation: It’s a Family Affair.” Entries must be typed, double-spaced, and error-free. Notification occurs on or before May 11, 2011, and winners are recognized at the 16th Annual Graduation Celebration on May 17, 2011.

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Objective: The Cecil E.NewmanScholarship Fund Application To provide financial assistance and supportto graduating seniors of African or AfricanAmerican descent who will be entering col-lege a freshman in Fall 2011. In a 500-600 word essay,describe two people in your life who played a big part in yoursuccessful graduation.Submit a typed essay,focusing on the theme "Education andGraduation:It's a Family Affair"with two letters of recommendation,your high schooltranscript and this application to the address below. # Application Deadline: Must be received or postmarked on orbefore May 6,2011. Notification Date: Only scholarship winners will be notifiedon or before May 11,2011. Please complete and submit to the following address postmarked on or before May 6,2011:Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder,P.O.Box 8558,Minneapolis,MN 55408,Attention:Cecil Newman Scholarship;Fax:612-827-0577;Email:gradl1@spokesman-recorder.com. # Award Presentation: All scholarship winners will berecognized and presented their scholar-ship award at the 16th Annual GraduationCelebration on May 17,2011. NameHome AddressPhoneEmail AddressParents'NamesName of High School # Scholarship Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must meet the following criteriato be eligible: ·Bea graduating high school senior of Africanor African American descent. ·Entering college as a freshman in Fall2011. Applicants must submit a completed appli-cation form including: If already known,please state the college you will be attending in Fall2011.**Additional points willbe givento students attending and/or applying to an HBCU.Name of college/university ·A copy of an official high school transcript ·Twoletters of recommendation(examples:teachers,guidance counselors,coaches,work supervisors,or youth advisors) ·A500-600 word essay based on the theme"Education and Graduation:It's a FamilyAffair” If not known at this time,please list all of the colleges you have applied toWhat major do you plan to pursue?Long-term career(if known):Applicant's SignatureParent or Guardian Signature Note -All essays must be typed,double-spaced,in 12-point font,free of gram-matical,spelling and punctuation errorsIn addition,all essays will be judged onoriginalty,clarity,and creativity MSR 2011 COMMUNITY YEARBOOK iesata SpokeHan-Reeor&er Medtronic Sponsored by: Presented by: at15.com fyou are a graduating high schoolwith a self-addressed stamped enve-recorder.com.All entries must beor college senior and would likelope so we can return it to you.DOreceived no later than 5pm,AprilLto be part of the “Class of 2011NOT write on your photo or use paper29,2011.Your school informationCommunity Yearbook"special editionclipsPrint your name on a piece ofand photo will be included FREE OFon May 17,2011,please complete thetape and attach it to the back of yourCHARGE,so send it alltoday.Andform below and send it to:Minnesotaphoto for quality purposes.congratulations on your fantasticSpokesman-Recorder,P.0.BoxOr send you information via emailaccomplishment from the Minnesota8558,Minneapolis,MN 55408.with your photo attached as a JPEGSpokesman-Recorder!Include an original senior photographfile(300 DPI)to grad11@spokesman-Your NameHigh SchoolCitySchool ColorsPhone NumberFuture PlansCollegeAnticipated MajorList of awards/accomplishments/honorsParents'Names To apply,mail entry form to: Minnesota Spokesman-Recorder, Attention: Community Yearbook fax: 612-827-0577; PO.Box 8558,Minneapolis,MN 55408,

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Who is eligible to apply for the Cecil E. Newman Scholarship Fund?

Eligible applicants are graduating high school seniors of African or African American descent entering college as freshmen in Fall 2011.

What materials must be submitted with the application?

Applicants must include a completed application form, an official high school transcript, two letters of recommendation, and a 500–600 word essay based on the required theme.

What are the key dates for submission and recognition?

Applications must be received or postmarked on or before May 6, 2011. Winners are notified on or before May 11, 2011, and are recognized at the 16th Annual Graduation Celebration on May 17, 2011.

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