Scholarship Application

Sallaum Humanity FoundationScholarship Application

Sallaum Humanity Foundation Scholarship Application Form

Sallaum Humanity Foundation Scholarships are awarded to Bekaa Area students during their years of High School and University. Applications are to be submitted to the SHF scholarship committee By September 20, 2023 at most of the year prior to the academic year for which you are requesting support. All information submitted will be held in confidence and used solely for the purpose of scholarship administration.

Instructions:

Type an essay and include it with your application as directed on section 9. The essay must be original thoughts of the Applicant, in the Applicant’s own words, written by the Applicant.
Provide the recommendation instructions to your Sponsor (ex: High School and Community Representatives) as described on section 10. Recommendations must be printed or typed and included with the submission of the full application.
Attach a copy of a transcript of your courses. This transcript must include your high school attendance record. If your transcript does not include your attendance record, please ask your school to provide an official report.
Final candidates must be present for a personal interview with the scholarship committee. You will be contacted via e-mail to set up an interview, so please check the e-mail you have provided in this application regularly.
It is suggested that your guidance counselor review your application, the individual writing your recommendation, or another sponsor to ensure completeness and accuracy.
Completed applications are to be submitted by September 20, 2023.
In case you need to upload multiple documents, please create a zip folder including them all.

Section 1: Personal Data

Full Name

Date

Address

Social Security Number

Date Of Birth

Telephone Number

Email Address

Upload a copy of your ID

Present School & Grade Level

Colleges or Technical Schools being considered (please include information on three different schools you are considering including tuition and reason you are interested in attending this school)

Which school is your first choice?

Section 2: Emergency Contact Information

Name

Telephone Number

Email Address

Relationship Type

Section 3: Family Data

Father's Full Name

Address (Street, City, State, ZIP)

Telephone Number

Email Address

Employer

Employer’s Address

Occupation

Mother's Full Name

Address (Street, City, State, ZIP)

Mother Number

Email Address

Employer

Employer’s Address

Occupation

Step Parent's Full Name

Address (Street, City, State, ZIP)

Step Mother's Number

Email Address

Employer

Employer’s Address

Occupation

Names and Ages of Brothers and Sisters (Include Occupation if applicable)

Disabilities of any family member requiring specialized medical care

Other helpful information on any family member

Section 4: Scholastic Information

GPA to date

Rank in Class

No. Students in class

Upload a copy of your transcript

Other scholastic recognition

Which subjects are you mainly interested in?

Extra-curricular activities at school

Anticipated college major(s)

Career goals

Employment history

School-based community service involvement (List # required hours and # hours completed, required or not. Include details about your major activities)

Other volunteer community service involvement (List current # hours and activities)

Section 5a: Confidential Financial Data

University/College/Technical College you are planning to attend

Where will you live while attending school?

Tuition ($)

Accomodation/Meals ($)

Books ($)

Estimated Annual Costs for the Academic Year (9 months)

Expected family contribution for the next academic year

Expected student contribution for the next academic year

Section 5b: Annual Aid from University

If you DO NOT know this information before your interview with the committee, please skip this section. However, you will need to submit this information should you be awarded a scholarship from Sallaum Humanity Foundation.

Loans ($)

Scholarships ($)

Grants ($)

Work Study ($)

Total ($)

List the names and amounts of any outside scholarships:

Place of employment (if currently employed):

Hours per week

Earnings per week ($)

Amount in your savings & checking accounts ($) (As of 2023):

Anticipated earnings through September 1 ($)

Anticipated savings through September 1 ($)

Explain the difference (i.e., What are your expenses during the summer?)

Section 6: Confidential Financial Data, Cont.

Does any family member have an exceptional financial obligation? Explain

Expected Family Contribution, if known:

Please note:

If you are awarded a scholarship or bursary assistance, you will need to sign a binding contract to commit to finishing your major and never fail any course.

In case you were granted a maritime-related course, you will sign a commitment agreement to work for Sallaum Lines.

Section 7: Applicant Certification And Signature

Lack of data may result in elimination from Sallaum Foundation Scholarship consideration.

The information reported is true, correct, and complete, to the best of my knowledge.

If selected for the Sallaum Humanity Foundation Scholarship, I will comply with the program requirements, including regular communication with Sallaum Humanity Foundation.

Signature of Applicant:

Date:

Section 8: Applicant Essay

The individuals who have made this scholarship possible carefully designed the scholarship program to express their gratitude to the Community and to promote the aims of the Sallaum Humanity Foundation. Candidates for these scholarships are selected based on the following:

Resident of Bekaa
Financial need,
Scholastic achievement,
Character and leadership ability,
Breadth and depth of community service.

The scholarship committee of the Sallaum Humanity Foundation has been entrusted with the task of deciding which candidates will be awarded a scholarship.

On a separate sheet, prepare your essay. Include your name and the Scholarship Application Essay at the top of the pages (please use 12-point font). Your signature is required at the end of the essay—two pages maximum.

To help us make this important decision regarding your future, please tell us about yourself. Please include any information you think will assist the committee in its consideration of you. Tell us in detail about yourself and your:

Family
Job
Community involvement
Volunteer work
Curricular and extra-curricular involvement at school and
Aspirations and goals in life

Why should Sallaum Humanity Foundation Scholarship Committee select you as a scholarship recipient?

Section 9: Letter Of Recommendation

Sponsor: You have been selected by an applicant for the Sallaum Humanity Foundation Scholarship Program to provide a letter of recommendation. If you are a High School and Community Representative (for example, the student’s High School Principal, Guidance Counselor, religious leader, or another professional from the community), please attest to the character of the Applicant and their capability for completing university studies.

The individuals who have made this scholarship possible carefully designed the scholarship program to express their gratitude to the Community and to promote the aims of the Sallaum Foundation. Candidates for these scholarships are selected based on the following:

Bekaa residence
Financial need,
Scholastic achievement,
Character and leadership ability,
Breadth and depth of community service.

The scholarship committee of the Sallaum Humanity Foundation has been entrusted with the task of deciding which candidates will be awarded a scholarship.

On a separate sheet, please provide a letter of recommendation. Include the Applicant’s name and Sallaum Humanity Foundation Scholarship Application Letter Of Recommendation at the top of the pages (please use 12-point font). Your signature, title, and date are required at the end of the Letter Of Recommendation—two pages maximum.

To help us make this important decision regarding the Applicant’s future, please include any information you think will assist the committee in its consideration of the candidate.

Why should Sallaum Humanity Foundation Scholarship Committee select the Applicant as a scholarship recipient?