Educationis the key

to unlock thegolden door

.modeerf fo~ George Washington Carver

Get Up to $2,000

for College!Apply Today

Deadline March 31, 2015

WWW.CCHispanicChamber.orgor see your counselor

For more information regarding the Mano A Mano Scholarship contact the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce at

361-887-7408 or visit

ManoA Mano

ApplicationForm

Download Application At

www.cchispanicchamber.org

Scholarship Empowerment FundMano- a-Mano

“Business and Education Working Together for a Better Tomorrow”

Application DeadlinePost Marked By: March 31, 2015

Additional applications forms, may be obtained by visiting the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce office, any Corpus Christi City Employees Credit

Union location, online at www.CCHispanicChamber.org, or by calling (361) 887-7408.

Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: Corpus Christi City Employees Credit Union:

2140 Gollihar Rd.Corpus Christi, TX 78416

3131 Holly Rd.Corpus Christi, TX 78415

615 N. Upper Broadway, Ste 410Corpus Christi, TX 78401

Established By:

In Partnership With:

To be considered for a Mano A Mano Scholarshipthe following items must be submitted or post marked

by March 31, 2015 to:

Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of CommerceRe: Mano A Mano Scholarship

615 N. Upper Broadway, Suite 410Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Completed Application Form

A Letter of Recommendation in a sealed envelope fromcurrent school administrator, counselor or work supervisor

For High School Seniors: A copy of official high school transcript through fall semester of your senior year

For College Students: Documentation of current enrollment in an accredited college in Corpus Christi/Kingsville

A copy of official college transcript through the fall semester

Resume

REQUIRED ITEMS

OPTIONAL

and

Full Name: _____________________________________________ Social Security Number: _____-____-_________ Last First M.I._____________________________________________________ ____________________ ______ _________Permanent address – Street/Route or PO City State Zip

Local Phone: (____)________ Cell: (____)_________ E-mail address:_________________________________

Mano a Mano ScholarshipAn Educational Scholarship Endowment Program Administered by the Coastal Bend Community Foundation

The Mano A Mano Scholarship program was established by the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Flint Hills Resources to encourage students to complete high school and continue their education through college. Scholarships provided through the Mano A Mano Program will assist local students to achieve college degrees/certificates in technical fields of study relating to local employment which promote the growth of a local workforce, educated in the fields needed to fill job vacancies in the Corpus Christi area.

This one year scholarship is available to high school seniors, students who have recently graduated, or hold a GED Certificate from any area high school. Also included are students who are currently attending an accredited post-secondary educational institution in Corpus Christi or Kingsville, Texas. Scholarship awards are given up to $2,000. Recipients must maintain a GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, be full time students and demonstrate a willingness to seek employment in the Corpus Christi area following graduation. Recipients may resubmit applications for subsequent years.

Guidelines and Instructions:

To be considered for a Mano A Mano Scholarship an applicant must:

1. Be a high school senior attending a high school in the Corpus Christi area

Currently enrolled (or accepted) as a full student in an accredited educational institution in Corpus Christi or Kingsville, Texas.

2. Maintain a cumulative 2.5 GPA while completing at least 12 credit hours each semester while in college.

3. Demonstrate a willingness to seek employment in the Corpus Christi area following graduation.

4. Submit the following:

Completed application form. For high school seniors: A copy of your high school transcript through fall semester of your senior year. For college students: Documentation of current enrollment in an accredited college in Corpus Christi/Kingsville and a copy of your college transcript through the Fall Semester. Letter of recommendation in a sealed envelope from current school administrator, counselor or work supervisor.

5. Certify that the applicant is not an employee or family member of an employee the Corpus Chrisiti Hispanic Chamber of Commerce or the Mano a Mano Scholarship Committee.

Send the envelope, postmarked on or before March 31, 2015, to Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Re: Mano A Mano Scholarship, 615 N. Upper Broadway, Ste 410, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.

Scholarship Application Form

Mano a Mano

OR

Use blue or black ink, print or type application. Application form must be completely filled out and signed.

Name of Applicant_________________________________ Phone: ____________________________

Current Address: ___________________________________________ Cell Phone: __________________

Street/Route/PO

City: _______________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ____________________

Name of High School: _____________________________________________________________________

Name of College/University: ________________________________________________________________

Address: ________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Zip

Date of Graduation/GED: ____/____/______ Class Rank: _________ out of _______ Overall GPA: ________

Transfer Student _________

If applicant is under age 18 complete the following:

Parent or Guardian’s name: _________________________ Phone: _________________________________

Address: _________________________________________________________________________________ Street/Route/PO City State Zip

Parent Signature: __________________________________ Date: ________________________________

My signature gives permission to the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to publish my child’s name and photos in the event my child receives a scholarship. Furthermore, I agree to release and hold harmless the aforementioned parties.

List your significant community service, extra-curricular activities.

Organizations, Clubs, Athletics Offices Held _____________________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________________ _____________________________________

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________

_____________________________________________ _____________________________________

Major Honors and Awards: _____________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name of Applicant: _________________________________________________

Work experiance: _____________________________________________________________________________________________

Number of hours worked per week: ______ Name of Supervisor: ______________________________ Phone: __________________

Previous work experience: _____________________________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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In the space below, please tell us what field of study you would like to pursue and why you are committed to studying and working in that field: ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Check each statement below after you have read it. If awarded a Mano A Mano scholarship you agree to the following requirements.

I authorize the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to publish my name and photos in the event I receive a scholarship.

I agree:

I will maintain satisfactory school attendance; conduct record, and grades as required by the scholarship.

I agree:

I authorize the Financial Aid / Registrar Offices to release grades and/or any other information on the scholarship application to the scholarship administrator donor upon request.

I agree:

I will provide/mail a current copy of class schedule and transcripts to the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Re: Mano A Mano Scholarship, 615 N. Upper Broadway, Suite 410, Corpus Christi, TX 78401.

I agree:

I Certify that the applicant is not an employee or family member of an employee the Corpus Chrisiti Hispanic Chamber of Commerce or the Mano A Mano Scholarship Committee.

I agree:

I hereby certify that the statements made in the scholarship application are complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge.

Student Signature: ________________________________________ Date: __________________________________

My signature gives permission for the Corpus Christi Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to use my name and photos in publications. Furthermore, I agree to release and hold harmless the aforementioned party.

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