Scholarship  Abstract  

Title:     Snow,  Carpio  &  Weekley,  PLC  Education  Scholarship  

 Contact:   http://workinjuryaz.com/phoenix-­‐workers-­‐compensation-­‐lawyers/#dreamers  

 Description:   The  Arizona  Law  Offices  of  Snow,  Carpio  &  Weekley  are  pleased  to  offer  the  S.C.W.  

DREAMers  Scholarship.  Applicants  must  be  an  undergraduate  United  States  DREAMer.  Immigrants  who  meet  certain  criteria  as  listed  below  are  referred  to  as  DREAMers  as  they  fill  the  requirements  of  the  Development,  Relief,  and  Education  for  Alien  Minors  (DREAM)  Act:  

• Entered  the  United  States  before  age  16  • Immigrant  under  the  age  of  25  • Have  lived  continuously  in  the  country  for  at  least  five  years  • Have  not  been  convicted  of  a  felony,  or  significant  misdemeanor  

This  scholarship  is  a  one-­‐time  award  worth  $2,500  to  be  awarded  the  fall  semester  of  2016.  The  scholarship  is  judged  &  awarded  primarily  on  merit  &  need.  

Eligibilities:   Applicant  must  be  a  DREAMer  as  specified  above.  Applicant  must  plan  to  attend  college  by  fall  semester  2016  AND  Must  have  a  minimum  G.P.A.  of  3.0.  

      Applicant  must  submit  an  un-­‐opened  copy  of  official  transcripts  if  selected  as  a  finalist.  

Although  not  required,  applicants  are  encouraged  to  submit  recommendation  letters  and/or  resumes  to  substantiate  their  application.  

  Applicant  will  be  required  to  demonstrate  both  their  merit  and  their  need  for  this          scholarship.    

Submission:     The  video  must  answer  one  of  the  following  prompts:  • What  sets  me  apart.  • What  inspires  me.  • Why  I'm  pursuing  my  degree  in  _______.  

The  submission  must  be  unique  and  original  to  you,  from  your  point  of  view.  The  video  is  not  meant  to  have  other  people  talk  about  your  qualifications.    However,  other  people  may  be  in  your  video.  The  style  of  the  video  is  up  to  you;  whatever  you  feel  best  convinces  us  of  your  answer  

  (artistic,  narrated,  documentary  etc).  Must  be  uploaded  to  Youtube  or  Vimeo.    You  will  share  the  link  with  us  when  you  fill  out  the  application.  

  Must  include  the  hashtag  #SCWDreamer  in  the  actual  video  and  in  the  description.     Video  must  be  more  than  1  minute  and  less  than  3  minutes  in  duration.     The  submission  must  not  portray  the  United  States  in  a  derogatory  manner.  

 

Deadline:   Completed  application  must  be  submitted  online  by  May  31,  2016.    LATE  OR  INCOMPLETE  APPLICATIONS  WILL  NOT  BE  CONSIDERED.