VATRA’S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION/
Vatra’s Educational Foundation is currently accepting scholarship applications for the academic year 2013-2014. Vatra has been providing financial support in the form of scholarships to hundreds of Albanian American students during the last five decades. This year Vatra will be awarding scholarships in the amount of $1,000 to six deserving students.
CRITERIA TO APPLY:
- Must be of Albanian descent.
- Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student at a college/university during academic year 2013-2014.
- Priority will be given to members of Vatra and their children/grandchildren.
NECESSARY DOCUMENTS
Enclose documents in one envelope in this order:
- Scholarship Application Form
- An official (sealed) transcript enclosed with the application.
- Two letters of recommendation by individuals who have known you at least one year. One of the recommendations must be written by a teacher/professor.
- A personal statement on the topic of what you hope to accomplish in your field of study, not to exceed one page (8 ½ x 11, single-spaced).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
- Academic records and extracurricular activities.
- Recommendation letters.
- Personal statement.
- Late applications will not be considered.
DEADLINE AND SUBMISSION
All required documents must be received in one package by November 15, 2013. Recipients of awards will be notified by November 30, 2013. Forward all documentation in one envelope to:
Vatra’s Educational Foundation
Mithat Gashi, Chair
2437 Southern Blvd.,
Bronx, New York 10458
VATRA’S EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
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