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:

1. Must be of Albanian descent.
2. Applicant must be enrolled as a full time student at a college/university during academic year 2013-2014.
3. Priority will be given to members of Vatra and their children/grandchildren.

NECESSARY DOCUMENTS

Enclose documents in one envelope in this order:

1. Scholarship Application Form
   1. An official (sealed) transcript enclosed with the application.
   2. 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.
   3. 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

1. Academic records and      extracurricular activities.
2. Recommendation letters.
3. Personal statement.
4. 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

(Please Type or Print)

 

First Name:							Last Name:
Mailing Address:
Permanent Address:
Telephone No:						Fax No:
E-mail Address:
Date of Birth:					Birth Place:
Are you or anyone   in your family a member of Vatra? Who?
How did you hear   about us?

 

Scholastic Record

 

Current   College/University:							City,   State
Prior   College/University:							City,   State
Undergraduate   degree from:							City,   State
High   School:							City,   State
Major   Field of Study:
Present Academic Standing:    Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, Senior, Other:
Anticipated Completion Date of the Current Study Program: