GUIDELINES TO THE USCMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
HISTORY
This Scholarship fund was established by The United States Colombian Medical Association and the Auxiliaries Ladies.
This is a not for profit organization of physicians and dentists in the USA that promotes scientific, educational, cultural and charitable abilities in Colombia and the USA.
Two scholarships each one of $2000.00 per academic year toward tuition at an accredited state school of student’s choice In the State of Florida.
- Scholarship awards are paid directly to the school.
- No funds are prepaid to scholarship ‘ recipients
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
| • | Students who had been born in Colombia or of Colombian parents. |
| • | Must be a senior of Miami-Dade or Broward Public Schools. |
| • | Proof of FINANCIAL NEED. |
| • | Scholastic Achievement GPA 3.00. |
| • | Currently ACCEPTED by a post secondary institution. (College, university or vocational school) * Enrolled as a FULL TIME student. |
| • | The student must maintain a GPA of 3.3 to received award in succeeding years. |
SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
| • | Official School TRANSCRIPT. |
| • | Volunteer / Work Experience. |
| • | 250 words ESSAY (Typed & Double-spaced). |
| • | Letter of RECOMMENDATION from following: Teacher and Guidance Counselor. |
| • | Letter of recommendation from a COMMUNITY LEADER (not a family member). |
| • | Most recent Federal Income Tax Return of both parents. |
DEADLINE
Application must be completed by April 16 of 2010.
Applications should be mailed to:
UNITED STATES COLOMBIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
ATTN: PILAR DANGOND
President USCMA Auxiliaries Ladies
2600 Douglas Rd Suite #506
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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