Arthur Ashe Educational Guidance Program New York Junior Tennis & Learning 58-‐12 Queens Boulevard, Suite 1, Woodside, NY 11377 Phone: 347-‐417-‐8100 Ext. 8157/8192 Fax: 347-‐238-‐2311 Victor Kiam “Going For It” Scholarship Deadline: May 18, 2015 Scholarship Awards presented at the Mayors Cup Award Ceremony hosted at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning, June 7, 2015. The New York Junior Tennis & Learning Scholarship Committee will award $4,000 in scholarships to 4 scholar athletes who have an outstanding academic record, a passion for tennis, and demonstrate an aspiration toward being an exemplary scholar athlete. This scholarship program is made possible by the generosity of NYJTL Board of Director Members Tory Kiam and Bob Horne, in honor of Tory’s father Victor, author of book Going For It!: How to Succeed As an Entrepreneur. Eligible scholar athletes are graduating seniors who are accepted to a full-‐time collegiate program. Each individual will receive a $1,000 scholarship paid directly to the Bursar’s office of the educational institution. This is a one-‐time award of $1,000. Each scholar athlete will also receive a copy of Going For It! Eligibility: Residents of New York City; Seniors in high school; NYJTL Participant; Admitted to a college for Fall 2015 Financial hardship as demonstrated by FAFSA submission is a consideration for selection, but not the sole criteria for selection as a scholarship award winner. Important factors for selection include an outstanding high school academic record; passion for tennis and a desire for public service expressed in an attached essay. To Apply please submit the following: • Scholarship Application • High School Transcripts • FAFSA • SAT/ACT Scores • Essay – Minimum of 350 words • Coach’s Letter of Recommendation • Teacher Recommendation • Current Photo • An Interview May Be Necessary Rules and Regulations for Scholarship Recipients from New York Junior Tennis & Learning 1. You are a candidate for a degree at an educational institution. As a first year student you must attend a college full-‐time following high school graduation or the entire scholarship will be forfeited. An acceptance letter is needed. Scholarship monies will be applied over the first two semesters. 2. Amount you receive from this scholarship can only be used for tuition and fees required for enrollment or attendance at the educational institution or for books, supplies and equipment for courses of instruction. 3. Once a college or university is chosen, the scholar must indicate that this is the institution of higher learning that he/she will be attending. Scholarship monies will be paid directly to the institution. For more information, contact 347-‐417-‐8157/8192, Jessica Bailey, Senior Director of Education, [email protected] Kiam “Going For It” Scholarship Deadline: May 18, 2015 Awards presentation June 7th – Mayors Cup Award Ceremony, Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning Name: Address: E-‐mail: Telephone: Date of Birth: U.S. Citizen: Yes ⃝ No ⃝ Gender: Male ⃝ Female ⃝ I. Essay Based on the experiences you have had as an NYJTL participant, how do you demonstrate extraordinary ambition as a scholar athlete? (350 words or more on a separate page.) II. Educational Background Name of High School: Address of High School: Principal E-‐mail Address: Cumulative Grade Point Average: College Entrance Scores Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT): Scholastic Aptitude Test II Subject (SAT II) Tests: American College Test (ACT): List any scholarships, honors, awards received while in high school: Identify extra curricular activities in which you have participated: List any varsity or sports clubs in which you have participated: III. College/University Information Which colleges/universities have you applied to? Which colleges/universities have you been accepted to? What academic major will you pursue? IV. Scholarship Information Have you ever received any other NYJTL support in the form of a scholarship? If yes, name of award: What year did you receive the award? Have you ever applied for any other college scholarships? If yes, please state the names: V. Tennis Participation NYJTL Tournament Team ⃝ NYJTL CTP ⃝ NYJTL ACES Afterschool ⃝ High School/Other Teams ⃝ Number of Years: Skill Level: State or USTA Sectional Ranking: Special Awards: VI. Income Parents’ Martial Status: Married ⃝ Parents’ Estimated 2014 Income: Number of People in Household: Number of Children in College in 2014-‐2015: Please attach a copy of your FAFSA application. Divorced ⃝ Authorization & Agreement I declare that the information reported on this form, to the best of my knowledge and belief is true, correct and complete. Applicant’s Signature: Date: Parent’s/Guardian’s Signature: Date: VII. Tennis Coach’s Recommendation Part I Name of Student: The above student is applying for the Kiam “Going For It” Scholarship. This scholarship is a one-‐time, non-‐
renewable grant of $1,000. Your evaluation of the applicant will assist in the NYJTL Scholarship Selection Committee’s decision. Please complete the information below on behalf of the applicant. This form should be signed and sealed with your signature over the envelope seal. Coach’s Name: Date: Position/Title: E-‐Mail: Name of Program/Facility: Name of Program Director: Address: City: State: Zip: How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? Please rate your recommendation of the candidate for the Marian and Jacob K. Javits Foundation Scholarship by checking one of the following: I strongly recommend ⃝ I recommend ⃝ I do not recommend ⃝ Signature: Date: IX. Coaches Recommendation Part II In the space below, please describe the applicant’s academic and personal characteristics. We are especially interested in what you may be able to tell us concerning the applicant’s athletic qualities, level of motivation and potential for academic growth as a scholar athlete. VIII. Teacher’s Recommendation Part I Name of Student: The above student is applying for the Kiam “Going For It’ Scholarship. This scholarship is a one-‐time non-‐
renewable grant of $1,000. Your evaluation of the applicant will assist in the NYJTL Scholarship Selection Committee’s decision. Please complete the information below on behalf of the applicant. This form should be signed and sealed with your signature over the envelope seal. Teacher’s Name: Date: Position/Title: E-‐Mail: Name of High School: Address: City: State: Zip: How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? Please rate your recommendation of the candidate for the Kiam “Going For It” Scholarship by checking one of the following: I strongly recommend ⃝ I recommend ⃝ I do not recommend ⃝ Signature: Date: IX. Teacher’s Recommendation Part II In the space below, please describe the applicant’s academic and personal characteristics. We are especially interested in what you may be able to tell us concerning the applicant’s academic work and intellectual qualities, level of motivation and potential for academic growth. X. Applicant Essay In the space below, using 350 words or more, answer the following question: Based on the experiences you have had as an NYJTL participant, how do you demonstrate extraordinary ambition as a scholar athlete?