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    Biographical Information

    Form

    Class of 2013-

    2014

    A. Biographical Information Form (to be filled out by student)

    Full Name (as in passport): _

    Preferred name:

    Male/Female:

    Name of University/Campus:

    Nominees Address (now through August 2013):

    Nominees Date of Birth: Nominee is a citizen of: _

    Nominees Phone Number:

    Nominees Email Address (valid through August 2013):

    Will you be in a Higher Diploma or a Bachelors Degree program in the academicyear

    2013-2014?

    Expected Graduation Date (Month/Year): /

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    Expected Degree to be awarded: Academic Major:

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    Student/Parent ConsentFormClass of 2013-

    2014

    B. NOMINEE / PARENTAL CONSENT FORM (to be filled out by studentand guardian)

    I certify that the information I have attached to this form is complete andcorrect and that the personal statement and project description have been

    written by me alone. I understand that any misrepresentation or omission

    may be cause for denying consideration for, or acceptance into, The Sheikh

    Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program (the Program). I understand that any

    items submitted to the Program in conjunction with my candidacy become the

    sole property of the program and will not be returned.

    I understand that the Program reserves the right to deny consideration or

    acceptance to anyone whom it considers not sufficiently qualified and to

    require withdrawal of any student at any time for any reason it considerssufficient, including scholarship, character, attendance, and personal conduct.

    My family and I understand that this is a co-educationalprogram.

    I understand that the Program includes a weeklong chaperoned trip to the U.S.

    in January, 2014 and I have my familys approval to attend. To facilitate

    my participation in the U.S. trip, I understand that it is my responsibility to

    apply for my visa to the U.S. no later than September 1, 2013.

    I certify that I have read the SMSP Guidelines and General Agreement that isavailable on the Programs website and that I fully understand its content,

    and that if selected, I intend to sign this document as an indication of my

    readiness to participate fully in the Program for 2013-2014.

    I certify that I have shared all of this information with my parents and/orguardians,

    and that I sign this Nominees ParentalConsent Form with theirfullknowledge and

    agreement. Myparent/guardians signature appearsbelow.

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    Nominees Name (Please print) SignatureDate

    Parent/Guardians Name (Please print) SignatureDate

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    Faculty RecommendationLetters

    Class of 2013-

    2014

    B. FACULTY RECOMMENDATIONLETTER (Two Letters Requiredper Nominee)

    Nominees Name:

    University: Major:

    Recommenders Name: Position:

    The above named student has been nominated by this university for participation

    in the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program (SMSP) for the coming

    academic year. The SMSP is a specially-designed program by New York

    University and New York University Abu Dhabi in conjunction with the

    Government of Abu Dhabi to offer exceptional university students in their third or

    fourth years of a bachelors program in one of the 3 national universities in the

    UAE the following opportunities and benefits:

    v Special Academic Courses- interactive and intensive:o One half of the Scholars will take a course taught by NYU President John

    Sexton on the U.S. Supreme Courts treatment of religion and governmento The other half will take a two-part set of mini-courses: six sessions

    each on U.S. Presidential Politics (taught by political strategist Robert

    Shrum) and on U.S. Foreign Policy (taught by noted journalist JamesTraub).

    v Leadership Class

    v Cross-Cultural experiences

    v Critical thinking curriculum

    v Public Speaking Courses

    v Roundtable meetings with global leaders from around the world

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    v Advice and counseling on graduate education options andadmissions processes

    v One week trip to U.S. (New York and Washington, DC) to meetnoteworthy leaders and experience the intellectual and cultural richesof these cities.

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    Scholars will be expected to complete all their coursework, including extensivereadings, regular essay assignments, class participation, and team projects.Based on feedback from the past 5 classes, the work is demanding and rigorous.

    Scholars should:v

    Be among the very top students in the UAE with noted intellectual curiosityand an impressive record of academic accomplishment;

    vPossess excellent English language competency;

    vBe self-aware;

    vBe enthusiastic about learning new things in new ways;

    vHave outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to contribute to the class;

    v

    Be creative or enterprising, or possess other special talents or gifts;v

    Demonstrate leadership ability or potential; and

    vDemonstrate a spirit of adventure and flexibility.

    Please complete all (3) parts of this recommendation as outlined below.

    1. WRITTEN NARRATIVE: Please answer the following questions about this

    nominee. (Use additional paper)

    a) How long and in what connection do you know this nominee?b) What are this nominees outstanding achievements, talents, and skills? Pleasebe

    specific in your description.

    c) What, if any, are the nominees weaknesses?d) How would this nominee benefit from The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars

    Program?

    2. QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION: Please circle the number of your evaluation of this

    nominees ability in each category.

    Below

    Average

    Average

    Good Very

    Good

    Superior

    Unable to

    Judge

    Analytic ability 1 2 3 4 5 0

    Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 0

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    Creativity 1 2 3 4 5 0

    Integrity 1 2 3 4 5 0

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    3. SUMMARY EVALUATION: please check the appropriate box.

    o Highly Recommendo Recommend

    o Recommend w/reservation notedo Do not recommend

    Please complete this form and attach it to your written narrative with the nomineesname indicated on each document. Both the form and narrative should be returnedto the school in a sealed and signed envelope. Please be sure to complete yourrecommendation documents in enough time for the schools deadline.

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    Faculty RecommendationLetters

    Class of 2013-

    2014

    B. FACULTY RECOMMENDATIONLETTER (Two Letters Requiredper Nominee)

    Nominees Name:

    University: Major:

    Recommenders Name: Position:

    The above named student has been nominated by this university for participation

    in the Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars Program (SMSP) for the coming

    academic year. The SMSP is a specially-designed program by New York

    University and New York University Abu Dhabi in conjunction with the

    Government of Abu Dhabi to offer exceptional university students in their third or

    fourth years of a bachelors program in one of the 3 national universities in the

    UAE the following opportunities and benefits:

    v Special Academic Courses- interactive and intensive:o One half of the Scholars will take a course taught by NYU President John

    Sexton on the U.S. Supreme Courts treatment of religion and governmento The other half will take a two-part set of mini-courses: six sessions

    each on U.S. Presidential Politics (taught by political strategist Robert

    Shrum) and on U.S. Foreign Policy (taught by noted journalist JamesTraub).

    v Leadership Class

    v Cross-Cultural experiences

    v Critical thinking curriculum

    v Public Speaking Courses

    v Roundtable meetings with global leaders from around the world

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    v Advice and counseling on graduate education options andadmissions processes

    v One week trip to U.S. (New York and Washington, DC) to meetnoteworthy leaders and experience the intellectual and cultural richesof these cities.

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    Scholars will be expected to complete all their coursework, including extensivereadings, regular essay assignments, class participation, and team projects.Based on feedback from the past 5 classes, the work is demanding and rigorous.

    Scholars should:v

    Be among the very top students in the UAE with noted intellectual curiosityand an impressive record of academic accomplishment;

    vPossess excellent English language competency;

    vBe self-aware;

    vBe enthusiastic about learning new things in new ways;

    vHave outstanding interpersonal skills and be able to contribute to the class;

    v

    Be creative or enterprising, or possess other special talents or gifts;v

    Demonstrate leadership ability or potential; and

    vDemonstrate a spirit of adventure and flexibility.

    Please complete all (3) parts of this recommendation as outlined below.

    1. WRITTEN NARRATIVE: Please answer the following questions about this

    nominee. (Use additional paper)

    a) How long and in what connection do you know this nominee?b) What are this nominees outstanding achievements, talents, and skills? Pleasebe

    specific in your description.

    c) What, if any, are the nominees weaknesses?d) How would this nominee benefit from The Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Scholars

    Program?

    2. QUANTITATIVE EVALUATION: Please circle the number of your evaluation of this

    nominees ability in each category.

    Below

    Average

    Average

    Good Very

    Good

    Superior

    Unable to

    Judge

    Analytic ability 1 2 3 4 5 0

    Leadership 1 2 3 4 5 0

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    Creativity 1 2 3 4 5 0

    Integrity 1 2 3 4 5 0

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    3. SUMMARY EVALUATION: please check the appropriate box.

    o Highly Recommendo Recommend

    o Recommend w/reservation notedo Do not recommend

    Please complete this form and attach it to your written narrative with the nomineesname indicated on each document. Both the form and narrative should be returnedto the school in a sealed and signed envelope. Please be sure to complete yourrecommendation documents in enough time for the schools deadline.


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