TELACU Education Foundation

2009 Scholarship Program Application

Outstanding TELACU ScholarsThousands of current and former TELACU Scholars continue to contribute to a legacy of distinguished leadership that characterizes our Scholarship Program. Here are several of their stories—living testimonies of these respected leaders’ shared commitment to building a better future for our community.

Luis GomezMBA, UC Irvine; MS in Civil Engineering, Cal State Long BeachClass of 2005

Combined a graduate business education with engineering skills in order to serve his community at a higher level. He works as a project Manager for Lewis Operating Corporation as part of his commitment to building healthy and safe places to live and work. A dedicated TELACU Alum, Luis has invested extensive time in helping advance the Education Foundation’s outreach to first-generation, minority students interested in a business profession.

Alicia FernandezPhD in Developmental Psychology, USCClass of 2004

Utilizes her multifaceted expertise as a research analyst for the Los Angeles Unified School District, helping to

find positive solutions for this educational system. Also active in the classroom, Alicia teaches courses on child psychological development at Cal State LA. She continually contributes to the selection of TELACU Scholars, driven by her passion for increasing access to higher education.

Jamie ZamoraMPA Candidate, USCClass of 2010BA in Political Science, San Diego State University

Currently serves as an Aide to US Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez. Committed to impacting public policy in order to empower underserved communities, Jamie has gained hands-on experience working with the California State Legislature through the Senator Richard G. Polanco Fellowship. As Vice President of the Southeast LA County Young Democrats, Jaime volunteers his time to raise the public’s awareness of key policy issues that impact all Americans.

Fabiola Del Rio MBA, USCClass of 2005

Launched her international business career with Accenture, a leading management consulting firm. Equipped

with a keen perspective on the growing Latino market, Fabiola helps Nestlé identify and import popular food products from Latin American countries. In TELACU’s tradition of giving back, she also advises and mentors current Scholars pursuing careers in Corporate America.

Administered by the TELACU Education Foundation, the Scholarship Program was created in 1983 to develop and empower new generations of leaders in the communities it serves. The Program is funded by TELACU and the generous contributions of our partners—colleges and universities, corporations, non-profit organizations and individuals—who have joined us over the last quarter century in advancing educational opportunities for our community.

The TELACU Education Foundation reserves the right to make the final selection of scholarship recipients based upon, but not limited to, the criteria described in this brochure.

Eligibility Criteria • Be a first-generation college student • Be from a low-income family • Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 • Must attend one of our partnering colleges and universities (see last page) • Must be enrolled full-time for the entire 2009-2010 academic year • California Applicants: Be a permanent resident of unincorporated East Los Angeles, Bell Gardens, Commerce, Huntington Park, City of Los Angeles, Montebello, Monterey Park, Pico Rivera, Pomona & the Inland Empire, Santa Ana, South Gate, or other communities selected by the TELACU Education Foundation for inclusion in the Scholarship Program • Texas Applicants: Be a permanent resident of San Antonio or Austin • Illinois Applicants: Be a permanent resident of Greater Chicagoland Area • New York Applicants: Be a permanent resident of the state of New York

Selection CriteriaA select pool of applicants will be invited to interview with the Scholarship Selection Committee, which consists of representatives from our community and our corporate and educational partners. Candidates will be ranked according to their ability to demonstrate a combination of the following:

• Extracurricular involvement demonstrating a commitment to the community • A need for financial and academic support in order to successfully complete a post-secondary program

Completed applications, together with all required documents, must be postmarked no later than March 14, 2009.

General Scholarship InformationScholarship amounts range from $500 to $5,000, which include any matching funds from the college or university. There are two types of scholarships: Continuing Scholarships and One-Year Scholarships.

Continuing ScholarshipsIf you will be entering college for the first time this fall, you are eligible for a scholarship that can be renewed for 4 years. To renew the scholarship for subsequent years, Scholars must:

• Attend all sessions of the College Advisement & Leadership Program each year • Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.5 and submit official transcripts to the Foundation for verification • Inform the Foundation of any changes in address, phone number or academic standing • Volunteer 20 hours of service annually to the Foundation or other community organization • Plan to enroll full-time for the entire academic year

TELACU Education FoundationScholarship Program

One-Year ScholarshipsIf you are currently enrolled at or plan to transfer to one of our 40 partnering colleges or universities, you may apply for a one-year award if you:

• Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 • Plan to enroll full-time for the entire academic year • Agree to volunteer 20 hours of community service • Meet the eligibility criteria detailed in this brochure • Attend all sessions of the College Advisement & Leadership Program

Note: Must re-apply to be considered for a One-Year Scholarship for the following year

More Than Just Financial SupportFaced with the new rigors of college life, the future leaders of our community need more than just financial support during their collegiate years. In 1992, TELACU created a retention program called the College Advisement & Leadership Program (CALP) to help ensure the success of our Scholars in attaining their educational goals.

TELACU Scholars learn to successfully navigate the college experience through study skills and time management seminars, motivational talks, counseling and leadership training. Required of all TELACU Scholars entering college for the first time, CALP helps students make the transition from high school to college and, ultimately, into the workplace.

Elements of CALP include: • Career Preparation • Financial Education • Graduate School Preparation • Internship Opportunities • Leadership Development • Mentoring • Parental Involvement

Additional Scholarship OpportunitiesThe following opportunities include the College Advisement and Leadership Program. With the exception of the four TELACU Awards, these opportunities require separate applications. For more details or to schedule an appointment, please contact Daniel Garcia at 323.721.1655 or at dgarcia@TELACU.com.

Citi/TELACU Scholars ProgramFunded through a partnership with the Citi Foundation, scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded to qualified students interested in business careers. Citi/TELACU Scholars are also matched with mentors who guide and prepare them for a variety of careers following graduation.

Toyota/TELACU Scholarship ProgramFunded through a partnership with Toyota, scholarships of up to $5,000 are awarded to qualified junior and senior students interested in business or engineering careers.

Wachovia/TELACU Excellence in Teaching Scholarship ProgramFunded through a partnership with Wachovia, scholarships are awarded to qualified students pursuing a career in teaching or education. Scholars also gain classroom experience through a teacher shadowing program.

TELACU Arts AwardStudents majoring in Fine Arts, Music, Dance, Drama or Theatre are eligible for this award.

TELACU/César Chávez Leadership AwardNamed in honor of the great leader, this scholarship is awarded to a student who exhibits outstanding leadership abilities as evidenced by both academic accomplishments and community activities.

TELACU Engineering AwardStudents majoring in Engineering are eligible for this award. To be considered, applicants must have already completed 12 college credits/units of engineering coursework with a minimum 3.0 GPA.

TELACU Teaching AwardStudent pursuing a career in teaching are eligibile for this award.

Graduate Programs(Each requires a different application and preliminary interview)

BYU Marriott School/TELACU MBA ProgramTELACU’s partnership with the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University enables qualified applicants to receive a scholarship—to cover tuition and a small living stipend—for one of the nation’s finest MBA programs.

David C. Lizárraga Graduate FellowshipSponsored by Toyota, Fellowships are awarded to students who are pursuing their Masters in Business Administration or Engineering, and who demonstrate the potential and commitment to advance TELACU’s mission of building self-sufficient communities through economic empowerment. Individuals pursuing advanced degrees in other fields may also be considered.

Health Careers Program(Requires a different application and preliminary interview)

In partnership with White Memorial Medical Center and Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, the Foundation provides Rio Hondo College and Glendale Community College nursing students with a full complement of support services and resources, including scholarships of up to $10,000, book grants and living stipends. For more information, please contact the Health Careers Program Administrator at 323.721.1655.

Foundation PartnersThe Foundation is funded through contributions made by TELACU, its Family of Companies, matching funds from 40 partnering colleges and universities, individual contributions, governmental grants, and major corporations, some of which include:

This is a partial list

Partnering Colleges and UniversitiesTELACU scholarships may only be used at one of the following institutions. These schools have demonstrated their commitment to increasing access to higher education by providing matching funds.

TELACU Education Foundation

5400 E Olympic Blvd • Third FloorLos Angeles • CA 90022

t 323.721.1655 • f 323.724.337 • dgarcia@TELACU.comwww.TELACU.com • Tax ID 95-4384333

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About TELACUEstablished in 1968, TELACU is the largest Community Development Corporation and one of the largest Hispanic businesses in the United States. Utilizing one of the most successful approaches to community and economic development, TELACU focuses its assets on empowering the lives of individuals and families within the communities it serves.

Since 1983, the TELACU Education Foundation has been advancing communities through education. Each year we provide scholarships to hundreds of Latino college students in California, Illinois, Texas and New York. We also annually provide academic programs and guidance to 2,000 elementary, middle and high school students, nursing students and veterans. The success of the Foundation is best summarized by the numbers: 100% of TELACU Scholars earn their college degree and are prepared to make lasting, positive impact across all areas of society.

Antioch UniversityAzusa Pacific UniversityBiola UniversityBrigham Young University Marriott School of Management J. Reuben Clark Law SchoolCal Poly PomonaCal State Dominguez HillsCal State FullertonCal State Long Beach*Cal State Los AngelesCal State NorthridgeCal State San BernardinoChapman UniversityColumbia College ChicagoEast Los Angeles CollegeHarold Washington CollegeHarry S. Truman CollegeHope International UniversityKennedy-King CollegeLos Angeles Mission College

Los Angeles Trade Technical CollegeLoyola Marymount UniversityMalcolm X CollegeMount St. Mary’s CollegeNortheastern Illinois UniversityOccidental CollegeOlive-Harvey CollegePepperdine University*Richard J. Daley CollegeSan Diego State UniversityUC IrvineUCLAUC Riverside*UC Santa BarbaraUniversity of Illinois at ChicagoUniversity of La VerneUniversity of RedlandsUSCWest Side Technical InstituteWhittier CollegeWilbur Wright College

*Due to limited space, we will not be accepting applications from new candidates at these campuses for 2009-10.

2009 TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship Program ApplicationNote: BYU Marriott School/TELACU MBA Program, Citi/TELACU Scholars Program, David C. Lizarrága Graduate Fellowship, Health Careers Program, Toyota/TELACU Scholarship Program, and Wachovia/TELACU Excellence in Teaching Scholarship Program require a different application.

Applicant Information____________________________________________________________________________________________________________First Name MI Last Name

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Permanent Street Address - PO Boxes will not be accepted City/State Zip(Before applying, please verify by phone or email that your city/community qualifies)

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Home Phone (Area Code/Number) Cell Phone (Area Code/Number) ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Birth Date (Month/Date/Year) Social Security # ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Name of Father/Guardian Name of Mother/Guardian

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Email Address

Education InformationGraduating High School Seniors

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Current High School SAT Score GPA

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________College you will attend in Fall 2009 (Must be one of our 40 partnering institutions) Anticipated Academic Major

Currently Enrolled College Students

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________College you will attend in Fall 2009 (Must be one of our 40 partnering institutions) GPA

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Major Fall 2009 Level (Fr/So/Jr/Sr) Estimated Graduation Date

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________High School Attended Year Graduated

Have you received the TELACU Scholarship in the past? ❏ Yes ❏ No If yes, what year(s)?________________________________________

All Students____________________________________________________________________________________________________________Activities (Attach additional sheets if necessary)

Financial InformationMother’s/Guardian’s Income ______________________/year Father’s/Guardian’s Income _________________________________ /yearPersonal Income ______________________________/year Untaxed Income (Social Sec., AFDC, other) _______________________ /yearCash/Savings, CDs, etc. ____________________________ First-generation college student? ❏ Yes ❏ NoNumber of family members __________________________ Number of family members attending college in Fall 2009 ________________ (Include yourself) (Include yourself)

Current known sources of financial aid __________________ Are you a US Citizen or a permanent resident? ❏ Yes ❏ No

Estimated Expenses Estimated IncomeTuition/Fees $ _______________________ Other Scholarships/Grants $ _______________________Books/Materials $ _______________________ Loans $ _______________________Room & Board $ _______________________ Family Support $ _______________________Miscellaneous $ _______________________ Employment $ _______________________ Other $ _______________________ Total $ ___________________ Total $ ___________________

Failure to completely fill out above section may result in applicant not being considered for interview. (over)

2009 TELACU Education Foundation Scholarship Program Application

Application SubmissionAppLiCATiOn mUST inCLUdE ALL rEqUirEd dOCUmEnTS And bE pOSTmArkEd nO LATEr ThAn mArCh 14, 2009.

Required DocumentsAn application is considered “complete” only if it is accompanied by the following documents. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

1. Personal Narrative A written statement of at least one page addressing the following: How would you describe your dream career? Describe an event/experience in your life that inspired you to pursue this career. How are your extracurricular activities helping equip and prepare you for this career? TELACU’s Mission Statement is to serve, empower, advance, and create self-sufficiency for communities. How do you believe your intended career will contribute to the fulfillment of this Mission Statement?

2. Letters of Recommendation Each applicant must submit two letters of recommendation. Letters should be on organization letterhead, be a maximum of two pages each, and address the following: Reference’s relationship to applicant Length of time acquainted with applicant Applicant’s strengths and weaknesses Applicant’s goals Examples that elaborate on the applicant’s commitment to the community

3. Official Transcripts (Recently transferred college students with 12 credits or less must also submit the prior school’s transcript)

4. Copy of SAT/ACT Score Report (High school applicants only)

5. A copy of one of the following filed documents reflecting your/your parents’ finances: Student Aid Report (SAR) FAFSA Form 2008 Tax Return

Mail or deliver your completed application with all required documents to:

TELACU Education Foundation c/o Scholarship Program 5400 E Olympic Blvd • Third Floor Los Angeles • CA 90022

InterviewApplicants must be available to interview on April 25, 2009. Finalists will be informed of exact time by mail or phone. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact us.

Special AwardsTo be considered for one or more of the TELACU Special Awards, please check the appropriate box(es) below and submit a one-page essay (for each award indicated) describing why you should be considered for the award(s). Please read the brochure carefully to determine if you qualify.

❏ Arts Award ❏ César Chávez Leadership Award ❏ Engineering Award ❏ Teaching Award

For the BYU Marriott School/TELACU MBA Program, Citi/TELACU Scholars Program, David C. Lizárraga Graduate Fellowship, Health Careers Program, Toyota/TELACU Scholarship Program, or Wachovia/TELACU Excellence in Teaching Scholarship Program, please request the specific application as indicated in the attached brochure.

I certify that the information given on this application is true. I understand that any change in residency, school or enrollment status not consistent with the guidelines of the Program may disqualify my scholarship award. I authorize my application materials and information to be used in whatever manner is deemed necessary by the TELACU Education Foundation. My signature below verifies I have read and accept these conditions.

Signed _________________________________________ Date ________________

The TELACU Education Foundation reserves the right to make final selection of scholarship recipients based upon, but not limited to, the requirements described in this application.