ACE Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Guidelines

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1 ACE Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Guidelines The ACE Foundation Scholarship Program supports the educational needs of students pursuing a post K-12 education. The scholarship is available to all students, regardless of age, race, ethnicity, or any other characteristics/ orientations that identify applicants as part of a minority group. The ACE Foundation Scholarship will be awarded to applicants on the basis of the following criteria: Academic Ability (25% of score) Financial Need (25% of score) Volunteer / Community Service (15% of score) Special Achievements / Academic Honors (5% of score) Extracurricular Activities (5% of score) Individual Future Goals and Objectives (25% of score) The following guidelines apply to all applicants: Must be a high school graduate/equivalent or will graduate before August 30, Please note: students currently attending college and who have not yet earned a degree, are eligible to apply. Must be accepted to an accredited post K-12 institution of higher learning prior to the scholarship selection date. Must be a citizen of the United States, or a citizen of a recognized U.S. Territory. All applications must be complete and must include all materials that have been requested as part of this application by the deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Application deadline for complete applications is April 16, Scholarship selections will be made and announced by June 16, Submit All Application Materials To: ACE Foundation 119 W. 6th Street Suite 203 Pueblo, CO 81003

2 Personal Information First Last Address: City: State: Zip Code: ( ) Date of Birth (Optional) Gender (Optional): [ ] Male [ ] Female Ethnicity (Optional/Please Check One) [ ] Caucasian / White [ ] African American / Black [ ] Hispanic / Latino [ ] Native American / Indian [ ] Asian [ ] Other (Please List) Family/Household Information Using your 2012 Federal Income tax return please provide the following information: Please Note: For students that are considered independent for the purposes of federal financial aid eligibility by the school of their choice, you may use the information from your federal tax return. Otherwise, you must use your parents/guardians tax return. Please list your Adjusted Gross Income Please list your Total Number of Exemptions Claimed If you are selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit a copy of your 2012 Federal Income Tax Return.

3 Educational Background Students pursuing their first degree are eligible to apply for the ACE Foundation Scholarship. If you have already attained a college degree you are not eligible. Students pursuing a Masters or Doctorate degree are not eligible. [ ] Current high school student / Never Attended College Please note: If you have completed some college course work during high school, you must check this option. Will you graduate high school prior to 8/31/2013, or complete a GED prior to 8/31/2013? Yes [ ] No [ ] (If no, you are not eligible to apply this year) [ ] Currently attending, or have previously attended college Please note: This section applies to students attending a community college, four year college, private college, for-profit college, or a vocational/technical college. From the following list, please select your most recent cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). (Please Note: your GPA must be reflected on a 4.0 grade scale) [ ] 3.0 or below [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 3.91 and above If available, please list your scores for the following standardized tests (optional): ACT Score: SAT Score: If you are selected as a finalist, you will be required to submit a copy of your transcript.

4 Volunteer / Community Service Please list and explain volunteer activities that you have participated in that support non-profit organizations, educational organizations, social service agencies, etc. (250 words maximum) Special Achievements / Academic Honors Please list and describe any special achievement or academic honors you have received. (250 words maximum) Extracurricular Activities Please list and explain non-academic activities that you have been involved in. For purposes of grading applications, we define extracurricular activities as those that are not given a letter grade. (250 words maximum) Goals and Objectives Include a narrative that details your future goals and objectives. Please tell us how you plan to have a positive impact on society through your educational accomplishments. In addition describe unique experiences, special interests, and leadership opportunities. (500 words maximum) Please Note: You may attach a separate document for the items on this page if necessary.

5 Academic / Personal References Please provide the contact information for three (3) individuals that have given you permission to list them as a reference. Please Note: If you are selected as a finalist you will be required to procure a letter of recommendation from these personal references.

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