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Pilipino
Association of Connecticut Inc.(PACI)
Scholarship
Guidelines |
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| PACI
scholarship is geared towards helping young Filipinos residing in
the Philippines achieve their dreams and career goals. These are
awarded based on “financial need” and “scholastic
ability”. The award will mainly be used for the tuition fee
of a semester in an undergraduate school (college). Individuals
may avail of this scholarship throughout their 4-year undergraduate
course for as long as the student remains eligible. Awards may also
be used to pay for board/lodging, books or school supplies, depending
on the need as judged by the scholarship committee. The number of
scholars and value of PACI scholars per year will be determined
by the scholarship committee and must be approved by the PACI officers.
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| ELIGIBILITY:
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| 1.
High school seniors after the start of their senior years; freshmen,
sophomore and junior college students. |
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Minimum weighted average grade of 85% for high school students and
2.0 in a scale of 1.0 to 3.0 for college students, or the equivalent,
thereof. |
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Must not have been judged delinquent, nor have been convicted or pled
guilty to any felony |
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Must not have been convicted of any alcohol or drug-related misdemeanor
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Grade school and high school students may also avail of this scholarship
depending on the “need” as judged by the scholarship committee.
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| REQUIREMENTS:
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1.
Copy of the most recent school report card |
2. Copy of transcript of records |
3. Certified copy of parent’s most recent income tax returns
or a certified true copy of a financial statement |
4. Proof of acceptance to a (Philippine) government-accredited school;
letter must include amount of tuition fee |
5. Two recommendation letters which include the applicant’s
current school Principal, Dean or Counselor |
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Submit an essay of academic and career goals, and unusual or unique
objectives or circumstances, with particular areas of interest related
to these goals and/or objectives; letter may include need and economic
situation (e.g. number of siblings) |
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