2023 BELL MULTICULTURAL H.S. SCHOLARSHIP

BELL MULTICULTURAL H.S. SCHOLARSHIP

Scholarships Based on Amount of Funds Raised and Level of Need
Eligibility Requirements:
- Must attend Bell Multicultural High School at CHEC
- Senior year and college bound
- Grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher
- Attendance: No more than ten days of unexcused absences or tardies between the school year dates of August 29, 2022 and June 23, 2023
- Discipline: Must have no disciplinary referrals whatsoever during their senior year. The Scholarship Committee will contact the Dean of Students and Attendance Counselor to confirm this.
Required Documents:
- Personal Essay (2 pages max): How has your background and identity shaped your journey to college? How will you use your education to become a leader in the quest for social justice?
- Academic Transcript
- 1-2 letters of recommendation
  - The recommendation(s) can come from a teacher, counselor, internship supervisor, school administrator, employer, or member of the community
- College Acceptance Letter(s)
- Financial Aid Award Letter(s) (if applicable)
Applications will be reviewed on the basis of: grades, conduct, attendance, financial need, personal narrative, letter of recommendation, education and employment history, and community service involvement.

The Gala Scholarship Committee will recommend names and tiers to the School Principal, and the Principal will make all final decisions. The Scholarship Committee will notify all applicants in writing with the outcome of their applications.

Complete applications must be turned in to your counselor no later than Friday, April 28th, 2023 by 4:00 p.m

If you have any questions, please contact Kapindi Kroma at mcipoffice@gmail.com or your respective counselor.

Ms. Partelow (A-J): Corinne.Partelow@k12.dc.gov

Dr. Iraheta (K-Z): Evelyn.Iraheta@k12.dc.gov

General Background
Name

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address (or where you can be reached)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

City, State, ZipState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Contact Info

EmailPhone Number
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Place of Birth
Language

First LanguageOther Languages Spoken
Did one or both of your parents graduate from a 4 year college or university?

YesNo

Educational Background
Please list all high schools attended, grades attended, and GPA (ex. Bell Multicultural, 9-12, 2.75GPA)
Please list all Advanced Placement classes you have taken.
List organized participation in activities, for example clubs, sports teams, and community organizations. Include any leadership positions, if applicable. (For example: Bell Football Team, 2021-2022, Captain)
List any awards and special recognitions that you are most proud of, and that best reflect who you are. These do not have to be awards from school. (Examples: science fair, perfect attendance, student of the week, athletic awards, seminars and conferences attended, community or church awards and recognition)
List any jobs or internships you have completed or are currently participating in. Include the name of the employer or organization, your position, the dates you worked or interned there, and the hours per week. (For example, LAYC, Intern, Summer 2022, 25 hours a week)
Briefly describe how you earned your community service hours and list how many hours you have received in total.

Financial Need
Describe any financial challenges or other challenges you and your family face when it comes to paying for college. This could include loss of job, taking care of relatives/younger siblings, single parent, undocumented status, multiple children in college, etc.
Have you applied to or will apply for DC TAG funds, if eligible?

College Process
List all colleges you have been accepted to. If applicable, list how much money each school offered you in scholarships and/or financial aid. Please do not include loans in your calculation. (For example, George Washington University: $50,000 University Award and $5,000 Pell Grant). You will be asked to upload any financial aid letters you have below as well.
What is your top choice for college? If known, please put the approximate amount of money you owe after scholarships to attend this school.
What is your second choice for college (if applicable)? If known, please put the approximate amount of money you owe after scholarships to attend this school
Intended Major

Other Financial Support
List any outside scholarships you have received from organizations (i.e. POSSE, Economic Club, DC Cap Partnership, FCBA, Kiwanis, Ron Brown, etc.). Please include the amount of money offered. If you have not received an outside scholarship, please put N/A.

Document Uploads
Personal Essay: Please upload your essay response addressing the following questions: How has your background and identity shaped your journey to college? How will you use your education to become a leader in the quest for social justice? (You may use or add to the personal statement you sent to your colleges, if it is connected to the questions above)

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Copy of Transcript (please reach out to your counselor if you do not have a copy of your transcript)

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SAR Report or Tax Return. Please upload a copy of your Student Aid Report (SAR) from Fafsa. If you cannot complete Fafsa, please upload a copy of your parent(s) 1040 form from either the 2021 or 2022 taxes. If you have any issues obtaining this information, please reach out to Kapindi@comcast.net or see your English teacher.

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1-2 Recommendation Letters

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College Acceptance Letters, if applicable

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Financial Aid Award Letters, if applicable

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BELL MULTICULTURAL H.S. SCHOLARSHIP

General Background

Educational Background

Financial Need

College Process

Other Financial Support

Document Uploads