Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc.
To be considered complete and processed by our committee, your application should contain the following:
Award Application Form page 2
Official Sealed School Transcript page 2
Candidate information page 2
High School information page 2
Parent information page 2
Academic information page 2
Essays page 3
Required statement page 3
Applicants Proposed Budget for
the 2006-2007 Academic Year page 4
Family information page 4
Scholastic Record Form page 5
Recommendation Form page 5
Please forward the Application to
Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc.’s Scholarship Committee
c/o P.O. Box 591 Allendale NJ 07401
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Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc.
Award Application Form
Candidate Information
(To be completed by applicant)Name: _____________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Home Address: _____________________________________________________________________
Street
_____________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code
Email Address: __________________________________ Phone # (___) _________________
Date of Birth: __________________________________
High School / College Information
Applicant’s High School: __________________________________
Graduation Date or Expected Graduation Date: _________________
Name of College: ____________________________________________________________________
College Address: ____________________________________________________________________
Street
____________________________________________________________________
City State Zip Code
Parent Information
Father or Guardian Mother or Guardian
Name: _______________________________ _______________________________
Daytime Telephone: _______________________________ _______________________________
Occupation: _______________________________ _______________________________
Employer/Business: _______________________________ _______________________________
College Education, If Any: _______________________________ _______________________________
Degree/Year: _______________________________ _______________________________
Students must have sealed high school transcripts included with their application package and sent to Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc.’s Scholarship Committee
Academic Information
Area of Academic Interest: __________________________________________________________________
Counselor’s Name: __________________________________________________________________
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Essays
(Please answer the following questions, numbered appropriately, on a separate attachment.)1. Please list in detail your extracurricular activities, work/internship experience, community involvement, awards,
honors and leadership positions using additional paper if necessary.
As explained in the instructions to this application, Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Award is available only to students who are substantially involved in the Persian Community
or who are of Persian descent. For the purposes of this application, Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc. defines .Persian descent. as having been born in Iran or having at least one parent or ancestor whose country of birth is Iran.2. Are you of Persian descent (as defined above)?
□ Yes □ No.If .Yes, please explain in what way you are of Persian descent (as defined above). Please be specific. If .No, please describe your involvement in the Persian Community.
3. Are there any circumstances that you would like Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Committee to know?
4. In 500 words or less, please write an essay based on
ONE of the following essay topics:1. How do you believe receiving this scholarship will help you give back to the Persian community?
2. What has been the largest obstacle you have faced in your lifetime and how were you able to overcome it?
Required Statement
If I am an applicant living in the United States, I understand that before any award can be made I must first apply to and be accepted at a recognized institution of higher learning. If I am an applicant living in Iran, I understand that before any award can be made, I must first complete at least one semester as a full-time student at a recognized institution of higher learning. I realize that accepting Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Award requires me to register for and complete at least the course load required to retain standing as a full-time student at the
institution that I am attending. The award will be made for one academic year. I understand that if I receive a grant, I must submit a current college transcript to Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Committee at the end of the academic year along with a summary of extracurricular activities undertaken and any honors or recognition
received. The information provided on this application is correct and true to the best of my knowledge. I hereby authorize the release to Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Committee of any information held or to be held by either secondary school, college, or university officials, or others, including but not limited to personal evaluations and transcripts. I understand that this material may be kept confidential both from me and the public, and I waive any right of access that I might have by law. I agree to permit my name, likeness, and non-financial information to be used in connection with any public disclosure of Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Award.
_____________________________________ ________________
Signature Date
Mail to:
Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Committeec/o P.O. Box 591 Allendale NJ 07401
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Applicant’s Proposed Budget for the 2008-2009 Academic Year
ESTIMATED RESOURCES ESTIMATED EXPENSES
A. From Parents or Guardian $_______________ A. Tuition $_______________
From Relatives and Friends $_______________ B. Room and Board $_______________
From Savings or Assets $_______________ C. Student Fees $_______________
From Student Earnings $_______________ D. Books and Supplies $_______________
*B. From Other Schools. /Grants $_______________ E. Travel $_______________
C. From Other Loans $_______________ F. Other $_______________
D. From Other Sources $_______________
Total Estimated Resources
$_______________ Total Estimated Expenses $_______________Total Estimated Need of Applicant (Resources - Expenses) $_______________
* Enter only scholarships and grants that have been awarded at the time of your application. If additional information is received on Scholarships/Grants or Loans after the
July, 2008 deadline please make this information available to:Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc.
Scholarship Committee,
c/o P.O. Box 34 Allendale NJ 07401
Family Information
List all those in your household dependent upon (i.e., supported by) your parent(s) in the
2008-2009 academic year.Include yourself, your parent(s), your brothers and sisters, and other relatives. Attach extra sheet if necessary.
Name of Year in Live at
School or School or Parent’s Full- School or
Name Age College Contribution Time College
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Scholastic Record Form
(Students in the United States)
(Records below to be compiled by school official)
Candidate Information
Candidates Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Scholastic Information
A. This candidate ranks(ed) ______ in a college prep group of ______ in an entire class of ______.
If precise rank is not available, please indicate rank to the nearest tenth from the top ______.
B. Standardized Test Scores
SAT - Verbal: ______ Math: ______ and/or ACT Composite: ______ and/or TOEFL (if applicable): ______
C. High School Grade Point Average: ______
Please also attach the applicant’s high school academic transcript to this form.
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This Scholastic Record Form completed by
Name: ______________________________________________
Title: ______________________
School: _____________________________________________________________________________
Phone number: _____________________
_____________________________________ _______________
Signature Date
Mail to:
Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Committeec/o
Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc.’s
Academic Recommendation Form
Candidate Information
(To be completed by teacher of candidate’s choice)Candidate’s Name: ______________________________________________________________________________
First Middle Last
Intellectual Ability and Achievement
(Please answer these questions on a separate page.)A. How long have you known this candidate? In which courses have you observed this candidate?
B. Please make a statement about this candidate’s academic ability, areas of particular strength, and, if an
Applicant has not completed at least one semester at a college or university, potential for success in college
study.
Leadership
(Please answer this question on a separate page.)Describe school activities in which the student exhibits leadership.
This Academic Recommendation Form completed by:
Teacher’s Name: ______________________________________________
Title: ______________________
School: _____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________ _______________
Signature Date
Mail to:
Mehr Humanitarian Society Inc., Inc. Scholarship Committeec/o P.O. Box 591 Allendale NJ 07401
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