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Home My WebLink AboutMINUTES - 02272001 - HA.1 1A./ HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA TO: BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS FROM: Robert McEwan, Executive Director DATE: February 27, 2001 SUBJECT: 2001 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP FUND SPECIFIC REQUEST(S) OR RECOMMENDATION(S) & BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: APPROVE set aside of$5,000 for the 2001 College Scholarship Award Program from Housing Authority Local Management funds, as recommended by the Advisory Housing Commission. II. FINANCIAL IMPACT: The $5,000 necessary to continue the college scholarship awards program, begun in 1985, will be funded from Housing Authority Local Management funds. III. REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION/BACKGROUND The criteria developed at the implementation of the college scholarship awards in 1985 will remain the same, with the addition of wording adopted in 1986 which expanded scholarship eligibility to include any family member whose family currently receives subsidy under the Section 8 programs administered by the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, as well as individuals who have previously received scholarship awards through the Housing Authority 's College Scholarship Award Program. The awards are one-year grants of$850.00 for students who will attend a four-year college and $400 for students who will attend a community college or vocational/technical school. At its regular meeting on Monday, February 26, 2001 the Advisory Housing Commission moved to recommend that $5,000 be set aside from Housing Authority Local Management funds for use as college scholarship awards in 2001. IV. CONSEQUENCES OF NEGATIVE ACTION: Should the Board of Commissioners elect not to approve the set aside of$5,000 for use in the College Scholarship Award Program, the Housing Authority would be forced to abandon this worthwhile endeavor. CONTINUED ON ATTACHMENT: YES SIGNATURE RECOMMENDATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RECOMMENDATION OF BOARD COMMITTEE APPROVE OTHER SIGNATURE(S): ACTION OF BOARD ON February 2 7 , 2.0 01 APPROVED AS RECOMMENDED XX OTHER VOTE OF COMMISSIONERS I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS IS A XXUNANIMOUS (ABSENT - - - - - - ) TRUE AND CORRECT COPY OF AN AYES: NOES: ACTION TAKEN AND ENTERED ON THE ABSENT: ABSTAIN: MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE DATE SHOWN. ATTESTED Fehrunry 27 , 2001 PHIL BATCHELOR, CLERK OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AND COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR BY, ti/,DEPUTY bo-schlr 0 HOUSING AUTHORITY of the COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA . 3133 Estudillo Street • P.O. Box 2759 • Martinez,California 94553 Central Administration • Telephone(925)372-0791 • Fax(925)372-0236 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS INFORMATION The Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa is offering College Scholarship Awards for graduating high school seniors who are currently residents of Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa public housing developments or who have received a Section 8 Rental Housing Voucher or Certificate from the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa. A total of$5,000 in scholarship awards will be made in 2001. The awards are one year grants. Awards are available in the following amounts: $850- for students who will attend a four-year college $400- for students who will attend a community college or vocational/technical school To be eligible for a Housing Authority Scholarship Award,a student must: 1: Demonstrate financial need in order to continue with education in a college or technical/vocational school. 2. Be accepted by an accredited four year college/university, community college, or technical/vocational school, or be currently enrolled in such a school or college. 3. Be a current resident in a public housing development or be the recipient of a Section 8 rental housing voucher or certificate from the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa. .Applications are screened and some students will be requested to appear for an interview. All applications and required documents must be received by the Policy & Strategy Committee, Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, 3133 Estudillo Street (Post Office Box 2759), Martinez, CA 94553 by 4:30 P.M., May 1, 2001. Postmarks are not accepted.. Applicants will be evaluated and judged on the following criteria(not necessarily in the order of importance): 1. Financial Need 2. Letters of recommendation. 3. Scholastic record. 4. Activity or work record. 5. Evidence of leadership and character. 6. Scholarship application. Anyone requiring additional information concerning this scholarship program is invited to contact Judy Hayes, Administrative Services Officer, Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa at (925) 372-7400 x 2028. schlinfo HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Category (i.e., 4-year, 2-year, Vocational) NAME: Last First Middle Date of Birth ADDRESS: Street City Zip Telephone SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: NAME OF PUBLIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENT: HOUSING OFFICE ADMINISTERING SECTION 8 RENTAL ASSISTANCE: PARENTS' NAME: Mother Father PARENTS' ADDRESS: Street City ZIP FATHER'S OCCUPATION (BE SPECIFIC): MOTHER'S OCCUPATION (BE SPECIFIC): ANNUAL INCOME OF FAMILY: GROSS NET NAMES, AGES AND RELATIONSHIPS OF ALL DEPENDENTS OF THIS INCOME; How much money per year will your family contribute to your education? Parents should attach any additional information, which might affect the family's ability to support this student in college. SCHOOL PRESENTLY ATTENTING: SCHOOLS TO WHICH YOU HAVE APPLIED, OR INTEND TO APPLY, FOR ENTRANCE; School Date Applied Date Accepted School Date Applied Date Accepted School Date Applied Dated Accepted FIELD OF STUDY: Major: Minor: FUTURE GOALS OR OBJECTIVES: LIST THE FOLLOWING: 1. Awards and Honors Received: Please attach a photocopy of each award and honor listed. 2. Account for any part-time work experience you may have had, listing the amount of any personal savings that you might apply toward college costs: 3. For what other scholarships, or other financial assistance, have you applied? 4. List, in rank order, five activities both in school and the community, which you consider most important to you personally: A. B. C. D. E. Awards: $850 each for students who will attend a four-year college. $400 each for students who will attend a community college or vocational/technical school Level of Education: Graduating high school seniors or persons with G.E.D. -2- Scope: Applications will be accepted from students who are currently residents of Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa public housing developments or who have received. a Section 8 Rental Housing Voucher or Certificate from the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: 1. Completed application form. 2. At least three letters of recommendation from the following sources: (1) Parent (2) Teacher or Counselor (3) A person from the community other than a relative or someone associated with the school. 3. Official Copy of high school, college or vocational/technical school transcript; SAT or ACT test scores, if applicable. 4. Copy of college acceptance, if received. Screening & Notification: Candidates should be prepared to attend oral interviews upon two weeks' notice by the Policy & Strategy-Scholarship Committee, if requested. Awards Presentation: Recipients will be expected to attend an event arranged by the Housing Authority to introduce the winners. Disbursement of Funds: Upon proof of enrollment and verification of studies, a check will be forwarded to the college or vocational/technical school that you will attend. Disqualification: In the absence of suitable candidates, the Scholarship Committee reserves the right not to award any or all scholarships. Deadline for Applications: All required documents must be received by the Policy & Strategy-Scholarship Committee, Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa, Post Office Box 2759 (3133 Estudillo Street), Martinez, CA 94553 no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 1, 2001. Postmarks are not acceptable. I certify that I have read and understand the terms and conditions contained herein, and that all of the information submitted by me is accurate and true. Signing this application also authorizes the Housing Authority of the County of Contra Costa to use the name and information supplied on the application for media purposes should they decide to do so if I am awarded a scholarship. Signature of Applicant Date -3-