National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) Scholarship 2011 at University of Phoenix
Introduction : University of Phoenix is pleased to partner with the National Foster Parent Association (NFPA) to offer a scholarship program. NFPA was established in 1972 as a non-profit, volunteer organization. Its mission is to support the needs of foster families as they provide a safe environment for those in foster care. Today, NFPA represents thousands of foster families nationwide through foster parent affiliates.
Through this scholarship program, fifteen (15) full-tuition scholarships will be offered. Each scholarship will allow a prospective student the opportunity to complete an undergraduate or master’s degree program at University of Phoenix. Recipients may choose to attend a University of Phoenix on-ground campus or may attend University of Phoenix online.
Eligibility : Applicants for the scholarship must demonstrate the following to be considered:
Applicants who reside in the United States must meet one of the following requirements: be a legal resident of the United States; have been granted permanent residency; have a valid visa that does not prohibit educational studies; have been granted temporary protected status along with approved Notice of Action issued by Citizen Immigration Services and verified through CIS Form g-845; or have been granted asylum along with the approved Notice of Action issued by the Citizen Immigration Services.
Applicants must be one of the following:
A current foster youth (graduated from high school before June 2011);
An alumnus of foster care; or
A foster parent who is either currently fostering a child or has fostered a child within the past two years; is and will remain licensed by the foster care system in their state; and will continue to foster children throughout the duration of the degree program. Must be a regular member of NFPA and provide NFPA number. If not a current member, please join online at www.nfpaonline.org.
Applicants, once enrolled, must not receive a total of 100% tuition reimbursement from any source(s) including but not limited to: corporate reimbursement, other scholarships and/or private grants with the exception of Veteran’s Administration GI benefits or Veteran’s Administration Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits and Title IV financial aid funding.
Applicants must not be currently enrolled nor in the process of enrolling at any University of Phoenix campus or in any online program at any time prior to the scholarship award date. Applicants who enroll after submitting an application or before the scholarship award date are not eligible to be a recipient of this scholarship.
Applicants must meet all admissions requirements of the University of Phoenix.
Applicants must not be an employee or family member of an employee of Apollo Group, Inc., University of Phoenix, Western International University, Institute for Professional Development or any other subsidiary of Apollo Group, Inc.
Applicants must submit a complete, signed application, together with all supporting documentation by the deadline date listed under the Selection Process section. The completion of the application form does not create an obligation to award a scholarship to applicant.
Applicants must submit completed essays as described in the Essay section. High importance will be placed on the applicant’s desire to advance in their education, with an emphasis on furthering their careers, and their impact in the community in which they reside.
Applicants must submit two letters of recommendation as described in the Letter of Recommendation section.
OnlineApplication:ForOnlineApplicationClick https://phoenixscholars.communityforce.com/Default.aspx?ID=727ab2dd-9808-40af-998d-3a51c89251f7
Contact :
University of Phoenix
4615 E. Elwood St.
Phoenix, AZ 85040
Contact Number : 866.766.0766
Source:http://www.phoenix.edu/tuition_and_financial_options/scholarships/nfpa-scholarship.html
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