Saturday, January 31, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2009 CONVERSITY YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS from APADRC

ANNOUNCEMENT FOR 2009 CONVERSITY YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

The Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center (APADRC)
announces up to four annual scholarships to be awarded to youths
enrolled in a Los Angeles County High School (9th – 12th grade). Two
of these scholarships will be given to a peer mediator who
participates in our Peer Meditation Program. Please visit
www.apadrc.org for more information about our partner schools.

The goal of these scholarships is to recognize the students who have
contributed to resolving disputes/ peace/ conflicts in their
communities. These four scholarships are $500 each and will be
awarded on Wednesday, April 22nd, at APADRC's 8th Conversity Awards
Reception celebrating 20 years of service to the community to be held
@ Luminarias in Monterey Park. Awardees MUST be able to attend this
evening event in order to receive the scholarship.

In addition to the $500 check, the awardees will receive a special
surprise political certificate, have their photo and bio published in
our program book (300 will be printed), and will receive other
special goodies.

Application Process
All applications must include:

1) 500 Word essay written by the youth applicants on the
topic, "How I have contributed to resolving disputes/ peace/
conflicts in my community." Include youth name, address, phone
number and school name with essay. (50% weight given)

2) A list of the applicant's volunteer and community service
involvement.
(25% weight given)

3) One signed nomination letter from a teacher, mentor or adult
who has knowledge of the applicant's contribution to resolving
disputes/conflicts in their community. Include nominator's name,
address, phone number and position with letter of recommendation.
(25% weight given.)

Deadline
Completed applications must arrive at the APADRC office by February
27th by 5:00 pm via e-mail to lisa.chong@apadrc.org, or via fax at
213-250-8195 or via mail to the following address:

Asian Pacific American Dispute Resolution Center
Re: Youth Scholarship
1145 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 100
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Attn: Lisa Chong

Please note that this award is intended to contribute to the college
education expenses of the youth who receives the award. This award is
made possible by private donations of individuals and corporations
(Incomplete applications will not be accepted.)

Applicants will be selected by a group of community representatives
who are not employees of the APADRC. Please note that the decisions
of the Conversity Youth Scholarship Committee are final.

If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Chong at 213-250-8190
or lisa.chong@apadrc.org

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