AAREA Scholarship 2012 -Ben Huynh 10-7-11 3 pages

PRESS RELEASE Asian American Real Estate Association is proud to announce the 2012 scholarship program. The purpose of the AAREA Scholarship is to recognize and to assist outstanding high school graduates and college students for their academic achievements and to reduce their financial burdens for college. Scholarship award is selected on the basis of academic achievement, financial need and community involvement. A maximum of five scholarships will be awarded this year.

The scholarship recipients will be recognized in 2012 AAREA Spring Gala on February 28, 2012 in Ocean Palace Restaurant.

The deadline for the 2012 AAREA scholarship application is January 10, 2011. For scholarship application and information, please visit our website www.aarea.us or contact scholarship coordinator Jackson Chang @ Jackson@panjackson.com or (713) 965-9060.

ASIAN AMERICAN REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATION 2011 SCHOLARSHIP About AAREA Scholarship AAREA scholarship program is funded by Asian American Real Estate Association to recognize and assist outstanding high school graduates of Asian American to reduce financial burdens for college. Scholarship award is selected on the basis of financial need, academic achievement, and community involvement. The recipient will be awarded a total of $1,000.

Eligibility 1. American citizen of Asian decent. (at least one parent) 2. Parent(s) or guardian(s) must be AAREA member(s) with good standing.

3. U.S. high school graduating seniors or college students.

4. Has a minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 weighted scale.

5. Will enroll in an accredited U.S. college full-time for the entire academic year 20122013.

6. Can demonstrate financial need for college tuition, book & supplies and expenses.

Documents Required 1. A completed AAREA Scholarship application form.

2. Copy of official high school transcript.

3. Two letters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, and/or other advisors.

4. An essay with maximum of 500 words stating why you should be awarded our scholarship. Please include:  Financial need for this scholarship for educational purpose.  Personal and academic achievements. Give specific examples.  Academic plans and career goals. Give specific examples.  Past and current involvement, as well as future plans, toward making a difference in your community.

Application Process & Award Announcement 1. Please send your application package to Asian American Real Estate Association, Attention Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1762, Alief, TX 77411-1762.

2. Applications & all supporting documents must be postmarked by January 10, 2012 for application to be considered 3. Interview will be part of the application process for all semi-finalists.

4. Scholarship winner for the 2012 Scholarship program will be announced on or about January 17, 2012.

5. Scholarship will be awarded at the AAREA Annual Spring Gala on January 28, 2012 at Ocean Palace Restaurant.

Please Contact Us For scholarship application and information, please visit our website www.aarea.us or contact scholarship coordinator: Jackson Chang @ jackson@panjackson.com or (713) 965-9060.

Asian American Real Estate Association Scholarship Application Form Last

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Name:________________________________________________________________________ Social Security No: _______________Male:

Female:

Date of Birth: ___________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________ Home Telephone: _______________________ Email Address:_______________________ Parent or Guardian: ___________________________________________________________ High School: __________________________________________________________________ School Address:________________________________________________________________ School Counselor: ________________________School Phone No:____________________ High School GPA weighted 4.0 scales: ___________________________________________ College You Plan to Attend: ________________________ (Please attach copy of acceptance letter if applicable)

Major:_________________

Extracurricular Activities in High School: (Attach additional sheet if needed) ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Financial Documents included: (Please indicate what documents have been attached) 1040 Tax return: __Free/Reduced Lunch Program: __Others:_______________________ Please check your household income: Below $15,000: ___ $15,001-$30,000: ___ $30,001-$50,000: ___

Above $50,000: ___

Number of People in Your Household: ______________________________________ Two References: (attach letters of recommendation) Name Relationship Phone Number: Address ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ I certify that the information contained in this application is true.

Applicant’s signature: ____________________________________

Date: ____________

Parent(s) or Guardian(s) signature: ____________________________________

Date: ____________

ALL FORMS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS MUST POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN JAN. 10, 2012.