2013 application

7/29/2019 2013 Application

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2013 NEW YORK YOUTHFORCE 2020

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

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PROGRAM YouthForce 2020 Scholarship/Internship

The New York Office of Turner Construction Company each year selects five high schoolseniors from New York City schools for an $8,000 college scholarship/internship program.

The recipients must major in Electrical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical Engineering,Sustainability, Construction Management or Architecture.

ELIGIBILITY

The scholarship program has been established to encourage minorities and women whohave a strong, sincere desire to pursue an education that will result in a career in the BuildingIndustry.

All candidates must supply documents that establish both identity and employment eligibilitywith submission of scholarship application.

SCHOLARSHIP GOVERNING BOARD

The recipients will be selected by Turner Construction Company.

QUALIFICATIONS

School and community activities

A "B-" (80 %) cumulative Grade Average

Combined SAT scores - score 1600 or better (includes all 3 parts)

Written essay, 350 - 500 words - "Why I want to pursue a career in the BuildingIndustry"

Accepted to an accredited four year College/University majoring in Civil,Occupational, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Sustainability, ConstructionManagement or Architecture.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUATION IN THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Remain in good standing with a 2.80 grade average or better.

Complete summer internships for 4 years.

Achieve a satisfactory evaluation on summer internships.


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GUIDE LINES FOR COMPLETING AND SUBMITTING THE APPLICATION

APPLICATION MATERIALS:The applicant is to enclose a letter of nomination from the High School that he/she willgraduate from. In addition, the applicant must include the following:

A. Complete and sign the "Official Application Form."

B. A HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT of the applicant's grades indicating a "B-"(equivalent to 80%).

C. A TRANSCRIPT of the applicant's SAT or ACT scores.

D. Attach a written essay by the applicant consisting of no longer than one (1)typewritten, single-spaced page to the application form addressing the theme

"Why I want to pursue a career in the building industry."

E. Attach a resume or short biographical STATEMENT of no longer than one (1)typewritten, single spaced page to the application, which includes details ofhonors, scholarships received, extracurricular activities and the items listedbelow:

1. Special Talent(s):Evidence of natural or acquired ability, gift or aptitude that makes theapplicant unique.

2. Leadership:An ability to motivate, influence, guide and inspire others to achieve

individual goals, activities or actions.

3. Community Service:Voluntary service to benefit others.

4. Unique Endeavors:Any special or outstanding accomplishments in the applicants personal,community or academic life.

5. Obstacles:Overcoming of obstacles -- meeting personal challenges that mayinclude economic, mental or physical limitations, geographic or socialbarriers or limitations.

F. Two letters of reference from responsible adults, not related to the applicant, thatexplains the nature and length of the adult's relationship to the applicant.


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G. OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTARY MATERIALS:Up to three (3) pages of supplementary materials MAY be submitted with theofficial application form. They may be additional letters of recommendation,testimonials, news clippings, pamphlets, proof of citizenship or other materials,which support the application. However OPTIONAL materials will NOT bereturned.

H. CONFIRMATION OF FINANCIAL NEED:Turner reserves the right to request supporting documentation that indicates theapplicants financial need. This documentation will consist of copies of theapplicants parents tax returns and W-2 statements. Do not submit thisdocumentation until requested.

PLEASE ATTACH ALL MATERIALS TO THE COMPLETED, SIGNED FORM AND SEND IT

TO THE FOLLOWING BY Monday,April 29th, 2013:

Turner Construction Company375 Hudson Street, 6th FloorNew York, NY 10014Attn: Stephanie BurnsCommunity Affairs Director

Materials submitted will not be returned.

GOOD LUCK!


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OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM

1. Nomination:

The nominator may be any teacher at the school the Applicant will graduate from:

I hereby nominate (Applicant's full name): Name

Nominator's Signature and Title:

Day Tel. ( ) - Email:

Relationship to Applicant

2. Applicant:

Name: _________________________________________ Sex: M F

Home Address: City:

State: Zip Code: Home Tel. ( )

Cell Phone: ( ) Email: ___________________________________

High School:

Address: City: State: _________ Zip Code: ___________

School Tel. ( )

GPA (9th grade - present) Class Rank:

SAT Date: SAT Math Score: SAT Verbal Score:

SAT Writing Score:

ACT Date: SCORES:

3. References:

List TWO (2) references for the application to be considered. References may not include any

person related to the applicant. Attach letters of references.

A. First Reference:

Name:

Address City State Zip Code: ______

Day Tel: (____) - Eve. Tel :( ) -

Relationship to Applicant:


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OFFICIAL APPLICATION FORM

References (contd.)

B. Second Reference:

Name:

Address: City: ___________ State: _____ Zip Code: ________

Day Tel: (____) _________________ Eve. Tel :(_____) _____________________

Relationship to Applicant:

4. Anticipated Colleges:

Indicate the colleges and programs that you applied to and the date of your acceptance, ifyou have already been accepted:

COLLEGE PROGRAM/COURSE ACCEPTED/WAITING

5. Extra Curricular Programs

Indicate if you are/where a member or participant of the following groups:

YouthForce 2020 Y NACE Mentor Program Y NSociety of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) Y NThe National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) Y NPENCIL Fellows Program Y NSchool Construction Authority Y NOther ___________________________________ Y N

I hereby attest that all statements are true to the best of my knowledge.

Signature of Applicant Date


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APPLICATION PACKAGE CHECKLIST

The following checklist is provided so that the applicant may complete or work with thenominator to complete the application package fully. Place a check mark in the brackets tothe left of the question if the application package contains or addresses the following:

1. (__) Are you a High School SENIOR?

2. (__) Have a cumulative grade of a "B-" (equivalent to a 2.80 on a 4.0 scale)?

3. (__) Did you include an official HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT of your grades indicatingthe applicant's "B-" or 80% GPA?

4. (__) Included a transcript of your SAT or ACT scores.

5. (__) Have you fully completed all sections of the "Official Application Form",

the nominator and applicant sign it?

Have you attached the following to the "Official Application Form?

6. (__) Your written essay consisting of no longer than ONE (1) typewritten, singlespaced page to the application form indicating - "Why I want to pursue a career in thebuilding industry."

7. (__) Your one-page, typewritten, single-spaced statement addressing at least three ofthe five criteria on page 2.

8. (__) Two (2) letters of reference from responsible adults who have knowledge of youand your accomplishments in various facets of your life?

9. (__) Optional supplementary materials as indicated in Paragraph G, Page 4?

10. (__) Will the original nomination package (& copies) be postmarked on/before

Monday, April 29th, 2013?

Unless you have checked every question above (except number 9 covering the "optional"items) your nomination will not be considered; make sure all documents have been included.

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