HomeMy WebLinkAboutFS 2014-02-04 Item 2B - Resolution - "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship"TO:
City of Tukwila
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
Mayor Haggerton
Finance & Safety Committee
FROM: Joyce Trantina, Project Analys
DATE: January 22, 2014
SUBJECT: Tukwila City of O ity Scholarship
ISSUE
The City of Tukwila desires to create a scholarship program for high school students living in
in Hagge on, Mayor
BACKGROUND
The purpose of establishing the scholarship program is to provide financial assistance and
opportunity to deserving students to continue their education beyond high school.
.DISCUSSION
A scholarship fund would be created urider the City's General Fund. City staff would administer
the scholarship fund.
A Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of the Mayor and/or his or her designee, the City
Council President, a City staff appointee and aTukwi|o School District employee will review all
applications that meet the ellgibility requirements and the Selection Committee will present a
recommendation to City Council for approval of up to 4 scholarship awards. Scholarship
recipients will be notified by April 30 each year.
The Scholarship Selection committee will also review the scholarship program annually and
submit a report to Council that summarizes the opp|icationo, available funds, the scholarships
awarded and the number of applications that did not result in scholarships and provide any
recommendations for revisions to the program.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
A sum of four thousand dollars ($4.000) per calendar year shalt be appropriated and included
regularly in the City of Tukwila budget. Scholarships will be awarded in increments of not less
than $1.000 nor greater than $4.DOO.
RECOMMENDATION
The CouncU is being asked to approve a resolution creating the TukwHa City of Opportunity
Scholarship at the February 1 0, 2014 Committee of the Whole meeting and the subsequent
February 18, 2014 Regular Meeting.
ATTACHMENTS
Draft Resolution
Draft Scholarship Application
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RAFT
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING A CITY
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION.
WHEREAS, the City of Tukwila desires to create a scholarship program for high
school students living in Tukwila; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of establishing the scholarship program is to provide
financial assistance and opportunity to deserving students to continue their education
beyond high school; and
WHEREAS, the scholarship grant shall be known and cited as the "Tukwila, City of
Opportunity Scholarship;"
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Purpose. The purpose of establishing the scholarship program is to
provide financial assistance and opportunity to deserving students to continue their
education beyond high school.
Section 2. Scholarship Eligibility Requirements. Recipients of the scholarship
program shall meet the following qualifications:
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident of the United States.
• Must be a resident of the City of Tukwila. Proof of residency is required at the
time of application.
• Must be a senior in high school.
• Must demonstrate a financial need as indicated on the FAFSA Student Aid
Report.
• Must have applied to an undergraduate program at a community college, trade
school or university.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by involvement in extra-
curricular activities.
• Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher.
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of community service.
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Section 3. Funding. A sum of $4,000 per calendar year shall be appropriated and
reflected in the City of Tukwila budget. Scholarships will be awarded in increments of
not less than $1,000 nor greater than $4,000.
Section 4. Scholarship Selection Committee. A Scholarship Selection
Committee shall be created and shall include the Mayor and /or his or her designee, the
City Council President, a City staff appointee and a Tukwila School District employee
who has a working or advisory relationship with the senior class and can fairly evaluate
the level of academic and extracurricular activities represented in the scholarship
applications.
Section 5. Roles and Authority for the Scholarship Fund.
A. City staff shall administer the scholarship fund as directed by this resolution,
and it shall be known and cited as the "Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship."
B. The Scholarship Selection Committee shall review the program annually and
submit a report to Council that summarizes the applications, available funds, the
scholarships awarded, the number of applications that did not result in scholarships,
and any recommendations for revisions to the program.
C. The Council shall receive the report and request revisions to the program as
needed.
Section 6. Application Review Process. The deadline for applications to be
submitted is March 31 of each year. All applications will be reviewed by City staff to
determine that the eligibility requirements have been met. All applications that meet the
eligibility requirements will be reviewed by the Scholarship Selection Committee, which
will present a recommendation to the City Council for approval of up to four scholarship
awards. Scholarship recipients will be notified by April 30 each year.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this day of , 2014.
ATTEST /AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk De'Sean Quinn, Council President
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council:
Resolution Number:
Shelley M. Kerslake, City Attorney
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The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice.
Tukwila - City of Opportunity Scholarship Application
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2. Refer to criteria below for eligibility requirements.
3. Refer to application process below for a list of the supporting documents needed (i.e., evidence of GPA.)
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
4. Complete applications can be mailed or hand-delivered to the City of Tukwila Mayor's Office.
5. The recipients will be notified, and awards announced at a subsequent City Council Meeting.
G. If you have any questions about the application, please email joyoe.trantinatukwi|awo.bov. call 206'433'
1808.
Purpose: The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program was established in 2014. The mission of the scholarship
is to provide financial assistance to individuals enrolled for undergraduate study in community colleges,
colleges, trade schools and universities. The City of Tukwila Scholarship Program principally targets two and
four year academic programs; however, certificate/licensing programs are also eligible.
Scholarship Awards: The City of Tukwila awards scholarships on the basis of a comprehensive process.
Areas that are reviewed by the committee inc|ude, but are not limited to the following: Academic
Accnmp|iehments, Community Service, References, and Personal Essay. City of Tukwila Scholarships are
awarded without regard to race, color, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation. Scholarships awarded are
based upon the availability of funds and additional qualifying criteria and are awarded annually. The City of
Tukwila pays scholarship funds directly to the recipient's school.
Award Components: Scholarship awards will range from $1.000to$4.O00as determined bv the City of
Tukwila Selection Committee.
Criteria:
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident.
• Must be a resident of the City of Tukwila. Proof of residency is required at the time of
application.
• Must be a senior in high school
• Must demonstrate a financial need as indicated on the FAFSA Student Aid Report
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Must have applied to an undergraduate program at a community college, trade school or
university.
• Must demonstrate leadership qualities as evidenced by involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Must have a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher
• Must have completed a minimum of 15 hours of Community Service
Timeline:
• Completed applications must be postmarked no Iaterthan March 31, 2014.
• Candidates that are eligible for interviews will be notified by the Scholarship Committee by April 15,
2014.
• Applicants are notified if awarded a scholarship by April 30, 2014.
Scholarship Applicants Must Provide:
• Completed application form.
• Official high school transcript in a sealed envelope from the institution.
• Two academic references from a guidance counselor or teacher.
• A letter of reference from an employer or other community member.
• Demonstrated financial need.
• Personal Essay.
Scholarship Awards:
• Award notification will be given by April 30, 2014.
• Scholarship recipients must provide their student ID, the correct mailing address of their institution and
the department where their scholarship check is to be received.
Deadline for the application is March 31, 2014. Applications postmarked after this date will not be
considered.
Please mail OR submit application in person to:
Joyce Trantina
Project Analyst
City of Tukwila
6200 Southcenter Blvd.
Tukwila, WA 98188
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First Name:
Mailing Address
City:
Primary Phone
Email:
The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice
Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Appli MoO
State:
Last Name:
Zip:
Secondary Phone:
Pease attach the followirig financial documentation:
FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
|certdy that the above information is true and correc and that all income is reported. 1 understand that this
information is being given for the receipt of a scholarship; that City of Tukwila officials may verify the
information on the application; and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me to
prosecution under the applicable State and Federal laws.
Signature Date
Current Hi h School:
I-fS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email:
Grade Point Average (3PA):(2.7Sor higher ona4 0 scale)
Your most recent official school transcript is required in a sealed envelope,
School you plan to attend next year:
Address, City and State of School:
Number of years attended HS:
List your educational and professional 0oalsond objectives for after hi h schoo graduation.
List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school.
List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, and extracurricular activities.
List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for.
How did you learn about the Tukwila - City of Opportunity scholarship?
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Counselor Teacher []City Website 1 1 Other
Personal Essay:
The Community Vision for the City of Tukwila is the City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. How have
you served your community in ways that have made a positive difference?
A. The following items must be attached to this application in order for the application to qualify to be
reviewed by the scholarship committee.
B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application.
(NO EXCEPTIONS.
Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill.
Three Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference.
Most recent official high school transcript. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable.
(Must be in a sealed envelope.
Documentation demonstrating financial need:
• FASFA Student Aid Report (SARI
Personal Essay
STATEMENT OF ACCURACY
I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to the City of Tukwila Scholarship Selection
Committee is true, correct and without forgery. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any
purpose deemed necessary to promote the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Program.
I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to City of Tukwila's scholarship policy, I
must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post-secondary institution of my choice before
scholarship funds can be awarded.
Signature of scholarship applicant: Date:
Witness Date:
Application must be postmarked by March 31, 2014. No, exceptions!
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