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Home My WebLink AboutReg 2020-06-01 Item 4B - Motion - Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship RecipientsCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ---------------------------------- Initials Meefinga Date Prepared by Mayor's review Council review 06/01/20 CT ITEM INFORMATION ITEMNO. STAFF SPONSOR: DAVID CLINE ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 6/1/20 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Recipient Recommendations CATEGORY ® Discussion Mtg Date 06101120 ® Motion Mtg Date 06101120 ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Otber Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑Council ®Mayor ❑HR ❑DCD ❑Finance ❑Fire ❑TS ❑P&R ❑Police ❑PfF ❑Court SPONSOR'S The Scholarship Selection Committee is recommending scholarships be awarded to Victoria SuMN7ARY Boyle, Alexandria Chiu, Morgan Fields, Rujina Mojullah, Ngoc Nguyen (Ahn Thu) and Semira Osman, Nisha BK and Trescege Ramirez -Diaz. REVIE','ED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure ❑ CommunitySvs/Safety ❑ Finance Comm. ❑ Planning/Economic Dev. ❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm. DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR: RECOMMENDATIONS: SPONSOR/ADIIIN. COMMITTEE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $11,000 $10,000 $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 6/1/20 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 6/1/20 Informational Memo dated 05/13/2020 Applications 77 ff.*] City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Scholarship Selection Committee: Mayor Allan Ekberg, Council President De'Sean Quinn, Community Engagement Manager Niesha Fort -Brooks, Executive Assistant Cheryl Thompson, Foster High School College and Career Counselor Jenni Standard DATE: May 13, 2020 SUBJECT: Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Recommended Recipients BACKGROUND In 2014 the City of Tukwila created the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship program to provide financial assistance to high school seniors living in Tukwila to assist them in continuing their education beyond high school. The resolution adopting the Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship allocates $10,000 per calendar year for scholarship awards with each award being no less than $1,000 and no more than $5,000 each. This year we advertised the scholarship on the City's website, with the local high schools, on Scholarships.com and on TheWashBoard.org. DISCUSSION The deadline to apply for the City Scholarship is March 31 each year. Due to the extenuating and unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, we extended the application deadline to April 30, 2020. By extending the deadline this shortened the timeframe to bring this before Council. Therefore, with the agreement of Council President Quinn, we are bringing the recommendations directly to the full Council at the June 1, 2020 Regular Council Meeting. The Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of Mayor Allan Ekberg, Council President De'Sean Quinn, Community Engagement Manager Niesha Fort -Brooks, Executive Assistant Cheryl Thompson, and Foster High School College and Career Counselor Jenni Standard, reviewed eight applications of the nine applications submitted for consideration. One application did not meet with eligibility requirements as a resident or student in Tukwila and therefore was not considered. RECOMMENDATION Based upon review of the applications and consideration of financial need, we are recommending awards for all of applicants be approved as follows: • $1,500 each to Victoria Boyle, Alexandria Chiu, Morgan Fields, Rujina Mojullah, Ngoc Nguyen (Ahn Thu) and Semira Osman; and • $1,000 each to Nisha BK and Trescege Ramirez -Diaz. The total amount of recommended awards is $11,000 rather than the $10,000 allocated in the 2020 budget. Mayor Ekberg and Council President Quinn support the request to Council to authorize the expenditure of an additional $1,000 to proceed with the scholarship awards as outlined above. Due to social -distancing requirements we are unable to invite the recipients to attend a Council meeting this year. Once the awards are approved by Council, the City will send notification letters out to all of the recipients. ATTACHMENTS Scholarship applications for Nisha BK, Victoria Boyle, Alexandria Chiu, Morgan Fields, Rujina Mojullah, Ngoc Nguyen (Ahn Thu), Semira Osman and Trescege Ramirez -Diaz. Tukwila, WA 98188 The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application First Name:Nisha Last Name: BK Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Tukwila, WA 98168 Primary Phone: Email Please attach the following financial documentation: • FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) Secondary Phone: I certify that the above information is true and correct and that all income is reported. I 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:Nisha BK Date: 03-26-2020 Current High School: Foster High School Number of years attended HS: 3.5 HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: Jenni Standard - standardj@tukwila.wednet.edu RI My long-term gioail�s are shiaped by a book I read lasit year, When Breath Becomes by transformed the way I peircelved my life and fuiture career. The memoir left a lasting impirint In my academic interests becauise of Kalanithil's ablifty to prioritize his patients whille battling a brain tumor. Today, I have never been more certain about my long-term goal of pursuiing a medical: career because I want to be # to live a selfless life like Kalanithl. To start working toward this goal, . # M schilool, I decided to embark on exploring biomedical science and the research done In the field thiroiugh a class offered at oiur school. In the blornedical science class, I started an Independent research stuidy IQ and practice al level of selflessness, hike IKalenitinl. Lust your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in Ihigh school. - WA Bead of IBillliteiracy- Nepali (019) and IHindi (2020) M. - Top Ten GPA (2017-19) - Honor Roll (2017-19) - Math Award (2018) - Science Award (2018) - UWMSUB Solar Panel Car (2019) - UWMSUB Ceremony Student Speaker (2019) - UWMSUB Solar Panel List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. WORK EXPERIENCE 1. Tukwila Pool Metropolitan Park District - Tukwila, WA August 2018 Present Swim Instructor & Front Desk Customer Service Associate (7 hours/week) Facilitate water survival and swimming skills lessons for youth ages six months through thirteen Communicate with families about swimming progress and the needs of their children Collaborate and lead other instructors and co-workers to maintain the facility for public use Responsible for accounting and reporting of community use of facility to the manager 2. Grace Nepali Church - Tukwila, WA January 2017 - Present Treasurer (1-2 hour/week) Successfully collect, record, and manage money from the youth offering Compose monthly report of expenses and budgets and provide them to the Youth Leaders Teach youth at Sunday School and remain active in church choir 3. Biotechnology class - Tukwila, WA September 2019 - Present Lab Technician (5-7 hours/week) Work in a lab setting, handle non -harmful organisms like yeast, and give weekly lab reports VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE 1. Teens for Tukwila - Tukwila, WA September 2018 - Present Youth Representative (2 hours/week) Represent my community in youth political action group focused on social change and strengthening relations with law enforcement Lobby politicians at the local and state levels to enhance resources for youth in our community Attend weekly meeting for two hours to make connections with organizations like Tukwila Children's Foundation 2. National Honors Society - Tukwila, WA October 2016 - Present Fundraising Committee Member (1 hour/week) Facilitated Academic Assembly about celebrating the academic success of students nominated by teachers Assist with schoolwide blood drive every year Sought out opportunities and participate in M. community outreach and service projects Member of the fundraising committee which meets monthly to ensure the financial success of the club 3. TEEN CERT - Tukwila, WA June 2017 - Present Safety Leader (1-2 hours/week) First responder in leading students during emergency drills at school Train and educate teachers on procedures to ensure student safety during an emergency 4. 3PG (Positive Peer Pressure)- Tukwila, WA February 2018 - Present Student Mentor ( .5 hour/week) Mentor incoming highschool students to stay away from substance abuse Collaborate with other students to prepare for the annual HOPE showcase and gallery walk 5. Bulldog Peer Connection - Tukwila, WA October 2016 - June 2018 Student Mentor ( 1 hour/week) Mentor incoming freshmen students about adjusting to high school, classes, and extracurricular activities CLUBS & ACTIVITIES 1. Key Club (2018-Present) - (1-2 hours/week) 2. Environmental Justice Club - Bookkeeper/ Treasurer (2018-2019) (1-3 hours/week) 3. Track and Field (2015-2019)- (15 hours/week) 4. Cross Country (2015-2019) - MVP (2019) and Most Inspirational (2017, 2018, 2019) (15 hours/week) List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. Scholarships I have received: 1. Washington State Opportunity Scholarship 2. Act Six Scholarships I have applied to: 1. Bulldog Dream Scholarship 2. Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship 3. Sweet and Simple Scholarship 4. BECU 5. Education Scholarship 6. No essay March scholarship How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor and Teacher Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. :E In my junior year of high school, my grandmother, a diabetic for many years, was battling diabetic retinopathy and my grandfather, who also has Type II Diabetes was the one mostly taking care of her. In 2018 my father left his jewelry business and went to Nepal to help my grandparents deal with their illness. While my father was away, my mother was the only one earning income. When my grandmother was diagnosed with cancer in August of 2019, she was taken to Medanta Hospital in New Delhi, India for surgery, chemotherapy, and now, radiation therapy. My father accompanied her to New Delhi and has had to make numerous trips back and forth from Nepal to India and to the United States. While prioritizing his parents, my father has stopped running the business since 2018. During this time, my mother was working to help pay the rent, and take care of personal expenses like food. In the past three months, she has also been to Nepal and New Delhi twice to look after my grandmother. Due to this, she let go of her job on January 2nd, 2020, to be there for my grandmother. My parents have been paying our apartment's rent in the United States, and have been paying for the travel expenses. As for the financial support, even without a job, my father was able to contribute $2,500 USD for my grandmother's treatment in 2019. My mother came back from Nepal the first week of March, when the actions against the COVID-19 were being implemented in the state of Washington. Due to the negative effects of the virus, she has not been able to find a job and my brother has also stopped working since the breakout. It is unpredictable when the members in my family will start working again. Attach a Personal Essaythat shares how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 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 for review by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. 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 or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable. (Must be in a sealed envelope.) Documentation demonstrating financial need: • FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR); AND • Written statement describing need for financial assistance. Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. STATEMENT OF ACCURACY I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me to the City of Tukwila Scholarship RR 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 the 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: Nisha BK Date: 03/26/2020 Witness Date: AI113I1131hllcatllan imust II e 11postimairiked I1by IlMaircli 31, 2020 II qI ' lii n M. ZMMMJ�� 111111111TURMIMMIDN WRI ". I certify that the abiove information is true and correct and! that a�ll income, is, irepioirted. I Understand that this information is beinig giiven for the receiIpt of a schotarship; that City of Tukwil�a officials may verify the information: on the application; and'! that deliberate m i sire p resentation of the inforrnafion may subject me to prosecution under the applicable State aind Federa] laws. Eno Ulm Tyrd-MeI 1 TMEV_ Torres (Counselor): tc)rreisj@tukwila,wedriet.edu Rh 111"I !IIIIIII I 1 1 111111!!Il �!!Iriiiii 1 11 1 11 1 11!!!lIIIIIIIII i 11'!�' I!,irl NY Address, City and State of School- 16 Hiigh St, Bellingham, WA 98225 I will attend Western Washington University full-time from fall 2�020 until spiringi 2024. 1 intend to study communications and Journalism, and participate in at least o; e of the many student publications on campus. I also hope to land at least two communications internships with: local companies in Washington. As, I work towards my degree, I intend to do a work-stuidy on campus to help pay for my room and board and poiss,ibl�y a part-time job off -campus. After graduating from college,, I hope to work for a local company as, a Social Media Manager or Publilc Relations Specialist; also while writing List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. Two School Letters Earned in Theatre Arts List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities andl or employment experience. RN Advanced Theater, Foster Migh School - Actor April 2017 - Present U7d7MUrT_ =17 MIJ, FrTIF September 2019 - Present ,3ay it Straight Alflance/Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Foster Migh School - Iflember September 2018 - Present Bulldog Peer Connectors, Foster High School - Sen,ior Bufldog Peer Connector June 2018 - Present ;�ey Club International, Foster High School PNW Division 32 - Community Service Member September 2018 - October 20 19 List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. Received scholarships incl�ude, WA College Granit: $1,,794.00, WWUI Admissions Scholar Award- $1,,000.00, WWUI Tuition Waiver, $2,5,00.00. Scholarships applied for include! the Bulldog Dream Scholarship (airnount undisclosed), The LEAGUE Foundation LGBTQ Scholarship (amount undisclosed), B. Davis Scholarship ($1,000), Rotary Club of SeaTac-Tukwila ScholarshiA, (amount undisclosed). How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counsel Teacher City Website Other I ,TTtM7e=.FfF rj7pt-Fir-Trele-NIM7 'M please attach a separate document. Ifiy parents cannot afford to pay for my college, so I will be paying for my college by mysel�f through work-study', a part time job, and loanis. My mother had to file for unemployment in January due to health issuiesi, which leaves my father the only person making income for a family of four. My �FAFSA Expected Family Contribution is about $8,0100 but my family cannot reach that, or my cost to live on campus. I need $10,,000 to meet, it without loans. Me Attach a Personal Essay that shares how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 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 Ibe attached to this application in order for the application to qualify for review by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will Ibe returned to you if these items are not attached to this application, 1140 EXCEIIFITIONS I Proof of Residency: Most recent utility billl. Three Letters of Reference: 2 Academiic References and 1 Comm url mployer Reference. Most recent official high school transcript or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript ,are not acceptable. (Muist be in a sealed envelope.) Documentation demonstrating financial need: FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR)I; AND loll I Kol Jill I I t1l 11 tkyAr. Ili LO of lrtLf L*ffil :&oil if 1:1i UA d 4 IT, 1:41111111141 a—ITARM a 700 M-711111111M. 9 I a 0 1!t m I �hiereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship winner, according to City of Tukwila's scholarship pIollicy, I must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post -secondary, institution of my choice before echop funds, can be awarded. MM* VNIUsIFFMaIrs =.* # W. ZROMill. 'Zi Witness, Michelle Boyle Date: 4/29/2020 AIpplicatio linest be postimariked by April 30, 2020. No exceptiains'! Ell ins Fsmiumsa= City, State, Zip: 0�1=1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190704-11�i 111IR uff'11�7 M I certify t�hat the above information is true and; correct and that all income is reported. I understand that this information is, being given for the receipt of a scholarship; that City of Tuikwila officials may verify the inf I ormation on the application,, and thait deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me to +wrosecution under the aippilicable State and Federal laws. Signature Date 4/29/20 Fosteir High Schooll I r name dK 1111W. I Liz Hepner, heipnerl�@tuikwila;,wednet.edu ME MAIM-11V err a111110IN I I School planning to attend next year: I University of Washington 1= 1410 NE Campus Parkway, Seattle WA I low a a 0 w w 0 List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. Rotary Club Student of the Month and Hionor Roill award. Asian Student Association Presid�ent, National� H'onior Society Vice- President, Cross Country runner, You Grow Girl imember, Environirriental Club mernber, The Growler writer, Track and Field pole-vaulter. List your community service, activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment WQ1WW Dovery Corps, Senior Interpreter at the Pacific Science Center, STEM Outreach and Education Intern with the; Pacific Science Center, Teac�her's Assistant at Tiny Trees Rrescho6l, and Pavilion Ambassador at the! Museum of Flight. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- List the scholarships (name anid'dollair amount) you have received, or have applied for. Applied for IKhmer Student Association Sch6larship for $1,000, Burger King Scholars $1,000- $5,000, and USPAAPP Scholarship $3,000- $5,001. Row dd you learn about the Tukwila City oif Oppoolairs,hipi? Counselor CT Teacher [:] City Website [:] Othieir Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is, needed please attach, a separate document. I wouild be paying for most of my college expenses, from the money I've saved and learned. My parents would be willing to support me only when, necessary in order for myself to be lindepenclent, Overall, I would be paying for college expenses, myself. Attach a Perso.nal Essgy that shares how you have served your community and made a positive difference. ........................................................................................................... ...................... .......................... ... . . 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 for review by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. y : X mo Proof of Residency: Most recent ublity bill. Three Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Most recent ofal high school transcript or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable. (Must be in a se6led envelope.) Documentation demonstrating financial need: • FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR); AND • Written statement describing need for finainci;al assistance. Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 92 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, must provide evidence of enrollment/registration at the post -secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded. Signature of scholarship applicant: - I_ Date: 4/29/20 Witness - - Date: 4/29/20 Application inniust in post iniark II Ill iiriilll 30, 2020 II O axes„g.1j, ,fins! 93 Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application First Name: Morgan Last Name: Fields Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Tukwila, WA 98168 Primary Phone: Secondary Phone: Please attach the following financial documentation: • FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR) 95 I certify that the above information is true and correct and that all income is reported. I 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 Morgan Fields Date 04/30/20 Current High School: Number of years attended HS: 4 HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: Jorge Torres torresj@tukwila.wednet.edu Grade Point Average (GPA): (2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale) Attach proof of GPA; your most recent official school transcript is required in a sealed envelope. 3.068 School planning to attend next year: University of Hawai'i at Manoa Address, City and State of School: 2500 Campus Rd, Honolulu, HI 96822 List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. I want to study astronomy and astrophysics in school and hopefully get a job studying dark energy and matter after getting my Ph.D. My sophomore year of college (if my doctor says I don't need back surgery) I want to study abroad in Italy to work on my minor in Italian. List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. I was in cheer all four years of high school as well as our class Lip Sync my sophomore, junior, and senior year. I was in the You Grow Girl female empowerment club my sophomore year and was the vice president of philosophy club. My freshman year I accompanied Chamber Choir's performance on the piano and being section leader my sophomore year. My freshman year, my story Dizzy won the first annual scary story contest and was published in the Tukwila Reporter. List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. I volunteered to give piano lessons with Tukwila Kids Make Music and also teach private piano lessons for work. I also work at the Tukwila Pool as an instructor and receptionist. I also work at the shoe store DSW. I worked as a hostess briefly for the Alki Cafe but the bosses weren't giving me a paycheck so I quit. Some of my hobbies include playing the piano, guitar, and ukulele, writing, reading, astronomy, and cheering. W 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? Counselor Teacher City Website Other Ms. Standard (counselor) Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. My mom is already helping my brother with college so I will be paying for my college on my own. I have been working since I was a freshman, but still don't have nearly enough covered for one year. Despite my financial situation, I believe going to Hawai'i will give me the best education and experiences and I don't think I should give up on my dream because I don't have enough money. Attach a Personal Essay that shares how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 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 for review by the scholarship committee. B. Your application will be returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. (IINO III'.'.'.'. CIII''''LIII'' TIIICIII S 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 or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable. (Must be in a sealed envelope.) Documentation demonstrating financial need: • FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR); AND • Written statement describing need for financial assistance. Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 97 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: Morgan Fields Date: 04/30/2020 Witness Date: Application imust be postirnarked by March 31, 2020 N c iii ins ! .• List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. GertifIca te of Completion, Make it Happen from University of Puget 5ound, in 2018. Certificate of Completion, Museum of Flight summer program, class, in 2018. Certificate of Service, 'by Teens In Public Service, in 2018. Academic recognition for excellence in PE, in 2018 List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. Key club. FBLA club. Badminton club. List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. Stories of Arrival $500.00 How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor 2] Teacher R City Website 21 Other Insert text here Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. This scholarship will help me to get in college and get a degree to develop my business management skills so then I can come back in my community to help others. I'm living with foster for the past several years by my last of family need to stay in Bangladesh I'm the first child from my family to go to college and also I'm working almost full time to support my mom and my six siblings. I've been working in grocery. I Attach a Personal Essay that shares how you have served your community and made a positive difference. c omm The Community Vision for the City of Tukwila is The city of opportunity, the community of choice. How have you served your FTserved 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 for review 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. F Three Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference. Most recent official ' high school transcript or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable. (Must be in a sealed envelope.) ❑ Documentation demonstrating financial need: FASFA Student - Aid Report (SAR); AND 0 Written statement describing need for financial assistance. Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 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: ILA, Date: L I ?X51210 Witness Date: Application must be postmarked by March 31, 2020. No exceptions! "I 102 The City of Opportunity, the Community CholM I Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application I kv, P.m =- re RM City, State, Zip: Tukwila WA, 98168 fim�♦ �Ir •� Email Please attach the following financial documentation: MW-g&-IMffr0MI wgrolv;�#�' TMorinaltuni on Tne a,$PAII ion; ania InM 011111151 :811on or ine jntorrriallor proisecuition unid�er the aipplicable State and Federal �laws. Signature 41goic Nguyer Date "M Current Higih School: Foster High School HIS Advisor/HiCounselor niame & emaiil: O&T-111150mr-UTMORMI, MI-7 W-Frim Rio j*j==Mi=m sff= j�;TTiTrvTjMMP7W- IlEns I= - List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. First of all, I am, going to attend two years of commun" college. Meanwhile, I am planning to go to work as a dental assistant to earin money for school and Iliviing I also plan oin working as a bank teller to learn experiences for my career [n the future. T—UrUCHO'eMi c amwirs, WTTH r 1. 11 p a U=' F"M70,71T 1=1 zchiool. volunteering IN&%vifiber • Badminton club • PiSSC (Dental Assistant Program) ei Children, Youth and Famililes, �Program List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests,, extracurricuillar activities and/or employment experience. List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have appliet foir. 11 11111111 1111� 11;1� ppliii wormirow MOM. M1. M. M "M T OF) S , Orittail lie, D i i w a5sis 111,vire SI needed pilease attach a separate docurrient. I'm an imimiigirant from Vietnam. I came to theiVIS in 2016. My parents have low income. They do not speak glish, so their employment opportunifies are limited. I am qualified for free lunch at schooL Because col�ege costs, a lot of moniey. I can not afford it if I cannot get scholarship and financial aid�. In addition, I need moneW for school K:KtJies, and livi I'll, exAgenses while l'm Noi to colleja:e. I want to Lt,,p to coilielle because this I - - is, my dream. I want to have a better financial -free in the future. I want to be successful so that I can help my family. More impoirtanfly, I could h6lp the community around mei, especially the, students like me, who have Attach a PeiirsonaI Essay that shares how you have served your community and made a positive differeince. The Community Vision for the City of Tukwila is The city of opportunity, the community of choice. How have YOLI. served your community in ways that have made a positive difference? A. The following items must be attached to this appcation in order for the aAI' ilicaon to qualify for review by the scholarship committee. B. Your a,ppl�icaition will be returned to you if these items are not attached to, thlis appification. (NO Three Letters of Reference. 2 Academic: References and 1 Community/Emally iloyeRefeirencei. Most recent official high school transcript or officia!l reicord alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acc:eptable�. (Miust be in a sealed enve�ope.) Documentation demonstrating financial: need: VT'ritten staterrient desd7flibing need for financia,l assistance. Personal Essa�y about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 6Wn- III i STAY, OTort", WIT I M M W, 1111 1 1 1 1 11711 ig I 0i I MW 11 1 Signature of scholarship applacant, Igo c Nguiyen Date, 03/18/2020 Witness Application must be postmarkied Iby March 31, 2020. No exceptions! Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application First Name: Semira Last Name: Osman Mailing Address: City, State, ZIp: Tukwila, Washington, 98188 Primary Phone: Secondary Phone: Email: Please attach the following financial documentation: I certify that the above information is true and correct and that all income is reported. I 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. J�fD Signature Date 04/29/2020 Current High School: Number of years attended HS: Two year HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & HS email: Liz Hepner Email: Hepnerl@tukwila.wednet.edu Grade Point Average (GPA): (2.75 or higher on a 4.0 scale) Attach proof of GPA; your most recent official school transcript is required in a sealed envelope. 3.8 School planning to attend next year: University of Washington -Seattle Address, City and State of School: 1410 NE Campus Parkway. City: Seattle State: WA Zip Code: 98195 I MA List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. My dreams for the future are of many and the most urgent and important one to me is to be able to get through university to receive a degree. I liked science classes and Math from when I was young. I decided I want to be a doctor, so I decided on majoring in biochemistry, which will pave the way to medical school. With that degree I will look for a job in that area that will help guarantee financial stability and after that I am able to provide for my family members, who currently live in Ethiopia. I would be able to have the means to visit my family and bring my knowledge and experience to my home country and possibly even work from there for some time. I will feel so accomplished when I receive my degree because God knows all the steps I am taking and will take to have gotten it. I did not have an easy upbringing, but that does not dictate my future. A successful future for me includes not only giving back to my community, but also a job where its main purpose is to help save lives and help contribute to the betterment of this world. I want to apply my skills to helping underrepresented children and individuals. I was born and raised in Ethiopia, a country that opened my eyes to the disadvantages surrounding women. Ethiopian women are victims of child marriage, gender -based violence, lack of education and bias language. With my education, I want to improve women's health in Ethiopia and around the world, while fighting for women's rights. As a teenager seeking asylum, and living away from my family, I have practiced self-discipline and have accumulated the ambition to seek higher education, independently. Despite language barriers and a complicated past, I received a 3.8 GPA in running start. Throughout high school, I have tutored students in subjects like math and science. I have always been eager to serve and one way I can do that in the future is by being a doctor. Being a first -generation student, education is vital to my life and to fulfill my future I goals. Currently, I am a student seeking asylum, which has put me at a financial disadvantage as my family members are still in Ethiopia. Not being a citizen of this country and having to move from one state to another has forced me to look for resources that can help students like me pay for higher education. - List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. • Chemistry Club, I joined chemistry club to learn more about science. I enjoyed being among people who share the same interest as me in the field of science and to gain more experience. • UW Math Science Upward Bound, I joined UW Math Science Upward Bound to challenge myself and to prepare for college. Student Government Club, I volunteer for the Students Government club as a running student to learn more about leadership. I worked on helping the students learn more about environmental sustainability. In addition, I worked on a reach out to the high school students to do more of running starts at college. I also help increasing the donation of blood on campus. Black African Union Soccer, I notice there is no that many girls with soccer club at my school. To increase the number of students with the soccer clubs, I decided to join and set example for other girls in the school. By taking part in soccer, I stayed fit physically and mentally. Taekwondo, I enjoyed sport from when I was young, and joined taekwondo when I was 10 years old. Helped me how to self-defense, mental relaxation, to be strong, and healthy. ME Art and Designing Club, I had an interest in art and decided to join the club. As a member, we meet an weekly basis to draw pictures of nature and personal thought and imagination. Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Certificate of Participation Science Club Certificate of Participation Art Club Certificate of UW Math Science Upward Bound Certificate for Taekwondo I got a higher science state exam score than eleventh graders in my district, and higher than that of eleventh graders statewide. -List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. • Valley View Medical Center • Coach assistance • Team Oromia Seattle, I actively listen to the ideas people came up with in my community. • Muna clothing store, Served customer with cloth selection, and displayed item. • Igra Restaurant - Customer service and table cleaning. • Seattle Children's Research Institute, internship. • Communication, responsible for the safety of people and premises in the area that I am working. MIS • Baby Sitting I April 2018 - August 20191 SeaTac, WA - Ensured a safe environment, bathed and dressed children, prepared and gave meals, administered medicine and additional household responsibilities. • Bakkalcha Spare Part I June 2014 - June 2017 1 Bale, Ethiopia -Welcoming customers, answering their questions, accepting payment, maintaining a clean workspace - List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. • WSOS (22,000) for 4-year, Bulldog Dream scholarships How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor Teacher City Website Other *_College and Career Resources - Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. From a young age, my family and I have faced great struggles. In my home country of Ethiopia, my father fought for the rights of Oromo people, an ethnic minority. His views opposed the government, and so he's been imprisoned for as long as I can remember. I lived with my mother when I was young but moved when I was eight to live with my uncle. When I was 13, I finally started to realize what had happened with my father and spoke out against his imprisonment. The repercussions of this was that it became too dangerous for me to live in Ethiopia by the time I was in I Ith grade. I chose to come to America, with Oromo people helping me through the process. In Leaving my native home of Ethiopia in December 2017 was crucial, in fact, it was life or death. Due to the political instability, ethnic war and conflict taking over my home country, I crossed the Atlantic Ocean in pursuit of better education and a safer living environment. I left behind my mother, an incarcerated father, siblings, school, culture, and community when I boarded the plane to Minnesota. Moving to America at the age of seventeen without my family was difficult, but it also shaped me to be a disciplined, humbled, independent, and tireless individual. I moved to Minnesota because there was a large Oromo population who fled Ethiopia just like I did. I was only there a few months and experienced snow for the first time, ate American foods, learned how to manage time, and started navigating the US education system. I ultimately moved cross-country to stay with another group of Oromo people in Seattle and am currently seeking asylum. At an early age, my parents instilled in me the love of service and hard work. In Ethiopia I balanced taekwondo and wushu classes, assisted my fellow classmates with academic support during lunchtime and I served as the class president for 9th and loth grade. School is my escape. Performing academically well is my golden ticket. I enjoy learning new concepts and preparing myself for college and a career in the STEM field. Despite being homeless, having to sleep on couches, babysitting or cleaning homes for petty cash, I do not give up easily or allow my grades to drop. I completed my junior year at Foster High School with a 4.0 GPA and 3.93 GPA in running start at South Seattle College. I earned an internship at the Seattle Children's Hospital for the High School Research Internship Program this past summer. I also acted as an assistant coach for the Youth Soccer team at High Point Community Center. I play on the girls' soccer team for my school and am an active member of UW's Math Science Upward Bound program. I 112 recently accepted part-time eniploY ineirl in efforts to save for college. Un gr poadun atio, my goal is to be the first person in nary family to attend college and study Chemistry or Biocheiiiishy. I want to be a doctor and open a hospital mid serve those who cannot afford health care, services. MY life, experiences have inotivated nie to be, resilient. Despite, my challenges, I look forward to attending a university, earning a degree, and proceeding with a inedical career. Receiving a college education will allow ine to educate young, women and homeless youth who are struggling to get into school. I want to be an example for women like myself who do not have family or stable housing to teach therm that as long as they are passionate, disciplined, and tough they can do anything. I want to show them nothing is impossible. Attach a Personal Essay that shares, how you have served your connininity and made a positive difference. 'rhe cotimiturity vision for the City of "rukwila is The city of opportunity, the colmnunity of choice. How have you served your cominunity in ways that have made a positive difference? s,rATEMENT OF ACCURACY I hereby affirni that all the, above stated 111forniation provided by nine to the City of Tukwila Scholarsbip Selection Conunittee is trite, correct and without forgery. I also consent that iriy pictin'e may be taken and used for any purpose deenied necessary to proinote the Tukwila City of Opportimity Scholarship W= I hereby understand that if chosen as a scholarship, winner, according to City of 'ruk-wila's scholarship policy, I must provide evidence of erne-olltiieiit/i-egistra,tioii at the post -secondary Institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded. S ignatufe of scholarship applica nt: Date: 04/29/2020 Witriess Date,- M um, �Ramjrez-Diaz ............................................................................. ISOM-NIMERM UHIII�F M I certify that the above information is true and; correct and that all income is reported'. I understanid that this information is, beinig given for the rec:eipt of a scholarship; that City of Tuikwila officials may verify the informafion on the application; and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me to �rosecution under the aippilicable State and Fecleral laws. Signature I(P.T Z Date,3 /,-74 Foster High School M ME II all a= 6 School planning to attend next year'. I University of Washington - Seattle I 1 4 1 0 N E C a rn p u s, P kw y S ea ttl e WA 91 8i 1 9 5i -Attend UW Seattle to study at the Foster School of Business -Begin working for a company in marketing and business management -Start a famNy business within 3-4 years after graduating at the university List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. -National Ho�nior Society, (3 years') -Femalle Co -Chair of MEChA (rno,Oftento estudiantil chicane de Azfl6n) -Cross Country (Districts, ruinneir List your community service, activities, Ihoblbies,, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment WQWW ExtraCUrriculars: Jazz Band, Cross Country (3 years), Badminton, Track, Dance choreographer Employment* Seattle Seahawks Street Team, Painera Bread ...................................... List the scholarships (name anid'd�oar amount) you have received�, or have applied for. Washington State Opportunity S,cholarshiip - $22,500D0 Mam na M 10151 0 -: m#111111-igtolmn M Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If imore space is ineeded please attach, a separate document, Attached Attach a Perso.nal Essgy that shares hoiw, you have served your community, and made a positive difference, ........................................................................................................... ..... ..... ....................... ... . . The Community sbof Tukwila of opportunity, the community of choice. Hoave YOU seiirved your community in ways, that have made a, positive dfference? A. The following items must be attached to! this application in order for the application to qualify for review by the scholarshiip committee. B. Your applicatiobe returned to you if these items are not attached to this application. Proof of Residency: Most recent ublity bill. Three Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Most recent official high school transcript or official record alternative. Photocopies of your transcript are not acceptable. (:Must be in a sealed envelope.) Documentation demonstrating financial need'. • �FASFA Student Aid Report (SAR); AND • Written statement describing need for financial assistance. Personal Essay about how you have served your coa positive difference. HW. 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 enrol Iment/registration at the post -secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded. , TIT 014,AWN /Iirl Ill 111 llhll c Ill ain irnuist I1be 11postimairiked II IIlM iir cli III O 1.11 ,lii,]s!..I n HWA