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ITEM INFORMATION
STAFF SPONSOR: MAYOR EKBERG
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 5/03/21
AGENDA ITEM TITLE Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Recipient Recommendations
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SPONSOR'S The Scholarship Selection Committee is recommending scholarships be awarded to Cing
SUMMARY Sang, Aanya Havens, Dylan Mahler, and Samantha Sebring
REVIEWED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure Svcs ❑ Community Svcs/Safety ❑ Finance & Governance ❑ Planning & Community Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
DATE: COMMITTEE CHAIR:
RECOMMENDATIONS:
SPONSOR/ADMIN.
COMMITTEE
COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED
$10,000 $10,000 $
Fund Source:
Comments:
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RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION
5/03/21
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ATTACHMENTS
5/03/21
Informational Memorandum dated 4/22/21
Applications
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City of Tukwila
Allan Ekberg, Mayor
INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM
TO: City Council
FROM: Scholarship Selection Committee: Mayor Allan Ekberg, Council President Kate
Kruller, Community Engagement Manager Niesha Fort -Brooks, Executive Assistant
Cheryl Thompson, Foster High School College and Career Counselor Jenni
Standard
DATE: April 22, 2021
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, in the Hazelnut, 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 ongoing challenges
presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we extended the application deadline to April 15, 2021. By
extending the deadline this shortened the timeframe to bring this before Council. Therefore, with the
agreement of Council President Kruller, we are bringing the recommendations directly to the full Council
at the May 3, 2021 Regular Council Meeting.
The Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of Mayor Allan Ekberg, Council President Kate Kruller,
Community Engagement Manager Niesha Fort -Brooks, Executive Assistant Cheryl Thompson, and
Foster High School College and Career Counselor Jenni Standard, received and reviewed four
applications submitted for consideration.
RECOMMENDATION
Based upon review of the applications and consideration of financial need, we are recommending awards
for all of applicants be approved as follows:
• $4,000 awarded to Cing Sang; and
• $2,000 each awarded to Aanya Havens, Dylan Mahler and Samantha Sebring.
Scholarship recipients will be invited to the June 7 virtual City Council meeting to be recognized by the
Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Scholarship applications for Aanya Havens, Dylan Mahler, Cing Sang Nu Sang, Samantha Sebring.
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First Name:
The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice.
Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application
Cing (Sang Nu)
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Primary Phone:
Email:
Last Name:
Sang
(Tukwila
WA
98168
Secondary Phone:
Please attach the following financial documentation:
• FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
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.
Digitally signed by Sang Nu 04/1 5/21
Signature Date: 2021.04.1523:49:11-07'00' Date
Current High School:
Foster Senior High School
HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email:
Number of years attended HS:
3
Liz Hepner (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.
School planning to attend next year:
Address, City and State of School:
3.607
Embry -Riddle Aeronautical University Worldwide
1000 Oakesdale Ave SW #110, Renton, WA 98057
List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation.
- Graduate with all A's for second semester of 12th grade
- Work on my undergraduate degree in international relations then pursue a masters degree
- Intern/Work in Olympia for the WA State Senate or House of Representatives
- Career Goal: Diplomat
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List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school.
- W STEM sub Upward Bound
- Attended summer STEM lectures on topics such as sustainable energy, neurotechnologies, solar cell
construction, and energy conversion and storage.
- Built small solar powered race cars and completed a group project on developing sustainable energy
List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or
employment experience.
Band/Choir, Art, Poetry, Robotics Club, Machinist Inc. Internship, Washington State Legislature Page
Program, Student and Coach at the Institute for Community Leadership, Voter registration tables, door
knocking campaigns, Studying the Life and Legacy of Dr. King, A Speaker for WA State House of
Representatives' Dr. King Day Keynote Address 2021
List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for.
I have not recieved or applied for any scholarships other than this one and FAFSA.
How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship?
Counselor ❑✓ Teacher ❑✓ City Website ❑✓
Other
Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please
attach a separate document.
Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please
attach a separate document.
Based on my parents' income, I am eligible for free/reduced lunch. Also, on my Student Aid Report my
Expected Family Contribution is zero. My parents have also recently became unemployed as of April 13,
2021. I know that it will be difficult for my family to financially support me while I attend college and so
financial assistance is important for my goal of achieving an undergraduate degree.
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.
(NO EXCEPTIONS.)
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Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill.
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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.
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Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference.
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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.
Digitally signed by Sang Nu 04/ 15/21
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Signature of scholarship applicant:-07'00'Date:
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Application must be postmarked by April 15, 2021. No exceptions!
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Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application
Aanya Havens
Foster High School - attended for 4 years
Josh Stevenson (advisor) - stevensonj(tukwila.wednet.edu
Laura Linde (counslor) - lindel tukwila.wednet.edu
GPA - 3.6
School planning to attend next year: Gonzaga or Washington State University
Address, City and State of School: Gonzaga - 502 E Boone Ave, Spokane, WA 99258
WSU - Pullman, WA
List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school
graduation.
After high school, I want to enroll in a four-year university to pursue a degree in education. I
want to work as an ELL, also known as an ESL teacher, and travel around the world,
preferably in Europe, teaching English. After 5-10 years of teaching abroad, I'd like to return
to the United States and teach ELL locally after settling down.
List your academic honors, awards, and membership activities while in high school.
Awards - 3.5 GPA or higher award - 4 years
Most Valuable Player for basketball - 9th grade
Coaches Award for Basketball - 10th grade
National Honors Society - 3 years
CERT training in August of 2017
Key Club - 11th grade
List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities,
and/or employment experience.
For two and a half years, I volunteered at Highline Medical Center. I worked as a gift shop
clerk and in the hospital's telemetry department.
Sports: Softball (9th), Basketball (9,10,11), and Swim (10,11).
Employment: Tukwila Pool - lifeguard, swim instructor, and front desk employee - 2 and half
years.
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Outside Interests/Hobbies: I love to travel, eat, explore cities, hang out with friends/families
and be social.
List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for.
I have applied to 20+ scholarships on Bold.org. I won't know if I won any of the money until
April 1st. The money amount ranges from $500 - $20k.
The schools I have applied for has offered me scholarships:
Gonzaga - $21k a year for 4 years
WSU - $2,000 for the first year
Saint Martin's - $92k in total for 4 years
How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship?
✓ Counselor ✓ Teacher City ✓ Website Other
Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is
needed please attach a separate document.
I was lucky enough to grow up with a single mother who earns enough money for us to be able
to live comfortably. This past year, I completed my FASFA and college applications in the
hopes of attending the university of my choosing. I recently came to the conclusion that I
would not be able to attend the college of my choice due to financial constraints. Gonzaga is
my top choice after doing my homework and comparing my top three colleges. Despite
earning an excellent scholarship, I am still expected to pay approximately $39,000. The family
support is substantial, but the issue is that my mother will not be responsible for funding my
college education. I will be! I have money set aside for college, but it will not be enough to
cover the cost of the loans and the associated interest. I know I don't qualify for free reduced
lunches or considered a low-income student but I feel like I should still be considered for this
scholarship as I only have a single parent and I will need all the help to be able to attend
college. Any assistance I receive will be used to help me pay for college and achieve my goals.
Three Letters of Reference:
Josh Stevenson - Advisor - Sent letter through email
Eric Hall - 9th and 11th -grade math teacher - Sent letter through email
Kimberly Couret Couret - Volunteer Coordinator - Sent letter through email
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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.
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First Name:
The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice.
Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application
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Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Primary Phone:I
Email:
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Last Name:
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Secondary Phone:
Please attach the following financial documentation:
• FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
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 er ti/hia plicable State and Federal laws.
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Current High School:
Foster Hl9h School
HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email:
Number of years attended HS:
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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.
School planning to attend next year:
Address, City and State of School:
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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?
List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school.
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List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment
experience.
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- 'ride -Pendent game. development' * ^`o19 , L0�`o - peesent
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List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for.
- (Amazon Future, E09inees' Scholarship ?rc rekrn -- $10,000, renevia.(o(e. annoai y
How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship?
Counselor ❑ Teacher City Website ❑
Other
Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please
attach a separate document.
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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.)
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Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill.
Three Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference.
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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.
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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 scholarshipplicant:4W) l I ✓ kie Date: !//J/2021
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Application must be postmarked by April 15, 2021. No exceptions!
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First Name:
The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice.
Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application
Samantha
Mailing Address:
City, State, Zip:
Primary Phone:
Email:
Last Name:
Sebring
Tukwila
WA
98168
Secondary Phone:
Please attach the following financial documentation:
• FAFSA Student Aid Report (SAR)
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.
Samantha Sebring Digitally signed by Samantha Sebring 3/29/21
Signature Date: 2021.03.2909:04:18-07'00' Date
Current High School:
Foster High School
HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email:
Number of years attended HS:
3.5
Liz Hepner
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.
School planning to attend next year:
Address, City and State of School:
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University of Washington
1410 NE Campus Parkway Seattle, WA 98195
List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation.
After high school I will be attending the University of Washington to major in accounting. My ultimate goal
after college is to work for one of the big four accounting firms, specifically EY. Their motto is "building a
better working world" and I want to take part in that. I ultimately want my future to be something I enjoy
and am proud of, and I know my goals will achieve that.
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List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school.
National Honors Society (honors 10th, 11th, & 12th grade)
Phi Theta Kappa (honors 11th & 12th grade)
List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment
experience.
Attached in separate document
List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for.
I have applied to 7 scholarships, 4 of which I was not accepted (GE -Reagan, Mcdonalds Hacer, WA State
Opportunity, and Hispanic Fund scholarship) and 3 of which I am waiting for their response (Blue Ribbon,
GBHEM, and the Automative scholarship).
How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship?
Counselor Teacher ✓❑ City Website ✓❑
Other
Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please
attach a separate document.
Attached in separate document
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.
(NO EXCEPTIONS.)
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Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill.
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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.
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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.
Digitally signed by Samantha
�., Samantha Sebring Sebring
Signature of spllolarsh ip applicant: Date: 2021.0329 09:24:52 -07'00'
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Witness
Date: 3/29/21
Date:
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Application must be postmarked by March 31, 2021. No exceptions!
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List of my community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities, and
employment experience.
Outside Interests
Dance (age 3 - now)
- At Rainier Dance Center, I take a variety of dance styles (ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary) and
am on the dance team.
I have earned many awards at different competitions and conventions, the top award being
first overall at a Dupree dance competition.
Extracurricular Activities
Young Executives of Color (10th - 12th grade)
- This program offers a safe space for colored people who feel unrepresented in the careers
they want to pursue. I am partnered with a mentor who reminds me that my identity is mine
to be proud of, and that I shouldn't feel intimidated in achieving my goals.
Thriving Elements (10th - 12th grade)
- Thriving Elements has provided me with a mentor who guides me as I become an active
woman in the STEM field. I've been offered a handful of opportunities through this program
and have made many personal bond's.
President of Business Club (12th grade)
- I facilitate the meetings and find business opportunities the club can participate in.
Community Service
Dance (9th - 10th grade)
I volunteer my time to teach Mexican Folkloric dance and it's history at a nonprofit
organization, Joyas Mestizas.
Different Pipeline Outreach Programs at University of Washington (11th grade)
- Through this volunteering I prepared materials needed for clinical outreach. I also helped
organize workshops at the Community Health Professions Academy which is aimed at
empowering underrepresented high schoolers to pursue a healthcare career.
Employment
Community Budget Coordinator (12th grade)
- Through this position granted to me by Highline Community College, I keep track of all the
college programs records. I support those programs by attending events and engaging with
members. I also utilize the budgets and funds for those programs.
Service & Activities Budget Chair (12th grade)
- I pick my committee and develop the budget for the following year while also looking at
budget requests and meeting with Highline College's Board of Trustees to get proposals
approved.
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