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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2022-05-02 Item 6B - Motion - Tukwila, City of Opportunity Scholarship RecipientsCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS ,�J�' ,' 4� InitialsITEM No. O� `a Z Meeting Date Prepared by Mayors review Council review --1 A�1 (C 5/02/22 CT 0 6.B. Ave 290a ITEM INFORMATION STAFF SPONSOR: MAYOR EKBERG ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 5/02/22 AGENDA ITEM TITLE Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Recipient Recommendations CATEGORY 11 Mtg Discussion Date 5/02/22 11 Motion Mtg Date 5/02/22 ❑ Resolution Mtg Date ❑ Ordinance Mtg Date ❑ Bid Award Mtg Date ❑ Public Hearing Mtg Date ❑ Other Mtg Date SPONSOR ❑ Council A Mayor ❑ Admin Svcs ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ PW SPONSOR'S The Scholarship Selection Committee is recommending scholarships be awarded to Czarin SUMMARY Dela Cruz, Devika Ghimirey, Kidus Kassa and Sahara Safi. 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. COMLMITTEE COST IMPACT / FUND SOURCE EXPENDITURE REQUIRED AMOUNT BUDGETED APPROPRIATION REQUIRED $10,000 $10,000 $ Fund Source: Comments: MTG. DATE RECORD OF COUNCIL ACTION 5/02/22 MTG. DATE ATTACHMENTS 5/02/22 Informational Memorandum dated 4/25/22 Applications 93 94 City of Tukwila Allan Ekberg, Mayor INFORMATIONAL MEMORANDUM TO: City Council FROM: Scholarship Selection Committee: Mayor Allan Ekberg, Council President Thomas McLeod, Legislative Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Community Engagement Manager Niesha Fort -Brooks, Teen Recreation Program Specialist Nate Robinson, Executive Assistant Cheryl Thompson, Foster High School College and Career Counselor Jenni Standard DATE: April 25, 2022 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. With the agreement of Council President McLeod, we are bringing the recommendations directly to the full Council at the May 2, 2022 Regular Council Meeting. The Scholarship Selection Committee comprised of Mayor Allan Ekberg, Council President Thomas McLeod, Legislative Analyst Laurel Humphrey, Community Engagement Manager Niesha Fort -Brooks, Teen Recreation Program Specialist Nate Robinson, 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 Kidus Kassa; • $3,000 awarded to Devika Ghimirey; • $1,500 each awarded to Czarin Dela Cruz and Sahara Safi. Scholarship recipients will be invited to the June 6, 2022 City Council meeting to be recognized by the Council. ATTACHMENTS Scholarship applications for Czarin Dela Cruz, Devika Ghimirey, Kidus Kassa and Sahara Safi. 95 96 First Name: The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application Czarin Isabelle Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: Email: Tukwila Last Name: Dela Cruz 8168 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 tate and Federal laws. Signature `s Date s/3I � �2 Current High School: Foster High School HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: Number of years attended HS: 4 Jenni Standard (standardj@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: 4.0 niversity of Washington -Seattle (TBD) 1410 NE Campus Parkway Seattle, WA 98195 List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. See attached document. 97 List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. See attached resume. List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. See attached resume. List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. No scholarships received; Applied for Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS), APIA Scholars, Amazon Engineers, and Women at Microsoft but have not heard back about them. How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor 0 Teacher 0 City Website E Other Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. See attached 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.) V Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill. V 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. V V Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 98 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 sc Witness of hp applicant: Date: 3/31 /)2 Date: 3/ 3 l D-2 Application must be postmarked by April 15, 2021. No exceptions! 99 Czarin Isabelle Dela Cruz Foster High School - Class of 2022 Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Short Responses and Activities List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. During the past seven years, my mom, younger sister and I lived in the United States away from my dad who stayed in the Philippines. For years, I relied on video -calling apps to keep in touch with him; utilizing these apps sparked my own interest in technology. This inspired me to explore the world of tech: I created my first app prototype, and learned to use block coding to make a robot move. Code development helped me bring my ideas to life, and gave me the power to create my own solutions to problems around me. By studying computer science in college, I hope to continue this. I want to specialize in creating mobile apps that focus on breaking time -distance barriers across the globe through technology. I'm interested in focusing on communication apps, as while seeing a loved one on screen is enough, pixelated videos ruin the experience. Further, with the worldwide issue of internet accessibility, I hope to create apps that streamline communication from anywhere. Although many apps already exist, I hope to enhance them through my degree and newfound coding abilities. I'm excited to use coding as a catalyst for change. List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. Science Department Awardee; National Honor Society; AP Scholar; Washington State Seal of Biliteracy; Foster Key Club Most Active Member; Academic Excellence (all 4 years); UW STEMsub Summer Academy Honorary Speaker. See attached resume for description and details. List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. Key Club (President); Biotech Club (President); Stage Crew (Sound Specialist); Tuk-Teaches (Founder); University of Washington Math and Science Upward Bound (UW STEMsub); Minds Matter Seattle; Jollibee Store Crew Employee; Tukwila Children's Foundation Intern; Pathway Explorers at Fred Hutchinson Center; Neuroscience Research at University of Washington; Syracuse Summer College Biomedical Engineering. See attached resume for description and details. List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. No scholarships received. I applied for Washington State Opportunity Scholarship (WSOS), APIA Scholars, Amazon Engineers, and Women at Microsoft but have not heard back about them. 100 Czarin Isabelle Dela Cruz Foster High School - Class of 2022 Financial Need Statement Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. In March 2014, my mom, younger sister, and I came to the US under the petition of my grandfather. However, my mom was filed as a single mother, meaning she could only bring herself and her children. My dad was unable to come with us. Here in the US, my mom acts as a single parent and works full-time to provide for my younger sister and I. She works a minimum -wage job and is responsible for all of our financial needs, such as food, clothing, and other personal expenses. My dad currently lives in the Philippines and does not support me financially. He works a minimum -wage job and cannot afford to send money overseas. Due to the large differences in currency, he is unable to contribute to my college education. In addition, my mom got laid off from her job for four months due to the COVID-19 pandemic. She received unemployment compensation during this time. The unemployment was non-recurring income that resulted in her income for 2020 to be higher than normal. The total benefits she received from unemployment were higher than her usual wages. This resulted in my EFC being higher than we can actually afford. I live in a multi -generational household with my mom, younger sister, cousins, aunts and grandparents (11 people total, including me). While my mom does not support other family members more than 50 percent, she does contribute to house bills and payments which total to about 8,400 dollars per year. 101 Czarin Isabelle Dela Cruz Foster High School 1 Class of 2022 1 Tukwila, Washington High School Activities Key Club President December 2018 - Present 3 hrs/wk • Responsible for day to day operations including monthly reports, paperwork, officer meetings, and maintaining of service hours of over 50 club members • Lead project proposals such as the "Ocean Challenge Fundraiser" in collaboration with other Key Club Presidents • Volunteered at annual CARE Night in Tukwila to organize clothes distribution to community and at Showalter Middle School's parent night as a childcare provider Stage Crew Sound Specialist September 2019 - Present 5 hrs/wk • Set up backstage for school and Tukwila community plays, choirs, and band performances with over 100 attendees • Lead and trained new members in the sound and light booth • Operate stage lights and sound equipment/booth during school performances Biotech Club President September 2021 - Present 3 hrs/wk • Plan bi-weekly club and officer meetings, including setting the agenda, preparing lab materials, and brainstorming activities • Teach lab technician skills such as pipetting, gel electrophoresis, and DNA extraction • Host outreach events for middle and elementary school students to be involved in the sciences Tuk-Teaches Founder January 2021 - Present • Co-founded tutoring program during COVID-19 to assist students with school work • Coordinated tasks and responsibilities among officers to carry out program launch • Met with students, teachers, and school administrators to discuss logistics and advertise Employment 3 hrs/wk Tukwila Children's Foundation Intern October 2021 - Present 2 hrs/wk • Create a report about community engagement in Tukwila and how it can be improved • Write interview questions to ask stakeholders about community engagement • Determine important stakeholders for community engagement interviews • Discuss with peers about issues within Tukwila and possible solutions/courses of action Jollibee Store Crew Employee February 2022 - Present 15 hrs/wk • Trained to fill roles as cashier, food assembler, and dispatcher • Provide excellent customer service taking orders, processing payments, and distributing meals Academic Summer Programs Neuroscience Research at University of Washington July 2021- August 2021 3 hrs/wk • Researched connectomics and proprioception in fruit flies with graduate student mentor 102 • Implemented Python script to isolate neurons on a virtual dataset called FlyWire • Engaged in ongoing research discussions about neural networks in fruit flies Syracuse Summer College Biomedical Engineering July 2020 (3 weeks) 20 hrs/wk • Designed and developed the user interface for blood pressure tracker app called "Pressure Smart" in one week using block coding • Collaborated with partner to create a portable wristband using computer aided design (CAD) Pathway Explorers at Fred Hutch, Seattle July 2020 - August 2020 5 hrs/wk • Participated in discussions, lab work, and connected with scientists about their ongoing cancer research during a two-week program • Lead group discussions about cancer research with peer groups to discuss future outcomes College Access Programs Minds Matter Seattle May 2019 - Present 4 hrs/wk • Competitive three-year college prep program serving 13 students from select high schools • Attend four hours of classes every Saturday covering writing, math, standardized test prep, college applications, and career success University of Washington Math & Science Upward Bound May 2021- Present 2-35 hrs/wk • Selective year-round TRIO program, supporting students pursuing STEM majors and careers • Took rigorous courses such as Java Programming and Calculus Prep during 6 -week Summer Academy; accelerated courses counted for a semester on high school transcript • Attend workshops and set up meetings with advisors for college and academic support Other Involvement St. Edward's Church Altar Server, Seattle June 2016 - Present 2 hrs/month • Responsible for supporting tasks at the altar such as bringing up the book, ringing the altar bell, preparing the altar for the Eucharist, and bringing up gifts. • Assists priest with preaching during mass; helps clean up after mass concludes on Sunday Honors and Awards Washington State Seal of Biliteracy • Recognized for demonstrating fluency in a language other than English • Received all four credits in the World Language Tagalog Competency Test April 2021 Science Department Academic Awardee, Foster High School March 2019 • Selective award highlighting ability to understand complex biological concepts and succeed in rigorous science classes • Given to only one student for each grade level during the annual academic assembly AP Scholar Award March 2021 • National award given to students who receive scores of 3 or higher on three or more AP Exams • Recognized for high performance and academic achievement in AP classes 103 104 First Name: The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application Devika Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: I Email: ftukwila Last Name: Ghimirey 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. Signature Date Current High School: Foster High School Number of years attended HS: HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: (Andrea Gamboa gamboaa@tukwila.wednet.edu 4 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: 3.7 undecided 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila, WA 98168 List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. After high school, Im planning to go to a 4 year college and study psychology. I plan on focusing specfically on working towards sutdying mental health that directly connects to BIPOC communitites, focusing on thier needs and wants. Systemic racism plays a big role on Black and Brown communtities and an even bigger role on thier mental health. And as a young brown women, I understand how challenging finding the right resoucres is. Thus, I would like to do something relating to studying race/psychology. 105 List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. - Honor role throughout high school - National Honor Society - Minds Matter - Rotary Student Of The Month List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. See Resume attached List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. So far the only scholarships that I have reiceded are directly with the school, theyre all financial aid that I recieved from the school I applied. 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 live with my 2 sisters who on top of work are also attending college. They are responsible for all the bills in the house while also working towards paying tution. We don't recieve any outside help. I ' m planning on going out of state and have no otther no other means of paying off my tution other than scholarships. 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.) 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. 106 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 s o ship applic nt: Witness devika ghimirey Date: 3/30/2022 Date: �/ '3l / � D D - Application must be postmarked by April 15, 2021. No exceptions! 107 Devika Ghimirey Foster High School 2020 Tukwila WA SKILLS • Trilingual -Nepali, English, & Hindi/Urdu • CPR Certified • Biology skills PCR work, use chemicals to determine macromolecules, extract DNA from a strawberry and cheek cells, & use a micropipette, Dissecting frogs, rats & crawfishes • Sports: - Badminton & Cross Country EXPERIENCE Babysitting (Neighbors/Family) • Supervise the kids while their parents are at work • Collaborated with Parents to insure kids safety Panda Express • Customer Service • Handled Food Safety • Pritoized customers Camp OSPREY Mentor • Led activities/classes for 5th graders • Supervised 5th grade girls during entire camp Nepali Youth Association Committee Member • Community Outreach: Spreading information about NYA to other communities, organizing community events, Outreaching with the community • lnfographic Committee: Creating posters/post related to social issues to help educate community members, researching social issues to effectively teach it to others Tuk Teaches • One of the founders of the program • Goal: Help the black and brown elementary/middle school kids with school work and provide them the representation they lacked due to mostly mostly white educators in the district • Hold zoom meetings Wednesday -Friday where students can come in and get help with project or any other homework assignments • Tutoring, except with the intentions of targeting the BIPOC students in the community 108 206-472-8681 devikaghimirey03&gmail. com EDUCATION Foster High School 2022 Graduate • 2022 Graduate • 3.7 GPA • National Honor Society • Avid Member 2016 -Present • Minds Matter • AP & Honors Student VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE / CLUBS • Camp Mentor @ Osprey Camp 2019 • Community Service Projects (Monthly) - Senior Breakfast, Cleaning the neighborhood, Facialiting Kids, ELL Graduation • Babysitting (Neighbors & Families) • Animal Shelter 2019 • Camp Mentor © Osprey Camp 2019 • Annual Christmas Gift Wrapping • Clubs: Fashion Club's Treasurer, Stage Crew, FBLA, Key Club, Foster's Growler, National Honors Society, AWARDS • Honor Roll 2015- Present • Strive For Five 2016 • Language Arts Essay 2018 • Good Citizenship 2017 • Rotary Student Of The Month (October 2021) REFERENCE • Karra Jackson (Nurse & OSPREY Camp Director) kjackson@campschechter. org> • Nichole Thomaselli (Teacher © Foster High School) thomasellin@tukwila.wednet.edu First Name: The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application Kidus Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: Email: tukwila WA Last Name: 98168 Kassa 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 a plication; and that deliberate misrepresentation of the information may subject me to prosecution under , e applicable State and Federal laws. Signature Date 3/29/2022 Current High School: Foster High School HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: Number of years attended HS: 4 Jenni Standard, standardj@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: 3.92 University of Washington Foster School of Business University of Washington- Michael G. Foster School of Business, PACC, List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. I want to become a businessman. I want to become a track and cross country star and one day represent my homeland. I want to become a dad one day. I want to enjoy my time while I am young. and last but not least I want to make my mom proud. 109 List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. See attached Document List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. See attached Document List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. Lotus scholarship Bold.com (I applied a lot of them in the link in a range of 1,000-25,000 global wise) I will be applying for a Bulldogs scholarship. I am going to apply for Bulldogs scholorship. How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor ❑ Teacher ❑ City Website ❑ Other Ms. Standard Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. See attached 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.) V Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill. V Three Letters of Reference: 2 Academic References and 1 Community/Employer Reference. recent official high school transcript or official record alternative. Photocopies of your 4/Most 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. V V Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 110 Academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school: I am a guy in my house who works 4 days a week and provides support to my family while trying to keep a good 3.9 GPA. I help my mom who always looks at me as her brother, son, dad and her child. In school I am involved in sports and helping people while I can. Activities 9th: soccer 11th:soccer 10th: soccer 12th: cross country and soccer 9th: 3.5 gpa or above award 12th: 2nd place cross country sub district and district 4th place cross country in 2A state MVP for cross country in Foster High School List of service I work in Saar's. It's a place that I decided to work for not the payment but the publicity and the environment inside it. I work in production. It's a job where you have to put the vegetables out to the front selling place. My soccer teammates work there which makes it more fun because even though it's a hard job, the connection we have in the job makes it easier. I live with my morn, 2 sisters and my aunt and her two daughters. As the only male in the household I provide financial support to my family, and I help my sisters and cousins make sure they do their homework and I watch them while my mom and aunt work. My responsibilities at school are to be able to have a good grade and make good communication with teachers. My home responsibilities are taking care of my family and helping them as much as I can. Financial Need Statement Being the only man in the house in my family, I have to provide a lot of things to my family, myself and my future. I applied to University of Washington and made it to the foster business which is a big deal and will take a lot of my focus to be able to have a good learning time in UW. What I want is for my university fee to be covered for my four year. If it is possible I don't want to work so that I fully focus on my major, cross country and track. I need to create time for my future. I also want to live on campus which is a life experience that I want to experience. I need a range from 1,000$-40,000$ that's my financial need. I need you people to invest in me because I hold a big future for the USA and my family and now it's on your hand to help me get to it. 111 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/r gistratiop at the post -secondary institution of my choice before scholarship funds can be awarded. Signature of sc olrship applicarZt:'' + Date:.; -Y7-.9/2 L Witness 112 Date: 2-6)1 Z ?. Application must be postmarked by April 15, 2021. No exceptions! First Name: The City of Opportunity, the Community of Choice. Tukwila City of Opportunity Scholarship Application Sahara Mailing Address: City, State, Zip: Primary Phone: Email: 98168 Last Name: Safi 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 he applicable State and Federal laws. Signature Date3/29/2022 Current High School: Foster High school HS Advisor/HS Counselor name & email: Number of years attended HS: 3 ibrahimn@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: 3.8 Highline Community college Tukwail , WA List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. 113 List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for. d How did you learn about the Tukwila City of Opportunity scholarship? Counselor Teacher 0 City Website 0 Other Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. --WALAve d 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.) V Proof of Residency: Most recent utility bill. V 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. V V Personal Essay about how you have served your community and made a positive difference. 114 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: 3/29/2022 Witness Nila,safibibi005@gmail.com Date: 3/29/2022 Application must be postmarked by April 15, 2021. No exceptions! 115 1.List your educational and professional goals and objectives for after high school graduation. My professional goal is to become a doctor and cure poor people for free and be a useful person for my community because only a life lived for others is a life worth living.That's what I believe and I love to work for my community. After high school graduation for three months I'm going to do the 2022 Summer Scholars Program at Seattle Children's Research Institute. The reason that I jone this program is because it's about researching medicine, So this expersine will help me in the future to become a successful person in my work. After this program, what I really wanted to do was go to college and work hard and get my Bachelor degree in three years, but this is not possible because I'm from a low income family and I need to help my family, So I chose to start Year up program and college next year because year up is one year program after that program I can find a jon and help my family while I attending college.I know this is going to be hard ,but poverty teach a person how to face challenges. 2.List your academic honors, awards and membership activities while in high school. IRC youth program, Member of the youth gardan, Member of culturing peace, Working as a high school intern for the Tukwila children's foundation, Member of Tukwila Team Read. Community safety workshop with IRC. 3.List your community service activities, hobbies, outside interests, extracurricular activities and/or employment experience. I help this organization Free food service where they need a person to deliver food for homeless people. I wash dishes and clean a room for this woman who had seven kids. Buying food for homeless people. My hobby is cooking and I cooked food for this musliam family who were fasting. 4.List the scholarships (name and dollar amount) you have received, or have applied for None 5.Provide a written statement describing your need for financial assistance. If more space is needed please attach a separate document. There are nine people at home and only my father is working and barely surviving because it's hard for immigrants to find work and some jobs require experience of two years or three years and if these jobs don't give us a chance, how will we get experience? I want to help my family but I can't because I can't find a job. It's very difficult to feed nine and pay the bills on an average job. 116