Applications are now being accepted for the APRI Summer School
Scholarship. At least twenty five (25), scholarships will
be awarded to high school students’ grade 9th, 10th and 11th, enrolled in a Tacoma
High School. These annual scholarships are intended
to provide financial assistance to high school students who need a summer school class to graduate.
A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI) is a national organization with
affiliates throughout the United States. The Tacoma Chapter
of APRI is a non-profit community minded organization, actively involved in helping provide assistance
to economically disadvantaged seniors, youth, unemployed and others in need.
We offer voter education and registration on a year-round basis.
Our voter education consists of community programs designed to educate the public on political issues and candidates.
However, we do not endorse candidates or issues. In addition, we promote job fairs to provide employment opportunities, have
a Youth Chapter for students and young adults, and host an annual Pastors Breakfast as outreach to the faith-based community.
Membership is open to any individual who is interested in supporting
the objectives and goals of the A. Philip Randolph, Tacoma
Chapter. Meetings are held
at the IBEW HALL, 3049 South 36th Street, Tacoma,
Washington. Meeting time is 6:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Must
be a high school freshmen, sophomore or junior and currently enrolled in a Tacoma high school.
· Must
need a summer school credit to graduate with peers.
· The
APRI Summer School Scholarship will be paid directly to the school district
where the student is registered to attend summer school.
· Scholarships
must be used summer 2012 or funds will be forfeited.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
1. Part
1: Personal Data
of the application is to be completed by student. Part 1 must be neatly printed and signed.
2. Part
2: Personal Statement
is also completed by the student. Part 2 must be typewritten on a separate page and attached.
3. Part
3: is to be written
by a high school teacher, Counselor, Career Center Coordinator, Career & Technical Education teacher, advisor or administrator
and signed. Please include a letter of endorsement.
4. Part
4: Submit a copy of your free lunch voucher, if applicable and the class you
wish to take. (May be obtained from your school).
5.
Attach
the following to the completed application:
a. Copy of high school transcript: unofficial copy acceptable.
b.
Resume
is highly recommended. Each recipient will be subject to additional APRI requirements.
MAIL COMPLETED
APPLICATION TO: A. Philip Randolph Institute (APRI)
3049 South 36th Street, Suite 201
Tacoma, WA. 98409
For more information call:
(253) 473-3810 or (360) 981-8114
Or visit our website for additional applications: APritacoma.tripod.com
Applications must be received by the APRI
Office by 5:00 p.m. May 21, 2012
