NMAA - Newport Mesa Unified School District

About NMAAThe Newport-Mesa Administrators Association (NMAA) is aprofessional organization whose membership includes principals,assistant principals, coordinators, directors and assistant superintendentsAbout Dr. John W. NicollThe NMAA/John W. Nicoll Scholarship for Future Teachers wasestablished in Dr. Nicoll’s name when he retired from theNewport-Mesa Unified School District after serving as Superintendentfor 26 years. Dr. Nicoll was a professor at National University in theEducational Leadership program training school administrators. Hetook great pride in meeting every student who was selected to receivethis award. Dr. Nicoll passed away in the fall of 2005 and NMAA isproud and honored to continue this tradition in his name.Visit www.nmusd.us/scholarships or see your school’sScholarship Counselor or College Advisor.Corona del Mar High – Ms. Lindsay FlynnCosta Mesa High – Ms. Michelle GonzalezEstancia High – Mrs. Mindy SavageNewport Harbor High – Mrs. Becky CareyMiddle College High – Mr. Mike diDonatoBack Bay/Monte Vista High – Mrs. Laura RivasApplication DeadlineMay 16, 2008Send a copy of your application toStacy de BoomNMAA Scholarship Chairpersonsdeboom@nmusd.us, (714) 424-7950NMAADr. John W. NicollScholarshipForFutureTeachersPlease ask your counselor to send your applications throughinter-district mail to Stacy de Boom, Paularino ElementarySchool.

NMAA/Dr. John W. NicollScholarship for Future TeachersPURPOSEThe NMAA/Dr. John W. Nicoll Scholarship for Future Teachersprovides assistance to Newport-Mesa Unified School Districthigh school seniors who intend to become teachers. It isawarded to a student who is highly motivated to become ateacher, has demonstrated the temperament and ability necessaryto succeed, and is determined to be in need of financialassistance by the NMAA Scholarship Committee.SCHOLARSHIP AWARDThe $2500 award is disbursed in five annual allotments of fivehundred dollars. The initial payment is granted upon proof ofregistration as a freshman for the Fall term following highschool graduation. The second, third and fourth payments aredisbursed upon receipt of transcripts that reflect completion ofsufficient units to advance the recipient to the status ofsophomore, junior and senior. The final allotment is disbursedwhen the recipient begins training for a teaching credentialfollowing completion of Bachelor degree requirements.TIMELINEApril 1, 2008 Applications AvailableMay 16, 2008 Applications DueMay 20, 2008 InterviewsMay 27, 2008 Board RecognitionRECIPIENTS1988 Martha Sick Felix(Newport Harbor)1989 Denise Surmon (Costa Mesa)1990 Wendy Skinner(Newport Harbor)1991 Karin Merrifield (Costa Mesa)1991 Philip Cook (Newport Harbor)1992 Gilbert Videla (Estancia)1993 Kathy Briano (Estancia)1994 Michael Curtis (Costa Mesa)1995 Jessica Romo (Estancia)1996 Jennifer Luchesi(Corona del Mar)1997 Sara Joyce Robinson(Newport Harbor)1998 Robyn Gibson (Costa Mesa)1999 Evelyn Powers (Costa Mesa)2000 Michelle Le (Costa Mesa)2001 Karee Meeks (Estancia)2002 Melissa Blair (Corona del Mar)2003 Clairissa Maygren (Estancia)2004 Michelle McDaniels (Estancia)2005 Julio Agama (Estancia)2005 Ian Morton (Estancia)2006 Kelly Archibald (Corona del Mar)2007 Emily Bizzell (Estancia)

Newport-Mesa Administrators AssociationDr. John W. Nicoll ScholarshipDIRECTIONS: Please word process your application using the headings and subheadings indicated for the sections that follow,A through K. Attach your high school transcript, letters of recommendation and two essays to your application. Send by U.S.mail, inter district mail through your counselor, or deliver to Stacy de Boom, Chairperson, NMAA Scholarship Committee,NMUSD Education Center, on or before Friday, May 16, 2008. Please call Stacy de Boom at (714) 424-7950 after you turn inthis application so she can expect to receive it. You will be called to set up an interview after the application has been reviewedfor completeness. Visit www.nmusd.us/scholarships for additional copies of application. Thank you.A. Applicant InformationApplicant’s Name: (Last Name, First Name and Middle Name)Permanent Home Address:City / State / Zip Code:Home Phone (714 / 949): Cell Phone (714 / 949):E-Mail Address:Current NMUSD High School:Student Identification Number:Dates attended:B. Parent / Guardian InformationParent / Guardian #1Home AddressCity / State / Zip CodeHome Phone (Area Code & Number)Work Phone (Area Code & Number)Parent / Guardian #2Home AddressCity / State / Zip CodeHome Phone (Area Code & Number)Work Phone (Area Code & Number)C. High School Transcripts & Letters of RecommendationPlease ask your counselor for a computer generated provisional transcript. In addition, provide two letters of recommendation:One from your high school counselor and the other from a teacher. Both letters and the transcript must be attached to yourapplication or it will not be reviewed.Counselor’s Name: Phone (714/949):Teacher’s Name: Phone (714/949):D. Applicant / Parent or Guardian StatementWe the undersigned verify that the personal and financial information included in this application is true and complete to the bestof our knowledge. We authorize this application and the information it contains to be reviewed by members of the NMAAScholarship Committee for evaluation purposes with the understanding that it will be held in strict confidence.Applicant’s Signature:Date:Parent / Guardian’s Signature:Date:NMAA/Dr John W. Nicoll ScholarshipUpdated 7/31/2008sj

Page 2. NMAA / Dr. John W. Nicoll ScholarshipE. Advanced Placement / Honors CourseworkList the Advanced Placement (AP) and/or Honors courses you have taken. Include courses taken on a high schoolcampus and/or at a community college or university campus. List the title of the course, the school where coursewas taken, the grade you received, and the credit earned.Course TitleSchoolGradeReceivedCreditsEarned(Repeat as needed)F. ScholarshipsList the name and amount of award of other scholarships that you have applied for, received, or expect to receive.(Use the outline shown below and repeat as many times as necessary.)Scholarship Name Amount Circle the Status$ Applied For / Received / Expect to Receive$ Applied For / Received / Expect to Receive$ Applied For / Received / Expect to Receive$ Applied For / Received / Expect to Receive(Repeat as needed)G. Colleges and UniversitiesList the institutions you have applied to or will be applying to. Indicate the geographic location and approximatecost per year for each school. Include expenses directly related to education such as tuition, fees, books, supplies,and transportation. (If the institution is out of the area, indicate room and board as well as round-triptransportation costs.) Do not include clothing, entertainment, telephone, automobile and other incidental expenses.Institution City/State Room & Board (if out of the area)Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Round-Trip TransportationInstitution City/State Room & Board (if out of the area)Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Round-Trip TransportationInstitution City/State Room & Board (if out of the area)Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Round-Trip TransportationInstitution City/State Room & Board (if out of the area)Tuition & Fees Books & Supplies Round-Trip TransportationNMAA/Dr John W. Nicoll ScholarshipUpdated 7/31/2008sj

Page 3. NMAA / Dr. John W. Nicoll ScholarshipH. Financial Resources WorksheetH.1 List the institutions you are likely to attend from Section G, the approximate cost per year, and whether or notyou have applied for admission.Institution City / State ApproximateAnnual CostHave you appliedfor admission?$ Yes No$ Yes No$ Yes No$ Yes NoIf the answer is NO,when will you apply?(Repeat as needed)$ Yes NoH.2 What amount will you contribute to your own education expenses?MoneyPreviously savedWages fromsummer jobs$$Part-time jobduring collegeOtherscholarships$ Graduation gifts $$ Other $H.3 What amount will come from other sources to contribute to your education expenses?Parents/Guardians$Grandparents$Non-Relatives$Step-Parents $ Relatives $ Other $H.4 How much financial aid are you eligible to receive? Please compute your eligibility for financial aid, even ifyou have not yet applied. For each category, estimate the amount you are eligible for and whether or not you haveapplied (Circle Yes or No).CAL Grant Eligible for $ Have you applied yet? Circle: Yes NoPELL Grant Eligible for $ Have you applied yet? Circle: Yes NoOther Eligible for $ Have you applied yet? Circle: Yes NoOther Eligible for $ Have you applied yet? Circle: Yes NoH.5 What other funding sources do you expect to use?(1) $ (3) $(2) $ (4) $H.6 What is the amount available to fund your education? (Use totals from H.2 through H.5)H.2 Your own resourcesfrom savings, jobs, etc. H.3 Contributions from others H.4 Financial Aid / Loans H.5 Other sources$ $ $ $H.7 Given what it will cost you to attend college and what you have available to cover expenses on an annual basis,what is the shortfall? $H.8 What special situation or hardship do you believe will contribute to an equitable evaluation of yourapplication? (Please explain by providing a short statement of need.)NMAA/Dr John W. Nicoll ScholarshipUpdated 7/31/2008sj

Page 4. NMAA / Dr. John W. Nicoll ScholarshipI. Honors & AwardsList special honors, awards and recognitions received to date. Indicate the title and year.Honors Year Awards Year Recognitions Year(Repeat as needed)J. School & Community Activities/OrganizationsSchool-RelatedYearGradeLevel Sponsor/ Contact Person Leadership Roles Offices Held(Repeat as needed)Community-RelatedYearGradeLevel Sponsor/ Contact Person Leadership Roles Offices Held(Repeat as needed)K. Two EssaysThis portion of the application will provide evidence of your written communication skills. Please type or word process each essay on a separatesheet of paper (one page, double-spaced) and attach to your application. Content, neatness and GUMS (grammar, usage, mechanics andspelling) are important.K.1Tell us about yourself and why you want to become a teacher. Include your talents, chief interests,work experience (both paid and non-paid) and significant accomplishments.K.2Choose one:a. What is the most valuable benefit one may receive from being a teacher?b. What significant changes will technology bring to education over the next ten years?NMAA/Dr John W. Nicoll ScholarshipUpdated 7/31/2008sj