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Yuchengco Memorial Journalism Scholarship Application

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First & last name:MARIA ELENA YUCHENGCO MEMORIAL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPACADEMIC AND CAREER INFORMATIONACADEMIC INFORMATION: Please write “N/A” if it does not apply to you.High School:City:H.S. Weighted GPA:Expected High School Graduation Date: MonthH.S. Unweighted GPA (4.0 scale):/ YearCollege/University: Year in school (Fall 2013):Major: Expected College Graduation Date: Month / YearCollege cumulative GPA: College term GPA (Fall or winter 2012):Other College Information:Housing plans for 2013-14: Commute from home Live on campus Live off campusIf attending a public college/university, will you be paying in-state tuition? Yes NoTEST SCORES: For incoming freshmen only. Please write “N/A” if you have not taken the tests below.SAT Mathematics: SAT Critical Reading: SAT Writing:SAT Subject Tests(if taken):ACTSubject: Score: Subject: Score:Subject: Score: Subject: Score:Composite: English: Mathematics: Reading: Science:ESSAY QUESTIONSPlease respond to each of the short essay questions below on a separate sheet of paper. Youressays should be in 12-point font and single-spaced. At the top of the page, include your name andthe name of the scholarship program. After each essay, please include the word count.1. Tell us about yourself, including your academic and career goals, hopes and dreams for thefuture and the role/influence of your Filipino heritage. Recommended length: 250-500 words2. Describe your proudest moment and the greatest challenge you have faced, eitherpersonally or academically. What did you learn from these experiences? Recommendedlength: 150-200 words3. What type of journalism most interests you and why? How did you develop this interest?Describe any extra-curricular activities, school project(s) or work experience(s) that haveinfluenced your interest in journalism. Recommended length: 250-500 words4. What are your favorite news outlets, and who are your favorite journalists? What do youadmire about them? Recommended length: 150-200 words5. Optional: Is there anything else you would like us to know, including any unusual family orpersonal circumstances that have affected your achievement in school, work experience oryour participation in school activities?WRITING SAMPLEPlease submit a writing sample along with your application. <strong>Journalism</strong> work is preferred.With your permission, your writing sample or article may be featured in Positively Filipino, an online magazine(http://positivelyfilipino.com).

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