TRINIDAD & TOBAGO UNITED COMMUNITY ASSOC., INC.

1343 East 89th Street, Brooklyn NY 11236

www.tatuca.org

31 March 2016
Dear Prospective Candidate,
APPLICATION FOR TATUCA 2016 SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AWARD
The Trinidad and Tobago United Community Association Inc. (TATUCA) is soliciting applications for 2016
Scholarship Grant Awards for students who were born, or progenies of parents born in Trinidad and Tobago.
Interested students who are currently enrolled in college/certified trade school should submit a completed
application with the following attachments.

At least two pieces of acceptable and verifiable letters of recommendation and documentation supporting
the need for the scholarship e.g. bursars statement, rent receipts and or utility bills.
High school/vocational/trade school/college transcripts
Statement of long range career goals, and personal interests.
Any other information which will enhance your application.
Applicant should focus on financial challenges, family background, present living situation etc.
A biographical sketch and recent passport photo.

Eligibility Criteria
Applicant must be a full time college/trade/vocational school student in the USA
Applicant must be completing/have completed at least 20 credits towards either an
Associates or Bachelors Degree (or equivalent for trade/vocational school)
Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better at the end of the Spring Semester
Please note that only students pursuing an undergraduate (first degree) will be considered
Short-listed applicants will be required to attend an interview on July 27, 2016 and be present at the
Scholarship Awards Presentation on August 20, 2016 at Antuns 96-43 Springfield Boulevard, Queens, New
York.
DEADLINE DATE: July 15, 2016
Scholarship applications and attachments can be submitted by email to ttatuca@tatuca.org
Jackie54b@gmail.com, foxyddann@yahoo.com or czarbb@aol.com by regular mail only to:
TATUCA
Attn: Mr. George Chan
1343 East 89th Street, Brooklyn NY 11236
REGISTERED OR COURIERED MAIL WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Successful candidates shall be required to keep TATUCA apprised of their progress while at
College/University/Vocational/Trade School and after they graduate.

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO UNITED COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, INC

1343 East 89th Street, Brooklyn NY 11236
APPLICATION FOR TATUCA 2016 SCHOLARSHIP GRANT AWARD
DEADLINE: 15 July 2016
NAME (please print)
LAST:
STREET ADDRESS INCLUDE CITY AND ZIP CODE

FIRST:

INITIAL:

CONTACT INFO:
TEL. NO.

FAX NO.

NATIONALITY of applicant:

NATIONALITY OF PARENT(S)

EMAIL:

EDUCATION (INCLUDE COLLEGE, TRADE/VOCATIONAL AND HIGH SCHOOL)

Dates Attended

College name and address

From

High School name and address

To

Dates Attended
From

Certificate(s)/Diploma(s) obtained

To

Certificate(s) Diploma(s) obtained

SPECIAL RECOGNITION
LIST ALL HONORS, AWARDS, DEANS LIST, SCHOLARSHIPS THAT YOU HAVE RECEIVED ETC.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT ACTIVITIES (Please list all extracurricular activities in which you have been
involved in college and or your community)

EMPLOYMENT (INCLUDE FULL TIME, PART TIME, COOPERATIVE AND SUMMER WORK) List recent
employment first
EMPLOYER & TYPE OF BUSINESS

OCCUPATION

REFERENCES: (Academic, Give name, title address, email and telephone number(s)
NAME AND TITLE
ADDRESS
1)

INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT

FROM
TO

CONTACT INFO

2)

3)

PERSONAL STATEMENT OF LONG RANGE CAREER GOALS AND PERSONAL INTERESTS INCLUDING
ACADEMIC PROGRAM PLANNED (USE A SEPARATE SHEET IF NECESSARY) APPLICANTS MUST
EMPHASISE A FINANCIAL NEED.
Applicants should note that this is a critical part of the evaluation process.

By signing this application, I authorize the Trinidad and Tobago United Community Association International Inc. (TATUCA) to make inquiries
related to the information herein provided and I agree to hold TATUCA harmless for any claims of liability resulting from these inquires. I am
aware that any false statements made in this application shall disqualify me from consideration.
I also agree to keep TATUCA apprised of my progress throughout my college years and when I graduate.
__________________________________
Signature of Applicant

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Date