Discussions Gates Millenium Scholarship - 2010-2011

jsungoh
Tue, 08 Mar 2011 17:59:26 +0000

OMG I GOT FINALIST <3 (so happy, that means I have a chance) my gosh, this letter came so unexpectedly (x

TO: ---- (cut this off)
FROM: Joo Young Lee
Program Director, Gates Millennium Scholars
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund

DATE: March 7, 2011

SUBJECT: Gates Millennium Scholars Finalist

You have been selected to advance to the second phase of the Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) scholarship selection process. To verify your eligibility for further consideration, we must receive the following documents no later than Friday, April 8, 2011:

· A copy of your High School Transcript (which must include grades from 9th grade through the first half of the 12th grade year) or your GED certificate.

· A copy of your School Profile (a document containing standard data about the school such as the number of students, school type, grading scale, etc.) if your school has one.

· The Unweighted Cumulative GPA Form. Please have your guidance counselor complete the enclosed GPA conversion form (this form is not attached to this e-mail; it is included in the mailing) even if your cumulative unweighted GPA is listed on your transcript. The signed form serves as verification of your unweighted cumulative GPA.

· A copy of your Admission Acceptance Letter from the college or university you currently plan to attend on a full-time basis in the fall of 2011. (This does not have to be the college or university you ultimately attend; please see the enclosed Frequently Asked Questions document for additional information.)

· A copy of your entire Student Aid Report (SAR). This document will be mailed to you upon completion of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or will be available online if you filed electronically.

If you have not already done so, you must file the U.S. Department of Education’s Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form immediately. We recommend that you file the FAFSA form electronically for faster processing and response time. The form is available at [Home - FAFSA on the Web-Federal Student Aid](http://www.fafsa.ed.gov).

As soon as each required document becomes available, please FAX or mail ONE COPY of each to APIASF/GMS at (202) 530-0643. Again, all documents must be submitted as soon as possible and received in our APIASF/GMS program office no later than Friday, April 8, 2011.

GMS will review the requested documents, and in late April you will be mailed a letter notifying you of your GMS Status. In the meantime, if you have any questions please contact APIASF/GMS at 1-866-274-4677 ext. 801, or via e-mail at mhughes@apiasf.org or april@apiasf.org.