NAO $1000 HIGH SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARD 2020 APPLICATION OPEN

WHAT IS NAO HIGH SCHOOL EXCELLENCE AWARD?

NAO is awarding excellence award, since 2010, to a qualifying high school graduate from Nepali Community in Oregon and SW Washington who is planning to enroll in a 4-year university or college. Previously, the excellence award amount was $500. From 2020, the award amount has been increased to $1000. The goal of the award program is to support most promising local Nepali student to complete intended college degree while encouraging all high school students— of the local Nepali community— to be devoted on their study, and getting their involvement in our community activities.

Visit links for past activity:

  1. $100 Scholarship in Nepal
  2. $500 NAO High School Excellence Award

WHAT ARE THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS?

  1. Applicants must have resided in either Oregon or Southwest Washington State for more than 6 months before the deadline of application.
  2. Applicants must be of Nepali heritage.
  3. Applicants must be a member of NAO.
  4. Applicants must have at least 3.0 Cumulative GPA.
  5. Applicants must be high school seniors. Proof can be the transcript of High School, and the recommendation from a school teacher.

HOW DO I APPLY FOR THE AWARD?

All applicants are required to submit the following documents in a closed envelope to apply for the award:

  1. Transcripts: Official / unofficial transcript, with High School cumulative GPA, issued by their school.
  2. Essay: Applicants must write a 500-750 words essay on one of the following two topics:
    1. Discuss how you will or have already used your diverse life experience and perspectives to contribute to the community you live in. OR
    2. Describe the world you come from — for example, your family, community or school — and tell us how your world has shaped your dreams and aspirations.
  3. Resume: Particularly focusing on current standing in school and extracurricular activities; including community participation and voluntary services.
  4. Letter of Recommendation: A letter of recommendation from high school teacher.
  5. NAO Membership: The status of NAO membership will be verified by the NAO Executive Committee.
    Selection Criteria: The applicants will be evaluated on the following criteria:High School GPA50%Essay25%Volunteer/Community Participation20%Recommendation5%Total100%

In evaluating applicant’s high school GPA, a weighting scale will be applied to account for Honors (H), Advance Placement (AP), and International Baccalaureate (IB) courses.

WHAT IS THE TIMELINE OF THIS AWARD?

Application submission deadline — September 30th 2020

Award winner announcement — Nepali Dashain Party (October 31st 2020)

Address to send Application materials:
Nepali Association of Oregon
PO Box 7052
Beaverton, OR, 97007

WHO SHOULD I CONTACT IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?

Please direct all your questions to the secretary of NAO:

Trilochan Paudel, NAO Secretary
503-209-3647

We wish you best of luck and would like to thank you for considering NAO High School Excellence Award.

Thanks,

Trilochan Paudel, NAO Secretary