Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Offered for Third Consecutive Year
The Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Fund is now accepting applications for the
2010-2011 academic year
Washington, D.C. (PRWEB) March 20, 2010 -- The Ethiopian Heritage College Scholarship Fund is now
accepting applications for the 2010-2011 academic year. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM on June 25,
2010. The scholarship was founded and is administered by the law firm of Chaikin, Sherman, Cammarata, &
Siegel, P.C.
In addition to public announcement, the scholarship has been publicized by directly contacting guidance
counselors at area high schools. They have been urged to announce the scholarship and encourage applications
from eligible students.
The $1000 scholarship is open to residents of the Greater Metropolitan Area of Washington, D.C. who will be
attending a 2- or 4-year college or university. No person related by blood or marriage to any member or former
member of the selection committee is eligible for the scholarship.
Selection is made from the eligible student applications submitted by the deadline. Scholarship recipients will be
chosen on the basis of financial need, high school grade point average, a submitted essay, demonstrated
community service, ability, and personal character. In addition to the submitted application, some candidates may
be invited to a personal interview by the selection panel.
Scholarship funds are paid in August and February. The money must be used to pay school expenses, which may
include tuition, room and board, and books. Awardees must make reports each grading period to confirm
satisfactory academic performance. In the event of unsatisfactory academic performance, payment of the
scholarship will be withheld, although exemptions may sometimes be granted on the basis of extenuating
circumstances.
For the purposes of eligibility, the Greater metropolitan Area of Washington D.C. is defined as including the City
of Alexandria, Virginia; the Virginia counties of Arlington,