[Njabs-talk] [Njlionsclubdistade] Ruben Pabon Scholarship Criteria

[EVELYN E. VALDEZ]

Ruben Pabon, Jr Scholarship Fund

Do you know a high school senior who could use a scholarship? The student should apply for the Newark Borinquen Lions Club for a scholarship honoring past governor Ruben Pabon.
The scholarship is open to any senior in the Multiple District and is merit based.
Criteria for Selection.
     The student must attend a high school in the Multiple District, have permanent residence in MD 16, proof of residency and school registration are required. 
     By June, the student must have completed high school or it’s equivalent and have proof of their acceptance into an accredited NJ College or University.
    Have an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Other criteria to be considered: The student must submit a one page typed essay highlighting their: Academic Achievements, Career Goals, Community Involvement, How the community will benefit from the students’ goal attainment, other information that the students feel is relevant.
   Students must submit 3 letters of recommendation. 
   A transcript must be submitted or sent by the high school.
    Application period March 5 to May 5, 2009
Send Applications to :
Ruben Pabon,Jr Scholarship Fund,
Newark Borinquen Lions Club
Box 38, Newark,N.J. 07101
 
Awarded scholarships are based on financial need, academic potential, community involvement and a personal interview.
 
The scholarship will be awarded at the 88th Annual MD 16 Convention.
 
More information: Iris A.Martinez-Arroyo 973-877-4431 or 973-485-6481 after 5 PM