FAQs About Education Awards

HOW AND WHEN DO I SUBMIT MY AWARDS APPLICATION?   

The Awards Application Package (application form, essays, and lists of awards and activities) must be sent as an email attachment to the Awards Program Administrator by January 21, 2011.  Signed hard copies of these documents as well as school transcripts, letters of recommendation, application fee and photo must also be sent by priority mail and postmarked no later than January 24, 2011.

MUST THE RECOMMENDATION LETTERS BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION PACKAGE OR CAN THEY BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE AWARDS ADMINISTRATOR?     

The recommendation letters can be sent directly to the Awards Administrator. They must be postmarked no later than the January 24, 2011 deadline.
Applicants are advised to request these letters early in the application process, keeping in mind that teachers and professors are often not available during school breaks.

Should I mail the application via courier?

No — it is recommended that it be sent by priority mail with arrival scheduled for no longer than 7 to 10 days.

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I AM REAPPLYING, WHAT DOCUMENTS SHOULD I SEND?

The 2011 Application Form must be completed. If you applied for the same 2010 FAWCO Foundation Award only one new letter of recommendation is required, although you may want to consider sending two new letters. You may resubmit the essays and study plan; the list of awards and extracurricular activities should be updated.  School transcripts for the last year must also be sent. If you applied for an award prior to 2010, you must complete ALL the requirements once again.

 Is it a disadvantage if two members of the same family apply?

Each candidate is considered separately and each should submit complete Award application packages including recommendations.

How is the selection made? Why must the application be submitted in January if the selection is made in March?   

There are two selection committees. The pre-selection committee meets in January and February and reads every application. The best qualified applicants are then forwarded to the final selection committee that meets during the Conference and selects the award recipients. Time is
 very limited during the conference so the pre-selection committee is essential.

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My course ends in June. Do I qualify for an award?  

No — The 2011 Arts, Science, Humanities, Teacher and Members degree based Awards cover future academic studies beginning after the Spring, 2011 semester. Many of the applicants for the Arts, Science, Humanities, Teacher and Members awards are already enrolled and studying for their degrees in Universities. These students must have at least one year—two semesters—of studies still remaining before the completion of their degree.

When will the award recipients be announced? 

The recipients will be announced at a general session of the FAWCO conference in Marrakech in March 2011.

I am applying for a FAWCO Members Award. Should I send grade transcripts, it was a long time ago? 

Applicants for a non-degree based award need not submit grades. Applicants for the degree-based award need to submit university transcripts if they have already begun a degree program.

May I write by hand? 

No-The Award Application Package must be typed and sent as an email attachment.  Handwritten applications will not be accepted. 

 Is financial need a criterion?

Financial need is only one of the criteria considered in determining the award recipient. However, it should be mentioned in the application in the section asking whether the applicant has applied for or will require other forms of financial aid.

When do I get the check if I am an award recipient? 

Award recipients are advised by email immediately after the conference. The recipient must then complete a Statement of Agreement provided by The Foundation and return it together with a document from the university, college, or institution certifying that you have been officially enrolled in the program mentioned in the application. Thus, in practice, most award recipients receive their check from The Foundation Treasurer towards the end of the summer following the award announcement. Dual Cultural Award recipients attending summer courses can receive funds in late    spring.

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