GENERAL INFORMATION

The Academic Advancement Program (AAP) will be awarding scholarships to AAP students for the 2008-09 academic year. Scholarship awards will range between $1,500 and $5,000.

ELIGIBILITY

All AAP students who have completed 36 units, have not exceed 150 units at the college or university level, and who have a minimum cumulative UCLA GPA of 2.75 or better by the end of the 2007 Fall Quarter are eligible to apply. To receive the scholarship, you must be enrolled as a full-time undergraduate during the entire 2008-2009 academic year.

AAP Transfer students, prior AAP Scholarship winners, AAP Science students, Economics majors, and all other majors are encouraged to apply.

INSTRUCTIONS

Your application and all supporting materials must be submitted via MyUCLA by Friday, February 22, 2008 since no late or incomplete applications will be accepted. A completed application includes the following components:

1. Personal Statement: Describe in 600-650 words the major experience in your life which helped you form your values, ethical positions, community involvement, and personal and career goals.
2. Essay: Answer the question below in a 700-800 word essay. Failure to limit the length of your essay will result in a lower score on your application. Note: The essay question counts for over half of your final score. Be sure to proofread, use spell check, and edit your work carefully before adding your essay to the application. You can add your essay to your application at any point before the submission deadline. Remember: The application will not be considered complete until the essay is submitted.
3. Letter of Recommendation: It is preferred that the letter be from a UCLA instructor (faculty or TA) who appears as the "instructor of record" for a class on your study list (current or past). This enables a copy of your Personal Statement to accompany your request. If you choose to use a non-UCLA instructor, please call Pat at 310/206-1805 for directions.

AAP Scholarship Application Workshops.

AAP staff, the chair of the AAP Scholarship committee and a MyUCLA representative will present the last information workshop. This last of three workshops will be held on Monday, January 14th from 5-7pm in room 1101 Campbell Hall. Students will receive important information about the online application process, letter of recommendation, personal statement and essay.

The online application will not be available until mid-January (after Fall Quarter grades are posted); eligible students will receive notification. You may work on your supporting materials now and add them to your application at any point after notification of availability and before the submission deadline.

ESSAY QUESTION:

What do you think are the two most important issues in the current debate on United States (US) immigration policies? How do you feel this issue can be resolved?

Discuss your point-of-view in relationship to the social, political and/or economic issues involved.