PART I APPLICATION FOR SCHOLARSHIP

(To be completed by applicant)

Applicant Name:_________________________________________________________

If you are applying for a SIFAT scholarship please note the following:

(a) SIFAT can consider you for a scholarship only if you submit the following:

a completed Student Application and $25 registration fee.
a completed Sponsoring Organization Information form.
three Reference forms filled out and sent to SIFAT by the reference persons.
a completed Application for Scholarship both parts I and II.

(b) SIFAT funds for financial aid are limited, and therefore awarded only after students have sought several other sources of financial assistance.

(c) SIFAT scholarships are available for tuition, room and board. These scholarships are partial rather than for the full amount.

(d) SIFAT does not award scholarships for transportation.

(e) SIFAT welcomes your involvement in the application process via mail service, by telephone (no collect calls) at 256-396-2017 or fax 256-396-2501 or e-mail info@sifat.org

Please fill out the questionnaire below. It is important that all information is correct and we have a way to verify it.

1. Name, address and telephone number of your sponsor(s) and/or sponsoring organizations(s).

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2. Write the amount of your monthly income from all sources. (translate to U.S. dollars)

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3. You are responsible for your travel fare. How will you finance your travel?

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4. Have you looked into other programs in your country which could fulfill your needs? If so, which programs have you inquired about? If no, would you like information about other organizations in your country which has a similar program as SIFAT? Please explain.

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5. Please list all the other avenues you have explored for funding your studies at SIFAT. Include names, telephone numbers and fax numbers of all the funding sources you explored.

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6. The cost for the 10-week training practicum is $3750. The cost covers tuition, food, lodging and educational materials. What amount will you and your sponsoring organization be contributing toward the total cost of the session?

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7. Please share on the lines below why you feel this training is important to you.

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8. We have many applications for financial assistance and therefore must award only partial scholarships. It is also necessary for us to select only those of defined need and who will be using the training in their country. Briefly explain why you feel you should receive a partial scholarship.

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I hereby acknowledge that all the information provided on this application for scholarship funding is correct and has been completed by me

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Applicant’s Signature Date

Please send the following forms immediately to:

2944 County Road 113

Lineville, AL 36266