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National Association for County Community and Economic Development
2024 John C. Murphy Scholarship Nomination Form 		CLOSED  Deadline  7/26/2024
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Purpose  [hide this]

The grant award will provide assistance in the amount of $1,500 to an undergraduate or graduate student currently attending an American college or university with a chosen field of study that includes course work in the areas of affordable housing and/or community and economic development and who exhibits financial need. Students may not be awarded a scholarship more than once. All applicants must be nominated by a member in good standing with the National Association for County Community and Economic Development (NACCED). Applications will only be accepted from students residing in or attending university in NACCED member counties. All applicants must be U.S. Citizens. To determine if your county is a member of NACCED and in good standing, or should you have further inquiries, contact NACCED headquarters at (202) 367-1149. NACCED reserves the right not to award funds at its discretion. Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications shall be close of business Friday, July 26, 2024.
Scholarship Guidelines  [hide this]

All applicants must submit the following to be considered for the scholarship: Upload under 'Documents' below

  1. Official school transcript with official grade point average
  2. Certification of financial need (upload Financial Aid Award letter from university)
  3. Collegiate letter of acceptance stating date of enrollment
  4. One letter of recommendation – teachers, faculty members, or civic leaders
  5. Support letter from a NACCED member in good standing

Personal statement – of approximately 500 words, typed, to introduce the candidate and his/her academic plans, identification of course work completed in the field of affordable housing and/or community and economic development, extracurricular activities, community service, and other achievements or awards.
Candidate Selection Criteria  [hide this]

Candidate Selection A scholarship committee comprised of a Chair and appointed NACCED members in good standing will evaluate all applications, documents, and transcripts submitted. Their recommendation will be reported to the Board of Directors whose decision will be final. All contents of the application will be confidential.

Selection Criteria

  1. Quality of Personal Statement – up to 30 points
  2. Financial Need – up to 25 points
  3. Grade Point Average – up to 25 points
  4. Content of Letters of Recommendation – up to 20 points
 
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Please provide the following information for the Student/Nominee applying for the scholarship and for the County agent, officer, elected official, or employee from a qualifying NACCED member who is submitting the Nomination and letter of recommendation:


Applicant Information

First Name
Last Name
Telephone
Email
Address 1
Address 2
City
State/Province
ZIP+4/Postal Code
Country
Questions
1. Name of College/University Attending and Address:

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2. Year Expecting to Graduate:

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3. Degree:

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4. Name of Individual Submitting the Nomination:
Nomination and letter of recommendation must be from a member of NACCED in good standing.

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5. Name of County in which the student resides or attends university:
Applications will only be accepted from students residing in or attending university in NACCED member counties in good standing.

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6. Provide the address, phone, email and other contact information for the Individual Submitting the nomination:

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7. Describe your academic plans, including in your response identification of course work completed in the field of affordable housing and/or community and economic development, extracurricular activity, community service, and awards or other recognition achieved:

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