Candidate Endorsement Form

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Please complete an endorsement form for each candidate you would like to refer to the One Family Scholars program. Please type your responses and attach additional sheets as needed, as the space provided should not be viewed as an indication of how long your responses should be.

Please DO NOT submit hand-written endorsement forms.

General Information

Candidate First Name

Candidate Last Name

College or University

Major/Plan of Study

Candidate Email

Additional Information

Please describe your relationship with the candidate. How long have you known him/her, and in what capacity?

What services has your candidate received through your organization (such as SNAP, housing assistance, etc.)? What programs and/or activities is the person involved in on an ongoing basis at your organization?

What are the candidate’s strengths?

What are the candidate’s areas for improvement?

How do you think these attributes might affect the candidate’s ability to achieve his or her education and career goals?

Tell us why you think the candidate will be successful in this degree program, such as academic readiness for college and ability to balance family, work and school.

Does it appear that the candidate has made the wisest possible choice of school (in terms of program, expense, and location)? Please explain.

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Additional Questions

How does the candidate plan to support himself/herself financially while enrolled in school?

Please describe the candidate’s motivation to obtain a family-sustaining career and their understanding of how their program of study will help them obtain that career.

Describe the candidate’s plan to build relevant work experience in his/her field while in college.

If the candidate was accepted as a One Family Scholar, how likely is it that the candidate could complete her or his proposed course of study within the tenure limits of the program: 3 years for an Associate’s degree or 5 years for a Bachelor’s degree?

Is the candidate proficient in both written and spoken English? Would his/her English language skill be a barrier to college success?

Why do you think the candidate deserves to be chosen as a One Family Scholar? Please include information about motivation, commitment, ability, and other relevant factors.

Please indicate who on your staff will work with the candidate and how often during their entire tenure in the program (up to 5 years). Also describe other supports, such as housing assistance or child care, which your organization can provide the candidate.

Nominator's Contact Information

Full Name

Title & Department

Email

Phone Number

Organization

Contact Information