SINA Student Support Scholarship
Information
SINA Student Support Scholarship: SINA’s REACH Committee in collaboration with Capital
Community College (CCC) is offering a scholarship opportunity for students who reside in SINA’s
service areas who are continuing with their higher education. Up to four $500 scholarships in the
combined amount of $2,000 per year will be awarded annually to qualified CCC students.
Who is Eligible:
Any full or part time credit seeking student that is a resident of Hartford neighborhoods
within the 06106 or 06114 zip codes.
Student must have been enrolled a minimum of one semester and have a minimum
2.0 GPA at CCC prior to applying
Applicants may be majoring in any field, but a preference may be given to majors in the
healthcare or education fields.
Application / Requirements:
Fully complete the attached application.
A personal statement (minimum of 350 words-maximum of 500 words) explaining why
they are seeking higher education and how the scholarship will assist in the completion of
a certificate or degree program. Applications without the personal statement will not be
considered.
A recommendation form filled by a non-relative.
Application must be submitted to Linda Torres at lvalentin@sinainc.org or mail
applications to the SINA office at 207 Washington Street, Hartford, CT 06106
Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021
Selection Process:
SINA’s REACH Committee consisting of representatives from SINA’s institutions
(Hartford Hospital, Connecticut Children’s Medical Center, and Trinity College) will
review and select recipients.
All applicants will be notified by mail at the address they list.
If you are selected as a recipient, we would like to use a picture of you for use in print
and online publications. If you consent, please fill out and sign the image/essay release
section of the application.
Application Form
SINA Student Support Scholarship
TYPE OR PRINT (LEGIBLE)
Background Information
Name:
______________________________________________________________________________
PRIMARY MAILING ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________
NUMBER STREET APARTMENT
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CITY STATE ZIP CODE
EMAIL: ______________________________________________________
TELEPHONE #: _________________________
Major: _____________________ GPA: _____________________
Expected to Graduate on: __________________
Please attach a personal statement (minimum of 350 words-maximum of 500 words),
explaining why you are seeking higher education and how the scholarship will assist in reaching
the goal of obtaining a certificate or degree.
Image/Essay Release
I ___________________________________, give permission to SINA to use my story/essay
(FULL NAME)
and image for print publications, the SINA website and events.
I give SINA, Inc., all right to images or negatives taken, and waive any right to compensation for
the publication or other use of these materials.
I consent to any noncommercial use of said photographs, motion pictures or video or any
duplication thereof for any purpose SINA may deem appropriate.
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SIGNATURE DATE
OFFICE USE ONLY
CCC/SINA Scholarship Checklist:
____ Zip Code
____ Field/Major:___________________
____ GPA: ________________________
____ 1 Semester successfully completed
RECOMMENDATION FORM
For The SINA Student Support Scholarship Program
NAME OF APPLICANT:____________________________________________________
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE INIT.
To the person completing this recommendation:
Please comment about the applicant’s character and/or career aspirations. Your candid opinion about the
applicant will be very important to us.
Helpful information can include: How do you see the scholarship helping the applicant? How do you think the
person can contribute to his/her field? How does this scholarship contribute to the applicant’s growth?
Thank you.
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity?
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Comments: (Attach additional pages, if necessary)
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Recommendation issued by: (Please Print)___________________________________________
Title/Position:__________________________________________________________________
Institution:_____________________________________________________________________
Signature:_____________________________________________________________________
If your applicant is selected, will you be willing to present them at the awards ceremony? Yes Maybe No
If so, please provide your contact information below:
Full Name: ____________________________________________________________________
Phone: (____) ______________ Email: _______________________________________
Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________