NACCED Annual John C. Murphy Scholarship

Grant Award ProgramPurpose

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.

Scholarship Guidelines

All applicants must be nominated by a member in good standing of NACCED.

All applicants must submit the following to be considered for the scholarship:

• Completed scholarship application

• Official school transcript with official grade point average (attach)

• Certification of financial need (attach Financial Aide Award letter from university)

• Collegiate letter of acceptance stating date of enrollment (attach)

• 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

• One letter of recommendation – teachers, faculty members, or civic leaders

• Support letter from a NACCED member in good

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

• Quality of Personal Statement – up to 30 points

• Financial Need – up to 25 points

• Grade Point Average – up to 25 points

• Content of Letters of Recommendation – up to 20 points

Deadline: The deadline for receipt of applications shall be close of business Friday, August 11, 2017.

Send a scanned digital copy to Laura DeMaria at ldemaria@nacced.org.

2016 John C. Murphy Scholarship Nomination

Form and Application

Nominee Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ______________________________________ Email: __________________________________________

College/University Attending and Address: ____________________________________________________________

Year Expecting to Graduate: _____________________ Degree: _________________________________________

Individual Submitting the Nomination: ________________________________________________________________

County of: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ________________________ Email: ____________________________ Fax: ______________________

Attachment Checklist:

• Personal Statement of approximately 500 words 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 activity, community service, and

awards or other recognition

• Collegiate letter of acceptance stating date of enrollment (attach)

• Official school transcript with grade point average

• Certification of financial need (Financial Aide Award letter from university)

• One letter of recommendation (teachers, faculty members, civic leaders)

• Support letter from a NACCED member in good standing (nominating county)

• Two copies of application

Selection Criteria

• Quality of Personal Statement – up to 30 points

• Financial Need – up to 25 points

• Grade Point Average – up to 25 points

• Content of Letters of Recommendation – up to 20 points

Applications will only be accepted from students residing in or attending university in NACCED member counties in good standing. 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: COB Friday, August 11, 2017. Questions? Contact Laura DeMaria at ldemaria@nacced.org.