Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation Scholarships
Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation (AKMF) is accepting applications for the following scholarships and general funding:
- Academic Scholarship ($1000) for college bound high
school students.
- Scholarship grant to YMCA of Boynton Beach 'Summer
Camp for Children' program ($1000)
- High School students participating the National
level scholastic competitions ($200)
Academic Scholarship ($1000)
for college bound High School Graduates
Application and Selection Information
Eligibility Requirements
Currently accepted in an undergraduate program at an
institution for higher learning.
Proof of graduation from high school at the time of
application.
Applicants must be full/part-time students in an
educational institution.
Application must be postmarked no later than June 1 of the
year.
Mailing Instruction
A complete application package including the following
documents:
Completed application form in English
Copy of acceptance letter from an accredited college or
university.
One reference letter
High School Transcripts
Typed, double-spaced essay
High School transcripts (copy)
Mail the completed application with attachments to the
Foundation at the following address:
Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program
12197 Sunset Point Circle
Wellington, FL 33414
U.S.A.
Application review:
Scholarship applications review will begin June 10 of the
year by the Abi Kattel Memorial Scholarship committee (three
members).
The Abi Kattel Memorial Scholarship committee chair will
notify (electronically) the Award Recipient by July 30.
Award amount will be mailed to the recipient not later than
September 30 of that year.
Note: No applications or associated documentation will be
returned to applicants. Recipients photo and name will be
posted on the Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation (www.abikattelfoundation.org)
and Florida Nepal Association (www.Floridanepal.org) web
sites.
Once the recipient receives an award winning notification
she/he should respond a letter of acceptance of scholarship
within a month along with a photo (preferably digital) to
post on the website.
Important: Unable to receive a letter of acceptance from
recipient within a month will be equivalent to declining the
scholarship award. In such cases, an alternate candidate
will be awarded the scholarship.
(PLEASE DOWN LOAD THE APPLICATION FORM FROM THIS WEBSITE
BELOW)
A scholarship grant to YMCA of Boynton Beach ($1000)
'Summer Camp for Children' program
Annual scholarship in the amount of $1,000 will be granted
to YMCA.
Applicants should apply through YMCA.
A selection of the grant recipient will be done jointly by
YMCA and Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation.
Recipient will be announced via YMCA.
For details about application, please contact:
DeVos Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach, Florida
9600 South Military Trail
Boynton Bch., FL 33436
561.738.9622 Tel
561.738.6055 Fax
High School students participating the National level
scholastic competitions ($200)
Eligibility Requirements
High school students participating in any National level
competitions should send
A request letter, at least two months in advance of the
event, to
Abi Kattel Memorial Foundation Scholarship Program
12197 Sunset Point Circle
Wellington, FL 33414
U.S.A.
A package should include:
A letter with detailed information about the competition
s/he would be participating with date and place.
The students year in school, check mailing & email
addresses, and phone number(s).
A letter, on a school letter head, from a teacher of the
school describing the national competition and
participation.
The award will be given up to two qualified students on a
first-come-first-served basis.
Check will be mailed to the address you provided 10 days
prior to your event.
Related documents in MS Word document format (right click and "Save Target As")
1.
Scholarship application and selection guidelines
2.
AKMF scholarship application form 2008
2065 Nepali New Year Picnic
Nepali New Year 2065 picnic will be held in Orlando this year. Turkey Lake park is the venue and celebration program will be held from 11:30 AM till 4:00 PM. Let's welcome the Nepali New Year with a bang !!.
The cost for this years picnic is $6.00 per person. Kids 12 years and younger eat and celebrate free.
Date and Time:
Saturday, April 19, 2008
11:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Venue:
Turkey Lake Park (Official
website)
3401 Hiawassee Road
Orlando, FL 32835
(407) 299-5581, (407) 299-5594
Park Admission:
$4.00 - per car
$2.00 - if its just the driver
Picnic cost:
$6.00 - per person
FREE - Kids 12 years and under
Programs:
Barbeque, snacks around noon
- Antakshari
- Tol-Mol-Ke-Bol
- Quiz
- Kabita, Muktak
- Raffle
- Kabaddi ?? (anyone)
Main coarse food (Chicken, Pulao, Vegetable) around 3:00 PM
Directions :
Turnpike
Exit 259 and merge into I-4 West Bound. Follow directions
for I-4 West Bound (see below).
I-4 West Bound
Take exit 75B to merge onto S Kirkman Rd/SR-435 North and go
1.6 miles.
Turn left at Conroy Road and go 2.5 miles.
Turn right at S Hiawassee Road and go 0.9 miles to the PARK.
I-4 East Bound
Take exit 74A for Sand Lake Rd/SR-482.
Turn left at Sand Lake Rd/SR-482 and continue going West on
Sand Lake Rd for 0.3 miles.
Turn right at CR-439 N/Turkey Lake Road and go 2.1 miles.
Slight left to stay on CR-439 N/Turkey Lake Road and go 1.1
miles.
Turn left at Conroy Windermere Rd/CR-439 West and go 0.5
miles.
Turn right at S Hiawassee Road and go 0.9 miles to the PARK.
You are requested to RSVP to the e-vite for the New Year picnic. If you need an e-vite, please email . Please pass this e-mail to friends and family.
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