HOGAR de Dallas will award one senior student a scholarship of $1000 for the graduating year of 2012-2013. Details follow:

(It is hoped that the parent, guardian or any other adult is encouraging a senior you know to research their roots to become eligible for the $1000 dollars that HOGAR de Dallas will award them)

HOGAR de Dallas

HISPANIC ORGANIZATION FOR GENEALOGY AND RESEARCH

Dorina Thomas, Ph.D.

President of HOGAR de Dallas and

Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee

(214) 324-3677

May 04, 2013

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

May 04, 2013

Applicant Information (Please print):

________________________________________________________________________

Full Name of Applicant (No Nicknames)

Permanent Street Address

City State Zip

Area Code and Telephone Number Cell Phone Number E-mail

Date of Graduation Name of High School Counselor’s Name

Have you received an acceptance letter? ________ ________

Yes No

Address of the University issuing the “Acceptance” letter:

___________________________________________

Name of University

___________________________________________

Street Address

___________________________________________

City State Zip

___________________________________________

Phone Number

Scholarship Criteria

The Hispanic Organization for Genealogy And Research (HOGAR) promotes interest in Hispanic heritage within our community, stimulates interest in Hispanic genealogy, supports genealogy sections of libraries, and assists members in research and publication of genealogical data through networking, educational programs, special events and newsletters.

STUDENT ELIGIBILITY:

· Must be a graduating senior of Hispanic heritage

· Must plan to attend an accredited two or four year college the following fall

· Must allow the essay to be published in the Journal of HOGAR

· Must submit letter of acceptance from the university/college, if selected as the recipient (The award will be sent directly to the college/university.)

· Grade point average is not a factor

· Must meet all requirements of essay and pedigree chart

DEADLINE APPLICATION: - Must be received on or before

May 04, 2013

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

· Pedigree Chart: Trace four generations of your paternal (father’s) and maternal (mother’s) lineages, starting with yourself, - place their names and the rest of the data requested on Pedigree Chart attached – (Do not create your own Pedigree Chart – use the one provided) If you are from a single parent home, start the pedigree chart with your legal guardian, instead of yourself, and trace his/her paternal and maternal lineages.

· ESSAY: The essay must include Historical Events within the life-time of your parents, grandparents and great-grandparent whose name appear on your “Pedigree Chart”. The conclusion should also include the challenges you faced in searching for your ancestors. The essay must be 500-1000 words with all sources properly footnoted.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARD:

One student will be awarded $1000 for tracing four generations of his/her paternal and maternal lineages, and submitting all requirements as specified above – not meeting requirements of the essay (including historical events), and pedigree chart will disqualify the applicant.

CONTACT PERSON: MAIL APPLICATION TO

HOGAR de Dallas

Dorina Thomas, Ph.D. 1822 Gross Road

dorinat@earthlink.net Dallas, Texas 75357

214) 324-3677

home.earthlink.net/~hogardedallas

(If guidance is needed in completing the requirements, contact Dorina Thomas, Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, either as a written request mailing it to the above address or call (214)642-0739. An HOGAR mentor will be assigned to help you. You are welcome to attend our General Meetings (The 2nd Saturday of September, December, March, and June) where you can also receive assistance.)

Outline of Essay & Points

Deadline: May 04, 2013

57 Points for the Essay:

I. Introduction

A. Topic sentence

B. Sentence leading to paragraphs II, III, IV

II. Detail 1

A. Historical events within the life-time of your parent

B. Footnotes/sources

III. Detail 2

A. Historical events within the life-time of your grandparent

B. Footnotes/sources

IV. Detail 3

A. Historical events within the life-time of your great-grandparent

B. Footnotes/sources

(The source can be footnoted or included the bibliography)

(Your essay must include similar content for II, III and IV above)

V. Conclusion Summary Paragraph: include the challenge you encountered when searching for your ancestors

Explanation for Entering Data onto the Pedigree Chart

43 points - ½ point per data entry

N/A may be used: Not applicable as when a person has not married or is not deceased

Start with you - the student (compiler).

If you are from a single parent home, start with your legal guardian (instead of yourself), and trace his/her lineage.

(Bibliography: must indicate the source(s) that provided you the information for the Pedigree Chart.)

For research of data to be placed on the Pedigree Chart to to:

www.familysearch.org Free

OR www.ancestry.com - Mus subscirbe or go to the public library where it is free

Affidavit

Applicant of the HOGAR de Dallas Scholarship

2012-2013

I________________________________________ (name of applicant) am/am not (circle one) a relative or have a friend who has been a present or past member of a genealogical and/or historical organization. I do not have access to my family tree already created. I ______________________________do hereby certify, affirm, and declare that I am the sole author and researcher for the essay and all the data presented within the contents of the application.

The following facts are true and correct:

1. I am a relative and/or have a friend (name relative and relationship to you or friend ___________________ ______________) who have been past or present members of a genealogical and/or historical organizations. My relative or friend belongs/ed to the organization (title)______________________________

2. I do not have access to any family tree already created.

3. I am the sole researcher of the data documented and presented on the Pedigree Chart provided as part of the scholarship application of HOGAR de Dallas.

4. I was the sole researcher and author of the essay presented as a criteria of the HOGAR de Dallas scholarship application

My research and creation of the Pedigree Chart and essay was witnessed by _______________________________ and took me ____ days, weeks, months (circle one) to complete.

Signature of witness :_______________________________________(Witness must be an adult over 25 years old)

Signature of parent or guardian: _______________________________

Signature of applicant: ______________________________________

Date:___________________________________

This form must have all blanks filled- in including signatures and accompany the completed application requirements in order to qualify for the scholarship.

the Pedigree Chart to microsoft word

and change PAGE SETUP to fit and enlarge.

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Many THANKS (!!) are extended to all HOGAR members for their contribution via membership and journals. A portion makes up the monies received by the scholarship recipient. The three recipients have been very appreciative of the financial assistance afforded them via the HOGAR de Dallas scholarship.

Message from Nicolas Ayala 6/29/05

I made it through the first year in college and the experience has been wonderful. I am planning to internship next summer when I have taken more classes needed for my career.

Thanks for the scholarship HOGAR awarded me. I am proud to tell you that your money was not wasted. After I receive my degree, I look forward in helping my own community like you guys do.

Nicolas Ayala

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Donations are accepted and will be placed in the scholarship budget for next year's recipient.

Go to Contact Us for the address where you can send your donation.

Scholarship Committee of 2012:

Committee members are Irma Vela, Dorina Thomas, Jesse Thomas,

Gloria Benavides

Scholarship of 2012 will award $1000 to two students each for tracing four generation of both their paternal and maternal lineage.

If any member would like to contribute to the scholarship fund, send your donations to HOGAR's address.

Contact Us

For the mailing address

HOGAR and the students thanks you

Thank you to those members who have donated monies for the 2012 scholarship. $750 out of the $2000 that will be awarded to this year's students have been donated by members.

Click here to view Erika Zamora's Ancestor Report 04/05