ZONNA LIE-ITO SCHOLARSHIP
OTZ Telephone Cooperative, Inc.
PO Box 324
Kotzebue, AK 99752
Phone 907 442 3114
Fax 907 442 2123
TF 800 478 3111
OTZ supports the growth and development of its members and their children. This scholarship is in honor of Zonna Lie-Ito, whom exemplified a passion for education, community service and a way of life true to her values. The goal is to provide members financial aid for education and training in preparation for career opportunities in the telecommunications industry.
This achievement based scholarship is awarded to students for academic and vocational education. Students are recognized for their professionalism, excellence and can-do attitude.
Each year, this scholarship supports three college students and one vocational student. The award is $1,500 for full time students (12 or more credits per term) and $750 for part time students (3-11 credits per term). The awards are renewable, so awardees may receive funding for up to six consecutive years if all criteria are met. For more, contact Cindy Fields at 907-442-1007 or cfields@otz.org
Eligibility
Applicants must:
• Be current OTZ members in good standing or children of OTZ members in good standing.
• Be accepted for admittance at an accredited college or vocational educational program.
• Intend to study a telecommunications related field such as, but not limited to, engineering, accounting, business, finance, computer science, construction & project management, customer relations, or wireless/telephone/Internet/information technologies.
• Have a high school or general education diploma (GED).
• Have a high school or a post-secondary cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Complete and submit all required material to OTZ by the first Friday of April.
Terms & Conditions
Students must pass all credits/courses that OTZ funded.
Official transcripts or a certificate of completion must be submitted to OTZ upon completion of the term for which the award applies. This proof is required before future scholarships are awarded.
Selection Criteria
Based on the following criteria, the Scholarship Committee will make final award selections. Written notice of the selection results will be mailed to all applicants.
For first time applicants, the criteria is graded as follows:
• business letter 40 points
Compose a business letter to the scholarship committee discussing your intended field of study, career goals, background, and how this award will help you achieve your goals. Scoring of the letter is based on the quality of its organization, content, language usage and appearance. To view a sample of a business letter, go to: businessletterformat.org
• Resume 20 points
Your resume should include contact information, work and leadership experience, honors and awards received and extracurricular activities such as athletics, volunteer work or community service.
• two (2) Letters of Recommendation 10 points
Letters of recommendation should reference your attitude, experience and potential for success.
• Transcripts 10 points
Submit transcripts (official copy when available) from high school or post-secondary program.
• Letter of acceptance/Registration 10 points
Provide a copy of your acceptance letter and registered class schedule.
• Complete Application form 10 points
Complete the entire application using “N/A” for fields that are not applicable.
Renewing Your Award
For returning students, to renew your award provide the following to OTZ prior to your next term:
• CONTINUATION LETTER
• UPCOMING CLASS SCHEDULE
• OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS