The Roger L. Von Amelunxen Foundation, Inc.
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Each year, if financially able, the Foundation will award scholarships to high school graduates and current college students who are the minor children (or legally adopted minor children) of current, retired, or deceased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees. 

Our standard for consideration is any accredited college or university within the U.S. or within a country with which the U.S. maintains diplomatic relations.

Please note our deadline for receiving applications is July 1st. All information must be submitted by that date.

To find answers to questions below please scroll down.


WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

HOW DO I ENTER THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM?

CRITERIA USED FOR SELECTION

HOW ARE WINNERS SELECTED?

TYPE OF AWARDS?

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CLICK HERE TO OPEN APPLICATION FOR CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS


» NOTE:  Applications for scholarships will ONLY be accepted via mail.  Electronic submissions (including fax) will NOT be accepted.

 



WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

High school and college students who are the minor children (or legally adopted minor children) of current, retired, or deceased U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection employees.

 



HOW DO I ENTER THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM?

High school graduates entering college are to submit the following documents by July 1st:

Scholarship application.

Letter of recommendation from a high school teacher, guidance counselor, principal or vice-principal. If the letter is submitted by a teacher or guidance counselor, it must be co-signed by the principal or vice-principal and be written on school letterhead.

A complete official, school-issued high school transcript of grades. An emailed unofficial version is insufficient. If for some reason this is not available (as in the case of a three-year graduation program), submit a letter of explanation.
A copy of your diploma/graduation certificate and indication of class rank.
A copy of an acceptance letter from an approved college or university (see criteria in introductory paragraph).
A copy of your scores on the SAT. If this test is not given in your area, provide the scores from the comparable test that is given. Other scholastic aptitude test results may be submitted at the discretion of the applicant.
A personal statement.
A stamped self-address envelope.   

Current college students must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0.  Submit the following documentation directly to the Foundation by July 1st.
Scholarship application.
A complete official transcript of grades.
Letter of recommendation from a professor, a counselor, or a clergyman who can attest to your character. (NOTE: The letter must be written on their letterhead.)
A personal statement.
A stamped self-address envelope.


SUBMISSION OF SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
 
Applicants are to submit their documentation with a self-addressed stamped envelope directly to:
 
Roger L. Von Amelunxen Foundation
104-15 100th St.
Ozone Park, NY 11417
 
Questions may be directed to Ms. Karen Donnelly either at 718-641-4800 or at rogerfoundation@aol.com

» NOTE: Applicants will ONLY be accepted via mail .  Electronic submissions will NOT be accepted.



CRITERIA USED FOR SELECTION
 

A.   Scholastic Ability
1.    SAT/ACT scores/ranking
2.    High school grades/ranking
3.    Honors/Awards


B.    Social Character
1.    Leadership qualities
2.    Participation in activities/organizations
3.    Integrity

C.   Special Consideration                                          
Special consideration will be given to those qualifying applicants who are the children of  ICE or BCP employees killed or disabled in the line of duty.  Hardships may be identified and may receive special consideration at the discretion of the selection panel.

 

HOW ARE WINNERS SELECTED?

A selection committee consisting of two members of the Board of Directors of the Foundation and one or more non-Board members will independently review and rank each application.  Scholarships will be awarded in the order of highest cumulative ranking.

 
 
TYPE OF AWARDS
 

High School Graduates Entering College

1.    $4,000 renewable scholarships; $1,000 per year provided a "B" average is maintained, (This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Board of Directors.)  Transcripts with a return self-addressed envelope must be submitted yearly.

2.    $1,000 non-renewable grants.  Winners may apply for college grants.


Current College Students

1.    $2,000 non-renewable grants.  Winners may NOT re-apply.


Please note:  Winners may accept other scholarship awards.  If circumstances warrant, the Foundation may discontinue a scholarship for other than academic reasons. It is the responsibility of the renewable scholarship winner to send their completed official transcripts at the end of each college year (not semester) in order to have their grant renewed.

 

              SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED
1995

69, 000

1996

68, 000

1997

76, 000

1998

86, 000

1999

101, 000

2000

107, 500

2001

80, 000

2002

53, 500

2003

71,000

2004

64,500

2005

68,000

2006

86,000

2007

88,000