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Eligibility Requirements
 
Junior and Senior College Students and Career Professionals Who:
Are employed or are interested in a career in the financial services industry;
Are strong in the areas of academics, community service, and leadership;
Are pursuing an undergraduate/graduate degree or financial services related certification or individual coursework; and
Are able to effectively communicate about a topic related to the financial services industry.
   
Interested and qualified persons are asked to complete and submit an online application, along with an official transcript, to the address listed below by Monday May 31, 2010.
   
Urban Financial Services Coalition-Greater Kansas City Board of Directors
P.O. Box 414194
Kansas City , MO 64141-4194
   
Click here for Professional Online Scholarship Application.
Click here for Student Online Scholarship Application.
Click here to submit your application online.
   
Essay Questions - Please note that these are the questions for 2009.  The ones for 2010 will be provided in the near future.
 
Leadership From Every Angle: Leadership is traditionally thought of as leading a team of subordinates. Is this the best leadership point of view? In addition, leading from a vantage point that encompasses other positions such as those who are subordinate and dominant to you is
another option. Which leadership tactic works best when mapping out a successful career? What other alternatives are there when it comes to
leading from every angle?
   
Personally Accountable: To be more successful you should pay attention to what matters to you. How can you change your life to be more accountable to yourself? What changes can you make now so that you can look back at your life and like what you see? How can making these changes increase your productivity at work and success in life? What are the disadvantages of not making these changes?
   
Is My Job Safe? The economy is in a constant state of change. Companies are continuously going through mergers, acquisitions and
bankruptcies. What do you do when your job is on the verge of being right sized? How do you increase your value at your company to aid in your retention? If you don’t have a golden parachute, what steps should you take to help ensure that you survive company downsizing?
   
The Consumer Financial Tightrope: With the global markets affected by the money crisis, how can this affect your individual financial decisions? With companies tightening their budgets what cues should individuals take to ensure their financial future is on solid ground? With banks tightening their credit standards, many have to walk a fine line when it comes to lending to consumers. What steps should you take to preserve your financial assets and net worth?
   
Submission
 
Your completed application and transcript should be submitted no later than Monday, May 31, 2010.
   
Presentation Guidelines
 
SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTATION COMPETITION GUIDELINES
  Allotted time for presentations: 5-10 minutes. If presentations do not meet the required minimum (5 minutes) or exceed the maximum (10 minutes), the candidate will be penalized one (1) rating point for each fifteen (15) seconds under or over the allotted time.

Candidates are permitted to use 3x5 note cards during presentations. Please note: 8.5x11 sheets are NOT permitted during the presentations.

Visual aids (e.g., overhead projector, charts, computer hardware/software, etc.) are permitted during presentations. Candidates cannot receive assistance with their visual aid during their speech. Candidates should contact the Scholarship Program Coordinator one week prior to the event to make arrangements.

The judging team should (when possible) consist of representatives from Human Resources, Training & Development, and a professional speaking organization (i.e. Toastmasters International).

Professional candidates must be paid members of UFSC-GKC.

   
AWARDS
 

Candidates are divided into two categories (Professional and Student) with the winners receiving scholarship amounts as follows:
1st Place - $2,500
2nd Place - $1,500
3rd Place - $1,000

All candidates and judges will be invited to the UFSC-GKC’s Annual Holiday Reception and Scholarship Awards Program and the winners will be awarded the scholarships. All candidates and judges will receive certificates for their participation in the Scholarship Program.

   
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