Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
If you have questions regarding the scholarship, please refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers below. If you still have questions, re-read the application and then feel free to contact the HAAP Scholarship Committee via email. To be eligible for the HAAP Scholarship, you must attend a school, public or private, in one of the following school districts (Burbank, Connell, Finley, Kennewick, Pasco, or Richland) and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher within your first semester/trimester of your senior year.
Where do I apply for the scholarship?
Please go to the "Scholarships" tab on the HAAP website where you will see a section that directs you to the scholarship application. Link to scholarship can also be found here.
How do I know if I may be eligible for this scholarship?
To be eligible for the HAAP Scholarship, you must attend a school, public or private, in one of the following school districts (Burbank, Connell, Finley, Kennewick, Pasco, or Richland) and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher within your first semester/trimester of your senior year.
When does the the application close?
The application will close on March 15 at 11:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) - NO EXCEPTIONS. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Do I need to submit answers to the questions on the first page of the application within the google document?
No. See page one of the online application. These questions are incorporated on the application. The google document was provided for your convenience to preview the questions at the end of the application.
Is there a minimum word count on the essay questions?
Yes, there is a minimum word count for each question. Feel free to elaborate, so the committee can get to know you, but keep it under two single spaced pages.
Am I able to provide an answer to an essay question in Spanish?
Absolutely! You are welcome to respond with your language preference.
Can I submit more than one letter of recommendation?
If more than one letter is received, only one letter will be chosen at random to be reviewed. When submitting a letter of recommendation via email, please have the subject line appear as the following: (First Name, Last Name, High School, Document Name).
Do high school transcripts need to be official?
For the transcripts, they can be either official or unofficial. To be official, they need to have a signature and stamp seal from your high school. You can scan your high school transcript and email it. The subject line should appear as the following (First Name, Last Name, High School, Document Name). You may also ask your counselor or registrar email the transcript to us with your name as the email subject line.
Where do I submit official high school transcripts, unofficial college transcripts, and/or letter of recommendation?
They should be sent to the HAAP email address: haapscholarships@gmail.com. The subject line should look like the following: First Name, Last Name, High School, Document Name).
Here's an example of what the subject line would look like: Josefina Gomez, Kamiakin High School, Letter of Recommendation
Will I be notified if my application and materials were received?
This scholarship is composed of volunteers. That being said, we try our best to respond in a timely manner when we receive questions and notifications. Due to the high volume of emails we receive as we near the closing date, we do not have the capability to respond to all emails.
When will I be notified if I will receive this scholarship?
Our Scholarship Committee reviews scholarship applications in April. Candidates who are chosen, will be notified sometime in mid-April via email.
If you have questions regarding the scholarship, please refer to the frequently asked questions (FAQs) and answers below. If you still have questions, re-read the application and then feel free to contact the HAAP Scholarship Committee via email. To be eligible for the HAAP Scholarship, you must attend a school, public or private, in one of the following school districts (Burbank, Connell, Finley, Kennewick, Pasco, or Richland) and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher within your first semester/trimester of your senior year.
Where do I apply for the scholarship?
Please go to the "Scholarships" tab on the HAAP website where you will see a section that directs you to the scholarship application. Link to scholarship can also be found here.
How do I know if I may be eligible for this scholarship?
To be eligible for the HAAP Scholarship, you must attend a school, public or private, in one of the following school districts (Burbank, Connell, Finley, Kennewick, Pasco, or Richland) and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA or higher within your first semester/trimester of your senior year.
When does the the application close?
The application will close on March 15 at 11:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) - NO EXCEPTIONS. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Do I need to submit answers to the questions on the first page of the application within the google document?
No. See page one of the online application. These questions are incorporated on the application. The google document was provided for your convenience to preview the questions at the end of the application.
Is there a minimum word count on the essay questions?
Yes, there is a minimum word count for each question. Feel free to elaborate, so the committee can get to know you, but keep it under two single spaced pages.
Am I able to provide an answer to an essay question in Spanish?
Absolutely! You are welcome to respond with your language preference.
Can I submit more than one letter of recommendation?
If more than one letter is received, only one letter will be chosen at random to be reviewed. When submitting a letter of recommendation via email, please have the subject line appear as the following: (First Name, Last Name, High School, Document Name).
Do high school transcripts need to be official?
For the transcripts, they can be either official or unofficial. To be official, they need to have a signature and stamp seal from your high school. You can scan your high school transcript and email it. The subject line should appear as the following (First Name, Last Name, High School, Document Name). You may also ask your counselor or registrar email the transcript to us with your name as the email subject line.
Where do I submit official high school transcripts, unofficial college transcripts, and/or letter of recommendation?
They should be sent to the HAAP email address: haapscholarships@gmail.com. The subject line should look like the following: First Name, Last Name, High School, Document Name).
Here's an example of what the subject line would look like: Josefina Gomez, Kamiakin High School, Letter of Recommendation
Will I be notified if my application and materials were received?
This scholarship is composed of volunteers. That being said, we try our best to respond in a timely manner when we receive questions and notifications. Due to the high volume of emails we receive as we near the closing date, we do not have the capability to respond to all emails.
When will I be notified if I will receive this scholarship?
Our Scholarship Committee reviews scholarship applications in April. Candidates who are chosen, will be notified sometime in mid-April via email.