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.
When does the the application close?
See page one of the online application. 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 word limit on the essay questions?
There is a minimum word limit required and noted on each question. Feel free to elaborate, so the committee can get to know you, but keep it under two single spaced pages.
Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation and/or can I submit multiple letters?
See page four of the online application. Only one letter of recommendation will be reviewed. If more than one letter is received, only one letter will be chosen at random to be reviewed.
Will high school transcripts be official if I open them and email them to you?
For the transcripts 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, make sure you have your name as the email subject line. 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?
See page three and four of the online application. They should be sent to the HAAP email address (haapscholarships@gmail.com).
Will I be notified if my application and materials were received?
See page three of the online application. This scholarship is composed of volunteers. We do not have a system in place to contact applicants. If you submit the application online, it should go through. To check if your email was sent, check your sent inbox to make sure it was sent. If you feel like you are freaking out a bit, email us again to check, and give us a few days to reply.
When will I be notified if I will receive this scholarship?
Sometime in mid April.
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.
When does the the application close?
See page one of the online application. 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 word limit on the essay questions?
There is a minimum word limit required and noted on each question. Feel free to elaborate, so the committee can get to know you, but keep it under two single spaced pages.
Do I need to submit a letter of recommendation and/or can I submit multiple letters?
See page four of the online application. Only one letter of recommendation will be reviewed. If more than one letter is received, only one letter will be chosen at random to be reviewed.
Will high school transcripts be official if I open them and email them to you?
For the transcripts 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, make sure you have your name as the email subject line. 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?
See page three and four of the online application. They should be sent to the HAAP email address (haapscholarships@gmail.com).
Will I be notified if my application and materials were received?
See page three of the online application. This scholarship is composed of volunteers. We do not have a system in place to contact applicants. If you submit the application online, it should go through. To check if your email was sent, check your sent inbox to make sure it was sent. If you feel like you are freaking out a bit, email us again to check, and give us a few days to reply.
When will I be notified if I will receive this scholarship?
Sometime in mid April.