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About Just D.U.M.B. Productions
Just Don’t Underestimate My Brain Productions [Just D.U.M.B. Productions] will create lasting social and educational change. It is currently a website/blog and will expand into an interactive program and supplemental curriculum founded on the premise that media, entertainment, and pop culture can be used to enhance teaching in the classroom and develop social skills and interaction outside of the classroom.
Just D.U.M.B. Productions works within schools to revitalize current teaching methods for the 21st century by analyzing a variety of topics and “real life” situations mirrored in films, online media and social networks to create academic success through increased student participation and stronger classroom communities. The program aims not only to teach academics but also social awareness. Understanding the purpose and life application of a lesson is essential in attaining and retaining knowledge. “Just Don’t Underestimate My Brain,” is more than a statement. It is a movement of teachers and students recognizing the idea that learning is an ongoing process and that knowledge can be often be attained in the places we least expect.
About The D.U.M.B. Scholars Program
Eligibility
Plan to attend an accredited two or four-year college or university as a full-time student.
Demonstrate financial need
2.5 GPA
Required Application Materials
Completed application form
Part I: Online Submissions
Personal Statement
Two letters of recommendation
Part II: Standard Mail Submissions
Sealed Official Transcript
Financial Need
Application Submission & Deadline
Application Available: 1st Monday in October
Application Submission Deadline: 1st Monday in February
Scholarship Recipients Announced: 1st Monday in April
Part I: The Online Application
1. APPLICATION FORM
Applications must be complete to be considered. Attach additional pages if necessary.
2. PERSONAL STATEMENT
Relate one of three given statements to your personal past, present and/or future experiences. (1200 Characters Each).
3. LETTERS OF REFERENCE
Please provide two letters of reference only. One letter from a teacher or academic advisor; One letter from a work or volunteer supervisor, a youth leader or personal acquaintance.
Letters of Recommendation (E-mail Notification)
Two Letters of Recommendation are required from individuals who can attest to your academic ability, accomplishments and potential to succeed. Please select professionals such as counselors, teachers, employers, doctors, clergy, attorneys or social workers. You will need to ask for their correct email addresses (either business or personal, whichever they choose to give you). You may enter up to three different email addresses. Emails will be sent from dumbscholars@justdumbproductions.com. You should let your recommenders know in advance to expect an email in case they need to make any adjustments to their SPAM email filter. They will be instructed to click on the link given or copy and paste the link to their Internet Browser to respond to the recommendation requested. They can also decline to respond. You are able to go back into your application, even after it has been submitted, to check the status of your letters of recommendation.
Part II: The Standard Mail Component
Please send the following items by standard mail to complete the application.
1. TRANSCRIPTS OF GRADES
All applications must include an official high school transcript. If you have taken college courses, an official collegetranscript must also be included for all work completed. Photocopies and copies from the Internet are NOT acceptable.
2. FINANCIAL NEED
If you applied for federal financial aid, enclose a copy of all pages of your 2009-2010 Student Aid Report
(SAR) (updated information regarding your FAFSA application can be found online at www.fafsa.ed.gov).
OR
If you did not apply for federal financial aid, enclose a copy of the first two pages of your parent’s or guardian’s most recent Form 1040 (or your own if you are not a dependent).
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