The
Program
The Mattel Children’s
Foundation is proud to sponsor a scholarship program designed
to assist and encourage children of Mattel employees worldwide
to pursue higher education. Scholarships are offered for
full-time study at a college, university or vocational school,
in any country of the student’s choice.
Mattel Children’s Foundation scholarships recognize
and support the scholastic potential of students who desire
an advanced education. The Foundation believes that education
is an important tool in realizing individual achievements
and enhancing society.
This scholarship
is administered by the Institute of International Education
(IIE), a not-for-profit organization that specializes in
scholarship program administration worldwide.
Eligibility
Selection is
merit based. Dependent children of regular full-time and
part-time employees who have a minimum of six months employment
with the company as of the application deadline date are
eligible to apply for scholarship assistance. Children of
employees who hold a title of vice president or higher are
not eligible to apply for these awards. Students who are
currently enrolled in post-secondary programs or will be
enrolled before April 30, 2011 are eligible to apply. Official
proof of admission to a recognized educational institution
is required before scholarship funds become available. All
fields of study are acceptable under these scholarships
if offered at recognized universities or vocational schools.
Duration of Scholarships
Scholarships
are guaranteed for one year only. Students may reapply to
the program each year provided that they meet eligibility
requirements.
Amount of Awards
Awards are $2,000
and for undergraduate study only. The award may be used
to pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board,
or other related educational expenses. Scholarship recipients
are responsible for the balance of funding, including tuition
and fees, books and supplies, living expenses, transportation,
etc.
Payment of Awards
Scholarship
funds will be disbursed by IIE in one installment payable
in U.S. dollars directly to each scholarship grantee. The
conditions and payment schedule will be specified in a Letter
of Award prepared by IIE and sent to the grantee.
Submission of Applications
The applications
must be completed in English, Chinese, Portuguese or Spanish
and sent to arrive by registered mail or by courier no later
than April 30, 2010 to: Mattel Global Scholarship Program,
Institute of International Education, 530 Bush Street, Suite
1000, San Francisco, California 94108 U.S.A. Application
can also be completed online by visiting the website: www.iiesf.org/mattel.
Applications must be accompanied by all required and personal
documentation available at the date of application. IIE
will acknowledge receipt of all applications. The appropriate
Human Resources representative will be asked to certify
that the applicant is the dependent child of an employee
of Mattel, Inc.
Selection of Scholarship Recipients
IIE will select
successful scholarship recipients on the basis of information
contained in applications and accompanying documentation.
IIE may select scholarship recipients without final evidence
of acceptance by an educational institution, although no
award can take effect until such evidence is presented.
A scholarship recipient who is not able, within a reasonable
period of time, to produce such evidence satisfactorily
to IIE may be passed over in favor of an alternate candidate.
In no instance will personnel of Mattel, Inc., Mattel Children’s
Foundation or any subsidiary participate in the selection
process.
The number of
awards granted is based on the number of applications received
and the funds available for scholarship distribution.
Notification of Selection Results
All applicants
will be notified of selection results by August 15, 2010.
Additional Information
Questions regarding
the scholarship program should be addressed to:
Mattel Global Scholarship Program
Institute of International Education (IIE)
530 Bush Street, Suite 1000
San Francisco, CA 94108 U.S.A.
Telephone: Int’l + (1) 415-362-6520 ext. 257
U.S.A. Fax: Int’l + (1) 415 392-4667
Website: http://www.iiesf.org/mattel
E-mail: mattel@iie.org
