2015 GRAND VALLEY POWER. Jack Broughton/Colorado Mesa University Scholarship

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1 2015 GRAND VALLEY POWER Jack Broughton/Colorado Mesa University Scholarship Grand Valley Power s Jack Broughton/Colorado Mesa University Scholarship is created to promote the educational pursuits of students in Grand Valley Power's service territory specifically for the purpose of obtaining a CMU degree. While this scholarship is for an undergraduate degree in any area of studies at CMU, special consideration will be given to applicants who will be majoring in the Mechanical Engineering program. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must: * reside in a home served by Grand Valley Power. * have a letter of acceptance from Colorado Mesa University SELECTION CRITERIA: Applications must be made on forms supplied by Grand Valley Power and must include: 1) Complete personal data form. 2) Official transcript from the last high school or college attended. 3) Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. 4) A 500 word essay describing the chosen career path the student is taking and why. 5) A photo of the applicant is to be included with the application Applications must be postmarked by March 16, All applications should be mailed to Grand Valley Power Scholarship, Grand Valley Power, P.O. Box 190, Grand Junction, Colorado

2 A committee of the Board of Directors and management of Grand Valley Power will review all applications received by the due date and select an awardee, who will be notified by mail by April 16, Unsuccessful applicants will also be notified by those dates, and unless an application is withdrawn, all applications will be retained for reconsideration in the event that an awardee shall not accept the scholarship. AWARDS One (1) $1000 scholarship will be granted to a student in Grand Valley Power reserves the right to alter the award amount in future years. Scholarship winners can expect to have their awards renewed subject to the conditions below. Awards may be used to cover any of the following costs at Colorado Mesa University: * Tuition costs. * On-campus room and board expenses during the academic year only. * Appropriate allowances for books and fees. The Grand Valley Power Engineering Scholarship may be combined with other scholarships, grants and awards. RENEWAL: The Grand Valley Power Scholarship is renewable for a total of four years for students who are making satisfactory progress toward their undergraduate Engineering degree. Students are expected to maintain continuous matriculation, and in general, failure to maintain the following grade point averages: First year: 3.0 Second Year: 3.0 Third Year: 3.0 will result in loss of the scholarship. However, Grand Valley Power may consider extenuating circumstances with respect to individual students in determining whether to renew the award. Students wishing to renew their awards must submit an official transcript at the end of each academic year, along with a cover letter written by the student explaining the academic progress s/he has made to date and detailing any circumstances which merit special consideration. In the event a scholarship is not renewed for cause to a particular scholarship recipient, Grand Valley Power reserves the right to award that scholarship to the second place finalist in that respective class. Grand Valley Power will keep on file the permanent address of the student who placed second for future reference should the original winner lose eligibility. All decisions by Grand Valley Power are final.

3 JACK BROUGHTON/COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP PERSONAL DATA FORM Instructions: Type or neatly print all information. Completed application, official transcripts and two letters of recommendation should be mailed to Colorado Mesa University Scholarship, Grand Valley Power, P.O. Box 190, Grand Junction, CO 81502, and must be postmarked no later than March 15, All Correspondence with Grand Valley Power s Colorado Mesa University Scholarship must be in written form at the above address. 1) Name: (last) (first) (Middle) 2) Social Security #: 3) Date of Birth: 4) Student s Permanent Address: (Number & Street) (City) (State) (Zip) 5) Student s Home Phone: 6) Father s Name and Address: 7) Mother s Name and Address: 8) Last School Attended: (Name) (City) (Zip) Please arrange to have an official transcript mailed to Grand Valley Power. (9) Will you be a full-time or part-time student? (10) Degree sought or area of study:

4 11) Estimated educational expenses for the school year: Tuition: Room and Board: Fees: Books: Total Costs: 13) List all other scholarships, grants, and loans you have applied to and/or received for the school year (attach additional sheets if necessary): Name Amount Received? (yes/no/pending) (15) List your family s expected contribution to your educational costs: (16) List your own contribution to your educational costs: (17) List those whom you have asked to write a recommendation: (1)Name: Work Phone: Describe relationship with you: (2)Name: Work Phone: Describe relationship with you:

5 GRAND VALLEY POWER ESSAY In 500 words or less, please describe the chosen career path you are taking and why. (Attach additional sheets if necessary.)

6 JACK BROUGHTON/COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM Name of applicant: To the applicant: Please check the appropriate blank, sign and date below: I expressly waive, I do not waive, any rights I might have of access to this letter of recommendation under the Family Rights and Privacy Act or Signature: Date: Name of Recommender: Address: Relationship to applicant Signature Date: To the Recommender: Colorado Mesa University Scholarship was created to promote the educational pursuits of students in Grand Valley Power s territory, and expand the educational opportunities available to them. Scholarships are granted for use at Colorado Mesa University. On the back of this form, or on your own letterhead, please describe: the nature and extent of your contact with the applicant; and your assessment of the applicant s character, commitment, and ability to earn the degree being sought. If you use your own letterhead, please staple it to this form.

7 JACK BROUGHTON/COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM Name of applicant: To the applicant: Please check the appropriate blank, sign and date below: I expressly waive, I do not waive, any rights I might have of access to this letter of recommendation under the Family Rights and Privacy Act or Signature: Date: Name of Recommender: Address: Relationship to applicant Signature Date: To the Recommender: The Colorado Mesa University Scholarship was created to promote the educational pursuits of students in Grand Valley Power s territory, and expand the educational opportunities available to them. Scholarships are granted for use at Colorado Mesa University. On the back of this form, or on your own letterhead, please describe: the nature and extent of your contact with the applicant; and your assessment of the applicant s character, commitment, and ability to earn the degree being sought. If you use your own letterhead, please staple it to this form.

8 JACK BROUGHTON/COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP Student Photo Applicant must include a recent photo with this application.