Dixie Area Business Association Scholarship Application

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1 Dixie Area Business Association 2018 Scholarship Application

2 DABA Scholarship Criteria and Application Every year the Dixie Area Business Association awards scholarships to graduating high school seniors that show both academic promise and most importantly a dedication to community through volunteer community service. This scholarship of $1000, can be used for tuition, books, and academic fees at any accredited college or technical school. Scholarship Criteria 1: GPA of at least 2.5 2: Personal letter of recommendation from a mentor, guidance counselor, teacher, troop leader, employer, minister or someone other than family who can tell us about your good work in the community. 3: Only graduating seniors from the following local high schools can apply: Beth Haven, Butler, Doss, Holy Cross, PRP, Valley, Western 4: Completion of the attached Scholarship Application Application Requirements: 1. Completion of the attached Scholarship Application 2. Academic History completed by school administration with a sealed official transcript 3. Submit a typed short essay answering both essay questions, no more than 1000 words 4. Proof of community service through recommendation letter 5. Mail completed application by April 25, 2018 to: DABA Scholarship Committee P.O. Box Louisville, KY Scholarship winner will be announced at Class Day/Night and will be awarded to the individual recipient and the school that they will attend at the Dixie Area Business Association May meeting.

3 Application for Scholarship Name(First/Middle/Last): Address: City: State Zip Home Phone( ) Work Phone( ) Name of High School Graduation Date: Address: City: State Zip Name of High School Principal Phone: Name of College/Technical School you plan to attend: Address: City: State Zip

4 School Service History List of all school activities in which you have participated during the past four years (i.e. student government, clubs, music, sports). Please attach an additional page if needed. Activity No. of Years Participated Awards, Honors, Offices Held Community Service History: List all volunteer activities that you have participated in during the past four years (i.e. church, scouts, civic organizations, neighborhood associations, non- profits). Organization No. of Years Participated Projects Completed Employment History: List any paid employment experience during the last four years: Name of Company/Organization/Position Held Date from / to Avg. Hours per Week

5 Essay Please submit a typed essay, no more than 1000 words, discussing the following: Describe your college aspirations, and your reasons for applying for this scholarship. Describe how you have contributed to your community over the last year.

6 Academic History An official high school transcript must be included and have the following section completed by a school appropriate official. SAT Scores or ACT Scores Applicant Ranks in a class of Cumulative grade point average Anticipated Graduation Date: I certify this data is from a current and official transcript. School Official s Signature Date: Title/School Phone( )

7 Applicant Checklist: Completed Application Essay Official Transcript Letter of recommendation Send To: DABA Scholarship Committee P.O. Box Louisville, KY Postmark Deadline: April 25, 2018 Selection of Winners: The DABA Board will be responsible for selecting the award winners, basing their decision set forth in the Criteria and Application. Certification: All of the information on this form is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. If asked by an authorized official, I agree to give proof of the information that I have given on this form. I realize that if I do not give proof when asked, I may not be considered for the award. Signature of Applicant Date: