Application The Alvin Yellowjacket Booster Club is comprised of volunteers working with the Alvin High School Athletic Department, coaches, parents, athletes and community to raise funds, promote spirit and volunteerism and to make a donation back to the athletic department as needed. A goal of the AYBC is to provide more scholarships to Alvin High School s graduating senior athletes. Every year, AYBE offers AHS seniors thousands of dollars in scholarships! The AYBC Scholarship package has been re-tooled to provide an easier process to apply for these scholarships. Be sure to read below for additional requirements, information, and submission process to ensure that all criteria are met. Good luck! REQUIREMENTS Applicant must be a graduating senior who has participated in Alvin High School athletics for a minimum of three years. Scholarship Coversheet see attached Complete the Alvin ISD Local Scholarship Application; see AHS website Section I. Academic Resume Typed letter to AYBC Scholarship Committee sharing: o Why are you an athlete? What is your workout ethic? o Do you compete on teams such as a travel or club sports? o Who is your athletic mentor and why? o What are your best and worst characteristics? o Have you completed any volunteer hours during your years at AHS, if so how many and doing what activities? o What are your goals and plans for the future include the college or university you have applied for or have been accepted at and what your field of study will be. o Will you continue to play sports in college? Have you signed a NCAA National Letter of Intent and if so, for what sport? Did you receive an academic award from the university? o Do you have a financial need? Teacher Recommendation & Letter from an AHS teacher see attached. Coach Recommendation Form see attached. Assistant Principal s Eligibility Report see attached. SUBMISSION PROCESS All documents must be submitted to Mr. Fitzwater by the scholarship turn in date, no exceptions. Student are responsible to submit the Scholarship Coversheet, Section 1 Local Scholarship Application, Academic Resume, and AYBC Scholarship Committee letter to Mr. Fitzwater. Student provides coach, teacher, and assistant principal their forms for completion. AHS Coach Recommendation Form, Teacher Recommendation & Letter, and Assistant Principal Eligibility Report are submitted in a sealed envelope by the faculty member to Mr. Fitzwater, not to the student. IMPORTANT INFORMATION Payment of the scholarship will be mailed directly to the college or university from Mr. Fitzwater s office. No payment will be mailed or made payable to the student or their family. Scholarship money must be used by February 1 after graduation from high school. No exceptions.
Coversheet Student Name: This coversheet must be the first page of the AYBC Scholarship Package Alvin ISD Local Scholarship Application from Section I Academic Resume AYBC Scholarship Committee Letter Student will give forms to the following and they will return them to the College and Career Counselor. Teacher Recommendation and Letter (insert name of teacher) Coach Recommendation Form (insert name of coach) Assistant Principal Eligibility Report (Insert name of AP)
Coach Recommendation Coach is to return recommendation in a sealed envelope directly to Mr. Fitzwater s office ASAP. Do not give completed document to student. This document is also available on the AHS website. This document is to be completed by an AHS coach, not the student athlete. Student Athlete Name: Coach Name: What sport has the student athlete participated in and how many years? Sport Circle Years of Participation _ FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR _ FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR _ FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR _ FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR _ FRESHMAN SOPHOMORE JUNIOR SENIOR Has this student athlete won any athletic related awards from Alvin High School or other organizations, institutions or clubs? Example: First Team All District, All Greater Houston Athlete, Max Prep Sport Athlete of the Year, NCAA athletic scholarship, academic funding for a student athlete, etc. _ What words describe this student athlete? Comments: Coach s Signature Return Coach Recommendation in a sealed envelope directly to Mr. Fitzwater s office by the Local Scholarship Turn in Date. Do not give completed document to student. This document is also available on the AHS website.
Assistant Principal Eligibility Report Assistant Principal: The student is applying for the AYBC Scholarship. Please complete for the student and return in a sealed envelope directly to Mr. Fitzwater s office ASAP. Do not give completed document to student. This document is also available on the AHS website. Student Name: DISCIPLINE INFORMATION This student: Does have a discipline record. Does not have a discipline record. If the student has discipline referrals please comment. Example: ISS, Suspension from school, etc.) ACEDEMIC INFORMATION Has this student been ineligible for the past two years due to academics? YES NO Comments: Assistant Principal Signature Return Eligibility Report in a sealed envelope directly to Mr. Fitzwater s office by the Local Scholarship Turn in Date. Do not give completed document to student. This document is also available on the AHS website.
ACADEMIC TEACHER S RECOMMENDATION & LETTER Student s Name Teacher s Name Subject area or relationship to student Rate as indicated: 4 Excellent 3 Good 2 Average 1 Poor Rating: How did this student utilize his or her ability? Degree of intelligent curiosity displayed by student. Degree of participation in classroom discussion. Ability and willingness to follow instructions. Attitude toward school Consideration for other people. Dependability. What are the words that come to mind to describe this student? Comments: Teacher s Signature Return Academic Teacher Recommendation and Letter in a sealed envelope directly to Mr. Fitzwater s office by the Local Scholarship Turn in Date. Do not give completed document to student. This document is also available on the AHS website.