Scholarship Application Applicant Requirements: Parent and/or Grandparent must be a member of Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association Must be at least a high school senior Must enroll in a full time Technical/Vocational/Community College or University Return Application to: Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association 147 Capital Boulevard, Suite A Houma, LA 70360 slhba@att.net Fax: (985) 222-2612 Guidelines for Application are on page 4 of this packet.
Scholarship Application PLEASE PRINT: Date: / / Name: First Middle Last Date of Birth LA Mailing Address: Street (number & name) City State Zip code Home Phone Number Alternate Phone Number Email Address: Is your parent, step parent or grandparent a member of the Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association? Yes No If Yes, Parent, Step Parent or Grandparent s Name: Parent or Guardian s Name: Are you planning on enrolling in a Building Industry Related Curriculum? Yes No If Yes, which curriculum and where? High School/Vocational/Technical/Community College/University currently enrolled High School/Vocational/Technical/Community College/University GPA. ACT Scores Vocational/Technical/Community College or University planning on attending Community Activities (List extra-curricular activities, club memberships, offices held, honors, awards, & Activities.) Employment History Are you presently employed? Yes No Employer (Name & Address) Supervisor s Name Phone Number
Interest and/or Hobbies: Essay: Write an essay explaining your college expectations, your career goals, and your reason or need to be selected to receive The Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association Technical/Vocational Scholarship. Essay will need to be between 250-500 words. Letter of Academic Reference: Please submit two Letters of Academic References with your application. Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association s Scholarship Committee will recommend to Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association Board of Directors which student(s) are eligible for the scholarship but it is the decision of the Board of Directors who will receive the scholarship. The total scholarship amount will be up to $500.00. Applicant s Signature Date Parent/Legal Guardian s Signature Date Applicant will need to attach the following with application: Copy of your current High School/College transcript. ACT Scores Essay Two Letters of Academic References Applications must be completed in full. If a question is not applicable, please place N/A in the appropriate space. If additional space is needed, please use additional paper. Mail the completed application to: Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association Scholarships 147 Capital Boulevard, Suite A Houma, LA 70360 Deadline to apply is April 16, 2018 For office use only: Date submitted to the Southeastern LA HBA: Packet Complete: Yesڤ Noڤ Received by:
Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association SLHBA Member Scholarship Fund GUIDELINES: Funds for scholarships are derived from the Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association sponsored fundraisers. (SLHBA Annual Golf Tournament) The Scholarship Committee will meet to determine fund reserves for award distribution. Award amounts are based on fundraiser proceeds and cannot be determined in advance of the tournaments. The number of scholarships and awarded value/s will be determined annually by the scholarship committee. The Scholarship Committee will consist of 4 members, 2 associates, and 2 builder members (including the president of the association). The Executive Officer of the association will also sit on the committee. The Scholarship Committee will recommend to the Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association Board of Directors which applicant(s) are eligible for the scholarship but it is the decision of the Board of Directors who will receive the scholarship(s). Scholarships will only be awarded to applicants that are or will be attending a Technical/Vocational School or Community College or University. Major can be in any field of study but if applicant is in a Building Related Curriculum, they may be considered first for scholarship. Scholarship recipient should be currently residing in the Parishes of our Association: Assumption, Lafourche, St. Martin, St. Mary, or Terrebonne Applicants must be at least a high school senior to be considered for a scholarship. Scholarship awards will be presented to recipient(s) in the form of a certificate and/or check redeemable jointly to the recipient(s) and the financial office of the chosen school/college in the State of Louisiana. Any incomplete applications are automatically disqualified for consideration. Any questions regarding eligibility, applications, or requirements should be addressed to Southeastern Louisiana Home Builders Association Staff or Chair of the Committee. Scholarships will be awarded based on the following: Scholastic Aptitude Minimum requirement 2.50 GPA on a Standard grading scale Official copy of transcripts must support GPA ACT scores will also be considered Official copy of ACT scores for first time applicants must be provided Major-Applicants must be pursuing a degree at a 4-year University or a Technical/Community College.
Essay- An essay, between 250-500 words, of applicant s college expectations, their career goals, and the reason(s) or need of our scholarship is required. Applicants should address their major in the essay. Reference Letters- a minimum of two (2) original copies of your reference letters are required for all applicants. All letters should be from persons outside the family (no family members) At least one letter should be from the applicant s school counselor, faculty member or principal. All letters should include the person s address and telephone number. Relationship to Member Child, Step Child or Grandchild of a member of our HBA in good standing (builder or associate)