SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS AND INFORMATION The Greater Houston Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association Charitable Foundation will announce the awarding of their 2017-2018 group of Dan Ledermann Memorial scholarships at the Annual Barbecue and general membership meeting in May, 2017. Forty plus scholarships have been awarded annually in the amount of $1,000. Number of scholarships awarded is based on amount of donations received. Applications are available through GHLBMDA members or through LAT. The purpose of the Dan Ledermann Memorial Scholarship fund is to grant educational scholarships to deserving individuals whose families are associated with the Houston Area Lumber and Building Material Industry and the Lumbermen s Association of Texas. The scholarships are meant to promote giving back to our local industry. GHLBMDA members will distribute and oversee the paperwork involved with the applications. The following requirements for the GHLBMDA/LAT sponsor to follow have been set by the Board of Trustees: A) The applicant s parent or legal guardian must have been employed in the building products industry in the local area for a minimum of two years. B) The applicant is planning to attend a state accredited college or university with a focused degree plan. C) The individual applicant must be pursuing a full-time student classification of at least 12 hours per semester. D) The applicant must submit the application before February 28, 2017 to a GHLBMDA sponsor member OR to the LAT office for member verification. The following requirements for the applicant have been set by the Board of Trustees: A) All scholarships will be applied for and presented on an annual basis. B) IMPORTANT NOTE: Applicants must fill out and turn in all required paperwork even when reapplying to qualify for scholarship. Any omission is reason for disqualification. C) The recipient of the scholarship will be required to maintain a passing grade point average. D) MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY TO APPLY. IF ANY REQUIREMENT OR QUESTION IS NOT ANSWERED, THIS CAN BE REASON FOR DISQUALIFICATION. E) Must be U.S. citizen to apply. The selection committee will begin reviewing applications March of 2017. The selection committee will base its decision on the applicant s academic ability, need, individual accomplishments, goals and career objectives. The scholarship will be for $1,000 for one year based on $500 per semester paid directly to the college or university. Any member, individual, or business wishing to make a tax-deductible contribution to the Dan Ledermann Scholarship Fund should contact any one of the board or committee members. Any additional funds contributed prior to December 31, 2016 will enhance this coming year s awards. Checks payable to the GHLBMDA Foundation (Dan Ledermann Scholarship Fund) should be sent to: GHLBMDA (ATTN. Bob Ashley) PO Box 2613, Cypress, TX 77429.. Rev. Dec. 2016
GHLBMDA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC. DAN LEDERMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RETURN THIS WITH THE FOLLOWING BY FEBRUARY 28, 2017. PHOTO (Optional) *Current High School or College Academic Transcript *Letter stating why you are applying for a scholarship This form must be completely filled out to be eligible. APPLICANT: (Must be U.S. citizen) NAME PHONE (LAST) (FIRST) (MIDDLE) ADDRESS City, State Zip D.O.B. PLACE OF BIRTH SS# TEXAS D.L. # PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN ADDRESS PHONE EMPLOYER (In our Industry) MARITAL STATUS: CITIZEN of U.S. ( ) YES ( ) NO ( ) MARRIED RESIDENT of TEXAS ( ) YES ( ) NO ( ) SINGLE ( ) OTHER NUMBER of DEPENDENTS HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED (CITY) (ST) / / / / / DATE GRAD. HS / NO. IN GRAD. CLASS / RANK / HS GPA / COLLEGE GPA / ACT OR SAT SCORE CLASS STANDING DURING 2016 WILL BE: ( ) FRESHMAN ( ) SOPHOMORE ( ) JUNIOR ( ) SENIOR ( ) GRADUATE COLLEGE PREFERENCE 1. 2. DEGREE PREFERENCE 1. 2.
IS THIS BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED? ( ) YES ( ) NO APPLICANT S INCOME APPLICABLE TO COLLEGE EXPENSE: SUMMER EARNINGS $ SCHOOL YEAR EARNINGS $ WHAT FINANCIAL RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR EDUCATION PURPOSES? *ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE REQUIRED OR REQUESTED. LIST EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND HONORS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (BOY/GIRL SCOUTS, ETC.) ********THIS IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP AND IMPORTANT********* ****ATTACH THE FOLLOWING LETTERS: (INCLUDE NAME, ADDRESS, AND PHONE)**** ( ) REFERENCE FROM YOUR SCHOOL ( ) REFERENCE FROM YOUR COMMUNITY ( ) REFERENCE FROM YOUR PREVIOUS EMPLOYER LAT member or GHLBMDA member SPONSOR COMPANY PHONE (Dues must be current with GHLBMDA or LAT) NAME OF OWNER/MANAGER APPROVED : ( Must be signed by a GHLBMDA Member or LAT Staff.) APPLICANT S CERTIFICATION: TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE, THE INFORMATION REPORTED ABOVE IS COMPLETE AND CORRECT. I AGREE TO INFORM THE UNIVERSITY FINANCIAL AID OFFICE OF ANY MAJOR CHANGES IN MY FINANCIAL STATUS IF I AM AWARDED FINANCIAL AID. I UNDERSTAND THAT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A SCHOLARSHIP, I MUST APPLY EACH YEAR. DATE SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT AUTHORIZATION FOR RELEASE OF EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION BY MY SIGNATURE BELOW, I AUTHORIZE THE RELEASE OF EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO PARTIES WHO NEED SUCH INFORMATION. SIGNED ADDRESS CITY DATE MAIL COMPLETED TO: GHLBMDA (ATTN. Bob Ashley PO Box 2613, Cypress, TX 77429 OR EMAIL TO: boba@westendlbr.com
GHLBMDA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC. DAN LEDERMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Checklist- Very Important Check Completed and signed application Personal letter from you on why you are applying for a scholarship Current high school or college academic transcript Letter of reference(s) from your school Letter of reference(s) from your community Letter of reference from your employer
Scholarships available from the Dan Ledermann Memorial Scholarship Fund Scholarships are available each year for the Fall and Spring semesters through the GHLBMDA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC. The Dan Ledermann Memorial Scholarship Fund was established to benefit deserving students whose parents are in the Building Materials Industry in Texas. Please contact LAT or a Greater Houston Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association member for information on how to apply for the Scholarship Awards. Applications are accepted through February 28, 2017. To be eligible, all scholarship applications must be fully completed, approved by GHLBMDA or LAT staff, BEFORE February 28, 2017. GHLBMDA CONTACT: Bob Ashley email address is boba@westendlbr.com **************************************************************