EDUCATIONAL AWARDS APPLICATION



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Educational Awards Application

This application form covers all Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) scholarships. Please type or print your answers in black ink.

DATE OF APPLICATION: ___/___/___

NAME: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Last First Middle

_____/_____/_____ _______________ Email:___________________________________________________________

Birthdate UID#

PERMANENT ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________________________

Address City State Zip

LOCAL ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________ Address City State Zip

Anticipated date of graduation from the IAA (month/year): ________________________

Are you a resident of Maryland (Y/N)? _______ Primary Phone: _____-_____-______ Secondary Phone: (_____) _____-_______

IAA STUDENT STATUS (check one): New Student ______ Current Student ______ Returning Student ______

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: ____________________________________________________DATE OF GRADUATION: ___/___

COLLEGE(S) ATTENDED: ______________________________________________________________________ DATE: ___/___

______________________________________________________________________ DATE: ___/___

Total college credit hours earned: ____________ Overall college GPA: ____________

IAA ACADEMIC RECORD:

Total credit hours earned: ___________ Overall GPA: ___________ Currently registered for __________ credit hours

WHERE DO YOU PLAN TO LIVE DURING THE NEXT SCHOOL YEAR?

Dormitory: ______________ Fraternity or Sorority: ______________ At home: ______________ Other (specify): ______________

Use the following section to show ALL anticipated sources of funds and ALL expected costs connected with attending college for the next school year. In addition to the given amounts, incidental costs should be included in your figures. Attach additional statements as needed to give full budget information.

BUDGET ESTIMATE FROM _____/______TO _____/______

Month/Year Month/Year

Source of funds: Amount My Budget: Amount

Parents/Relatives/Friends $____________ Tuition & Fees $____________

Spouse’s Earnings $____________ Room/Housing $____________

Personal Earnings

(Summer/School Year) $____________ Board $____________

Previous Savings $____________ Books & Supplies $____________

Scholarships & Loans $____________ Personal Expenses $____________

Other (please specify) $____________ Other (please specify) $____________

Total funds available $____________ Total Budget $____________

APPROXIMATE THE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK YOU ARE WORKING/PLAN TO WORK DURING THE CURRENT SCHOOL YEAR _____________________________________________________________________________________________

LIST ALL OTHER EDUCATIONAL AWARDS (SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, ETC.) YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR OR PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED: (Name, Amount, Semester and/or Year) ___________________________________________________

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OFFICE USE ONLY

Date received _______________ Student Notification Letter Sent ______________

Award Actions______________ Financial Aid Office Notified ________________

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EDUCATIONAL AWARD YOU ARE APPLYING FOR: General: _________________________________________________

Specific: _________________________________________________

Name of Scholarship/Grant/Award

FOR WHAT BUSINESS OR PROFESSION ARE YOU PREPARING?

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LIST ALL EMPLOYERS FOR WHOM YOU HAVE WORKED IN THE PAST 12 MONTHS (both on and off campus):

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

LIST STUDENT, COMMUNITY, AND PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES IN WHICH YOU HAVE PARTICIPATED (indicate any leadership role). ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

HONORS OR AWARDS YOU HAVE RECEIVED: _________________________________________________________________

BRIEFLY STATE IN LETTER FORM WHY YOU ARE A GOOD AWARD CANDIDATE. (You may wish to include in your discussion information about your financial need, your career goals, how well you meet the criteria of the award sponsor, and/or any similar relevant information.)

HAVE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS SENT TO:

The Institute of Applied Agriculture

University of Maryland

College Park, MD 20742

1) A letter of recommendation from a teacher who will evaluate you as a student.

2) A letter of recommendation from someone who will evaluate you in regard to your career goals, determination, leadership, and all-around citizenship.

3) A complete transcript of your grades if they are not already of file with the IAA.

STUDENT CERTIFICATION AND AFFIDAVIT OF EDUCATION PURPOSE:

I certify that the information submitted herewith is true and complete. I further agree to provide, if requested, any other documentation necessary to verify information contained herein.

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Signature of Applicant Date

EDUCATIONAL AWARDS INFORMATION

FOR

THE INSTITUTE OF APPLIED AGRICULTURE

2123 Jull Hall

College Park, MD 20742-2525

The following list includes educational funds offered by the Institute of Applied Agriculture and supporting industry groups. This list may change at any time. To be considered, please complete an application form. Ideally, IAA award decisions for each academic year are made early in the summer, prior to the beginning of a new academic year. Some of the supporting industry awards have other deadlines and different application processes. Those unique awards are designated in the information below.

Please note that each award has its own set of criteria for eligibility. While academic excellence is a key factor, other criteria may also be equally important. Such criteria may include commitment to a chosen field, demonstration of civic responsibility, display of leadership qualities, and evidence of financial need. It is to your advantage to submit a FAFSA to be considered for federal and state awards, as well as IAA scholarships.

Cecil M. Massie Scholarship

This award originated from an endowment fund established by Dr. and Mrs. Cecil M. Massie. Dr. Massie was a faculty member of the Institute for 21 years. The award may be renewable for one semester, contingent upon satisfactory academic progress. A minimum of 6 credit hours per semester is required.

Edward M. Bowman Family Scholarship

This scholarship is available to IAA students who possess strong leadership skills and demonstrate enthusiasm for experiential learning. Recipients should be innovative, self-starters who may not have the same opportunities as others without some financial assistance. Recipients must be in good academic standing.

Golf Course Builders Association of America Foundation Scholarship

Recipient must be a Golf Course major enrolled in at least 6-9 credits in the second year of the two-year program. Financial need is not considered when awarding this scholarship. In all other respects, these funds will be awarded without restriction to race, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

This scholarship is intended to be competitive. The applicants must possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA based on a 4.0 scale. Applications are to be submitted to the advisor of the Golf Course major in which the student is enrolled. A letter of support from someone in the industry must accompany the application. Students must reapply each year to be considered eligible. However, the scholarships may be renewed if the recipient maintains the above criteria and it is determined that he/she is the best candidates.

The final choice of the recipients of these scholarships will be made by the Scholarship committee of The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the University of Maryland College Park based on the recommendations of the advisors.

Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA)

This scholarship is awarded by the GCSAA and recipients are selected based on recommendation of a faculty advisor and an employer. Applicants must:

1) Show evidence of scholarship, aptitude and achievement, 2) be enrolled as a second-year student, 3) Be interested in a career of golf course or turfgrass management, and 4) be in need of financial assistance.

A special application must be completed. The applicant must also submit a personal, self-written letter of request and include a brief biography. See faculty advisor for details.

Mid-Atlantic Association of Golf Course Superintendents Scholarship

Five to seven awards are given annually to students majoring in Golf Course Management. Preference is given to students who are involved in the Mid-Atlantic Golf Course Superintendents Association.

A special application must be completed. See faculty advisor for details.

Maryland Turfgrass Council

The Maryland Turfgrass Council supports scholarships to students majoring in General Turfgrass Management and Ornamental Horticulture. Students must have a strong academic record and must be sponsored by someone within the industry.

See faculty advisor for details.

Patapsco Grange No. 403

Funded by a generous endowment from Patapsco Grange No. 403, this award requires a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester, a sound academic record, and good citizenship. Preference is given to students committed to a career in the agricultural business management sector.

Shields Memorial Scholarship

Awards are made annually to students enrolled in the IAA’s Golf Course Management program. This endowed scholarship fund continues to grow. Past awards have ranged from $750 to $1500. Recipients must show future promise to the golf course industry and have a sound academic record.

Turf Equipment & Supply Company Scholarship

The TESCO scholarship is open to students enrolled in the Institute of Applied Agriculture who intend to enter the green industry, including but not exclusive to: golf course management, horticulture, landscape management, sports turf, and turfgrass. Recipients must maintain at least a 2.5 percent GPA.

NOTE: Deadlines for these scholarships change from time to time. Read the Institute Items, our monthly newsletter, for changes. Other awards are often publicized in magazines as newspapers. Look for announcements in local and national periodicals, and well as in faculty e-mail messages.

Revised 6/2007

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