GEORGE WASHINGTON CHAPTER, INC.

MODEL A FORD CLUB

2018 Scholarship Program and Application

General. The George Washington Chapter, Inc. (GWC) Model A Ford Club exists to unite owners of Model A Fords and others who are interested in the restoration and preservation of these automobiles. The purpose of this organization is to encourage and maintain a spirit of good fellowship and fair play through sponsored activities that include the use of the Model A Ford, and to encourage family participation. In pursuing this purpose, reference to the Model A Ford shall include all aspects associated with the Model A Ford and its era, including engineering, technical information, production, sales history, literature and era fashions.

The Scholarship Program. The club is prepared to award up to five (5) $1,000 scholarships for the year 2018. Selection is based upon the applicant’s ability to meet the scholarship requirements. Applicant(s) may be awarded only one scholarship during the course of the year, and up to two (2) scholarships during the life of the program. Applicants must be either a graduating high school senior or a current student in a school of higher learning (vocational school, technical school, community or two-year college, or a four-year college or university). The application process is described below, and requires the information specified in the three (3) attached forms.

Applicant Requirements.

  • Applicant must be a member, child, grandchild or great grandchild of a member in good standing of the GWC.
  • Applicant must have a B or better grade average to be eligible. Institution transcripts must be submitted separately, but in conjunction with the application.
  • Application shall include at least two letters of recommendation from a teacher or person knowledgeable of the applicant. Letters must be submitted directly from the recommending individual to the Youth Development Chairman (see Attachment C).
  • Members of the Scholarship Selection Committee and their family members, and applicants who have previously been awarded this scholarship two (2) times are not eligible.
  • Submit applications and documents to: Youth Development Chairman, (Scholarship Application), George Washington Chapter, Inc., 7418 Axton St Springfield VA, or email the applications and documents to:
  • The application must be postmarked or filed on-line no later than May 1, 2018. Incomplete applications may be disqualified.

Selection Announcements:

  • The Scholarship Committee Chairman will notify winners by both mail and phone. Winners and/or their club sponsors/guardians should be present to receive the scholarship award at the Sully Historic Site Car Show, Chantilly, VA on Father’s Day, June 17, 2018. If this is not possible, the Committee will arrange for the presentation at another designated event.
  • Scholarship checks will be made out to the school or institution unless other arrangements are made with and approved by the Scholarship Committee.

Decisions of the Scholarship Committee are final. The scholarships offered by the George Washington Chapter, Inc. are equal opportunity scholarships. No decision made in awarding these scholarships will be based on gender, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation or ancestry. The George Washington Chapter, Inc. is a not-for-profit 501(c)7 organization.

James Kolody

Youth Coordinator

703-794-9301

Attachment A: Scholarship Application Format Instructions

Attachment B: Application Form

Attachment C: Information for Letters of Recommendation

Attachment A

GEORGE WASHINGTON CHAPTER, INC.

MODEL A FORD CLUB

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMAT INSTRUCTIONS

To: Date:

Youth Development Chairman

(Scholarship Application)

George Washington Chapter, Inc.

7418 Axton St, Springfield VA 22151

Or

Email the applications and documents to:

SUBJECT: 2018 GWC Model A Ford Club Scholarship Application

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS THE INSTRUCTION PAGE FOR THE APPLICATION. PLEASE DO NOT INCLUDE THIS WITH YOUR APPLICATON. USE ATTACHMENT B AS THE APPLICIATION.

1. Applicant’s Name:

2. Contact Information

Mailing address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email address:

Home telephone/cell phone:

3. Parent/Legal Guardian and Sponsor name and contact information:

Parent/Guardian name(s):

Mailing Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email address:

Home telephone/cell number:

Sponsor’s name and relationship:

Mailing Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email address:

Home telephone/cell number:

4. Institution or training facility you will be attending. (NOTE: This is used to make payment if a scholarship is awarded. If you know the bursar or finance office address, please include it).

5. Provide the most recent transcript of your grades: (NOTE: this is used to verify that you have at least a “B” average). Send this transcript to the Youth Development Chairman by separate mail or email message. Note that class rank is not a selection criterion for this scholarship.

6. Reference and recommendations:

a. Include at least two independent recommendations in support of your application. Distribute the recommendation format found at Attachment C to teachers, counselors, administrators and/or members of your community.

b. Recommendations must be post-marked no later than May 1, 2017, and mailed or emailed to the Youth Development Chairman. Recommendation letters should be mailed directly by the person making the recommendation.

7. Community service: List community service projects in which you are or have been involved and describe your participation in each. List current community service projects first.

8. Extra-curricular school activities: List academic, athletic, club or other activities in which you are or have been involved, and describe your participation in each. List current activities first.

9. Extracurricular non-school activities: List activities or clubs in which you are or have been involved (e.g. scouting, music, art, church and/or job), and describe your participation. List current activities and/or clubs first.

10. Model A Ford knowledge and participation: Describe your involvement with the Model A Ford and/or participation in any Model A Ford Club event(s). Provide information about your involvement with the sponsor who qualifies you for this scholarship.

11. Goals: Please provide the reviewers some insight into your short term or long term goals.

12. Applicant’s name, signature, date and contact information:

Attachment B

GEORGE WASHINGTON CHAPTER, INC.

MODEL A FORD CLUB

2018SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

To:Date:

Youth Development Chairman

(Scholarship Application)

George Washington Chapter, Inc.

7418 Axton St Springfield VA, 22151 Or

Email the applications and documents to:

SUBJECT: 2018 GWC Model A Ford Club Scholarship Application

1. Applicant’s Name:

Mailing Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email address:

Home telephone/cell number:

2. Parent/Legal Guardian and Sponsor name and mailing addresses:

Parent/Guardian:

Mailing Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email address:

Home telephone/cell number:

Sponsor’s name and relationship

Mailing Address:

City/State/Zip Code:

Email address:

Home telephone/cell number:

3. Institution or training facility you will attend:

4. Provide the most recent transcript of your grades: (see Attachment A, paragraph 5)

5. References and recommendations: (see Attachment A, paragraph 6)

6. Community service:

7. Extra-curricular school activities:

8. Extracurricular non-school activities:

9. Associations and experiences with the Model A Ford:

10. Goals:

11. Applicant name, signature and date, contact information:

Attachment C

GEORGE WASHINGTON CHAPTER, INC.

MODEL A FORD CLUB

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION PREPARATON FORM

Respondents - Please include the following information as a minimum:

Date prepared:

To:

Youth Development Chairman

(Scholarship Application)

George Washington Chapter, Inc.

7418 Axton St Springfield VA, 22151

Or

Email the applications and documents to:

SUBJECT: 2018 GWC Model A Ford Club Scholarship Application

Insert your testimonial or observations. Include the applicant’s name. Please explain your relationship with the student.

To be considered, all recommendations must be post-marked no later than May 1, 2018.

Submitted by: (Include name, address and position or title)

About the George Washington Chapter, Inc.:

The George Washington Chapter, Inc. (GWC) Model A Ford Club exists to unite owners of Model A Fords and others who are interested in the restoration and preservation of these automobiles. The purpose of this organization is to encourage and maintain a spirit of good fellowship and fair play through sponsored activities that include the use of the Model A Ford, and to encourage family participation. In pursuing this purpose, reference to the Model A Ford shall include all aspects associated with the Model A Ford and its era, including engineering, technical information, production, sales history, literature and era fashions.

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