$1,000 Jack O. Ashworth

2017

$1,000 JACK O. ASHWORTH

Jr. and Sr. ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP

Managed and Funded by the

Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation

“Preparing the next generation of Texas Parks and Recreation Professionals”

OFFICIAL APPLICATION

Deadline for Submission is: February 10, 2017

APPLICATION SUMMARY:

Please describe yourself in 8 to 10 descriptive sentences. Should you be selected to receive the Jack Ashworth Jr. and Sr. Scholarship, the information on this application summary will be utilized as part of the script for the Awards Banquet and for the TRAPS Magazine honoring the 2017 TRAPS Award recipients. Attach a separate sheet for the Application Summary.

Please complete the application and submit it postmarked no later than February 10, 2017

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION

NAME______

Last First Middle Initial

HOME OR PERMANENT ADDRESS______

UNIVERSITY/COLLEGE ADDRESS______

(Currently attending)

PHONE NUMBERS______

Home Cell

EMAIL ______

FACULTY CONTACT/ADVISOR ______

Last First

PHONE NUMBER______EMAIL______

II. EDUCATION RECORD

Current Major:______

Current University: ______

Current GPA at this University ______

Please attach an official transcript showing course work and grades from each University/College attended.

III. FINANCIAL STATUS

A.  Please indicate all types of financial assistance that you will be receiving this semester or anticipate during the next semester.

Amount Source

Loan ______

Grants in Aid ______

Gift ______

Other (GI, Social Security, etc.) ______

B.  What per cent of your total college expense have you provided? ______%

What per cent of your total college expenses have been provided?

by your parents/family? ______%

C.  Do you currently hold a full or part-time job during the school year?

______Yes ______No

In Yes……Employer ______

Average Monthly Income

D.  Describe how this scholarship award would help you with your education? (100 words or less)

IV. EMPLOYMENT

Please include your resume listing summer or full-time employment. Include dates of employment, duties, type of work performed, and name of employer or agency.

V. ACTIVITIES, RECOGNITIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

List major college activities, recognitions, publications, memberships in

professional organizations, conferences attended, etc.

Are you a Student Member of TRAPS? _____Yes _____No

Do you hold any offices? _____Yes _____No If yes, what office?______

(If applicable)

Are you a member of a Student Parks or Recreation Club at your University? ____Yes _____No

If Yes…..Do you hold any offices? ____Yes _____No If yes, what office?______

VI. CAREER ASPIRATIONS

Please describe your career plans and objectives (maximum 200 words).

VII. REFERENCES

Please include two references letters from professors in your major area of study. Be sure the letters indicate contact information for the professors.

I certify that the information herein is true and correct and may be used by the Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation Scholarship Committee.

______

Signature of Applicant Date

Mail Application postmarked no later than FEBRUARY 10, 2017

Texas Parks and Recreation Foundation

2017 Jack Ashworth Jr. and Sr. Scholarship

Susan Eaves, Scholarship Co-Chair

Recreation Specialist, The Summit, Grand Prairie

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