SCHOLARSHIPS GUIDELINES

Application Requirements - Scholarship applications shall be sent to all members no later than March 1 each year. An application must be submitted to the Executive Director postmarked or hand delivered no later than April 1. Eligibility for scholarships is limited to a child of a parent who is currently working in the propane industry with at least one year’s service, retired after at least twenty years service in the industry, or is deceased having worked in the industry for at least five years. The company must be a member in good standing of the Association. Applicants must be scheduled to graduate from an accredited high school and enter college or be enrolled full time in college with plans to continue at least another year full time. Grade transcripts for the prior three years and a handwritten essay on career plans should be attached to the application. Only one application per candidate per year is necessary. If no eligible candidate applies, a scholarship will not be awarded. Applicants shall be graded based on a points system designated by the committee and approved by the board.

Scholarship Terms - Each scholarship will be awarded for one year only. Upon reapplication, an award may be renewed. No more than four awards will be made in a year. Proceeds will be paid directly to the student recipient in installments matching the school’s division of the academic year after receipt of proof of enrollment and of continuing good standing. Recipients must maintain a grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale or provide proof of good standing at schools not using a numerical grading system. The two Pace scholarships shall be awarded in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars each and shall be awarded to students attending a four-year college or university. The Darden and May scholarships in the amount of Two Thousand Dollars each will be awarded to students attending a four-year college or university, a junior college, or a vocational school.

611 Commerce Street • Suite 2605 • Nashville, Tennessee 37203 • 615-256-TPGA •

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APPLICATION FOR THE

TENNESSEE PROPANE GAS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

NAME:______

FirstMiddleLast

ADDRESS:______

DAY TELEPHONE NUMBER:______EVENING TELEPHONE NUMBER:______

DATE OF BIRTH:______DATE OF GRADUATION:______

Month / Day / Year Month / Day / Year

SCHOOL:______

NameCityState

GRADE AVERAGE (Grades 9-12):______

SCHOOL PLANNING TO ATTEND:______

HAVE YOU BEEN ACCEPTED:______

YES NO

ELIGIBLE FOR OR APPLIES FOR OTHER GRANTS OR SCHOLARSHIPS? ___YES ___NO

IF SO, PLEASE LIST ON A SEPARATE SHEET OF PAPER THE NAME OF THE SCHOLARSHIP AND THE AMOUNT IF YOU HAVE BEEN APPROVED.

I PLAN TO MAJOR IN:______I PLAN TO MINOR IN:______

IF SELECTED, DO YOU AGREE TO FURNISH TNPGA A COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT EACH SEMESTER? ______YES ______NO

PLEASE LIST SIGNIFICANT HONORS OR ACHIEVEMENTS YOU HAVE RECEIVED. YOU MAY USE AN ADDITIONAL SHEET IF NECESSARY.

NAME OF PARENT EMPLOYED IN THE PROPANE INDUSTRY:______

PARENT EMPLOYED BY:______

COMPANY LOCATION:______

POSITION HELD:______LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT:______

PARENT’S HOME ADDRESS:______

PARENT’S DAY PHONE:______HOME PHONE:______

Additional Information: Provide the following handwritten information as requested. Do not exceed 300 words. Address all of the following:

  1. Brief character description of yourself, including your strengths and weaknesses.
  2. Why are you applying for this scholarship? What are your plans for the future?
  3. What has been your most important extracurricular activity or community service, and what has your participation in it meant to your as an individual? (i.e.: jobs, sports, church activities)
  4. 1st & 2nd year college students in addition to your current grades should also attach a copy of your Junior and Senior year transcripts

DEADLINE: Applications must be postmarked no later than April 1st. If no eligible candidate has applied, the scholarship will not be awarded. Please remit to: TNPGA, 611 Commerce St., Ste. 2605, Nashville, Tennessee 37203. If you have questions, please call (888)240-8742.

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Signature

*TNPGA would like to encourage you to also apply for the NPGA Scholarships. You must apply for the NPGA online at .