2015 – 2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & CHECK LIST

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR APPLICANTS:

  1. You must be sponsored by an active Corpus Christi NACE Section member. An active member must be current with his/her membership dues by the application deadline.To verify membership, go to:

OR > Home > Membership > Member Resources > Member

Enter last name, Select "All Members" under Search criteria. Click on "Search" button.

2.You must submit a COMPLETE application package that consists of the following: (Please note that incomplete application packages will not be considered)

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High School Applicants

Proof of acceptance from college/university/trade school

Copy of SAT &/or ACT results

Copy of currentHigh School transcript (transcript does not have to be “official”, but must be verifiable)

CurrentCollege Applicants

Proof of current enrollment from college/university/trade school (must include Spring 2015 course schedule)

Copy of currentcollegiate transcript (must include grades from Fall 2014. Transcript does not have to be “official”, but must be verifiable.)

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ALL Applicants

  1. Sponsorship letterfrom an active Corpus Christi NACE Section member in good standing. (A sponsor may only sponsor one applicant & may not sponsor him/herself.) The sponsor letter must contain:
  2. NACE Member Number
  3. Sponsor’s address
  4. Sponsor’s phone number
  5. Sponsor’s original signature
  6. One current, reference from a teacher/counselor(optional)
  7. One current, personal reference(optional)
  8. The completed application form. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
  9. Include aseparatedouble-spaced essay of 500 words or less that encompasses any educational experiences, preparation, or training that led to your current career goal, plusany personal quality or trait, talent, or accomplishment that would enhance your ability to reach this goal.
  10. Only those applications with a postmark by 5/26/15 will be accepted. Submit your postmarked package by mail, only, to:

NACE

Scholarship Selection Committee

PO Box 9722

Corpus Christi, TX 78469

TERMS

(by signing the application, you agree to the terms, below)

  1. PLEASE KEEP A COPY OF THESE TERMS, AS A REMINDER OF THE RE-SUBMISSION DEADLINES (SEE # 8 & 9, BELOW)
  2. You must agree to return the scholarship award, if not used.
  3. Only applications that were obtained by applicants from our website be accepted.
  4. Only mailed/postmarked applications will be accepted. All applications must be postmarked no later than May26, 2015
  5. All scholarship awards are split, evenly, between the Fall 2015 & Spring 2016 Semesters & funds are distributed directly to the accredited college/university/trade school.
  6. All funds must be used by the last summer session of 2016.
  7. All applicants must have a minimum, cumulative GPA of 2.75 or greater (includes GPAs from all colleges attended) and must be enrolled as a full time student.Seniors graduating from college that are not required to take a full course load to graduate will be exempt from the full time status requirement. Full time status is defined as:
  • 12 hours for undergraduate
  • 9 hours for graduate/post graduate studies
  • Consideration may be given, at the Board’s discretion, for applicants enrolled in a full-time career program, such as Nursing, Physical Therapy, Medical Doctorate, etc.
  • A letter from the college/university must accompany this application stating your full time status equivalency

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH #7ABOVE WILL RESULT IN FORFEITURE OF THE SCHOLARSHIP

  1. Scholarship recipients must submit their Spring 2015 grades and Fall 2015 course schedule, to the address listed in the “ALL APPLICANTS SECTION #6”, above, by September 15, 2015 before the first check will be dispersed. The sooner we receive your information, the sooner your funds will be dispersed. Failure to maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA, dropping below full time student status or not meeting the imposed NACE deadline will cause the scholarship to be forfeited through the last summer session of 2016.
  2. Scholarship recipients must also submit a copy of their collegiate transcript, to the address listed in the “ALL APPLICANTS SECTION #6”, above, including Fall 2015 grades & a Spring 2016 course schedule, postmarked no later than January 15, 2016, before the second check will be dispersed. The sooner we receive your information, the sooner your funds will be dispersed. Failure to maintain a cumulative 2.75 GPA throughout college career, dropping below full time student status, or not meeting the imposed NACE deadline will cause the scholarship to be forfeited through the last summer session of 2016.

2015 - 2016 SCHOLARSHIP COVERSHEET

(MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS)

SECTION 1: PERSONAL INFORMATION

Applicant’s Name / Date
Applicant’s E-Mail
Parent/Guardian Name(s)
Permanent Address
STREETCITYSTATEZIP CODE
Phone Number / College Student ID OR Social Security No.
Sponsor’s Name / Sponsor’s Phone No.
Sponsor’s E-Mail

SECTION 2: SIGNATURES/VERIFICATIONS

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Applicant’s Original Signature

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Parent/Guardian’s Original Signature

(Required only if applicant is a minor, under the age of 18)

2015 - 2016SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(Please ensure all information is legible)

SECTION 3:

(REQUIRED FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS, ONLY)

High School you are now attending
Current Class Rank & Size of Class (ex: 128/530)
Grade Point Average & Base (ie. 3.7/4.0) / SAT/ACT Score(s)
Name of College/University/Trade School you have been accepted
Registrar Office Mailing Address
STREETCITYSTATEZIP CODE
College Registrar Phone No.
Major Course of Study
Chosen Career Field

SECTION 4:

(REQUIRED FOR CURRENT COLLEGE STUDENTS, ONLY)

Name of College/University/Trade School
Registrar Office Mailing Address
STREETCITYSTATEZIP CODE
College Registrar Phone No.
Major Course of Study
Chosen Career Field
Cumulative Grade Point Average & Base (ie. 3.7/4.0)

SECTION 5: EXTRA-CURRICULAR INFORMATION

(MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS)

List your school activities. (Press Enter key for extra lines)
List any community activities you are involved with which you are involved. (Press Enter key for extra lines)

List all employment you have held in the last two (2) years:

Dates of Employment / Employer / Supervisor / Contact Number / Hours/Week

Use this space to make any comments you feel would be helpful to the Scholarship Selection Committee. (Press Enter key for extra lines)

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