REGION 11 TAPT SCHOLARSHIP (COLLEGE)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Region 11TAPT and Vendor Scholarships are sponsored by the Region 11 Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Chapter Affiliate and its vendors. It is presented to a currently enrolled student of an accredited Texas college and/or university. This student must have completed a minimum of twelve semester hours to be eligible for this scholarship. This student must be an immediate family member (daughter, son, stepdaughter, stepson, grandchild) of a person, or they themselves,currently employed inschool bus transportation in a public school district that is an active member of Region 11 TAPT. (Note: a district must be represented in a minimum of three (3) Region 11 meetings per school year to remain on active status.)

AWARD

A one-time award of $500.00 will be presented to the selected college student of the Region 11 TAPT and Vendor Scholarship. A prior winner of the Region 11 TAPT High School and/or College Scholarship is not eligible to receive a second Region 11 TAPT Scholarship. After proof of registration and payment for a minimum of 12semester hours is presented to the Region 11 TAPT President or designee, the Region 11 TAPT Scholarship will be presented to the recipient.

SELECTION

The Scholarship Selection Committee will be made up of a minimum of three current and active members of Region 11 TAPT selected by the current Region 11 TAPT President.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • The only place the applicant should place their name is on the cover sheet of the packet.
  • The only place the applicant should place the school district where their parent, grandparent or guardian works is on the cover sheet of the packet.
  • A parent or legal guardian must also sign the cover sheet.
  • The applicant must answer all the questions on the application.
  • Only these forms will be used to record information for the Region 11 TAPT Scholarship.
  • Information must be typed directly onto the form, or computer generated or cut and pasted to the original form.
  • When listing membership for the National Honor Society, clubs, athletics, etc., list all the years you have been a member and/or held any office(s). Consideration will be given for each year of participation. Be sure to list all offices held.
  • Do not attach résumés or any extra sheets with additional information to this scholarship application.
  • The applicant should not include their name or the name of any family member or school district in any of the responses to the questions.

DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 2016 – 5:00 pm

Original Region 11 TAPT and Vendor Scholarship application, with appropriate signatures must be received by Thursday, March 10, 2016 before 5:00 pm. All Region 11 TAPT and Vendor Scholarship applications are to be submitted to Mr. David Powers, Transportation Director – Birdville ISD. Once received, Mr. Powers will assign each application a control number and forward the application, without cover sheet and any names, to the Region 11 TAPT Scholarship Selection Committee. Mr. Powers will be a non-voting member of this committee.

Send applications to: Mr. David Powers

Region 11 TAPT Scholarship Committee

c/o Birdville ISD – Transportation Department

6205 Broadway Avenue

Haltom City, Texas 76117-4211

The decision on the winning applicant will be made prior to the April Region 11 TAPT meeting. The winner will be notified and announced at the March 23, 2016Region 11 TAPT meeting so the winner may be notified before the end of the school year. The winner will receive a certificate and be invited, along with his/her parents to the April or May Region 11 TAPT meeting.

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Region 11 TAPT College Scholarship

Cover Sheet

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(Name)

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(Mailing Address)

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(Phone Number)

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(Current College or University of Attendance)

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(Date)

Is your parent, grandparent, or guardian currently employed by a Region 11 Public School District Transportation Department?

Circle: Yes No

School District: ______

(Where employed)

Describe their position: ______

Prior winner of a Region 11 TAPT High School Scholarship?

Circle: Yes No Year:

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(Student Signature)(Parent/Guardian Signature)

Region 11 Association For Pupil Transportation

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(COLLEGE DIVISION)

2015 – 2016

Birth Date: ______Year in College: ______

College Currently Attending: ______

College Attending Next School Year: ______

Current GPA: ______Hours completed: ______

College Major: ______

Projected Year of Graduation: ______

Parents’ Gross Yearly Income: ___ Under $25,000

___ $25,000 – 40,000

___ $40,000 – 55,000

___ $55,000 – 75,000

___ Over $75,000

What are your plans after graduating from college?

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Applicants are urged to complete this form as accurately and concisely as possibleand be prepared to provide additional information upon request. Followingdirections, neatness, and correct grammar are important.

The information on this form must be TYPED or COMPUTER GENERATED.

Please refer to the Scholarship Application Instructions.

1. List the number of people in your family who are currently living at home and the number of dependents supported by your family. Include brothers and sisters currently attending college.

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2. Describe your family’s financial condition as it pertains to your ongoinganticipated college expenses.

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3. List courses you have successfully completed in college. Include Honors (H), Upper levelcourses, etc.

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4. List any extra-curricular activities, such as clubs, athletics, fine arts, hobbies, etc. in which youhave been involved during your college year(s).

Activities Offices Held

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5. List any work experience during your college year(s).

Work Experience Hours per week

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6. List any volunteer activities you were involved in during your college year(s).

Volunteer Activities Hours per week

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7. List awards, honors, or special recognitions you have received from your collegeand/orcommunity.

Grade Award, Honor, Recognition

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8. List any additional information about yourself or your family that you feel would be helpful in assessing your financial needs. How would you use financial aid ina productive manner?

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9. Why do you feel you deserve the Region 11 TAPT College Scholarship?

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