ABMA Scholarship
ISABELLA M. GILLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND. | by Lanny Vines
Posted May 27th, 2007
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APPLICATION CRITERIA AND INSTRUCTIONS
Director Spotting the "Cat"
Qualification - Applicant must be a dependent (family member) of an
active, dues-paid member of the ABMA for at least two years to
qualify for this scholarship.
1. Applications are due annually to the Scholarship Chairman not
later than June 1st.
2. Application should be typewritten or printed.
3. The application must be arranged in the order described below:a.
Application of Required Facts. Carefully plan a response to each
item before typing the final draft.
b. The applicant shall prepare a statement setting forth his/her
vocational or professional goals and relate how past, present and
future activities make the accomplishment of this goal probable. The
letter must be signed.
c. Official transcripts of student grades from the beginning of the
9th grade to due date of application may be photocopies bearing an
original signature of the proper school authority. SAT or ACT test
scores, if included, may be photocopies.
d. Current dated, signed letters of recommendation from one person,
but not totaling more than three, in authority from high schools,
college, or trade schools attended by the applicant. Letter may
cover the applicant’s ability, work habits, leadership, personality
and integrity.
e. No more than two letters of endorsement from responsible
community (non-school related) persons. These persons should not be
related tot he applicant. They should be capable of reporting on the
applicant’s participation in the community in terms of work service,
leadership, notable skills and outstanding recognition. Each letter
should be typed, dated, and signed.
f. Copies of exhibits of achievement in scholarship, leadership,
athletics, dramatics, community
service or other activities may be attached – but, avoid being
repetitious. It is preferable that exhibits such as awards and media
items be photocopies.
4. Social Security Number is required for school and ABMA records.
Upon receipt of "Verification of Enrollment" form from proper school
officials, an ABMA check for the amount of the award will be
forwarded to the college or university to establish credit for the
student.
5. Submit application to:
Aviation Boatswain’s Mates Association
Scholarship Chairman
Lanny Vines
144 CR 1515
Alba. TX 75410
E-mail: Scholarship@abma-usn.org
(All donations to the ABMA Scholarship are Tax Deductible)
Links: Download Application Form