GCSAA Turfgrass and Legacy Scholarship Applications

The Mississippi Valley GCSA Scholarship program offers financial aid to deserving students at the collegiate level through two types of scholarships, Turfgrass and Legacy. Applicants will be judged based on their academic achievements, employment history, leadership, and the content and composition of their scholarship application as determined by the Scholarship and Research Committee. Please complete this application as thoroughly as possible and review the additional criteria for application as stated on the MVGCSA website at www.mvgcsa.com This completed application along with a 500 word essay explaining why you should be awarded a scholarship can be submitted throughout the academic year for the next proceeding academic semester or school year. Applicant must carry an average 2.75 GPA or higher for consideration.

Please complete all information listed below. Submit all Essays and Letters of Recomendations to mvgcsa@gmail.com

Date

Name

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth

Date

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Please enter a valid phone number.

Email

example@example.com

High Schools and Colleges Attended It is important that this information be complete and in chronological order. Please list Name and Location of Institution, dates attended and graduated and GPA

Are you attending college now? Yes No If yes, which college? If no, please include your collegiate letter of acceptance.

If yes which college

Name of college you plan to attend

What is or will be your major?

What is your anticipated graduation date monthyear

Date

List your cumulative grade point average as of this date (must carry a 2.75GPA or higher): Provide a transcript of grades and your current class schedule.

Cumulative GPA

List any academic distinctions and honors you have received during high school or college

List school or college activities in which you have participated athletics clubs school paper fine arts etc Please note any honors or distinctions you received related to these activities

List any other scholarships awarded or received:

What stimulated your initial interest in golf and the turf profession? Turfgrass applicants only

Why do you believe the MVGCSA should grant you a scholarship? (Please submit your 500 word essay to satisfy this request)

NOTE: Presentation of this essay/autobiography will be a factor in the evaluation

Submit Essay to mvgcsa@gmail.com

What are your professional goals with your intended degree

Are you a student member of the Mississippi Valley GCSA? Are you a student member of GCSAA? Have you ever worked for an MVGCSA member? If yes, name and facility

Have you ever worked for an MVGCSA member? If yes, name and facility

Are you a student member of the Mississippi Valley GCSA?

Type a question

List your activities outside of school or college clubs organizations community etc

List offices held in school or community organizations

List employment held since entering high school:

Company address

Supervisor Phone

Type of Work

Dates of Employment

What percentage of your education do you personally pay for

Please attach at least two letters of recommendation from employers and/or academia.

I hereby confirm that all information provided on this application is correct and I understand that any false information automatically disqualifies me from eligibility. I agree to notify the Mississippi Valley GCSA immediately when my educational program is interrupted or changed in any manner that might jeopardize the interest of the scholarship award. I hereby give the Mississippi Valley GCSA permission to share this information for the purpose of recruitment, public relations and reports.

Signature of Applicant

Date

To be considered for an MVGCSA Scholarship, please include ALL the following information at the time of application submission:

completed MVGCSA application 500 word essay - business letter form photo - jpg format requested collegiate letter of acceptance (if applicable) transcript (High School transcript if incoming Collegiate Freshman)

(2) letters of recommendation (min)

MISSISSIPPI VALLEY GCSA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION