TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF VEHICLE THEFT INVESTIGATORS (TAVTI) IAATI SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL CHAPTER (SCRC) TROY BLANDO SCHOLARSHIP AWARD – FALL 2016 Eligibility/Application Requirements Applicants may be graduating high school seniors or individuals within four years following graduation. Those who attended home or alternative school should contact TAVTI/SCRC Scholarship Chairman Kenny Murchison 512-854-7412. Each qualified applicant will be given consideration. Scholarships are awarded without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin or disability. The awarded scholarship will be sent to the applicant and made payable to the college, university or trade school of the applicant's choice. The granting/non-granting of scholarships will be at the discretion of the TAVTI/SCRC Scholarship Committee.

TO BE ELIGIBLE, AN APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (Check off the items below as submitted)

_____ 1. COMPLETED APPLICATION (which includes a copy of this page acknowledging items submitted and completed application form below).

_____ 2. NARRATIVE - This must include achievements and activities. The narrative must be completed by applicant and should cover, at a minimum:

a. Leadership skills b. Extracurricular activities c. Career goals d. Need for financial assistance

_____ 3. HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA – If high school diploma has not yet been received or if the high school does not award diplomas, a letter from a school official is required to be submitted with this packet. Check here ______if this applies.

_____ 4. HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT – If high school does not submit a transcript, a letter from a school official is required to be submitted with this packet. Check here _____ if this applies.

_____ 5. RECENT PHOTOGRAPH

_____ 6. CONTINUING EDUCATION - If applicant is currently enrolled in a college, university, or a trade school a current transcript must be submitted. The student must have at least a 2.75 GPA.

_____ 7. Parent or guardian must be a current member of TAVTI.

Note: Any other information that the applicant feels is pertinent to consideration should also be included. Application and narrative must be typed or on a computer generated form. The application packet, which includes all the above, must be received or postmarked by September 1, 2016.

An application may be disqualified or not selected for the following reasons:

1. Does not meet qualification requirements. 2. Submitted incomplete application or incorrect application for scholarship being sought. 3. Not submitted by postmarked deadline. 4. Poor academic scores: less than 2.75 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) or equivalent. 5. Failure to submit information required in narrative. 6. Any false information submitted or revealed on application.

Mail the completed application packet to: TAVTI/SCRC Attn.: Kat Anderson P.O. Box 1739 Lubbock, TX 79408

Applications must be submitted through U.S. mail. E-mails will not be accepted! 2016 TAVTI/SCRC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

( ) INITIAL SCHOLARSHIP (If you have not received a previous TAVTI scholarship)

( ) CONTINUING (If you have RECEIVED a previous TAVTI/SCRC scholarship). Check one.

NAME:______

ADDRESS:______CITY:______STATE/ZIP______

HOME PHONE______

BIRTH DATE: ______BIRTHPLACE: ______

FATHER’S FULL NAME: ______IS PARENT A TAVTI MEMBER?______

MOTHER'S FULL NAME:______

FATHER’S OCCUPATION: ______BUSINESS PHONE: ______

MOTHER’S OCCUPATION: ______BUSINESS PHONE:______

FATHER’S ANNUAL INCOME: $______MOTHER’S ANNUAL INCOME: $______

NUMBER OF SIBLINGS: ______NUMBER OF SIBLINGS IN COLLEGE: ______

HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED: ______

SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND:______

APPLIED? NO ______YES ______ACCEPTED? NO _____ YES _____ ENTRANCE EXAM TAKEN? NO _____ YES ______

DESCRIBE EXAM AND SCORE:______

INTENDED FIELD OF STUDY, BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CAREER PLANS: ______

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PLEASE NOTE ANY CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH WOULD PREVENT YOU FROM ATTENDING COLLEGE IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: ______

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WORK EXPERIENCE: LIST PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT, TYPE OF JOB, SUPERVISOR’S NAME AND PHONE NUMBER: ______

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HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR ANY OTHER SCHOLARSHIP? ______IF YES, DESCRIBE______

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HAVE YOU RECEIVED A SCHOLARSHIP? NO ______YES ______IF YES, DESCRIBE______

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CHECK TO BE MADE PAYABLE TO: ______(MUST BE A COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY, OR TRADE SCHOOL)

SIGNATURE:______DATE:______

ALL PERTINENT ITEMS MUST BE ANSWERED. ANY OMISSIONS OF NECESSARY INFORMATION MAY PREVENT CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION

FOR COMMITTEE USE: DIPLOMA______TRANS______NAR______PHOTO ______OTHER______