The Tall Pines Quilt Guild of Huntsville, Texas Will Award

Tall Pines Quilt Guild – Huntsville, Texas

2016 Scholarship APPLICATION

The Tall Pines Quilt Guild of Huntsville, Texas will award Two - $1,000 Scholarships in June 2016

Applicant must be a graduating senior (public, private or home school) residing within the

TPQG membership area & apply in one of the following categories:

SHOWING PROFICIENCY in SEWING

Proficiency in sewing was selected since we are a sewing organization whose purpose is “to foster appreciation of fine quilts and of quilting among both quilters and the public, to increase knowledge of traditional and contemporary techniques of quilting, to provide an encouraging environment in which quilters can practice and exchange ideas, to educate the public as to the significance and history of quilting as an art form as well as an ongoing craft, and to preserve the rich heritage of quilting for future generations.”

NO SPECIFIC MAJOR is REQUIRED FOR THIS CATEGORY – ONLY A DEMONSTRATION OF PROFICIENCY IN SEWING. A photo displaying a sample of proficiency will be required. OR

INTENTION to MAJOR IN MATH EDUCATION

A major in math education was selected due to the extreme need for mathematics educators and because as quilters we utilize math in all of our work.

ONLY those students intending to MAJOR in MATH EDUCATION will be considered.

COMPLETED APPLICATIONS

Please check the appropriate scholarship category (Sewing or Math) on your application. Completed forms and required documentation are due no later than Friday - May 6, 2016 and are to be mailed directly to:

TPQG Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 7272

Huntsville, Texas 77342 -7272

Questions – Scholarship Chairman 936 439-0980

The Scholarship Committee of the Tall Pines Quilt Guild retains controls of the applications and the selection process to ensure that it is fair and equitable to all applicants. Funds for the scholarship will be disbursed directly to the college or university. Winners will be announced the first week in June 2016. Tall Pines Quilt Guild – P.O. Box 7272, Huntsville, Texas 77342-7272

2016 TPQG SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Two (2) $1,000 Scholarships will be awarded in June 2016

Criteria - Graduating Senior (who resides within the TPQG Membership Area) who

 Demonstrates Proficiency in Sewing ______OR

 Intends to Major in Math Education ______

NAME: ______Birthdate: ______

Address: ______

Home Phone: ______Cell Phone: ______

Email: ______

What College are you planning to attend? ______

What will be your Major? ______Minor? ______

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE: ______

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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE: ______

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WORK EXPERIENCE: ______

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Name: ______2016 TPQG Scholarship Application – pg. 2 of 2

SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS, ACTIVITIES and HONORS: ______

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OTHER INTERESTS / ACTIVITIES: ______

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I give the Tall Pines Quilt Guild Scholarship Committee permission to use my photograph and name in any publication concerning the scholarship. I agree that the information submitted is factual. If selected, I will provide a copy of my college acceptance letter and scholarship disbursement information to the TPQ Guild Scholarship Committee. I understand that the funds from this scholarship will be distributed directly to my college / university.

Student Signature: ______Date: ______

Parent/Guardian Signature: ______Date: ______

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

1. Complete all applicable information above. Be sure to check the appropriate category box on pg. 1.

2. Attach two (2) letters of recommendation (teacher, pastor, counselor, employer, etc.)

3. Attach an essay – 2 page maximum, typewritten, double-spaced: TOPIC: “WHERE DO YOU WANT TO BE IN FIVE YEARS?”

4. If applying for Proficiency in Sewing – submit a photo of a sampling of your accomplished projects.

5. Attach an official high school transcript.

6. Sign your application (Student AND Parent/Guardian)

7. Return completed application by May 6, 2016 to: Tall Pines Quilt Guild – Scholarship Committee

P.O. Box 7272 – Huntsville, TX 77342-7272

Questions – TPQG Scholarship Chairman 936 439-0980

(Winners will be announced the first week in June 2016)