Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors Emerging Leaders Group Scholarship Application 2015-2016

Description - The mission of this scholarship is to financially reward individuals interested in pursuing a career in construction related field. There will be at least one, but possible multiple scholarships valued at no less than $1,000. Eligibility - To be eligible for the 2015-16 scholarship, candidates (as of October 2015) must be enrolled 10th-12th grade, at a high school within the following counties:

 OH – Allen, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Darke, Greene, Hamilton, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, Warren

 KY – Boone, Kenton, Campbell

 IN – Dearborn, Franklin, Union

Scholarship applicants must plan on becoming employed as a construction skilled trades worker or attending a post high school program in a construction related field. This scholarship can be used to fund continuing education programs at a trade school, technical school, community college, 2 or 4 year university or to support purchase of tools of the trade. This $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to 4-6 students for 2015-2016. Dates – Completed scholarship applications are due on February 1, 2016. They should be sent to Attn: OVABC ELG Scholarship, 33 Greenwood Lane, Springboro, OH, 45066. Scholarship finalists and a family representative will be invited to attend the April 14, 2016 Excellence in Construction Awards Gala where winners will be announced. Details - Failure to follow instructions may lead to disqualification of your application. Applicants found to have made false or misleading statements will be disqualified.

Scholarship Application 2015-16

1. Student Name:______

2. Mailing Address:______

3. Telephone Number:______

4. Email Address:______

5. Date of Birth:______

6. High School:______

7. Year of Graduation:______

8. Grade Point Average (attach latest official transcript):______

9. On a separate sheet of paper:

a. Please describe your plans for education after high school.

b. Describe a construction career or specialty do you plan to pursue.

c. Describe your educational and professional goals and objectives.

d. List any academic honors, awards, and memberships. e. List your community service activities, athletics, hobbies, outside

interests, and extracurricular activities.

10. Attach (2) reference letters. One letter must be from a teacher and one must

be from an adult leader (non-relative).

11. Complete and attach your response to the following writing prompt: (Min 500 words typed).

Why do you want to work in the construction industry? How did you become interested in construction and what makes you stand out from the other applicants?

Statement of Accuracy

I hereby affirm that all the above stated information provided by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I also consent that my picture may be taken and used for any purpose deemed necessary to promote the scholarship program.

Name: ______

Signature : ______

Date: ______