<p> Ohio Valley Associated Builders and Contractors Emerging Leaders Group Scholarship Application 2015-2016</p><p>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: </p><p> OH – Allen, Auglaize, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Darke, Greene, Hamilton, Mercer, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Shelby, Warren</p><p> KY – Boone, Kenton, Campbell</p><p> IN – Dearborn, Franklin, Union</p><p>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. </p><p>Scholarship Application 2015-16</p><p>1. Student Name:______</p><p>2. Mailing Address:______</p><p>3. Telephone Number:______</p><p>4. Email Address:______</p><p>5. Date of Birth:______</p><p>6. High School:______</p><p>7. Year of Graduation:______</p><p>8. Grade Point Average (attach latest official transcript):______</p><p>9. On a separate sheet of paper:</p><p> a. Please describe your plans for education after high school.</p><p> b. Describe a construction career or specialty do you plan to pursue. </p><p> c. Describe your educational and professional goals and objectives.</p><p> d. List any academic honors, awards, and memberships. e. List your community service activities, athletics, hobbies, outside </p><p> interests, and extracurricular activities.</p><p>10. Attach (2) reference letters. One letter must be from a teacher and one must </p><p> be from an adult leader (non-relative). </p><p>11. Complete and attach your response to the following writing prompt: (Min 500 words typed). </p><p>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? </p><p>Statement of Accuracy</p><p>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.</p><p>Name: ______</p><p>Signature : ______</p><p>Date: ______</p>