<p> SHARRON K. GLASSCOCK SCHOLARSHIP Administered by the Virginia Association for Teachers of Family and Consumer Sciences</p><p>The Sharron K. Glasscock Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship is intended for teachers currently teaching Family and Consumer Sciences in a Virginia Public School interested in pursuing further education and training for the purpose of meeting the ever changing needs of the students.</p><p>Requirement for Scholarship:</p><p>The Sharron K. Glasscock Family and Consumer Sciences Scholarship in the amount of $1000 will be awarded to a person or persons meeting the following criteria:</p><p>1. A Virginia Family and Consumer Sciences teacher pursuing a post-graduate degree.</p><p>2. One or more Family and Consumer Sciences teachers pursuing professional development in new educational practices, technology, or current trends in FACS education.</p><p>3. If no applicant qualifies under categories 1or 2 above, the annual award funds may be made available to for educational presentations at the annual Virginia Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Development Institute. </p><p>4. Teachers receiving this scholarship must be willing to present knowledge gained through the professional development or post-graduate studies at the annual Virginia Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Development Institute.</p><p>Scholarship Policies:</p><p>1. The scholarship applicant must currently be teaching Family and Consumer Sciences in a public school in Virginia. The applicant’s proposed professional development must lead to a post-graduate degree, relate to educational best practices (latest trends in education), or to specific Family and Consumer Sciences content competencies.</p><p>2. The deadline for submitting completed scholarship application is set by the VATFACS executive board.</p><p>3. The recipient of the scholarship will be notified by May 30 of the year the application is made.</p><p>4. All parts of the application must be completed and attachments present in order to qualify.</p><p>5. A check in the amount of the scholarship will be mailed by July 31 to the recipient(s) of the scholarship.</p><p>6. If the scholarship recipient does not complete the planned course of study or drops out during the year, the recipient shall be directed to refund the unused amount of the scholarship to the treasurer of VATFACS.</p><p>7. Within 30 days of completing the professional development or semester of post-graduate study, the scholarship recipient must send a copy of the certificate of participation in the professional development activity or send a copy of the college grades to the Past President of VATFACS by way of Virginia’s Family and Consumer Sciences Specialist, Virginia Department of Education, P.O. Box 2120, Richmond, Virginia 23218- 2120.</p><p>8. The recipient is also expected, if requested, to share knowledge learned through a presentation at the annual Virginia Family and Consumer Sciences Professional Development Institute the year following receipt of the scholarship. SHARRON K. GLASSCOCK SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION </p><p>Name ______</p><p>Home Address______</p><p>City ______State ______Zip Code ______</p><p>Home Phone (_____) ______Cell Phone (___) ______</p><p>Email address ______</p><p>Place of Employment</p><p>School Name______</p><p>School Address ______</p><p>Number of Years Taught (in FACS) ______School Division ______</p><p>Highest Degree Earned ______</p><p>Subjects Currently Teaching ______</p><p>FCCLA Sponsor or Co-Sponsor ______Yes _____ No</p><p>List activities and accomplishments as an educator: Further Training</p><p>School Name ______</p><p>Address ______</p><p>Attach a letter stating why you are applying for this scholarship and how the scholarship money will be utilized.</p><p>Attach supporting documentation of post-graduate studies or professional development opportunity for which scholarship is intended.</p><p>Attach two letters regarding the character and potential of the applicant. Include one from an administrator at the school level and one from a student, county supervisor, or colleague.</p><p>Signed ______Date: ______Applicant</p><p>Due Date – April 15, 2016 to:</p><p>Kathleen Buchanan, Scholarship Chair 4216 Maury River Road Rockbridge Baths, Virginia 24473 Email: [email protected] Telephone: 540.348.5377 FAX: 540.348.8916</p><p>Application may be sent via postal service or email.</p>