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International Right of Way Association
Donald J. Sherwood, SR/WA Scholarship Application
Name
Address
City State Zip Code
Phone Number E-Mail ______
Full Time Student ( ) Yes ( ) No
Under which category are you applying? (Check all that are applicable)
Maximum: 10 points
( )IRWA Member (10 pts); ( )Family member of an IRWA member (5 pts); ( )Student member (5 pts)
Chapter: ______Region: ______
If applying as a family member, please give the name of the IRWA member to whom you are related and their relationship.
College Where Accepted or Attending:
Location
Intended Major (10 pts) ______
Area of Specialization: ______
Credit Hours:
Total Credits Required for Degree______
Credits Successfully Completed ______
Current Credit Load______
The following items should be attached to and submitted with this application: (20 Points)
1) Official transcript of ALL studies taken beyond high school level
2) Official high school transcript if you have not completed at least one full year of study beyond the high school level
3) A letter of recommendation from a faculty advisor or guidance counselor.
4) A letter of recommendation from an employer or professional associate. If you have not had significant professional employment, the letter may be from a community leader or clergyman with whom you are personally acquainted. Non-related personal reference (i.e. community leader, clergyman, etc.)
5) Provide a current photo and brief bio of yourself.
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Essay (40 Points)
On a separate sheet, include a typed essay of a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words (provide word count) on your plans and goals in the right of way and/or public works administration profession.
Instructions
This original application, transcripts of all college level work, and high school work if the applicant has not completed one full year of college, and two letters of recommendation, together with three copies of all material must be received by Greg Cook, Chapter 36 Scholarship Committee Chair, no later than August 1, 2011 as verified by the postage date. Electronic copies in .pdf format are acceptable provided a signed application is attached.
Applications and supporting materials will not be returned. Mail or email application to:
Greg Cook, SR/WA
Integra Realty Resources DFW
930 West 1st Street
Suite 400
Fort Worth, TX 76102
E-mail:
I hereby apply for the Donald J. Sherwood, SR/WA Scholarship and agree that if selected as the recipient I will comply with all terms and conditions concerning its use. I further agree that if selected as the recipient I will allow Chapter 36 of the International Right of Way Association to publish my name in its literature and press releases along with my picture and bio. I hereby certify that all information in this application is correct and true to the best of my knowledge and belief and that I have not previously been a recipient of this scholarship.
Signature of Applicant DATE
Revised-June 2011 2