2016 PNAAW College Scholarship
Information and Application
The Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin (PNAAW) is pleased to announce the 2016 College Scholarship Program. Up to 3 scholarships will be awarded to college students who are Active PNAAW members, employees, or their children. Full details, including the application process, are outlined below.
Eligibility Details
1.Scholarships Awarded: Up to three scholarships may be awarded annually by the Professional Nutrient Applicators Association of Wisconsin (PNAAW). Scholarships will be awarded to applicants who plan to enter post-secondary education in the fall of 2016, or will be continuing their postsecondary education.
2. Scholarship Amount: The total amount of scholarships funded by the PNAAW General Fund will be determined by the PNAAW Board prior to posting the application in the fall. The total funds will be split between the selected recipients. For 2016, the board has chosen to award a total of $3,000.
3. Selection Criteria: Selection will be based on leadership and civic activities, high school or post-secondary scholastic achievement, work and volunteer activities, with preference given to those specifically related to production agriculture, and an essay/statement that provides a vision for the applicant’s educational and vocational future. Preference will be given to students who have not previously received a PNAAW Scholarship.
4. Eligibility:
a. All applicants must have direct family ties to a current Active Member of PNAAW. This includes business owners, employees, and their children. Associate Members are not eligible. For purposes of the scholarship, PNAAW dues must be current at the time of application.
b. An application from a family member of an employee must supply a pay stub, letter or email from the PNAAW member to confirm employment with the PNAAW member. Private information (Social Security numbers) should be darkened out.
c. Applications will be considered if the applicant was directly related (son or daughter) to a deceased PNAAW member. Deceased member must have been a Active Member within the two years prior to their death for the application to be considered.
d. Applicants must be enrolled/accepted at an accredited university, college, or technical school and pursuing a degree or certificate to be eligible to apply. Preference will be given to those enrolled at least half time (6 credit hours). A CDL course qualifies.
5. Application Process: Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application form that will be available after July 1 on the PNAAW web site (http://fyi.uwex.edu/wimanuremgt/scholarship).
6. Calendar: Applications must be submitted to the Chair of the PNAAW Scholarship Committee and are due on August 15th 2016. The PNAAW Scholarship Committee will be comprised of three Board members and will review applicants by August 30th. The submission address for the scholarship will be listed on the application form. Winning applicants will be notified mid-September.
7. Award Presentation: Awards will be presented to recipients at the annual PNAAW
meeting in January.
8. Fund Disbursement: Funds will be made available after the end of the fall semester.
Winners must provide a transcript to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee showing
that they have attained a 2.5 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) during that semester. The PNAAW
Board Treasurer will present the award payment at the annual meeting in January, or, with extenuating circumstances, will mail payment to the student if criterion is met and the student is unable to attend.
Scholarship applications must be received by August 15, 2016 to be considered. The full application, along with supporting documentation, should be mailed to:
PNAAW Scholarship Committee
% Dana Cook
S7701 Denzer Road
North Freedom, WI 53951
2016 PNAAW College Scholarship Application
Name: ______
Last First MI
Mailing Address:______
City:______State:______Zip Code:______
Telephone:______Email:______
Name of Eligible PNAAW Member Firm: ______
Business owner: ______Employee______
Relationship to PNAAW Member/Employee of PNAAAW: ______
Proof of employment (pay stub, letter from business owner) attached? _____
Post-Secondary Educational Institutions enrolled at/accepted at (name/city/state):
______
Post-Secondary Areas of Study under Consideration:
______
High School Attended (name, city, state):
Graduation year: ______
The application requires your signature below. Your signature on the application indicates that the information in the application is complete and correct to the best of your knowledge.
Signature:______Date:______
Applicants must provide the following information to the PNAAW Scholarship Committee along with the signed application Cover Page.
Scholastic Achievement:
Please provide official documentation concerning your high school grade point average, ACT or SAT exam scores and class rank. If your high school does not provide class rank data, then a letter from an appropriate high school official must be provided. These data must be provided by a high school official and sent to the PNAAW Scholarship Chair directly by that official. The data should be accompanied by a letter from the official on school letterhead. Students who have completed one full year of college (full time) should substitute a college transcript for these requirements. IF IT HAS BEEN MORE THAN 5 YEARS since the applicant was enrolled in college or high school: the SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT section may be replaced with a letter of recommendation from your PNAAW-Member employer.
Academic and Civic Involvement and Leadership:
Provide a chronological list of activities demonstrating your level of involvement and leadership during your high school/college career. You should include any awards or honors in this section. Please emphasize activities related to production agriculture. Please limit this section of the application to no more than two pages, single spaced. This section does not apply if it has been more than 5 years since you were in high school.
Essay/Statement:
Please write an essay (no more than two pages, double-space, 12 point font) to help the Selection Committee understand your future goals and how your educational plans will help these goals become a reality.