REGION 11 TAPT SCHOLARSHIP (HIGH SCHOOL)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The Region 11 and Vendor Scholarships are sponsored by the Region 11 Texas Association for Pupil Transportation Affiliate and its vendors. It is presented to a graduating senior of an accredited TexasHigh School. This senior must be an immediate family member (daughter, son, stepdaughter, stepson, grandchild) of a person employed in school bus transportation in a district that is an active member of Region 11 TAPT. (Note: a district must be represented in a minimum of three (3) Region 11 meetings per school year to remain on active status.)

AWARD

A one-time total of $500.00 will be presented to the selected senior of the Region 11 TAPT and Vendor Scholarship. After proof of registration and a payment for a minimum of 12 semester hours is presented to the Region 11 TAPT President or designee the Region 11 TAPT Scholarship will be presented to the recipient.

SELECTION

The Scholarship Selection Committee will be made up of a minimum of three current and active members of Region 11 TAPT selected by the current Region 11 TAPT President.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • The only place the applicant should place their name is on the cover sheet of the packet.
  • The only place the applicant should place the school district where their parent, grandparent or guardian works is on the cover sheet of the packet.
  • If the applicant is under 18, a parent or legal guardian must also sign the cover sheet.
  • The applicant must answer all of the questions on the application.
  • Only these forms will be used to record information for the Region 11 TAPT Scholarship.
  • Information must be typed directly onto the form, or computer generated or cut and pasted to the original form.
  • When listing membership for the National Honor Society, clubs, athletics, etc., list all the years you have been a member and/or held any office(s). Consideration will be given for each year of participation. Be sure to list all offices held.
  • Do not attach résumés or any extra sheets with additional information to this scholarship application.
  • The applicant should not include their name or the name of any family member or school district in any of the responses to the questions.

DEADLINE: THURSDAY, MARCH 05, 2015 – 5:00 pm

Original Region 11 TAPT and Vendor Scholarship application, with appropriate signatures must be received by Thursday, March 05, 2015 before 5:00 pm. All Region 11 TAPT and Vendor Scholarship applications are to be returned to Ms. Pauline Bryan, Transportation Secretary, 1075 S. Kimball, Southlake, Texas 76092. Once received, Ms. Bryan will assign each application a control number and forward the application, without cover sheet and any names, to the Region 11 TAPT Scholarship Selection Committee. Ms. Bryan will be a non-voting member of this committee.

Send applications to: Pauline Bryan

Region 11 TAPT Scholarship Committee

c/o Carroll ISD

1075 S. Kimball

Southlake, Texas 76092

The decision on the winning applicant will be made prior to the April Region 11 TAPT meeting. The winner will be notified and announced at the April Region 11 TAPT meeting so the winner may be notified before the end of the school year. The winner will receive a certificate and be invited, along with his/her parents to the April or May Region 11 TAPT meeting.

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Region 11 TAPT High School Scholarship

Cover Sheet

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(Name)

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(Mailing Address)

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(Telephone Number)

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(Current High School of Attendance)

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(Date)

Is your parent, grandparent, or guardian currently employed by a Region 11 Public School District Transportation Department?

Circle: Yes No

School District: ______

(Where employed)

Describe their position: ______

Prior winner of a Region 11 TAPT High School Scholarship?

Circle: Yes No Year:

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(Student Signature)(Parent/Guardian Signature)

Region 11 Association For Pupil Transportation

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

(HIGH SCHOOL DIVISION)

2014 – 2015

Birth Date: ______Class Rank: ______

College Planning to Attend: ______

GPA: ______SAT/ACT: ______

College Major: ______

Parents Gross Yearly Income: ___ Under $25,000

___ 26,000 – 40,000

___ 41,000 – 55,000

___ 56,000 – 75,000

___ Over $75,000

What are your plans after graduating from college? ______

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Applicants are urged to complete this form as accurately and concisely as possible

and be prepared to provide additional information upon request. Following

directions, neatness, and correct grammar are important.

The information on this form must be TYPED or COMPUTER GENERATED.

Please refer to the Scholarship Application Instructions.

1. List the number of people in your family who are currently living at home and

The number of dependents supported by your family. Include brothers and

sisters attending college.

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2. Describe your family’s financial condition as it pertains to your anticipated

college expenses.

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3. List courses you have successfully completed in high school. Include Honors (H),

Gifted/Talented (G/T), and Advanced Placement (AP).

9th 10th 11th 12th

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4. List any activities, such as clubs, athletics, fine arts, hobbies, etc. in which you

have been involved during your high school years

Activities 9th 10th 11th 12th Offices Held

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5. List any work experience during your high school years.

Grade Work Experience Hours per week

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List any volunteer activities you were involved in during your high school years.

Grade Volunteer Activities Hours per week

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7. List awards, honors, or special recognition’s you have received from your school

or community.

Grade Award, Honor, Recognition

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8. Please describe your educational plan after your high school graduation.

Include your choice of college and major and whether or not you expect to

carry a full academic load, which is a minimum of 12 hours per semester.

When do you hope to graduate?

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9. List any additional information about yourself or your family that you feel would

be helpful in assessing your financial needs. How would you use financial aid in

a productive manner? In other words, why do you feel you deserve the Region

11 TAPT Scholarship?

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