IOWA STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPSPROGRAM

General

  1. The Iowa State Rifle & Pistol Association (ISRPA) offers 3-$500 one-year scholarships on the basis of merit to selected high school seniors who are currently enrolled in a team or club that is participating in Rifle - Pistol - Air Rifle or Shotgun competitions. The ISRPA seeks applications from high school seniors who are currently competing in markmanship competitions.
  2. ISRPA Scholarships may be used to pursue a post-secondary education during the upcoming school year. Scholarships are one-year awards that may be used to fund any accredited post-secondary education or vocational program.
  3. Scholarship recipients must have a 3.0 GPA, plan to continue to excel in rifle - air rifle - pistol - or shotgun team activities, and continue to meet other scholarship eligibility criteria.
  4. Scholarship checks are paid jointly to the scholarship recipient and the financial aid office of the college or university where the student enrolls.

Nomination Eligibility:

High School Seniors selected for these scholarships must :

  1. Be a U.S. Citizen.
  2. Be of good moral character.
  3. Have achieved a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average.
  4. Be a graduating high school senior.
  5. Demonstrates acceptance to a university, college or trade school leading to a diploma or trade certification.
  6. Demonstrate Rifle-Air Rifle-Pistol-Shotgun marksmanship competition experience.

Application

  1. Applicants must complete the Iowa State Rifle & Pistol Assn. Application Form. Copies of the application form can be downloaded from the ISRPA web site at
  2. The application forms are to be completed and postmarked no later than MARCH 1. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Final Selection and Acceptance

  1. All applications must be sent to: MIKE MESSER 407 E. HARLAN MT PLEASANT IA.52641 Attn. Scholarships. Applications must be postmarked no later than MARCH 1.
  2. Applicants will be notified by APRIL 30.

Notification:

  1. ISRPA will notify successful applicants and their school of the award by APRIL 30. Results will be also posted on the ISRPA website.
  2. Scholarships recipients must respond by returning the confirmation form by July 1st to confirm that they accept the scholarship and to provide contact information for the College, University or vocational school where they will enroll. The Scholarship Check will be forwarded to the College, University or vocational school.

Completed Applications:

A complete application must contain all required documentation please include:

  1. A completed Scholarship Application Form.
  2. A certified copy of the applicant’s high school transcript.
  3. Letter of Nomination from the Coach, Instructor or Adult Leader.
  4. Letter of Recommendation. (Other then the writer of the nomination)
  5. A letter from the applicant including the reasons for applying and how the scholarship will help in pursuit of the applicant’s goals.
  6. Documentation of markmanship activity.

Submit application to: Mike Messer

407 E Harlan Street

Mt Pleasant Iowa 52641

Home Mailing Address

Street AddressCity, State, & Zip Code

Cell Phone (___) ___-____Home Phone (___) ___-____

E-Mail______

U.S. Citizen: Yes___ No___ If No, you are not eligible.

If you are a planning on enrolling in a Military Academy you are not eligible.

STUDENT INFORMATION (please provide information about current enrollment)

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Name of High SchoolSchool Phone

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School Mailing AddressCity State & Zip

AIR RIFLE, SHOTGUN, RIFLE OR PISTOL MARKMANSHIP ACTIVITY

Competes as: High School___ JROTC ___ Local Club ___ 4H ___

American Legion ___ Boy Scouts ___ Other ____ All Apply ____

If yes to JROTC; did you compete in the Service Championship? _____

Number of years shooting? ______

List any additional information you would like the Selection Committee to know about the applicant’s Rifle - Pistol -Air Rifle or Shotgun involvement.

Documentation regarding the applicant’s participation in rifle, air rifle, shotgun or pistol must accompany the application. For example, include competition results bulletins, news articles, media guides, or any other documentation.

How do you see shooting in your future? Any shooting goals you would like the Selection Committee to know?

COMPETITION INFORMATION

Please check

___ Air Pistol___ Air Rifle/Sporter___Air Rifle/Precision

___Pistol___ Highpower Rifle

___Shotgun___ Smallbore Rifle

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Team or Club Name/IndividualPoint of Contact: Coach, Instructor or Adult Leader

POC’s Mailing Address ______

City, State & Zip CodePOC’s Telephone Number

POC’s E-Mail Address______

ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Cumulative GPA:______

Degree and Major being Pursued: ______

Test Score ACT or SAT: ______

Explain SAT scores: (What are the scores based on example: verbal, math and writing.)

List any academic awards applicant has received such as Honor Roll or Honor Society recognition, etc.

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COLLEGE INFORMATION

Where do you plan to attend or applied?______

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES

List activities the applicant has been involved with during the previous school year. Examples might include community service, employment, church, intramural sports, etc. Include information on any leadership positions held:

Please provide any additional information to support this application.

Please provide the name and website address for the local Newspaper:

A complete application must include the following:

This completed application form.

An official transcript.

Letter of Nomination from the coach or instructor for the team.

Letter of Recommendation may not be the Letter of Nomination. Can be written by a faculty member, employer, supervisor or other creditable reference.

Letter from applicant on why he/she is applying and what the applicant plans to use the award for.

Documentation of rifle, air rifle, shotgun or pistol marksmanship activity.

No notification will be made for incomplete applications.

This certifies that all information provided in this application is true to the best of my knowledge.

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Signature of ApplicantDate