NTAPT STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP 2017-2018

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

The NTAPT Scholarship is sponsored by the North Texas Association for Pupil Transportation. It is presented to a graduating senior of an accredited Texas High School, Private (home schooling is included), or Charter School. This senior must be an immediate family member (son, daughter, and/or grandchild) of a person employed in school bus transportation in a district that is an active member of NTAPT. (Note: A district must be represented in a minimum of three (3) NTAPT meetings per school year to remain on active status.)

AWARD

A one-time total of $750.00 will be presented to the selected senior of the NTAPT Scholarship. The NTAPT Scholarship will be presented to the recipient after proof of registration and payment for a minimum of 12 semester hours is presented to the NTAPT President or designee.

SELECTION

The scholarship selection committee will be made up of a minimum of three current and active members of NTAPT selected by the current NTAPT President.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • The only place the applicant should place their name 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 questions on the application.
  • Only these forms will be used to record information for the NTAPT Scholarship. Information can 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 office(s). Consideration will be given for each year of participation. Be sure to list all offices held.
  • Do Not attach resumes 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:FRIDAY, MARCH9, 2018

Original NTAPT Scholarship applications, with appropriate signatures must be received by Friday, March9,2018. All NTAPT Scholarship applications are to be returned to Beverly Shannon, the current President of NTAPT. Once received, the President will assign each application a control number and forward the application without cover sheet and any names to the Chairperson of the NTAPT Scholarship committee.

Send applications to:NTAPT President 2017-2018Beverly Shannon

Route Supervisor

Plano ISD

600 Seabrook Drive

Plano TX 75023

The decision on the winning applicant will be made prior to the April NTAPT meeting. The winner will be notified and announced at the April NTAPT meeting so that the notification is received before the end of the school year. The winner will receive a certificate and will be invited, along with their parents, to the May NTAPT meeting. If the winner does not attend or complete the 1st year of college, the scholarship money will roll over into the next year’s funds.

COVER SHEET

FOR

NTAPT SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2017-2018

I understand that, in order to be considered a scholarship recipient, I must be a graduating senior meeting the requirements as stipulated by NTAPT, and I must be planning to carry a full college academic load, which is a minimum of 12 college hours per semester.

I also understand that submission of this application carries with it approval for the IndependentSchool District to release any appropriate information pertaining to the applicant’s school records.

Printed or Typed Name of Applicant

Contact Number for Applicant

Applicant’s SignatureDate

Parent/Guardian SignatureDate

(Required only if applicant is under 18 years of age)

North Texas Association for Pupil Transportation

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2017 - 2018

Is your parent or guardian currently employed by a Transportation Department

with a school district that is an active member of NTAPT? (Yes or No) (Do not list the district)

Applicants are urged to complete this form as accurately and concisely as possible and to be prepared to supply additional information upon request. Grammatical usage and neatness are important.

This form MUST BE TYPED. Please refer to the instructions of this application.

  1. List the number of people in your family who are currently living at home and the number of family supported, including brothers and sisters attending college. Describe your family’s financial condition as it pertains to your anticipated college expenses.

Response:

2.List courses you have successfully completed in high school. Include Honors, Gifted/Talented and Advanced Placement. Use the following designations: H, G/T, or AP.

3.List any activities such as clubs, athletics, fine arts, hobbies, etc. in which you have been involved during your high school years.

4.List any work experience or volunteer activities during your high school years.

  1. List awards, honors, or special recognitions you have received from the school and/or community.

Response:

  1. 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 college hours per semester.)

Response:

  1. List any additional information about yourself or your family (work experience, biographical information, family hardships, etc.) That you feel would be helpful in assessing your financial needs and willingness to use financial aide in a productive manner. In other words, why do you feel you deserve a scholarship?

Response: