2019 FTBA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION. FTBA SCHOLARSHIP 1007 Desoto Park Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32301

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1 2019 FTBA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FTBA SCHOLARSHIP 1007 Desoto Park Dr. Tallahassee, FL 32301

2 Florida Transportation Builders Association Scholarship Application Instructions Dear Applicant: Attached is an application form to apply for a Florida Transportation Builder s Association (FTBA) Scholarship. The FTBA scholarships are available to any Florida resident that is a graduating high school senior from a Florida high school in 2019 whose parent, or legal guardian is a member or is employed by a firm who is a member of the Florida Transportation Builders Association. Scholarships are granted in varying amounts, annually for a period up to four (4) years, so long as the applicant is making satisfactory progress in his or her field of study. Verification of satisfactory progress is required from the school annually. Curriculum requirements are only that you attend an accredited college or university. There are no geographic limitations on your school of choice, but you must be a Florida resident. Scholarship applications will be evaluated on (a) your application (b) school transcript and ACT or SAT scores, and (c) letters of recommendation. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the application deadline will not be considered. Deadline for submission is March 11, You must save this document to your computer and complete the application. The application must be signed and include two letters of recommendation from someone other than a family member. Submit the complete package via one attachment to FTBA via to SHeidel@ftba.com. You must submit a copy of your high school transcript with the application and your guidance counselor must sign the application as well as your parent(s) or legal guardian. Your transcript does not have to be a certified copy since it is being ed. Once your is received by FTBA, you will receive a confirmation . If you do not receive an within a day or two please call and verify your was received. Should you have any questions concerning the completion of the application or the review process, please do not hesitate to contact the FTBA for assistance. Florida Transportation Builders Association, Inc E. DeSoto Park Drive Tallahassee, Florida Telephone: Website:

3 Checklist of what should be included with application: Complete and signed application address that is regularly check Accurate telephone number and address listed Signed transcripts SAT or ACT results Two letters of recommendation Essay

4 FTBA Scholarship Application The applicant must complete this form. Sign this sheet and have a parent or guardian approve the application. Answer all questions. If a question does not apply, write none in the space provided. Please use a computer or print legibly when filling out the application. NAME OF APPLICANT: STREET ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP: DATE OF BIRTH: Mother s Name: First Father s Name: First Last Last Name of the FTBA MEMBER COMPANY where parent works: Company Phone # : Which parent or legal guardian is an employee of the FTBA member company? Mother Father What position do they hold within the company? I certify that the information herein is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Should you be selected to receive the FTBA Scholarship, we would like your permission to include portions of your acceptance speech, pictures or video, application and your essay in our association communications and publications. Your signature below will indicate your approval. Signature of Applicant Date Best Contact Telephone Number * Address * address: Most correspondence is done via so please be sure to list a permanent address that is checked often by you or your parents. I approve the submission of this application process. Signature of parent or guardian Parent's address Signature of school counselor

5 General Information Name of High School: Address of High School: City, State, Zip: Year of Graduation: Name(s) of school(s) you are applying to for the next academic year: Which schools have you been accepted to attend if any? What impact, if any, would this scholarship have on your school choice?

6 Have you applied for any other scholarships? Please list other scholarships applied for: Have you received any Scholarships? If you have siblings, what are their ages? Summer Plans: Use additional paper if necessary Career Plan: Use additional paper if necessary

7 Academic Information Have your Guidance Counselor attach a copy of your transcript and any ACT or SAT scores to this application. A signed transcript from your Guidance Counselor is a requirement in applying. Course of study you have followed in High School (e.g. college preparatory, honors, industrial etc.): Class standing: SAT Score: Community Service Hours: District High School GPA: ACT Score: Number of days absent your senior year: Honors, awards or distinctions received: School activities participated in include offices held: Extra Curricular Information: Include the following information in the format of your choice. Community organizations or groups you are affiliated with: Hobbies and outside interests: Work experience: Additional information you would like the committee to be informed of:

8 Scholastic Essay ( words) Submit with application. Please submit an original essay selecting one of the following topics: 1. Describe a significant experience and how it changed you (or your life). 2. What has been your greatest accomplishment? 3. Walk outside your front door what would you change? 4. Describe something you have done that had a positive effect on someone? Thank you for taking the time to apply for the FTBA Scholarship. Our scholarship program is something our organization is very proud of and certainly one of the highlights of our year. We look forward to receiving your application and please keep in mind that organization and readability of the application are part of the process. Do not fax your application. Return one attachment with all documents via no later than March 11, 2019 to SHeidel@ftba.com. The subject line of the should read "[Your Name] 2019 FTBA Scholarship Application". LATE OR INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED