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National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.
Scholarships
The National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. (NCAGC) encompasses four Districts, 110 Garden Clubs, and 3,600 Garden Club members within the metropolitan area of the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia. It is a member of the National Garden Clubs, Inc., a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education, resources, and national networking opportunities for its members to promote the love of gardening, floral design, and civic and environmental responsibility.
Purpose of the Scholarship Program
The National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. provides scholarships to encourage students who are majoring in the study of:
- Horticulture - - Botany - - Conservation - - Biology - - City Planning -
- Floriculture - - Landscape Design - - Plant Pathology - - Forestry - - Environmental Concerns -
and related subjects
Application Requirements
a. Application must be submitted on the required NCAGC application forms. All forms must be typed or reproduced on a computer.
b. Applicant's permanent address must be within the National Capital Area: Washington, DC; Montgomery County, MD; Prince Georges County, MD; Arlington, VA; Alexandria, VA; Fairfax County, VA.
c. Applicants must have at least a “B” average (3.0 on a 4.0 scale). A copy of the student's complete official academic transcript for all courses taken must be included with the application form. (Graduate students must also include transcripts for undergraduate courses.) Records must include the latest grading period. The applicant must be a full-time student majoring in one of the stated fields of study at an accredited college or university during the year for which the scholarship is granted.
d. In addition to the application form, the following supplemental informational materials must be attached to the form:
1. A personal letter by the applicant discussing background, career goals, financial need, commitment to chosen field of study. (Limited to two typed pages. Additional materials will not be accepted.)
2. A list of extracurricular activities and honors received on a separate sheet of paper (not included within the body of the applicant's letter).
3. National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc. Scholarship Financial Questionnaire must have all parts completed.
4. Three (3) letters of recommendation (including at least one from a teacher/professor) which discuss scholastic ability, personal character, work-related experience of applicant. (Each limited to one typed page. Additional letters or additional pages will not be accepted.) Please do not include any materials other than those requested on the application.
e. All of the above materials are to be assembled by the student and mailed as a complete packet to
NCAGC Scholarship Chairman - Rebecca Pendell by March 1, 2008 No applications received after that date will be considered. Refer requests for mailing information and other questions to Rebecca Pendell at scholarship@ncagardenclubs.org
College sophomores, juniors, and seniors may also apply for scholarships offered by National Garden Clubs, Inc. (www.gardenclub.org) by submitting the application from that website.
National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.
Application for Scholarship
NAME IN FULL__________________________________________________ DATE____________
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER_____________________________ DATE OF BIRTH_____________
FEMALE____ MALE____ MARITAL STATUS______________ # OF CHILDREN______
HOME (LEGAL) ADDRESS______________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ZIP________________PHONE ( )
SCHOOL ADDRESS___________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________ZIP_______________ PHONE ( )
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY: 1st Choice____________________________________________________
2nd Choice____________________________________________________
If enrolled or accepted:
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY NAME_________________________________________________________
COLLEGE / UNIVERSITY ADDRESS _____________________________________________________
MAJOR_____________________________________ MINOR__________________________________
PRESENT STATUS: FRESHMAN____ SOPHOMORE____ JUNIOR____ SENIOR____
OTHER
CURRENT CUMULATIVE GRADE POINT AVERAGE_____________
LAST TWO SCHOOLS ATTENDED:
(1) __________________________________________________________________________
(2) __________________________________________________________________________
WHEN DO YOU EXPECT TO GRADUATE?_________________ DEGREE
OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVE AFTER GRADUATION
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND/OR HONORS RECEIVED (school and community)
How do you plan to finance your college education?
Garden Club making recommendation, if applicable
National Capital Area Garden Clubs, Inc.
Scholarship Financial Questionnaire
STUDENT INFORMATION
Use the following to show all anticipated sources of funds and all costs concerned with attending college for the next school year. State all sources of funds, including other scholarships or grants, educational insurance policies, etc. ALL INFORMATION PROVIDED WILL BE HELD STRICTLY CONFIDENTIAL.
RESOURCES EXPENSES
From parent, spouse, or relative Tuition & Fees
From personal savings Housing
Educational Insurance Policies Board
Summer earnings Books / Supplies
School-year earnings Clothing / Laundry
Scholarships / Grants Transportation
Loans Other:
Other:
TOTAL FUNDS AVAILABLE TOTAL EXPENSES
PARENTAL INFORMATION
Father's occupation ________________________________________________ Income (yearly)______________
Mother's occupation _______________________________________________ Income (yearly)______________
Number of dependents ______________Number of dependents in post-high school education next year __________
Annual liabilities _______________________________________________________________________________
Please list additional factors which may influence your financial situation.
I (we) certify that all of the above information is true.
____________________________________________ ____________________________________________
Student's Signature Parent's Signature
