SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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1 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Application Deadline: April 15 th (Incomplete applications and applications received after the deadline will not be reviewed) This is a fillable PDF form for your convenience. You may type into the forms then save for print or submission. All items are required. If you do not have information or the field simply does not apply, enter n/a. Application Components: 1) Fully-completed application including Letter of Intent attached 2) Two letters of recommendation from any of the following: ornamental horticulture instructor, counselor, employer, club/activity advisory, community or church leader, dated and signed in the current year. 3) Most current transcripts from ALL schools attended including high school(s), colleges and universities. SUBMIT THIS APPLICATION with LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION and TRANSCRIPTS To: Arizona Nursery Association 1430 W. Broadway Suite 110, Tempe, AZ Phone (480) Fax (480) OR SAVE AND TO: SCHOLARSHIP@AZNA.ORG Purpose: The Arizona Nursery Association Foundation (ANAFUND) provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate college and university students who have demonstrated an interest in the horticulture, agriculture and landscape architecture field who are from Arizona. The amounts of the scholarships vary, depending on available funds and number of applications. ANAFUND also funds continuing education opportunities for current nursery employees. Type of application: College/University/Community College Continuing Education Personal Data First Name: Last Name: Current Address: City: State: Zip Code: "

2 Permanent Address: City: State: Zip Code: Phone: Address: College Student ID #: Date of Birth (mm/dd/yyyy) : Are any of your relatives involved in horticulture or a closely related field? Yes No (If yes to above, explain their relationship to you and the field in which they are involved.) Educational Background: 1. Name of school now attending: 2. Name of school or continuing education planning to attend: A. Cost per semester at above school OR Cost for continuing education program: B. Amount of money requested: Semester or time frame for which scholarship is requested: 3. If currently a student: A. Major Minor or Specialization B. Current year in school (check one): HS Senior College: Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior C. How many years in college? Expected date of graduation? #

3 D. Total number of college units completed: Number of college units currently carrying: (Indicate semester or quarter ) E. Total number of units completed in major: Number of college units currently carrying in major: (Indicate semester or quarter ) F. Overall college grade point average: Grade point average in major: 4. If currently a nursery industry employee: (if not applicable, skip to #5) A. Currently employed by: Number of years: B. Current position or job duties: C. Previous positions in the industry: 5. High schools and colleges attended: 6. Industry trade schools attended or certification classes completed (include dates): $

4 Activities & Awards 7. List any awards, honors and/or scholarships you have received: A. College: B. High School: 8. Activities related to horticulture: A. College: B. High School: C. Community: 9. Other activities and offices held (college, high school, community): %

5 Work Experience: 10. List the last four work experiences you have had, whether or not related to horticulture: Employer: Job Title/Duties: Date: Educational Goals & Financial Information 11. List your educational objectives: 12. Other than this scholarship, what funding do you plan to use for your college or continuing education? 13. List your occupational goals as they relate to the nursery industry and/or horticulture: Letter of Intent Use a maximum of one typed 8 x 11 single sided sheet of paper as a Letter of Intent stating your occupational goals as they relate to the horticulture field, your future plans, and why you deserve this scholarship. I understand it is my responsibility to confirm all required paperwork is received by the Arizona Nursery Association office. I meet the eligibility requirements for the ANAFUND Scholarship Program, and hereby formally request consideration of my application by the Scholarship Selection Committee. The Scholarship Selection Committee of ANAFUND has my permission to review the academic records I have submitted in support of my application for this scholarship. ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ()*+,-./0 1,-0