AMAC Foundation 2016 Scholarship Application

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1 Dear Applicant, Airport Minority Advisory Council Foundation Education & Scholarship Program 2001 Jefferson Davis Highway, Suite 500 Arlington, Virginia (703) org.com AMAC Foundation 2016 Scholarship Application The AMAC Foundation Education and Scholarship Program grants four $2,000 scholarships each semester to a number of students who meet the eligibility and requirements listed below. Students can apply for two scholarships, the AMAC Member Award, with a referral from a member of AMAC, or the Aviation and Professional Development Scholarship. Please keep Eligibility, Ongoing Commitment, and Instructions sheet for your records. Eligibility The applicant must demonstrate interest and desire to pursue a career in the aviation/airport industry and seeking a B.S. or B.A. in Aviation, Business Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Engineering or Finance. Must be a high school student accepted or an undergraduate student enrolled at an approved accredited college or university with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Involvement in community activities and extracurricular activities. A commitment to involvement in furthering the mission of the Airport Minority Advisory Council by participating in the AMAC Student Program. Successfully complete and submit application materials as further outlined. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Ongoing Commitment: Scholarship recipients will be required to continually maintain all of the eligibility requirements as outlined above during the awarded term AND provide supporting documentation. Recipients are also required to: Become a student member of AMAC; annual membership fee is $25. Communicate with AMAC once during the school term scholarship is awarded. Submit a semester progress report and copy of grades to show proof of maintaining required GPA. Students are eligible for two (2) scholarship awards but must reapply each application period. Application Submittal Schedule: Applications Due: May 31, 2016 Corporate Review of Applications: June 1-7, 2016 Scholarship Committee Review of Applications: June 8 29, 2016 Board of Directors Approve Awards: July 18, 2016 Awards Submitted to School: No later than August 5,

2 Applicants must do the following: Instructions for Submittal of Application Materials: Complete and sign current scholarship application. If applicant is still in high school, they must submit a letter of acceptance from a College or University. Enclose official transcript from current High School or College/University. Enclose an essay (not to exceed 750 words, please type full name on all pages) addressing one of the following: 1. How have you overcome barriers in life to achieve your academic and/or career goals? 2. Explain your dedication to succeed in the aviation industry and how AMAC can help you achieve your goal. 3. What are some of the most important issues that the aviation industry is facing today and how do you see yourself changing them? 4. Past Recipients: How has AMAC been instrumental in your career goals and how have you contributed to AMAC? Submit at least two (2) letters of recommendation from persons, who are not relatives, that can comment on your academic and career goals. Recommendation letters should contain the following information provided by your reference: name, address, contact number, , and signature. Submit one 5" x 7" (400x600 pixels) digital color photograph (in.jpeg or.pdf) suitable for publication if scholarship is awarded. Submit a two paragraph biography summarizing employment, volunteer work, awards, and academic accomplishments. The scholarship committee must receive all materials no later than the specified deadline. Incomplete applications or missing backup documentation will not be considered for award. Send completed scholarship application and all supporting materials to: The Airport Minority Advisory Council Foundation Attn: 2016 Scholarship 2001 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Suite 500 Arlington, Virginia Fax: (703) or terrifrierson@palladiumholdingsco.com All materials must be submitted by deadline of May 31, Contact the AMAC office with any questions concerning the application at (703) extension 4, or terrifrierson@palladiumholdingsco.com. Visit the AMAC website at amac org.com for more information, eligibility requirements, and to download application. 2

3 AMAC Scholarship and Education Program Fall 2016 Application Deadline: May 31, 2016 Full Name: Last First M.I. DOB: Street Address Apartment/Unit # City State ZIP Code Home number: Mobile number: Type of Scholarship: AMAC Member Award Aviation and Professional Development If AMAC Member Award, name the AMAC Member who referred you: Have you ever received an AMAC Scholarship? Yes No If so, when? Education High School: Did you graduate? Yes No Diploma: College: Did you graduate? Yes No Degree: 3

4 Education (continued) Other: Did you graduate? Yes No Degree: Extracurricular Please provide any leadership positions, volunteer activities, club memberships, honors, and any other information that you would like the AMAC Foundation to consider. References Please list two professional references and include their letters of recommendation. Full Name Phone Number Relationship Full Name Phone Number Relationship 4

5 Previous Employment Job Title Responsibilities: Dates Worked Reason for Leaving Job Title Responsibilities: Dates Worked Reason for Leaving Disclaimer & Signature I certify that my answers are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I grant AMAC and the AMAC Foundation permission to release information from my education and financial records to scholarship donors and to use my photograph and information to issue press releases and in marketing materials. Signature Date 5