Miss Buc Days and Buc Days King Scholarship Competition

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1 Miss Buc Days and Buc Days King Scholarship Competition Introducing the 2016 Buc Days Scholarship Competition! Buc Days is thrilled to announce that 10 young women and 10 young men will compete for the titles of Miss Buc Days and Buc Days King and the following prizes: 2016 Buc Days King and Miss Buc Days Scholarship Program Prizes SCHOLARSHIP AWARD LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE $6,000, $3,500 and $2,000 top scholarships All other participants win $1,000 scholarships 12 hour Dale Carnegie Course for all Meet with community leaders and tour local facilities learn history of community and about civic opportunities FUN Participation in Buc Days Festivities Eligibility Information: Graduating High School Senior Meet high school unit requirement Top 25% of class Strong record of school and extracurricular activities Deadline Application, $30.00 application fee, and most recent official transcript must be postmarked by the deadline of February 1, For more information: or call the Buc Days office at 361/

2 2016 Buc Days Scholarship Program ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION HOW TO APPLY: 1. Submit the attached application, completed and signed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. 2. Enclose a $30 application fee. Make check or money order payable to Buccaneer Commission, Inc. Be sure to include your full name in the memo section. Fee will be refunded if not selected. 3. Send most recent official transcript in a sealed envelope from your high school registrar indicating grades and class rank to: Buccaneer Commission, Inc. P.O. Box Corpus Christi, TX All "official transcripts" must bear the original signature of a school official and/or school seal and arrive at Buccaneer Commission in a sealed envelope. Official transcripts may be sent under separate cover but must also be postmarked by the deadline of February 1, You must be a graduating senior, meet high school unit requirements and be in the top 25% of your class. 6. Your application to enter the Buc Days Scholarship Program, the $30 application fee, official transcript and any other supporting documentation must be postmarked no later than February 1, You may also drop off your application packet in person at the Buccaneer office located at 1513 N. Chaparral St. no later than 5:00pm on February 1, FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: The Buccaneer Commission P.O. Box Corpus Christi, TX (361) APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 1, 2016

3 HIGH SCHOOL Legal Name: (Last) (First) (Middle) Name you prefer to be called: Date of Birth: Gender: Female Male Permanent Mailing Address: (Street & Number) (City/State/Zip) Cell phone: ( ) Home phone: ( ) Applicant Parent/Guardian Father's Name: Employer/Occupation: Mother s Name: Employer/Occupation: Father s phone: ( ) Mother s phone: ( ) EMERGENCY CONTACT: (Last) (First) (Relationship) (Telephone)

4 EDUCATIONAL DATA: Will you seek a degree from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi? Y (Top winner (King and Queen) must attend Texas A&M University Corpus Christi) Do you plan to attend full time (12 hours or more)? Y N N Initial High School Name: Grade Level City/State: HONORS, COMMUNITY SERVICE & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: The Buccaneer Commission, Inc. is interested in your academic and non-academic qualifications. These questions are considered in our qualification review. List major honors or distinctions, in order of importance to you, received both in school and out of school during grades Please include type of competition (local, state, national, honorary recognition, financial award, etc.) Do not attach a resume. Award Year received & grade level Brief description of competition Community service Years participated Hours per wk/month/yr. Your specific role List in order of importance to you, your extra curricular activities (grades 9-12). Do not list employment or volunteer work. Activity Years/position held Hours per wk/month/yr. Description of duties/roles Tell us about the jobs you have held or are holding. Job/title Date of employment Hours per week Briefly describe responsibilities

5 HONORS, COMMUNITY SERVICE & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Cont d: Tell us about your hobbies, interests. Are there any special circumstances that have affected your performance in school? If so, please explain. With respect to acceptance of application, The Buccaneer Commission, Inc. shall not discriminate either in favor or against any persons on the basis of race, creed or color or religion. Judging of the Buc Days Scholarship Program is based on a variety of qualities including academics, community involvement, and leadership skills. READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN I certify the information on this application is accurate and complete. I understand submission of false information is grounds for rejection of my application and revocation of any scholarship awarded. I further understand that the top scholarship awarded under this program is designated for students attending Texas A&M Corpus Christi only. All other scholarships may be applied to any accredited college of the winner s choice upon receipt of documented enrollment. I acknowledge and agree that my participation and involvement in the Buc Days Scholarship Program (the Program) is subject to the rules and regulations of the Buccaneer Commission and the Program and any amendments thereto. I further acknowledge and agree that the Buccaneer Commission is the sole interpreter of the rules and regulations and has the unilateral right to amend the rules at anytime and that said amendments will be applicable to my participation and involvement in the Program. (Applicant's signature) (Date)