PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND 2706 FILBERT LANE BOWIE, MD

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1 PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND 2706 FILBERT LANE BOWIE, MD Who may apply? Public Works Contractors Association of Maryland, Inc. Scholarship Application and Eligibility Requirements (TRADE SCHOOL/COLLEGE APPLICATION) Any current vocational/trade school or college student, whose parent(s), legal guardian, or grandparent is employed by a member of PWCA. The applicant must already be a full or part time student in an academic institution of higher education, continuing in the Fall of The applicant must have at least one semester of grades from trade/vocational school or college. This scholarship is not available to current high school students. The enrollment may be in any curriculum for any number of years. This may be a four-year college, community college or trade school anywhere in the United States. The amount of the scholarship is $2, and it is a one-time award. How do I apply? Complete the application forms in accordance with the instructions and send to the PWCA office at the above-referenced address. How will the application be judged? Selections will be based on the general worthiness of the application. The PWCA Committee will consider academics, extra-curricular activities, goals, etc. The committee may also, at its discretion, consider need-based or special circumstances. Applications are assigned a number upon receipt with the first page of identifying information separated and sealed until the scholarship committee has reviewed the essays and the final selection is made. Only the winning number will be disclosed to identify the award recipient. In the event there is a tie for the winner, the committee will decide by reviewing the winners applications only. The committee will rescore and select one winner. What must accompany the application? Applications are assigned a number upon receipt with the first page of identifying information separated and sealed until the scholarship committee has reviewed and the final selection is made. Only the winning number will be disclosed to identify the award

2 recipient. All applications must be returned along with a transcript of high school grades through the most current period in college or vocational/trade school. How can I obtain information? If you have any questions or need clarification of any details, contact the Executive Director, Dwight Hanawalt at pwcamd@verizon.net When must I apply? All applications must be received in the PWCA office no later than March 31, The award winner will be notified no later than May 1 st. All decisions are final and payment will be made to the institution of choice. The PWCA Scholarship Committee will consider special circumstances/need; but the Committee will not make its determination solely on this option. Any reference to the applicant s name, sex, race, religion, or address will be removed prior to being presented to the scholarship committee.

3 PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION OF MARYLAND 2016 College or Vocational/Trade School Scholarship Application Send your application no later than March 31, 2016, to: PWCA Scholarship Committee 2706 Filbert Lane Bowie, MD The applicant must complete and sign this form. A parent or guardian must sign the application as well. All questions must be answered. If a question does not apply, write none in the space provided. Name of Applicant Street Address City, State, ZIP Code Telephone Name of College or Vocational/Trade School Year of Graduation Date of Birth PWCA Member Company (PWCA Membership is a primary eligibility requirement. Application submitted without this information will not be accepted.) Employee of Member Firm (Legal Guardian, Parent or Grandparent) Mother s Name Father s Name After the application has been received and acknowledged, this page will be placed in a sealed envelope and not opened until after selection has been made. The committee will have no knowledge of the information during the selection. I certify that the information in the application is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief. Signature of Applicant: Date: I approve the submission of this application: Signature of Parent or Guardian:

4 Public Works Contractors Association College/Vocational Scholarship Application What honors, awards, prizes or distinctions have you received? What school activities have you participated in? List any offices you have held. Describe any community or group activities, and list offices held in those organizations: List and describe your hobbies and outside interests. Describe any work experience. Optional special circumstances or need based on family income. ESSAY Submit essay on the following topic in 350 words or less. It is very apparent the country s infrastructure is in need of a major overhaul. Now, more than ever, Federal, State, and Local governments are in agreement that aging sewer and water lines need rehabilitation or replacement. With this in mind, public works contractors will need to have the employees in place to handle the anticipated work. Please explain how you would promote to your peers the opportunities and benefits in choosing sewer and water line construction as an occupation. Permission to reprint essay (initials only)

5 Deadline: March 31, 2016 Public Works Contractors Association College/Vocational Scholarship Application GENERAL INFORMATION How long is the course of study? Briefly describe the course of study: What are your career goals? What are your personal goals?