MARK LANDRY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Application Package Provided through: Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium 1110 Montlimar Drive, Suite 200 Mobile, AL 36609
Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship Introduction The Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship honors Mark Joseph Landry (1963 2012) of Biloxi, Mississippi. Mr. Landry served as the Workforce Development Director at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. Representing his institution, Mr. Landry was a strong supporter of the Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium (GSSC) and worked tirelessly with the organization to launch two pilot shipfitter boot camps. In addition to making facilities available, he provided administrative support throughout the registration, pre qualification, training, graduation, and career fair process. After the pilots ended, he continued to advance the program, hosting a third boot camp and began working with local shipyards to replicate the model for other production crafts. Mr. Landry had a cooperative spirit and a true understanding of the value of partnerships as it related to workforce development. His career in workforce development impacted the lives of countless students and adults. GSSC s mission is to promote increased productivity and improved competitiveness in the shipbuilding and repair industry. The organization s main focus areas are recruiting, training, and retaining a world class workforce to fill the 4,000+ shipbuilding and repair job openings that currently exist along the gulf coast. In keeping with the mission of GSSC, the Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship is a non discriminatory, educational scholarship program for individuals interested in pursuing a career in the industry represented by GSSC. Awards are provided to offset the cost of tuition and fees to help recipients learn new skills or upgrade existing ones in order to achieve their career goals and objectives. The scholarship is funded by GSSC. Purpose The purpose of the Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship is to assist motivated individuals seeking to learn new skills or upgrade existing skills in areas that would prepare them to launch a career in the shipbuilding and repair industry. GSSC recognizes individuals by providing funds for individuals to register at accredited colleges, universities, or trade schools located in a Gulf Coast state (i.e., Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida, Texas). Eligibility To be considered for this scholarship, applicants must 1. Be a minimum of eighteen years of age or older.
2. Be a citizen of the United States, reside in a Gulf Coast state, and plan to attend an academic institution located within a Gulf Coast state (i.e., Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, or Texas). 3. Have a minimum high school diploma or GED. 4. Have a 2.5 overall grade point average. 5. Provide evidence of financial need. 6. Provide two letters of recommendation. 7. Be planning to enroll in a course of study or training program that will, at a minimum, award a certification and prepare them to work in the shipbuilding and repair industry. Applicants do not have to be members of the Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium. Selection Scholarships are awarded through a competitive review process. Applications will be judged using the following criteria: 1. Complete Application Package 2. GPA 3. Evidence of Financial Need 4. Letters of Recommendation 5. Interest in Launching a Career in Shipbuilding and Repair Awards are provided for the recipients education expenses (i.e., tuition and fees) to assist in obtaining the necessary skills to help them achieve their career goals and objectives. Not all applicants will receive an award. The offer of a scholarship is valid only during the academic year for which the offer is made. This scholarship is not transferable. Unclaimed awards will be returned to GSSC for redistribution. Applications will be reviewed and voted upon by GSSC s Board of Directors. At least five (5) Board members must be present to vote. GSSC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, creed, or gender. Awards The Mark Landry Memorial scholarship is funded with proceeds from GSSC s annual Golf Tournament. The total amount available for scholarships will be adjusted each year based on the amount of funds raised from this event. The first year the scholarship is awarded (2014), five individuals will be selected and awarded a one time scholarship in the amount of $1,000. If five qualifying applications are not received, the award amount will be divided equally among those selected. Awards are for tuition and fees only and will be paid directly to the academic institution by the Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium and are non transferable. Unclaimed awards will be returned to GSSC for redistribution.
Recipients of this award may reapply for consideration during subsequent years. Recipients reapplying may not receive this scholarship more than twice. Application Information It is the responsibility of the applicant to complete and submit the application packet and submit it by the established deadline to: Byron Dunn Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium 1110 Montlimar Drive, Suite 100 Mobile, AL 36609 Applications must be received no later than May 30, 2014. A complete original application must include the following: Application (form) Original official transcript(s) from high school and any colleges or universities attended Copy of GED certificate if applicable Verification of Enrollment (form) This form must be completed by the college, university, or other training entity. Statement of Unmet Financial Need (form) The form must be completed in full for your application to be considered. This form must be completed by an accredited academic institution even if no FAFSA was filed. Two Letters of Recommendation Submit two recommendations. Letters should document your career objectives, educational goals, leadership ability, and initiative. Letters may also address your ability to work with others, creativity in solving problems, and dependability and any other factor(s) to assist the committee in judging your eligibility. Applicants should be concise, yet thorough, when answering questions. Responses should be typed or printed legibly in black ink. All financial information provided will remain confidential. Questions should be directed to: Byron Dunn Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium 1110 Montlimar Drive, Suite 200 Mobile, AL 36609 251.445.8991
Deadline Completed applications must be received on or before May 30 to be considered for the following academic year.
Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship Application Deadline for Submission: May 30, 2014 Please return completed application to: Byron Dunn Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium 1110 Montlimar Drive (Print in dark ink or type) Mobile, AL 36609 Name Email address Current Address Number Street Apt. No. Home Phone Number ( ) City State ZIP Are you a U. S. Citizen? Yes No Are you at least 18 years of age? Yes No Are you employed? Yes No If yes, please complete the following: Employer s Name Employer s Address Number Street Apt. No. Employer s Phone Number ( ) City State ZIP Name of College or University Address Number Street City State ZIP Contact at College/University Phone Number ( ) Proposed Major Area of Study Expected Date of Graduation
EDUCATION (List colleges and schools previously attended including high school. Attach additional sheet if needed.) Name of School Address Date Attended *** Attach transcripts from all previous institutions attended. *** DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE (Include School/Community Activities/Honors) Activity Year Offices & Honors WORK EXPERIENCE (Include present and previous employment. Attach additional sheet if needed.) Year Company Name Job Description (be specific) FINANCIAL AID REPORT (List previous and current educational scholarships, grants, loans, work study, or student employment.) Attach a copy of your Student Financial Aid Form even if no financial aid was received. Date Institution and Location Type of Aid Amount
PERSONAL REFERENCES Name Street/City/State/ZIP Occupation PERSONAL STATEMENT Attach a supplementary sheet to give information about your ambitions, goals, background, leadership, and any other factors that would assist the committee in judging your eligibility. By signing this application, I verify the above information to be true and correct and authorize the use and disclosure of such information to GSSC s Board of Directors, who make up the Selection Committee. In addition, I consent for all purposes to the sale, reproduction, and/or use of photographs and voice recordings by GSSC, including any agency, in all forms and media including television and advertising. Further, I understand that furnishing false information may result in not being considered or revocation of financial aid at some later date. Signature of Applicant Date
Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium Mark Memorial Landry Scholarship Application ESSAY In 300 500 words, explain why you want to pursue a career in the shipbuilding and repair industry. It is recommended, that your essay be typed.
Verification of Enrollment Dear Admissions Representative/Registrar: Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship Application is applying for the Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship which is endowed by the Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium (GSSC). A condition of eligibility for this award is that the applicant be enrolled or plan to be enrolled in a trade school, college, university or other training program that will prepare him or her, at a minimum, for employment in the shipbuilding and repair industry. This information must be included in the applicant s scholarship application package in order to be considered for the award. The award pays $1,000 toward a recipient s tuition and fees. Please complete the information requested below verifying that this individual has been accepted or is currently enrolled in your institution. If the individual is currently enrolled, please provide the total number of hours completed to date along with the course of study in which the student enrolled, if applicable. This information must be included in the applicant s scholarship application package. Thank you, Byron Dunn, President Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium To be completed by student: I authorize the above requested information to be released to the Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium. I understand this information will be used by GSSC s Board of Directors during the selection process for the Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship. Student Signature Date To be completed by Admissions/Registrar: Student Name Date Institution Location of Institution (City, State)
Type of Institution: Trade School Community/Junior College University Other (Please explain) Has the student been accepted to your institution? Yes No If yes, acceptance date Is this student currently enrolled? Yes No If yes, what is the student s enrollment status? Part time Full Time If a degree granting institution, what is the student s course of study? Number of credit hours completed: If your institution is not degree granting, what industry certification will the student earn as a result of participation in your training program? Student (circle one) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Other Signature Printed Name Title Telephone
Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship Application Statement of Unmet Financial Need Dear Financial Aid Office Representative: is applying for the Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship which is endowed by the Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium (GSSC). The award pays $1,000 directly to the institution to assist with the recipient s tuition and fees. A condition of eligibility for this award is that the applicant submit documentation of unmet financial need. Please complete the following information or attach an official letter from the Office of Financial Aid indicating the student s current budget, needs analysis, and financial aid awards, including scholarships. This information must be included in the applicant s scholarship application package to be considered. Thank you, Byron Dunn, President Gulf States Shipbuilding Consortium To be completed by the scholarship applicant: I authorize the information requested below to be released to the Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium. I understand this information will be used by GSSC s Board of Directors during the selection process for the Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship. Applicant Signature Date To be completed by a Financial Aid Office Representative: Student Name Academic Year Institution Location of Institution (City, State)
Expected amount of financial need: Tuition and Fees Room and Board Estimated Academic & Personal Expenses(Books, Tools, Supplies, Travel) TOTAL AMOUNT OF NEED Financial Aid Did student file for FAFSA? Yes No Personal/family contribution expected Scholarships Grants Loans Work Study Other TOTAL FINANCIAL AID TOTAL AMOUNT OF EXPECTED UNMET FINANCIAL NEED Comments Signature Date Title Telephone
Gulf States Shipbuilders Consortium Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship Application LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION Instructions Two letters of reference must accompany the individual s application. At a minimum, each reference letters should comment on the following points: State how well, how long and in what capacity you know the applicant Your knowledge of the applicant s personal situation Why you are recommending this individual for this award The applicant s career goals/objectives and potential for success One letter of recommendation must be completed by an individual of the student s choice who is a past or present employer, teacher, guidance counselor or other school administrator. A second letter of recommendation must be completed by an individual of the student s choice from a religious affiliation, volunteer organization or personal acquaintance. Recommendation letters must be typed and limited to one page, one sided. The individual named here is a candidate for the Mark Landry Memorial Scholarship. Recommendation letters will become part of the student s confidential file intended for use by GSSC s Board of Directors who make up the Selection Committee. Letters of Recommendation should be attached to the application.