JESSE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Presented By
JESSE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP PRESENTED BY LAKE FORK SPORTSMAN'S ASSOCIATION
Overview: The LFSA has established the Jesse Parker Memorial Scholarship in honor of long time Lake Fork guide and businessman, Jesse Parker. The scholarship is in the amount of $2000, payable at $1000 a year provided all requirements as set forth below are met. The scholarship is open to high school graduating seniors. Preference will be given to students pursuing a career in the outdoors such as fisheries, biology, game warden, wildlife management etc. The purpose of the scholarship is to help insure that the outdoor experience will continue to be available for future generations to enjoy. The Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association recognizes that this effort will require well-trained individuals. Applicant Selection: Applicants shall be selected from high schools in the immediate areas of Lake Fork (Wood, Rains and Hopkins Counties). In addition, close relatives of LFSA members (son/daughter or grandchildren) shall be given consideration, when appropriate. The Application: A completed application is to be forwarded to the committee by April 15, 2017. The award will be based on applicants (1) showing the most need, (2) demonstrating civic involvement, (3) principal recommendation, (4) scholastic ability and (5) submitting a short essay about the applicant’s love of the outdoors and perhaps their most memorable outdoor moment, experience or achievement. Determination of the Winner: The selection criteria will use a point system that awards a maximum of 100 points for demonstration of most need, 90 points for civic involvement, 85 points for principal recommendation, 80 points for scholastic ability and 75 points for applicants entering into a career in the outdoors such as fisheries, biology, game warden, wildlife management etc. and 50 points each for other factors considered relevant by the Scholarship Committee. In case of a tie, a decision of the Committee will be final. Proof of acceptance to a college must be available to the Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association prior to issuance of the scholarship funds. Issuance of Scholarship Funds: The LFSA will send a check made payable to the recipient’s school of choice. We will need the pertinent information (school name, address, student ID number, etc.). The LFSA will send the student a letter when the check is sent to the school so they can verify receipt.
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Opportunity for Second-Year Scholarship: A student awarded the Jesse Parker Memorial Scholarship for the first year in college will be afforded an opportunity to receive a second $1000 scholarship upon entering the second year in college. To receive the award the student must provide a copy of his/her first year transcript showing a minimum of 12 hours of course study for each semester, a GPA of at least 2.5 and a copy of the enrolled course curriculum for year two (a minimum of 12 hours of course credit required). The responsibility for completing the requirements shall be that of the recipient student. The Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association requests the student inform the Association of their current phone number and address while in college. A reminder of the availability of the scholarship may be sent to the student prior to the end of the first college year.
APPLICATION FOR THE JESSE PARKER MEMORIAL SCHOLORSHIP PRESENTED BY LAKE FORK SPORTSMAN’S ASSOCIATION This application is to be completed by the applicant. Accuracy and accountability are the responsibilities of the applicant. All attachments must be received by the Scholarship Committee in the time period designated by the Committee. All information must be clearly typed or printed or may be completed on a CD and returned to the Committee. The applicant must attach the following to the completed application and send directly to the Scholarship Committee. 1) Three (3) character reference letters. The name of the applicant must appear on each letter. 2) Transcript of high school grades. 3) The name of the school the applicant will be attending with a copy of acceptance letter verifying enrollment. Proof of full time student status (minimum 12 hours of course study) must be presented before funds are released to student. 4) A short essay on why the applicant enjoys the outdoors. experience may be included in the essay.
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Upon receipt of all the requested documents, the applicant may be contacted by the Committee for either an in-person or telephone interview. All phone numbers must be correct.
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Name of applicant: _______________________________________________________ Home address: __________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip: ______________________________________________________ Phone: ________________________________________________________________ Name of High School: ____________________________________________________ School Address: _________________________________________________________ City, State and Zip Code: __________________________________________________ Planned Course of Study: __________________________________________________ Career Objective: In 100 words or less, please describe what goals have been established and why further education will help achieve those goals. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Personal & Financial Information: Current employment: ______________________________________________________ Will applicant continue employment while attending school? ______________________ Source of funding for schooling (List all that apply): Personal Income, Parents, Savings, and Scholarships: _______________________________________________________________________ Other (explain): __________________________________________________________
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In order for the Committee to understand the applicant’s need for assistance, please explain any special circumstances which make it necessary to request scholarship aid. This would include illness in the family, other family members in school, lack of funds, etc. ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Please list involvement in the following categories: Achievement awards: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Community: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Hobbies and Sports: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ Conservation Projects: ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ How did the applicant hear about this Scholarship? ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________
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Please send the completed application to: Lake Fork Sportsman’s Association Scholarship Committee P. O. Box 126 Yantis, Texas 75497 For further information or questions, please contact a Scholarship Committee Member: Dick Walker, Chairman: 903/473-9404 Sue Parrish: 317/727-7476 Cathy Bastyr 903-383-3559
All information must be received by April 15, 2017