BCSSMA

Organizing High School Drag Racing in B.C

SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

The BCSSMA Scholarship is funded to provide an incentive for graduating high school students to continue their education at the post secondary level, while acknowledging the academic achievement, citizenship, extracurricular activities, community service, and work experience of each applicant.

The scholarships are fully funded by the British Columbia Secondary School Motor Sports Association.

Scholarship applicants must be:

· Grade 12 students from a public, private, or parochial school or education center that is a BCSSMA member between January 1 and June 30 of the current year.

· an active member in the high school drag racing team

· of good character

· show evidence of leadership ability, involvement in extracurricular school and community activities, and planning to attend an accredited (2 yr - 4 yr.) College, university or technical/vocational program.

Applicants must include:

· a safe driving record verified with a driver’s abstract from ICBC dated within one month of the application deadlines

· 2 letters of recommendation (letters from family members are not acceptable).

Scholarship preference will be given to those applicants planning a career in automotive technology, industrial/technical manufacturing or marketing.

Applications will be assessed on the applicant’s (1) Scholastic record, (2) School activities and community involvement, (3) Personal, handwritten statement (essay), (4) Recommendations, (5) Financial need.

Scholarship application packets must contain the following:

1. Completed application form, including personal statement (essay).

2. Two recommendation forms, one of which must be from a teacher, counselor, or administrator.

3. One official high school transcript, listing all classes and grade through the first semester of

your senior year.

It is recommended that all application materials (official application, two recommendation forms, one transcript, driving record, etc.) be mailed in one packet to the address listed on the cover letter. (Photocopied application and recommendation forms are acceptable).

Complete application packets must be postmarked by May 1

Mail to: BCSSMA Scholarship Committee

C/O Mr. Doug Anderson, 6151 – 180^th Street, Surrey, BC V3S 4L5

The recipients will be notified by June 1^st. Due to the number of applications received, notification will be given to the scholarship winners only.

The BCSSMA Scholarship is available to any applicant regardless of age, race, creed, color, ethnic origin, or personal belief.

The application must be complete in full. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Indicated “Not Applicable” (N/A), or “Unavailable” (UN), where appropriate. All application information is for selection purposes only and will be strictly confidential.

BCSSMA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

( Please TYPE or PRINT, blue or black ink only.)

Date of Application:___________________

Full Name: ____________________________________________________________________

(last) (first) (middle)

Home address: _________________________________________________________________

(street)

_____________________________________________________________________________

(city) (province) (postal code)

Home phone: ( )___________ Date of birth: _______________ Social Insurance #:_________

Parents/Guardian name: __________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian address: _________________________________________________________

(list if different from applicant home address)

High school currently attending: ______________________________ Graduation date:_______

College/program you anticipate attending: ____________________________________________

(college/program) (city) (province)

Major course of study: _______________________ Career goal: _________________________

Length of program: 4 yr. ___ 2 yr. ___ Other___ (hrs/wks/mos.) Estimate annual cost: ________

What is your admission status: Applied ___ Accepted ___ Enrollment date: _________________

(month) (year)

Primary source(s) of financial assistance: Family ___ Loans/Scholarships ____

Self-supporting ____ Other ____

List any unusual expenses or circumstances (e.g. prolonged family illnesses, unusual personal or family losses, outstanding family indebtedness, etc.) which would impact your financial assistance.

______________________________________________________________________________

List work experience (Full time, part time, summer, self-employment, etc.): _________________

______________________________________________________________________________

List all extracurricular athletics/activities (past/present) in which you participate:

(athletics/activities) (years involved)

______________________________________________________________________________

List all community, church, or volunteer organizations (past/present) in which you were an active participant:

(organizations) (years involved)

______________________________________________________________________________

(Attach additional page, if necessary)

List any special honours or awards you may have received. (Including offices held).

______________________________________________________________________________

List hobbies and special interests: __________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

In the space below, include a handwritten statement regarding you career goals and future plans. Please limit yourself to the space provided.

______________________________________________________________________________

I declare the information provided in this application to be true and correct, to the best of my knowledge:

Signature: ____________________________________ __________________________

(applicant) (date)

Signature: ____________________________________ __________________________

(parent/guardian) (date)

BCSSMA SCHOLARSHIP

PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION FORM

This student recommendation should be written specifically for the BCSSMA scholarship.

Please limit your remarks to the space provided on the front of this form.

Please provide a candid evaluation of the abilities, attitudes, and potential of the student, with a brief statement regarding the applicants achievements and activities.

Student name: _________________________________________________________________

How long, and in what capacity, do you know this student: ______________________________

Place the completed recommendation in an envelope, seal and place your signature across the seal.

Name: _____________________________ Faculty Position/Occupation: ________________

School/Company: ____________________________________________________________

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________