Attention:

The Ohio Chapter of the American Public Works Association is again offering scholarships for undergraduate Civil Engineering students who will enter their junior or senior year in the next school year. We would appreciate your assistance in advising students in your department of the availability of this scholarship.

Enclosed please find application forms that must be used by the students. These forms are also available on our website at http://ohio.apwa.net (please note there is no www in the web address). Also included is a poster to place on your bulletin board. Students should be advised that all required information be submitted with the application and that all eligibility requirements are met, since the Scholarship Committee will consider the quality, as well as the completeness of the submission in its evaluation.

Special attention is called to the fact that students must be permanent residents of Ohio and that applications are to be post marked no later than March 1, 2010. This material should be sent to:

Donald K. Mares PE
Burgess and Niple, Inc.
5085 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220
614-459-2050
614-451-1385 Fax
dmares@burnip.com

Should you have any questions, please contact Mr. Mares. Final decisions of the Scholarship Committee will be announced in early May 2010.

Any effort of your office in promptly bringing this information to the attention of eligible current Civil Engineering students will be greatly appreciated.

Very truly yours,



Robert I. Badger
Scholarship Committee

Enclosures

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OHIO CHAPTER
AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial assistance to worthy young men and women who are seeking a Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree which will be applicable to performance in the Public Works field.

The APWA-Ohio Chapter Board of Directors intends to award scholarship(s) for 2009-2010 in the amount of One Thousand Dollars ($ 1,000.00) each.

CRITERIA: The recommendation of students to receive scholarships shall be within the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. This recommendation is subject to the approval of the Board of Directors. Specific points to be considered shall be:

Character and integrity; minimum 2.75 GPA; attainment of junior or senior status in the next academic year; pursuit of a Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree in an Ohio accredited program; need for financial assistance; and permanent residence in the state of Ohio.



APPLICATION: (Information contained herein will be held confidential.)

I hereby apply for an American Public Works Association scholarship to assist in the payment of my tuition expenditures while in full-time (minimum 12 semester hours) attendance during the regular academic year.

Date of Application: ___________________________
Name:
Last First Middle
Permanent Address: _____________________________________________________________
Street City State Zip
Phone # (_____) ______________ SS # _________________________ Marital Status _______
College/Univ. Applicant Will Attend: ________________________________________________
Degree Sought: _____________________ Anticipated Graduation Date: __________________

IF DEPENDENT STUDENT - PLEASE FILL OUT, IF NOT - SKIP TO NEXT PAGE:
Father's Name: __________________________ Address: _____________________________
Employer: ______________________________ Position Held: ________________________
Mother's Name: __________________________ Address: _____________________________
Employer: ______________________________ Position Held: ________________________

Number of Other Dependents _______________
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PARENT (OR INDEPENDENT APPLICANT) FINANCIAL INFORMATION:

IF YOU ARE AN INDEPENDENT STUDENT, MARRIED, OR EMANCIPATED, FILL OUT THE STATEMENT USING YOUR OWN FINANCIAL INFORMATION ONLY.

INCOME Taxable Income: Parents $ ________________________
Student $ ________________________
Non-Taxable Income:
Social Security $ ________________________
Veterans Benefit $ ________________________
Welfare Benefit $ ________________________
Other (Specify) $ ________________________
TOTAL INCOME: $ ________________________

LIST ALL EDUCATIONAL LOANS, TUITION ASSISTANCE AND/OR SCHOLARSHIPS YOU HAVE BEEN RECEIVING ON A SEPARATE SHEET AND ATTACH. SHOW THE YEAR, AMOUNT, TYPE OF LOAN OR SCHOLARSHIP, AND REPAYMENT SCHEDULE IF ANY.

NOTE: Please submit along with this completed form:

(1) Listing of activities and achievements; (2) At least one letter of recommendation from a responsible individual from your academic community; (3) A one page paper, typed single spaced, indicating why you should be selected for a scholarship; (4) Describe any special circumstances not covered by information provided which you feel should be considered in evaluating this application; (5) Official transcript or report of grades to show that a grade point average of 2.75 or above has been maintained; and (6) List of loans and/or scholarships as noted above.

CERTIFICATION:
APPLICANT'S STATEMENT

If I am granted financial aid, I hereby certify that:
A. I plan to take the following courses relating to a Civil Engineering Bachelor’s Degree and graduate in 20_________:

List course number and titles:







B. The information submitted herewith is true and correct.

________________________________________ ___________________________
(Signature of applicant) (date)






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Please forward all information post marked not later than March 2, 2009 to:

Donald K. Mares PE
Burgess and Niple, Inc.
5085 Reed Road
Columbus, OH 43220