Golden Sands Home Builders SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

            I am applying for the following scholarships (Please check all that apply)

_____  GSHBA Scholarship of Excellence

This $1,000 scholarship is available to any eligible student or resident seeking education in the building industry living in GSHBA tri-county area of Portage, Waushara and Waupaca counties.  The “stipend” will be granted directly to the recipient’s school upon verification of enrollment.   (Funds from GSHBA Budget)

_____  Jeff Nygaard Memorial Scholarship

GSHBA sponsors this $500 scholarship in memory of former member Jeff

Nygaard. This scholarship will be available to any student or resident in the

Portage County area that is seeking education in the health care profession or building industry.  This "stipend" will be granted directly to the recipient's school upon verification of enrollment. (See general application or specifics). (Funds from the Jeff Nygaard Memorial Golf Outing)

_____  Henry Knoll Memorial Scholarship Fund

This $500 scholarship is available to a student from the Stevens Point area.  The award recipient must be planning on entering or enrolled in a degree apprenticeship program or certified granting continuing education program in the field of building construction trades.  The “stipend” will be granted directly to the recipient’s school upon verification of enrollment.  (Funds from The Henry Knoll Memorial account)

_____  SnowBelt Fireplace and Stove/Hyer Construction Scholarship

This $400 scholarship is available to any student furthering the building industry or related fields in the Portage County area. All work related experience in the industry would be heavily considered when selecting this candidate. This "stipend" will be granted directly to the recipient's school upon verification of enrollment.  (See general application or specifics).

_____  The Blenker Companies Scholarship – “Building for Tomorrow”

Blenker Construction and Blenker Building Systems sponsor this $500 scholarship.  The scholarship is offered to eligible students from the Tomorrow River School District who are either entering into or continuing their education in the building industry.  The “stipend” will be granted directly to the recipient’s school upon verification of enrollment.  (See general application or specifics.)

_____  Brad Rogers Memorial Scholarship

Feltz Lumber and Marvin Windows sponsor this $500 scholarship to financially assist any student in the Stevens Point Area. This will be rewarded to any student that is seeking education to progress the building industry. Selection for this           scholarship will be based more on personal involvement in the building Industry and a desire to work hard and less on academic standing. This "stipend" will be granted directly to the recipient's school upon verification of enrollment. (See general application or specifics).

_____  Heartland Custom Homes Scholarship

Heartland Custom Homes, Inc. sponsors this $300 scholarship.  The scholarship is available to any student furthering their education in the GSHBA tri-county area of Portage, Waushara and Waupaca counties. The “stipend” will be granted directly to the recipient’s school upon verification of enrollment.   

_____  FCS Financial Services Scholarship

FCS Financial Services sponsor this $250 scholarship.  The scholarship is available to any high school senior, continuing technical school or college student involved in building related trades living in Portage, or Waushara counties.  The “stipend” will be granted directly to the recipient’s school upon verification of enrollment.  (See general application or specifics.)

_____  The Portage County Bank Scholarship

The Portage County Bank would like to help any student in the Portage County area wishing to continue their education in the building related trade by sponsoring this $250 scholarship.  This “stipend” will be granted directly to the recipient’s tech school or college upon verification of enrollment.  (See general application or specifics.)

_____  Robinson Homes Scholarship Fund

A $250 scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student from central Wisconsin who is furthering their education in the building industry.  Candidates with leadership qualities, skills-based volunteerism and experience in the industry are sought.  Any full time student that is awarded a Robinson Homes Scholarship who maintains a 3.0 GPA or higher are encouraged to reapply on an annual basis.  As an added incentive, any repeat recipients that achieve a 4.0 GPA may qualify for a $500 scholarship.  All “stipends” will be granted directly to the recipient’s school upon verification of enrollment.

_____  AnchorBank fsb Scholarship

      AnchorBank fsb would like to help any student in the GSHBA tri-county area of  Portage, Waushara and Waupaca counties wishing to continue their education in the building trade by sponsoring a $250 scholarship.  This "stipend" will be granted directly to the recipient's tech school or college upon verification of  enrollment.  (See general application or specifics.)

 

GOLDEN SANDS HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION

1001 THEATER DRIVE

PLOVER, WISCONSIN 54467

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

 Any student is eligible to receive the GSHBA Scholarships and is encourage to apply.

 

Applicant’s name___________________________________________________

Address:__________________________________________________________

Phone #_________________________

Date of birth:________________________

1.  High School attending:__________________________________________________

2.  Higher Education:_____________________________________________________

3.  Name of Parents:______________________________________________________

4.  Are they members of GSHBA?  Yes_______   No_______

5.  If yes, list father and mother’s occupations and employer:______________________

     ____________________________________________________________________

6.  What school will you be attending?________________________________________

7.  Have you applied?__________  Have you been accepted?____________

8.  What course of study do you plan to pursue?_________________________________

9.  How do you intend to finance your education?_______________________________

10.  What extra-curricular activities have you been involved in while in school?  Indicate 

        any offices held, awards or achievements._________________________________

        __________________________________________________________________

        ___________________________________________________________________

11.  Applicants past work experience during high school and summer._______________

       ____________________________________________________________________

12.  Any siblings in school?________________

13.  What other scholarships have you already received?__________________________

        ___________________________________________________________________

NOTE:  Recipient of an award or scholarship must be a registered student at an accredited institution of high education by October 15 following graduation.

Authorization is granted to________________________school to release any information on this application to scholarship committee and universities.

 

________________________________        _______________________________

Student’s signature/Date                                   Parent’s signature/Date

 

1.  Application is due in the Golden Sands Home Builders Association office by April 1st, 2008.

2.  Application must be completed in a legible manner to be given consideration

3.  No other application form will be accepted and none will be returned.

4.  A photo is requested, but not required.

5.  Statement (no more than 250 words)

Present your case for scholarship/financial consideration as completely and convincingly as possible.  Comments on why you need this scholarship.  Elaborate on your education and occupational goals.  Be specific as to your career aspirations.  Scholarship and award donors will read this “Statement” exactly as written, so take your time, check your spelling and grammar and do a good job.  Confine your information to the application.

6.  Attached with this application your most current, complete school transcript showing

     your classes taken, GPA and class rank.

7.  Attached also a maximum of 2 letters of recommendation of which not more than 1 is from current a current or past teacher.  If letters of    recommendation are coming in a separate letter, please inform us to this.  The deadline for the recommendations letter is also April 1st, 2008.

8.  The successful applicant must be a permanent resident of the central Wisconsin area.

9.  Preference will be given to family members of the GSHBA membership.

 

Successful applicants will be notified in May 2008, and will be invited, along with their parents, to attend the May meeting of the Golden Sands Home Builder’s Association on Tuesday, May 20th, 2008 to accept their scholarship.