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WHTA Auxiliary Scholarship Packet

Completed packet must be received or postmarked by

June 15, 2020.

Page 1 Cover letter of information Page 2 Checklist of required criteria Page 3 Scholarship application Page 4 Required resume form Page 5 Example of FAFSA page to submit with application

Pages 1 and 2 do not need to be returned.

Page 3 and the resume (described on page 4) must be returned with other items in checklist on page 2.

All criteria must be received by the deadline to either Beth Thomas or Kari Tisma.

Any incomplete packet will not be considered. **Those who have received any Auxiliary scholarships in the past are ineligible to re-apply.**

2 Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary Scholarship Application The WHTA (Walking Horse Trainers’ Auxiliary) is a national non-profit organization dedicated to charitable organizations, such as the programs for handicapped riders, and the promotion of the Tennessee Walking Horse.

Each year the Auxiliary awards scholarships to any person involved with Tennessee Walking Horses who is furthering his/her education. Scholarships are based on need, merit, and Auxiliary members and/or their families. These scholarships are for those in college and those starting college.

The following check list includes required criteria for each of these scholarships: • Completed Resume (see sample resume in packet) • Rank in class and size (should be on resume) • ACT or SAT scores (should be on resume) • Official high school or college transcript • Two letters of recommendation: one from a teacher and one from community member or church leader – other than relatives • Essay about applicant’s contributions to the Walking Horse Industry (not family member’s contribution) • Financial needs (FASFA confirmation supplied by applicant). This is the confirmation page that contains the EOC number. (Example included in packet).

• Scholarships already awarded and amount awarded (including Tennessee Hope Lottery and Tennessee Promise) * Essay of not more than 750 typed words to include information regarding need for scholarship, experiences in employment, course of study, reason for career choice, and your involvement in the walking horse industry. Do not include your name, your parents’ names or family members’ names in this essay. The essay is evaluated for content as well as organization and correct use of the English language. * If applying for the Auxiliary scholarship, please include in your essay the Auxiliary member’s name, her years of membership, and her contribution(s). * If you receive a scholarship, we will work with you if the scholarship needs to be divided into more than one semester. Contact Beth Thomas 931-580-6825. She has experience in determining whether you may not want to send the entire amount the first semester to the college in order to prevent reduction of other scholarships you may have received.

Each application is professionally evaluated and scored by several qualified professional people.

Scholarship recipients are notified soon after the deadline. The scholarships will be awarded during the Money Tree Classic (around July 4). You will be notified by Beth Thomas or Kari Tisma and given needed information.

You may reapply annually if you have not received any of the Auxiliary Scholarships. In other words, you may receive only one scholarship from the Auxiliary. Once you have been a recipient, you are no longer eligible.

Please request an application packet and return the completed packet to either:

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thomasb@bedfordk12tn.net Beth Thomas Attention: Scholarship Committee 151 White Road Wartrace, Tn 37183 931-580-6825

karitisma23@yahoo.com Kari Tisma Attention: Scholarship Committee PO Box 2555 Shelbyville, Tn 37162 678-576-1290

Must be Received or Postmarked by June

15, 2020

Last Name________________ First ___________________DOB__________________ Address________________________________________________________________ City, State, Zip Code _____________________________________________________ Telephone # _______________________ E-mail_______________________________ Parents’ Names__________________________________________________________ Address (if different) ______________________________________________________ Please check one or all of the following you are applying for: ___ WHTA Auxiliary Scholarship (Applicant must have an immediate family member of the Auxiliary) Name of Auxiliary member:___________________ ___ Needs Scholarship (Applying for financial assistance) ___ Merit Scholarship ( Applying for scholarship based on academics and honors) College attending or applying for: College Name__________________________Address________________________________________ College Major and Minor________________________________________________________________ Expected Yearly Expense: Tuition________________ Fees__________________ Room_________________ Board_________________ Family Income: Occupation of father________________________ Annual Gross Income $_________________________ Occupation of mother_______________________ Annual Gross Income $________________________ Total number of children financially responsible for and ages___________________________________ Total number of siblings currently attending college in the physical year___________________________ Total monthly compensation, pension, trust, or any income received by parent and/or children $_________

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The following information should be included on a typed resume.

ACADEMIC High School or College Attending and Dates GPA: Rank: ____ out of _____ Graduation date: ACT Score _____ and/or SAT Score ______ Accelerated Courses: Dual Enrollment Courses:

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES/LEADERSHIP Clubs/Organizations/Sports Academic Honors/ Awards Industry Involvement (clubs, awards, activities) Leadership Positions Church Activities

COMMUNITY SERVICE Events/Dates WORK EXPERIENCE Place/Dates

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