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Since 1996 Pam Kasberger (GEAR associate) has opened her heart and her garage to prepare for the GEAR FOR SPORTS Scholarship Sale, which is held twice a year in April and October. With donations of sample and non-sellable garments from GEAR, proceeds of the Scholarship Sale have raised a total of $372,000.00. All funds are donated to Gear for Sports scholarships for high school graduates, selected from applications. This year the funds raised will support approximately 20 scholarships to well deserving students.
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GEAR FOR SPORTSSCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Applications must be received by May 1, 2015. One (1) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarship will be awarded. Questions may be directed to Pam Kasberger, GEAR FOR SPORTS®, 9700 Commerce Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66219, (913) 693-3104. [email protected] Send application to address above.
Check will be awarded to student in June.
CRITERIA
1. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during their junior and senior years.2. Must provide letters of recommendation from their school and other activities.3. Type a 250 word essay on how you will “Make a Difference” after graduation from college.4. Focus will be on both school and non-school activities.5. Please add picture with application.6. Checks will be awarded to student in June.To apply, please complete this application and submit along with the following information:
A. EssayB. Letters of RecommendationC. AcademicInformationandVerificationD. Picture Size 3.5 x 2.5
APPLICATION Application Deadline - May 1, 2015 Relation to GEAR Employee Yes or No (if yes please specify) Employee Name
Student Name: Last First Middle
Address: Street City County State/Zip
Home Phone: ( ) Email Address :
High School: Date of Graduation:
High School Phone: ( )
Parent/Guardian Name:
If I am selected for this scholarship, I grant permission to publicize the awarding to this scholarship.
Signed: Date:
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A. ESSAY: This is your opportunity to tell the selection committee how you will make a difference after graduation from college. Your essay should range from 250 – 1,000 words. Be sure your name appears on each page of your essay.
B. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: You must attach up to two letters of recommendation, one from the following categories: faculty/administration, director of community activity, or employer, (if applicable).
C. ACADEMIC INFORMATION and VERIFICATION:Forwardcopyofyourtranscriptverifiedbyyour principal or guidance counselor.
Student Activities: List student activities in which you have participated during grades 9-12 and “X” the appropriate grade level(s). List leadership positions held and accomplishments and “X” the appropriate grade level(s). Limit your response to the space provided – one entry per line.
STUDENT ACTIVITIES 9 10 11 12LEADERSHIP POSITIONS
ACCOMPLISHMENTS 9 10 11 12
Community Involvement: List community involvement (i.e., assisting with “Mother’s Day Out”, thrift store, Big Brother-Big Sister, etc,), and “X” appropriate grade level(s). Also indicate the hours per week. Limit your response to the space provided – one entry per line.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 9 10 11 12 JOB DESCRIPTION HOURS PER WEEK
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Special Recognition, Awards & Honors: List special recognition, awards and honors received during grades 9-12 and “X” the appropriate grade level(s). List commendations not previously listed. Limit your response to the space provided – one entry per line.
SPECIAL RECOGNITIONAWARDS, HONORS 9 10 11 12 GROUP OR ACTIVITY
Jobs: List any jobs you have held during the school year during grades 9-12 and “X” the appropriate grade level(s). Also indicate the hours per week. Limit your response to the space provided - one entry per line.
JOBS 9 10 11 12 JOB DESCRIPTION HOURS PER WEEK
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