2024 Region VII VPPPA Scholarship

Award Criteria

The Region VII scholarship was established in 2009 to recognize students who are leaders and role models in their schools and communities and who are pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree or pursuing a degree in the Trades Programs. This annual scholarship is granted to one student who is either a full-time employee at a VPPPA Full Member site or is the child / grandchild / stepchild / step-grandchild of a full-time employee at a Full Member site.

Applications will be accepted from eligible candidates only. The VPP site must be a VPPPA Full Member in good standing to qualify.

Students must be pursuing a degree (undergraduate or graduate) or pursuing a degree in the Trades Programs. Students can be either full-time or part-time.

All applicants must:

1. Complete the Region VII Scholarship Application Form for the scholarship program.
2. Submit an official transcript of grades.
3. Submit a reference letter from a high school teacher, a professor from the university they are attending, or a supervisor at a current job.
4. Submit a reference letter from the relative working at the VPP site.
5. Submit an essay on why they would qualify for the scholarship. (No more than two typed pages, double spaced)
6. Submit a typed biography or current resume. Biographies should be no more than two typed pages, double spaced describing your interests, hobbies and/or work experience. Include any significant accomplishments and extracurricular activities in support of the scholarship application. The biography can be substituted with a current resume.
7. All applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA on a scale of 4.0.

Other criteria used to evaluate all applicants include demonstrated leadership skills in extracurricular activities, involvement in professional organizations, community service, communications skills and other awards / honors earned at educational institutions.

The 2024 Scholarship award will be presented to the successful candidate on August 2,2024 during a Teams Meeting hosted by the Region VII Board. The successful candidate is encouraged to be present.

The 2024 Scholarship award money will be paid to the educational institution the scholarship winner will be attending.

2024 REGION VII VPPPA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

The Region VII Voluntary Protection Programs Participants’ Association’s $5000 Scholarship is intended for students pursuing either an undergraduate or graduate degree or pursuing a degree in the Trades Programs. This scholarship is open to students enrolled in or enrolling in a college, university or a vocational school.

To apply for the scholarship, candidates must submit the completed application form, along with the required transcripts, reference letters, and other supportive paperwork. The entire application must be received by Region VII no later than June 14, 2024.

Applicants Name: _________________________________ Date: ___________

Home Street Address: _____________________________ Phone: __________

City: ________________________________ State: _____ Zip: _____________

VPPPA Members Name: _______________________________ Phone: __________

Relationship to Candidate: ________________________________________________

E-mail Address: ________________________________________________________

VPPPA Member Site: ____________________________________________________

Site Street Address: _______________________________ Phone: __________

City: _______________________________ State: ______ Zip: _____________

Academic Institution: ____________________________________________________

Street Address: __________________________________ Phone: __________

City: _______________________________ State: _____ Zip: _____________

Class Standing: (check one)

___ High School Senior ___ Junior (60 to 90 credits completed)

___ Freshman (up to 30 credits completed) ___ Senior (90+ credits completed)

___ Sophomore (30 to 60 credits completed) ___ Graduate Studies

What course of studies are you enrolled / enrolling in?

______________________________________________________________________

___ Yes, my GPA is 2.5+ on a 4.0 scale.

Please Include:

• Completed Application Form
• A copy of your current transcript
• A reference letter from the VPPPA site employee to which you are related.
• A reference letter from a high school teacher, your university’s department head, a professor or a supervisor at your current job.
• An essay on why you would qualify for the scholarship. (No more than two typed pages, double spaced).
• Typed biography or current resume.

Send Application and supportive paperwork to:

Kathy French

Divisional EHS Manager E-Mail: Kathy.french@parker.com

Parker Hannifin Corporation Phone: (816-835-1496)