VAA AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

The VAA Auxiliary will award one scholarship in the amount of $1,000 to a qualified candidate selected by the Auxiliary Awards/ Scholarship Committee.  A candidate's scholastic merit, as well as financial need, will be considered.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?

  • A son, daughter, stepdaughter, stepson, granddaughter, grandson of a current active Auxiliary member in good standing for a period of five (5) years.
  • Candidates applying must be graduating from an accredited high school and have been accepted into a qualified college or university undergraduate study program or a school of higher educa­tion; or candidate must have completed the past year at a qualified college or university or school of higher education.
  • Candidates can apply for the VAA Auxiliary Scholarship more than once, but can only be awarded the Auxiliary Scholarship once.

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

Full Legal Name___________________________________     Phone_____________________

Mailing Address________________________________________________________________

City _____________________________________ State_________________ Zip___________

Birthdate__________________________________________ Age________________________

Social Security Number ________________________Email Address______________________

Name of VAA Auxiliary member and Relationship______________________________________

Parents' Names and Occupations __________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________

Grade Point Average: _______Rank in Graduating Class: _____ Number in Graduating Class: ______

Test Scores: SAT Verbal: _______________ SAT Math: _____________ACT Comp: _____________

Is Financial Aid a consideration? ____________ Accepted at/Attending:________________________

Did you file for federal student aid and/or a financial aid form (College Scholarship Service)? _____

Please list your answers to the following questions on a separate sheet. Be as specific as possible

  1. List and detail all school activities/clubs in which you have participated.
  2. List and detail sports in which you have participated.
  3. List and detail out-of-school activities (community service, Girl/Boy scouts, church, volunteer work, etc.)
  4. List and detail work experience (paid work: give days and hours).
  5. List and detail all awards and honors, no matter how small you feel they are.
  6. What special talents do you possess (music, etc.)?
  7. Are there any extenuating circumstances (financial, physical, or otherwise) that you think should be considered?
  8. Include a personal essay of 500 words or less explaining how the auction profession has influ­enced your life.
  9. Please tell us a little more about yourself, including what college(s) you have chosen or enrolled in;what subject(s) you are considering for your college major; and what vocation or career you are considering.

MAIL FORM TO:
VAA Auxiliary Scholarship
Wanda W King
620 Petunia Road
Wytheville, VA 23482

VAA AUXILIARY SCHOLARSHIP RECOMMENDATION FORM

Student's Name ___________________________________________________________________

Student's Address _________________________________________________________________

Student's City/State/Zip_____________________________________________________________

Student's Telephone________________________________________________________________

Student: Follow directions below to be eligible for scholarship.

  1. Complete the top section and make three (3) copies.
  2. Have your school's counselor/scholarship advisor complete one of the forms and attach an official school transcript.
  3. Have a teacher complete one of the forms.
  4. Have a coach, activity director, a minister, or an employer complete one of the forms.
  5. Inform each person to send the recommendation directly to the address below postmarked on or before October 1st.

References: Please mark the appropriate space in each area to evaluate the applicant. Attach a separate sheet for com­ments, using school or employer letterhead and mail back with your recommendation.

School Representative: Please specify Maximum Grade Point Average at your institution.

Area to be Evaluated

EXCELLENT

GOOD

AVERAGE

BELOW AVERAGE

Seriousness of Purpose

        

Ability to Study

        

Ability to Communicate Orally

        

Ability to Communicate in Writing

        

Initiative

        

Responsibility

        

Emotional Stability

        

Concern for Others

        

Overall Recommendation

        

For Academic Promise

        

For Personal Promise

        

I have known the applicant for ____ years.                      

Print Name_________________________________________________________

Signature__________________________________________________________                                                                          

Position___________________________________________________________

School/Company____________________________________________________

Address___________________________________________________________

City/State/Zip_______________________________________________________

Telephone_________________________________________________________

MAIL FORM TO:
VAA Auxiliary Scholarship
Wanda W King
620 Petunia Road
Wytheville, VA 23482