Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship Application

INTRODUCTION AND INSTRUCTIONS

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship (DWMS) is to provide limited financial assistance to students in advanced education (post high school) and to encourage citizenship studies in pursuit of that education. An essay devoted to citizenship will be the method used to encourage active citizenship. The award amount and frequency will be determined from time to time by the committee.

ELIGIBILITY

Any Maryland student, currently in, or entering, grades 11 or 12, may apply for the DWMS. An eligible student will complete an application as described below. All listed questions and information must be supplied. Proper grammar and good writing skills are expected. The applicant will certify that the application is their own original work and any evidence to the contrary will eliminate the applicants from the selection.

APPLICATION

The application will take the general form below. The target application deadline is July 1. The applications will be reviewed and finalists contacted in early August. Applicants will make contact with and attend a Monumental meeting as described below during the months of August or September. This schedule may be modified as needed and acceptable to both Monumental and the applicant, provided that an award can be made for the upcoming school term.

SELECTION

All applications will be reviewed by the Monumental DWMS committee. Other members or outside individuals, who may be uniquely suited to review the applications, may be called upon by the Monumental committee. The application as a whole will be used to judge the suitability and the desirability of the applicant. The written essay will count for the majority of the judgement criteria, but it will be augmented by other supporting information in the application.

One or more "finalists" in the selection process will be asked to attend a regularly scheduled Monumental meeting to speak to the members and present their essay. Final selection will be made thereafter and the award will be announced as far as possible in advance of the start of the pertinent school year.

AWARDING

A certificate of award may be delivered to the applicant by mail or, if possible, in person at a Monumental meeting. The cash value of the award will be stated but delivery of the actual funds will be delayed until further information is supplied. The awardee will supply the DWMS committee with a copy of a letter of acceptance or other suitable evidence that the student will be attending an institution of higher learning within the next 90 days. At that time, the funds will be delivered to the student or his guardian if still a minor, for their direct use in any cost related to their continued education.


2006 Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship Application

Complete the following application by printing legibly or typing. Attach additional information as requested or as needed to fully address each item. PLEASE NOTE: incomplete, illegible or unsigned applications will not be considered. Deliver the application to Monumental in person at a meeting (see website for days and times) or by mail to: Monumental Rifle & Pistol Club, Attn: Dave Ward Scholarship, 341 Whitfield Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228-1808.

PART 1: Personal Information

Name
Address
City State Zip
Home Phone
Email
Date of Birth
Parent or Guardian

PART 2: School Information

Applicant must be currently enrolled in an accredited or equivalent high school and must currently be in or entering grades 11 or 12.
Name of School
Address of School
City State Zip
School Phone
School Contact
Contact Phone Number
Select the appropriate grade:         Entering/enrolled in 11th grade Entering/enrolled in 12th grade
Grade point average (scale of 2.0-4.0)
Extracurricular activities (clubs, associations, class office held, awards, etc.), list all below:
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Part 3:Citizenship, Shooting Sports and Second Amendment related Activities

List all activities related to the shooting sports or the study and support of Citizenship and the Second Amendment.

Part 4: Essay

Submit an essay of your original composition discussing "What Citizenship means to me". Consider your position as an individual citizen of America and relate citizenship to historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Submit the essay, type written double spaced and approximately 3 to 5 pages in length. Correct grammar, spelling and document structure is expected. All sources of information, particularly quoted passages, should be identified, footnoted and documented.

Part 5: Transcripts

Provide a copy of an official transcript of grades for the last two full years and part year to date (if applicable). If home schooled, provide a notice of evaluation from the local board of education.

Part 6: Recommendations8

Attach two recommendations from individuals well known to you but not related to you. One should be a school-related contact and the other from outside of school.

Part 7: Certification and signature

I certify that the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and that the written essay is an original work prepared by me. Any information or statement contrary to this certification may make me ineligible for the Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship award. I understand that the application will be reviewed by several individuals and that information submitted may be verified by those reviewing this application. I authorize and encourage individuals and organizations I have cited in the application to supply or confirm any information necessary for me to participate in the Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship.

Signature: Date:

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2008 Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship Recommendation Form

Date:
The following student: , at (school) has applied for a scholarship through the Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship sponsored by Monumental Rifle & Pistol Club. The student is requesting that you provide a recommendation for him or her to be eligible for participation in the scholarship. The student selected will be based on their presentation on Civics related topics and an essay on "What citizenship means to me".
Please provide your rating and comments in the areas outlined below and any additional comments you may desire relating to the applicant. Please return this recommendation form as soon as possible, but no later than July 1 to: Monumental Rifle & Pistol Club, Attn: Dave Ward Recommendation, 341 Whitfield Rd, Catonsville, MD 21228-1808.

1. In the categories below please indicate your rating using a scale of 1 to 4 (poor to excellent) or Unknown (UK).

Category Score
Honesty and Integrity 1   2   3  4   UK  
Dependability 1   2   3   4   UK  
Initiative 1   2   3   4   UK  
Interpersonal
Skills		 1   2   3   4   UK  
Judgement and
Common Sense		 1   2   3   4   UK  
Verbal Skills 1   2   3   4   UK  
Leadership Skills 1   2   3   4   UK  
Attitude 1   2   3   4   UK  
Comments

2. Do you consider the student a good applicant for the Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship and able to publicly present the concept of Citizenship and responsibility? Yes    No

3. Is there any reason not to consider the student for this scholarship? Yes    No
If so, why?


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2008 Dave Ward Memorial Scholarship Recommendation Form (continued)

4. In what way do you know and represent or supervise the student?
Name
School/Organization
Address
City State Zip
Phone (day)
Phone (evening)