Pacific Forest Management Natural Resource Scholarship

WELCOME…

It is with great pleasure that Pacific Forest Management welcome the youth of our community to participate in our program, especially those relating to furthering personal education. Knowledge, coupled with hard work, are the key to self-improvement and success. By applying for this scholarship, you demonstrate your willingness to accept the challenges of the future willingness to put extra effort in reaching your goals. Scholarship amount will be decided by the Scholarship Committee using these criteria..

Use care and thought in completing each part of the application, and your brochure since the application speaks for you, and informs the judges in making their decision. All information will be kept confidential.

Sincerely,

Jeff & Linda McGinley

Pacific Forest Management Natural Resource Scholarship

WHO MAY APPLY: Any student in the graduating class of a high school, or its equivalent, who is a citizen of the United States of America and resident within the jurisdiction of the Quillayute Valley or Cape Flattery School Districts, who plans to pursue a vocational training or academic course. The application must be mailed to:

Pacific Forest Management

P O Box 2342

Forks Wa. 98331

The scholarship expires one year from date of award unless applied for as described below and is subject to cancellation or withdrawal if the student’s conduct proves contrary to the principles of law and order, academic performance and morality supported by Pacific Forest Management.

Scholarships are conditionally issued upon the enrollment into an undergraduate forestry, fisheries, or other natural resources related program at a college or vocational school in the United States of America. Enrollment must be verified by school officials, at which time a check in the amount of award will be forwarded to that school on behalf of the student.

NOTE TO APPLICANT: If help is desired or required in completing application or in brochure preparation, you my receive aid from:

1. Advisor

2. Teacher or instructor

3. Sponsoring Pacific Forest Management official

4. Others you may wish to consult

IMPORTANT: Be sure your completed application is in the hands of Pacific Forest Management, Inc. prior to the established deadline date. Application Packets received after this date cannot be accepted.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS:

· Enclose an official high school transcript.

· Enclose a resume that tells us about you, including your name, address, and contact information. Also, include information about your school involvement in and outside of the classroom, any volunteer work that you have done and your employment history.

· Enclose an essay about yourself and your plans for the future. Include with this a statement indicating your reasons for pursuing a career in natural resources. This should be Typed and at least one page double-spaced in length.

· Enclose two letters of recommendation from a teacher, academic advisor, principal/dean, employer, or religious leader.

· Enclose a copy of your college or graduate school application, acceptance letter, or confirmation of enrollment.

Send your application and the requested information to Pacific Forest Management by simply coming in and dropping it off with the receptionist or you may mail your application to:

Pacific Forest Management

Scholarship Program

PO Box 2342

Forks, WA 98331

The application must be received by the May 14, 2007.