NEED Scholarship Award for Community College and Trade School

 ANS John & Muriel Landis NEED Scholarship Award for
Community College & Trade School Students The NEED Scholarship Award for Community College and Trade School students is a $2500 award for students in twoyear programs. Up to four (4) awards will be made in 2015 for students who have greater than normal financial need.
Please read carefully
The scholarship application, official transcripts, letter of sponsorship, and three confidential reference forms must all be
mailed together as a complete packet to ANS Headquarters, to the attention of the Scholarship Coordinator. Incomplete
packets may not be considered. We recommend that you mail your application packet at least 7 days prior to the
April 1 deadline. Mail the documents together to:
Scholarship Coordinator
American Nuclear Society
555 N. Kensington Avenue
La Grange Park, IL 60526
Please use the check list below to make sure all necessary forms are in your application packet.
Enclosed
Application
Official School Transcript(s) with seal
Sponsorship letter from ANS
organization or member
Sponsorship for scholarship must be made by an
ANS Local Section, Plant Branch, Student Section,
or member to establish that the applicant is indeed a
student and deserving of the funds provided by ANS
for the scholarship.
Confidential Reference Form #1
Confidential Reference Form #2
Confidential Reference Form #3
All of the above must be included to be considered a complete packet.
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
Please complete as an interactive PDF or print in black ink pen only
Name (Last, First, Middle) _______________________________________________ Date____________________________
Other name(s) under which you have been employed __________________________________________________________
Present Address _______________________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________________________ State _________ Zip Code _________________
Home Phone (____) ______________Business/Cell Phone (____) ______________E-Mail____________________________
College/Trade School ___________________________________________________________________________________
Department of School ___________________________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________________________________
City _________________________________________________________ State _________ Zip Code _________________
Your Status in the Coming Academic Year
Trade School
Community College
___ 1st Year ___ Full time
___ Part time
___ 1st Year ___ Full time
___ Part time
___ 2nd Year ___ Full time
___ Part time
___ 2nd Year ___ Full time
___ Part time
Permanent Resident Visa expiration date_______________________________________________
Where did you learn about the ANS Community College / Trade School Scholarships? Please be specific.
Sponsoring Organization / Member
(Sponsorship/nomination for scholarship is made by an ANS Local Section, Plant Branch, Student Section, or an individual ANS member
to establish that
the applicant is indeed a student and deserving of funds provided by ANS for the scholarship. You can find a list of ANS organizations with contact
information at http://www.ans.org/const/ )
What ANS Organization is sponsoring your application? _____________________________________________________
Who is your contact in that organization?
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
City _______________________________________________________ State _________ Zip Code _________________
Please ask your Sponsoring Organization to complete the form included in this application - see pages 6 & 7.
American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Account for all employment, including U.S. Military Service. Start with your most recent position and work backward. Indicate
average number of hours per week for any position less than full time. Attach supplemental sheet, if necessary.
Present or Last Position
Name of Employer __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________________ State_________ Zip Code_________________
Name of Supervisor _________________________________________Telephone (______) ________________________
Your Position _______________________________________________From _______________To _________________
May we contact your supervisor regarding your qualifications?
_____ YES
_____ NO
Your principal duties, accomplishments, and special equipment used (use an additional sheet of paper if necessary
Previous Position
Name of Employer __________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
City_______________________________________________________ State_________ Zip Code__________________
Name of Supervisor _________________________________________Telephone (______) ________________________
Your Position _______________________________________________From _______________To _________________
May we contact your supervisor regarding your qualifications?
_____ YES
_____ NO
Your principal duties, accomplishments, and special equipment used (use an additional sheet of paper if necessary).
American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
Financial Assistance
List other financial assistance you will receive for the 2015-2016 school term and list all forms of Financial Assistance you
are currently receiving:
Type of Assistance
Amount
Date(s) of Assistance
(i.e., Grant, Scholarship, etc.)
(i.e., Sept. 2015-June 2016)
Education and Training
For attendance at a College, University, or Technical Institute, give the information requested for each undergraduate and
graduate degree. If you did not receive a degree, but have some college training, please give dates in attendance and total
hours completed.
ALL TRANSCRIPTS OF RECORD MUST BE INCLUDED OR SENT TO BE RECEIVED BY APRIL 1, 2015.
School __________________________________________
School __________________________________________
Location________________________________________
Location________________________________________
Dates in Attendance_______________________________
Dates in Attendance_______________________________
Major___________________ Hours Completed _________
Major___________________ Hours Completed _________
Minor ___________________________________________
Minor ___________________________________________
Degree _________________________________________
Degree _________________________________________
GPA ___________________________________________
GPA ___________________________________________
School __________________________________________
School __________________________________________
Location________________________________________
Location________________________________________
Dates in Attendance_______________________________
Dates in Attendance_______________________________
Major___________________ Hours Completed _________
Major___________________ Hours Completed _________
Minor ___________________________________________
Minor ___________________________________________
Degree _________________________________________
Degree _________________________________________
GPA ___________________________________________
GPA ___________________________________________
American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
REFERENCES
List at least three people (preferably faculty members and/or supervisors) who are familiar with your qualifications (see form
on Page 8). Please have each person send a letter of reference to ANS Headquarters, Attn: Scholarships, to be received by
the April 1 deadline.
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (_______) _________________________________E-mail _____________________________________________
Association with you _________________________________________________________________________________
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (_______) _________________________________E-mail _____________________________________________
Association with you _________________________________________________________________________________
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (_______) _________________________________E-mail _____________________________________________
Association with you _________________________________________________________________________________
Name ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Address ___________________________________________________________________________________________
Phone (_______) _________________________________E-mail _____________________________________________
Association with you _________________________________________________________________________________
American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
Personal Statement of Future Plans
On this page, please provide a statement of your academic and professional goals, experiences that have affected these
goals, and any other information that you think will aid the selection committee in evaluating your application.
I certify that the information given in this application is correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Date __________________________________ Signature _____________________________________________________
American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 2
Sponsoring Organization Form
Attachment 1, Page 1 of 2
Please complete as an interactive PDF or print in black ink pen only
PLEASE RETURN TO STUDENT BY March 20, 2015
Name of ANS Sponsoring Organization _________________________________________________ Date _______________
Name of Individual Contact ______________________________________________________________________________
Address
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code _____________
E-mail ____________________________________________ Phone (______) _____________________________________
Name of Sponsored Student _____________________________________________________________________________
College/Trade School ___________________________________________________________________________________
Statement of Need
The ANS COMMUNITY COLLEGE / TRADE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS are intended for students who have a greater than
normal financial need. The ANS NEED Committee also seeks to aid students who are disadvantaged for other reasons (e.g.,
inadequate high school or undergraduate preparation, etc.)
Please describe the applicant’s financial need:
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Please list conditions that cause the applicant to be otherwise disadvantaged (if any).
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American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
Sponsoring Organization Form
Attachment 1, Page 2 of 2
Use as an interactive PDF or print in black ink pen only
PLEASE RETURN TO STUDENT BY March 20, 2015
Sponsoring Organization/Member Statement of Recommendation
Why do you feel this student should receive the ANS Community College / Trade School Scholarship?
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American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM
Applicant__________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
For how long and in what association have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________
In a group of 100 students, how would you rate the applicant with respect to the following personal characteristics:
Below
Average
Lowest 40
Average
Middle 25
Above
Average
Next 20
Unusual/
Outstanding
Highest 15
Inadequate
observation
time
Motivation toward a successful productive
career
Fertility of imagination; originality of thought
Emotional stability and maturity
Ability to work with others
Self-reliance and independence
In a group of 100 students, how would you rate the applicant with respect to the following scientific capabilities:
Below
Average
Lowest 40
Average
Middle 25
Above
Average
Next 20
Unusual/
Outstanding
Highest 15
Inadequate
observation
time
Mastery of fundamental knowledge in major
field
Growth during total period observed
Laboratory skill and technique
Ability to communicate information
(written/oral)
In the space below, add any descriptive comments which will assist in providing a complete picture of the applicant’s character,
attitude, abilities, and potential as an engineer or scientist. Please comment on the applicant’s weak as well as strong points.
(Use additional sheets if necessary.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Type or print name __________________________________________ Title ____________________________________
Address __________________________________________________ Phone (______) ___________________________
Reference: Please return this completed reference form to the student in a sealed envelope prior to March 20, 2015
American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM
Applicant__________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
For how long and in what association have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________
In a group of 100 students, how would you rate the applicant with respect to the following personal characteristics:
Below
Average
Lowest 40
Average
Middle 25
Above
Average
Next 20
Unusual/
Outstanding
Highest 15
Inadequate
observation
time
Motivation toward a successful productive
career
Fertility of imagination; originality of thought
Emotional stability and maturity
Ability to work with others
Self-reliance and independence
In a group of 100 students, how would you rate the applicant with respect to the following scientific capabilities:
Below
Average
Lowest 40
Average
Middle 25
Above
Average
Next 20
Unusual/
Outstanding
Highest 15
Inadequate
observation
time
Mastery of fundamental knowledge in major
field
Growth during total period observed
Laboratory skill and technique
Ability to communicate information
(written/oral)
In the space below, add any descriptive comments which will assist in providing a complete picture of the applicant’s character,
attitude, abilities, and potential as an engineer or scientist. Please comment on the applicant’s weak as well as strong points.
(Use additional sheets if necessary.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Type or print name __________________________________________ Title ____________________________________
Address __________________________________________________ Phone (______) ___________________________
Reference: Please return this completed reference form to the student in a sealed envelope prior to March 20, 2015
American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org
2015-2016 School Year ANS NEED Scholarship Award
Individual Application for Community College/Trade School
CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE FORM
Applicant__________________________________________________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
(Middle)
For how long and in what association have you known the applicant? ___________________________________________
In a group of 100 students, how would you rate the applicant with respect to the following personal characteristics:
Below
Average
Lowest 40
Average
Middle 25
Above
Average
Next 20
Unusual/
Outstanding
Highest 15
Inadequate
observation
time
Motivation toward a successful productive
career
Fertility of imagination; originality of thought
Emotional stability and maturity
Ability to work with others
Self-reliance and independence
In a group of 100 students, how would you rate the applicant with respect to the following scientific capabilities:
Below
Average
Lowest 40
Average
Middle 25
Above
Average
Next 20
Unusual/
Outstanding
Highest 15
Inadequate
observation
time
Mastery of fundamental knowledge in major
field
Growth during total period observed
Laboratory skill and technique
Ability to communicate information
(written/oral)
In the space below, add any descriptive comments which will assist in providing a complete picture of the applicant’s character,
attitude, abilities, and potential as an engineer or scientist. Please comment on the applicant’s weak as well as strong points.
(Use additional sheets if necessary.)
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Signature _____________________________________________________________ Date ________________________
Type or print name __________________________________________ Title ____________________________________
Address __________________________________________________ Phone (______) ___________________________
Reference: Please return this completed reference form to the student in a sealed envelope prior to March 20, 2015
American Nuclear Society
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Receipt of Application Deadline – April 1, 2015
555 North Kensington Avenue • La Grange Park, IL 60526 USA Phone (800) 323-3044 • Fax: (708) 579-8238 • Website: www.ans.org