2010 Blair F. Collings Scholarship
For informational purposes only.
Application deadline was 5:00pm, 6/30/10.
A program of
The Young Lumbermens Club
of
the Indiana Lumber and
Builder's Supply Association
WHAT IS THE BLAIR COLLINGS
SCHOLARSHIP?
The Young Lumbermens Club of the Indiana Lumber & Builders’ Supply
Association, Inc. is pleased to present scholarship opportunities for
ILBSA members for 2010. Named to honor the memory of Blair F. Collings
of Rockville, Indiana, the scholarship awards collectively represent one
of the largest academic scholarship programs among lumber and building
material associations in the country.
The funding for the scholarship program, including all amounts awarded,
is derived from the volunteer efforts of leaders of the Young Lumbermens
Club of ILBSA. The main fundraising event for the program is the
Sycamore Scramble
Golf Outing, held in Plainfield, Indiana in August of each year. The
money is raised by the generosity of the members in hole sponsorships,
player fees, special contributions, and gifts. It is at this annual
event that scholarships are awarded.
AWARD CEREMONY
The 2010 Sycamore Scramble is August
5, 2010 at Oak Tree Golf
Course in Plainfield, IN. The scholarship recipients, notified in
advance, should be in attendance at the scholarship dinner to be
recognized by the membership.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
Any immediate family member of a member firm of the Indiana
Lumber & Builders’ Supply Association (ILBSA), including retail and
“associate”, is eligible to apply, regardless of applicant’s career
choice, course of study, or grade level.
HOW ARE THE APPLICATIONS JUDGED?
The applications are reviewed and studied by the Scholarship
Review Committee, a panel of association leaders. The criteria they use
in their determination of awards include (but not limited to)
grade-point average; leadership activities engaged/skills demonstrated;
and extracurricular/campus activities.
Instructions:
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Complete the basic information on the
Cover Page. If handwritten, be sure to print legibly and use black
ink only.
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Attach transcripts (if already in
college, only collegiate transcripts needed). If you are an entering
freshman with no college grades yet, attach high school transcript.).
Web-based transcript print-outs are also accepted.
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List “extracurricular” experience on the
Leadership Page
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Attach the essays as described on the
Essay Page
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Attach two (2) letters of recommendation
for this scholarship, one of which must be from a member of the
lumber/building materials industry.
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You may scan your entire application,
including recommendation letters, and email them to
info@ilbsa.org.
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Extended deadline for applications:
Completed applications, letters of reference and transcripts
must be received by the ILBSA
office
by 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
Mailing address for
letters of reference and transcripts:
ILBSA
Attn: Pam Bernard
9100 Purdue Road, Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46268
