We are excited to announce the new NPA junior
Scholarship program page. Please download and print the form then mail
to:
Microsoft Word Format - NPA Junior Scholarship Application
Adobe PDF Format - NPA Junior Scholarship Application
Please
see the section below taken directly from the NPA By-laws that explain
the procedure for applying.
Section 1:
The NPA
Scholarship program was established to recognize outstanding educational
accomplishments made by exceptional young pigeon fanciers.
Section 2:
To be eligible, the junior member has to be a member
in good standing in the NPA for the past 3 years. He or she must submit
a transcript of their High School grades to the Secretary of the NPA by
July 15th of the calendar year of their graduation. Included should be
the history of any extra-curricular activities such as 4H, sports,
academic clubs, service organizations, etc. A grade point average of B
is required throughout the High School years. If there are any
extenuating circumstances concerning the grade point average, the
committee will take that under advisement. Extenuating circumstances
regarding grade point average must be submitted in writing along with
the application for the award. The applicant must also submit an essay
about the pigeon hobby, how the applicant has participated in the pigeon
hobby and what the hobby means to them. Any junior member will be
granted this award only once. The award will be available to High School
Seniors who are enrolling in an accredited two or four year institution
of higher learning.
Section 3:
The Scholarship Advisory
Committee shall consist of the National Pigeon Association President,
the Eastern & Western Vice-Presidents and the Junior Director. All
scholarship applications and accompanying documentation shall be
submitted to the National Pigeon Association home office. The
Scholarship Advisory Committee shall determine completeness of the
application and determine if the application was received prior to the
deadline. All applications that fulfill the scholarship rules and
guidelines are reviewed for content and then sent, with recommendations,
to the Board of Directors for an award decision. The decision of the
Board of Directors shall be final.
Section 4:
Dependent
upon the solvency of the Scholarship Fund, up to three awards will be
given annually and the amount of each award will be $750.00. The fund
depends on the generosity of the NPA members and affiliated
organizations. T he auction at the Grand National Pigeon Show and
Convention is one of the funds largest contributors. One-half of all
proceeds from the auction are designated for the Scholarship Fund. The
other half goes into the Junior Program operating funds.