GEAR FOR SPORTS2016 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Applications must be received by April 4, 2016. One (1) one thousand dollar ($1,000) scholarship will be awarded. Questions may be directed to Janet Fulgham, GEAR FOR SPORTS®, 9700 Commerce Parkway, Lenexa, KS 66219, (913) 693-3382. jfulgham@gearforsports.com Send application to address above.

Check will be awarded to student in June.

CRITERIA

1. Minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale during their junior and senior years.2. Must provide letters of recommendation from their school and other activities.3. Type a 250 word essay on how you will “Make a Difference” after graduation from college.4. Focus will be on both school and non-school activities.5. Please add picture with application.6. Checks will be awarded to student in June.To apply, please complete this application and submit along with the following information:

A. EssayB. Letters of RecommendationC. AcademicInformationandVerificationD. Picture Size 3.5 x 2.5

APPLICATION Application Deadline - April 4, 2016 Relation to GEAR Employee Yes or No (if yes please specify) Employee Name

Student Name: Last First Middle

Address: Street City County State/Zip

Home Phone: ( ) Email Address :

High School: Date of Graduation:

High School Phone: ( )

Parent/Guardian Name:

If I am selected for this scholarship, I grant permission to publicize the awarding to this scholarship.

Signed: Date:

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A. ESSAY: This is your opportunity to tell the selection committee how you will make a difference after graduation from college. Your essay should range from 250 – 1,000 words. Be sure your name appears on each page of your essay.

B. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION: You must attach up to two letters of recommendation, one from the following categories: faculty/administration, director of community activity, or employer, (if applicable).

C. ACADEMIC INFORMATION and VERIFICATION:Forwardcopyofyourtranscriptverifiedbyyour principal or guidance counselor.

Student Activities: List student activities in which you have participated during grades 9-12 and “X” the appropriate grade level(s). List leadership positions held and accomplishments and “X” the appropriate grade level(s). Limit your response to the space provided – one entry per line.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES 9 10 11 12 LEADERSHIP POSITIONSACCOMPLISHMENTS 9 10 11 12

Community Involvement: List community involvement (i.e., assisting with “Mother’s Day Out”, thrift store, Big Brother-Big Sister, etc,), and “X” appropriate grade level(s). Also indicate the hours per week. Limit your response to the space provided – one entry per line.

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT 9 10 11 12 JOB DESCRIPTION HOURS PER WEEK

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Special Recognition, Awards & Honors: List special recognition, awards and honors received during grades 9-12 and “X” the appropriate grade level(s). List commendations not previously listed. Limit your response to the space provided – one entry per line.

SPECIAL RECOGNITIONAWARDS, HONORS 9 10 11 12 GROUP OR ACTIVITY

Jobs: List any jobs you have held during the school year during grades 9-12 and “X” the appropriate grade level(s). Also indicate the hours per week. Limit your response to the space provided - one entry per line.

JOBS 9 10 11 12 JOB DESCRIPTION HOURS PER WEEK

GEAR FOR SPORTS®, A HanesBrands Company 9700 Commerce Parkway І Lenexa, Kansas 66219 І P 913.693.3200 І TF 800.255.1065 І F 913.693.3915 І www.gearforsports.com