2021 scholarship

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2021 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Criteria for the Door Security & Safety Foundation Scholarships

This scholarship program is intended for those who are employed by contract hardware distributor firms, seeking technical education from DHI, including achieving a DHI credential or certification. Please read below for more information. Handwritten applications will not be accepted.

Qualifications:

1. Applicant must be (a) employed by a contract hardware distributor actively working 25 hours per week, and (b) must have been in the employ of the distributor for at least six months,

OR

Applicant must be (a) employed by a firm actively engaged in the sale or distribution of architectural opening products and (b) employed by said firm for a minimum of six months before submitting an application.

2. The winners must grant permission to DHI and the Foundation to publish his or her

name and include a photograph as recipient of the scholarship.

3. Those who have previously been awarded a DSSF scholarship are not eligible.

4. Candidates who hold an AHC, CDC, DHC, EHC, AOC or CFDAI will not be eligible.

5. Scholarship money must be used within 24 months from the time it is awarded or it will be forfeited.

6. Scholarships cannot be transferred to other people.

Deadlines:

1. Application (Part I) and Personal Information sheet (Part II) must be completed andsubmitted to the Door Security & Safety Foundation no later than July 2, 2021 to

info@doorsecuritysafety.org.

2. Recipients will be selected by the DHI Awards Committee and will be notified in writingof the award in time to register for the 2021 DHI Fall Technical Schools.

Scholarship Funds:

All scholarships are valued at $2,000 and funds may be used to pay for DHI’s technical education, either in-person or online, for a period of 24 months from notification of the award. Funds may be used to cover travel to attend classes, as allowed by the scholarship donor. See page 8 for additional details.

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Applicant No.

PART I - APPLICANT INFORMATION (Applicant’s identity will remain anonymous. This page will not be viewed by the voting committee)

Name:

Employed by:

For how long? Hours per week

Company Address:

Telephone: _Fax: E-mail:

Home Address:

Telephone: _Fax: E-mail:

DHI Membership Information (membership is not a factor in determining winners)

Are you a:

DHI Member? Yes No _

DHI Certified Consultant? * Yes______ No ___* If yes, you do not qualify for a DSSF Scholarship

I certify that I have read and agree to the terms and conditions of this scholarship. I meet all designated criteria and will participate in publicity requested if I win the scholarship. I certify that my employer (company), ___________________________, supports my application for scholarship and DHI can contact them to confirm details of my application.

Applicant Signature

Applicant’s Supervisor Name, Title, Email Address, and Phone Number Your supervisor will be contacted to confirm the details of your application.

PART II - TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF!

This page will be reviewed by an independent committee for voting purposes. Please omit identifying references to company affiliations or location details not required by the application. For example, please do not reference your mentor or employer by name, or chapter location. Please attach a separate page if more space is needed.

How long have you worked in the door and hardware industry? ___

Check the category that best describes your employment:

_____ Contract Hardware or Door Distributor _____ Manufacturer * _____ Manufacturer’s Rep * _____ Other (please specify)

* If you select this option, you do not qualify for a DSSF scholarship

Are you a member of DHI Old Dominion Chapter?* Yes_ No

Are you a member of DHI Puget Sound Chapter?* Yes_ No

Don’t know if you are a member of the DHI Old Dominion or Puget Sound Chapter? Please contact membership@dhi.org to confirm. You may not know that you qualify!

*DSSF must identify those who may qualify for these DHI chapter scholarships. See page 8 for additional details:

The Sharon Ashton, AHC, FDAI, CDT Tribute Fund for Education is only for members of DHI’s Old Dominion chapter;

The H. Stephen Bettge, DAHC, FDAI Education Fund is only for members of DHI’s Puget Sound chapter

For this application to be considered, complete sentences must be used to answer all questions.

1. What duties have you performed while employed in the door and hardware industry?

2. What are your immediate and long-term career goals?

3. How do you feel you can make a positive impact on the industry?

4. What do you consider your strengths and in what areas do you think you need improvement?

5. Which DHI technical classes have you already attended?

6. Which DHI courses do you intend to use the scholarship for? Briefly state the reason. 7. What is your involvement in DHI at the local level? Please do not name your chapter location, but do not

hesitate to share your involvement in local education, events, and leadership roles.

8. If you were awarded a scholarship, what kind of long term benefit would it have for you, your company or the industry as a whole?

Application must be completed and submitted byJuly 2, 2021 to info@doorsecuritysafety.org.

Winners will be announced in writing in time to register forDHI’s Fall Technical Schools.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

All scholarships are valued at $2,000 and unless otherwise noted, will provide for DHI classes and travel.

Sharon Ashton, AHC, FDAI, CDT Tribute Fund for Education*

H. Stephen Bettge, DAHC, FDAI Education Fund*

BHMA, In Memory of Adon H. Brownell, DAHC

Ceco Door Products, ASSA ABLOY Group, In Honor of J.A. Burbridge, AHC

Colorado Doorways, In Memory of C.H. Johnson, DAHC

Corbin Russwin, ASSA ABLOY Group, In Memory of Shirley Henry, AHC

Danny L. Campbell Memorial Fund

Hager Companies

Joseph G. Lesniak, DAHC Memorial Fund

TCH Scholarship, In Memory of George H. Boomer, Sr. The Richard M. Lockman, AHC Memorial Scholarship Charles W. Mullins, DAHC Memorial Scholarship

* Chapter Scholarship Information*

The Sharon Ashton, AHC, FDAI, CDT Tribute Fund for Education is valued at $2,000 and: Provides DHI tuition and travel for one member of the Old Dominion

chapter.

The H. Stephen Bettge, DAHC, FDAI Education Fund is valued at $2,000 and:

Provides DHI tuition for one member of the Puget Sound Chapter (travel not included).