2015 Scholarship Application-Summary

Miss Buc Days and Buc Days King
Scholarship Competition
Introducing the 2015 Buc Days Scholarship Competition! Buc Days is
thrilled to announce that 10 young women and 10 young men will compete
for the title of Miss Buc Days and Buc Days King and the following prizes:
2015 Buc Days King and Miss Buc Days Scholarship Program Prizes
DOLLARS
$6,000, $3,500 and $2,000 top
scholarships
All other participants win $1,000
scholarships
TRAINING
12 hour Dale Carnegie Course for all
EXPERIENCE
FUN ☺
Opportunities to meet with community
leaders and tour local facilities
Participation in Buc Days Parades and
activities
Eligibility Information:
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Graduating High School Senior
Meet high school unit requirement
Top 25% of class
Strong record of school and extracurricular activities
Deadline – Application, $30.00 application fee, and current official must be postmarked by the
deadline of February 2, 2015.
For more information:
www.bucdays.com or call the Buc Days office at 361/882-3242
2015 Buc Days Scholarship Program
ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY:
1. Submit the attached application, completed and signed. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
2. Enclose a $30 application fee. Make check or money order payable to Buccaneer Commission, Inc.
Be sure to include your full name in the memo section. Fee will be refunded if not selected.
3. Attach a recent, clear, individual head and shoulders photograph of yourself (Can be a snapshot) in the indicated
space.
4. Send a current, official transcript in a sealed envelope from your high school registrar indicating grades and
class rank to:
Buccaneer Commission, Inc.
PO Box 30404
Corpus Christi, TX 78463-0404
All "official transcripts" must bear the original signature of a school official and/or school seal and arrive at
Buccaneer Commission in a sealed envelope. Official transcripts may be sent under separate cover but must also
be postmarked by the deadline of February 2, 2015.
5. You must be a graduating senior, meet high school unit requirements and be in the top 25% of your class.
6. Your application to enter the Buc Days Scholarship Program, the $30 application fee, official transcript
and any other supporting documentation must be postmarked no later than February 2, 2015. You may
also drop off your Application packet in person at the Buccaneer office located at 1513 N. Chaparral St.
no later than 5:00 PM on February 2, 2015.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:
The Buccaneer Commission
PO Box 30404
Corpus Christi, TX 78463-0404
(361) 882-3242
APPLICATION DEADLINE: POSTMARKED BY FEBRUARY 2, 2015
2015 BUC DAYS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
Place
Photo
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HIGH SCHOOL________________________________________________________________
Legal Name: ______________________________________________________
(Last)
(First)
Date of Birth:
(Middle)
Permanent Mailing Address:
(Street & Number)
Cell phone: (____) _______________________
(City/State/Zip)
Home phone: (____)
Applicant E-Mail: ________________________ Parent/Guardian E-Mail: _____________________________
Father's Name: _________________________ Employer/Occupation:
Mother’s Name: ________________________
Employer/Occupation:
Father’s phone: (____) _______________________ Mother’s phone: (____)
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
(Last)
(First)
(Relationship)
(Telephone)
2015 BUC DAYS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
EDUCATIONAL DATA:
Will you seek a degree from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi? ____Y
____N
(Top winner (King and Queen) must attend Texas A&M University Corpus Christi)
Do you plan to attend full time (12 hours or more)?
____Y
Initial __________
____N
High School Name: __________________________________________________ Grade Level
City/State:
HONORS, COMMUNITY SERVICE & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
The Buccaneer Commission, Inc. is interested in your academic and non-academic qualifications. These questions
are considered in our qualification review. List major honors or distinctions, in order of importance to you,
received both in school and out of school during grades 9-12. Please include type of competition (local, state,
national, honorary recognition, financial award, etc.) Do not attach a resume.
Award
Community service
Year received & grade level
Years participated
Hours per wk/month/yr.
Brief description of competition
Your specific role
List in order of importance to you, your extra curricular activities (grades 9-12). Do not list employment or
volunteer work.
Activity
Years/position held
Hours per wk/month/yr.
Description of duties/roles
Tell us about the jobs you have held or are holding.
Job/title
Date of employment
Hours per week
Briefly describe responsibilities
2015 BUC DAYS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM APPLICATION
HONORS, COMMUNITY SERVICE & EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Cont’d:
Tell us about your hobbies, interests.
Are there any special circumstances that have affected your performance in school? If so, please explain.
With respect to acceptance of application, The Buccaneer Commission, Inc. shall not discriminate either in
favor or against any persons on the basis of race, creed or color or religion. Judging of the Buc Days
Scholarship Program is based on a variety of qualities including academics, community involvement,
leadership skills, personality, poise and family support.
READ CAREFULLY AND SIGN
I certify the information on this application is accurate and complete. I understand submission of false information
is grounds for rejection of my application and revocation of any scholarship awarded.
I further understand that the top scholarship awarded under this program is designated for students attending Texas
A&M Corpus Christi only.
All other scholarships may be applied to any accredited college of the winner’s choice upon receipt of documented
enrollment.
I acknowledge and agree that my participation and involvement in the Buc Days Scholarship Program (the
Program) is subject to the rules and regulations of the Buccaneer Commission and the Program and any
amendments thereto. I further acknowledge and agree that the Buccaneer Commission is the sole interpreter of the
rules and regulations and has the unilateral right to amend the rules at anytime and that said amendments will be
applicable to my participation and involvement in the Program.
_________________________________
(Applicant's signature)
___________________
(Date)