Meg Frederick, ATC
Shenandoah University
1460 University Drive
Winchester, VA 22601
(540)545-7386
mfrederi@su.edu

 

VIRGINIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION

 

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APPLICATION

FOR

VIRGINIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

 

NOTE

This nomination form, with supporting academic transcript, must be postmarked by April 15 for
candidate to be eligible for this award.

 

VIRGINIA ATHLETIC TRAINERS ASSOCIATION

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

APPLICATION FORM

 

GENERAL REGULATIONS

Through the High School Student Scholarship Program, the Virginia Athletic Trainers Association (VATA) offers two scholarships each year to deserving high school seniors who intend to study Athletic Training upon graduation. The scholarships are designed to recognize outstanding high school students and are based primarily upon individual merit. The scholarship amount is $1,000 for the winner and $500 for the runner-up. No secondary school may nominate more than one candidate. The scholarship monies will be sent directly to the candidate's student account at the college or university to which the candidate has been accepted.

 

CRITERIA FOR SELECTION

The VATA High School Student Scholarship Program seeks to recognize students who demonstrate excellent potential for a career in the allied health profession of Athletic Training. In granting the scholarships, the VATA will consider the following:

1.         Scholarship ability

2.         Leadership ability

3.                Responsible citizenship

4.                Dedication/Interest in Athletic Training

 

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the VATA scholarship, a candidate must:

1.         Be a member of the current graduating class of a secondary school in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

2.         Verify admission to an accredited institution of higher learning with the intention to pursue a NATA accredited curriculum program.

3.         Provide evidence of interest in Athletic Training through experience as a high school student athletic trainer and/or attendance at an athletic training seminar or workshop.

 

NOMINATION PROCEDURE

The completed nomination form must be postmarked by 15 APRIL to the following address:

Ms. Terry Zablocki, Chair
VATA Scholarship Committee
Maury High School

322
Shirley Ave
Norfolk , VA  23517

(757) 628-9189
tzabloki@nps.k12.va.us

 

 


 

VATA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

 

NOMINATION FORM

 

Note: PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT CLEARLY

 

Name in full: __________________________________________________________________

                          (LAST)                                                 (FIRST)                                       (MIDDLE)

 

Home Address: _______________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________

 

Email Address:________________________________________________________________

 

Home Telephone Number: _______________________________________________________________

                                                 (Area Code)                    (Number)

 

Date of Birth: _________________________________________________________________________

 

Social Security Number: ________________________________________________________________

 

Name of High School: __________________________________________________________________

 

Name of High School Principal: __________________________________________________________

 

Name of Nominating Official: ____________________________________________________________

Title : ____________________________________________________________

 

School Mailing Address: ________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

 

School Telephone Number: ______________________________________________

                                                  (Area Code)                (Number)


 

 VATA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

 

NOMINATING OFFICIAL'S FORM

  

Name of Nominee: _____________________________________________________________

(Print)

To the Nominating Official (e.g., Athletic Trainer, Physician, School Nurse): Please provide a candid assessment of the candidate's potential for a career in the allied health profession of Athletic Training. The award is based on excellence in scholarship, leadership, and citizenship.

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

Name of Nominating Official: _______________________________________________

(Print)

                                               _______________________________________________

(Signature)

                                   Title: ___________________________________________

 


 

 

VATA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

 

SCHOOL ENDORSEMENT FORM

 

Name of Nominee: _____________________________________________________________

(Print)

To the Principal, Headmaster, or Guidance Counselor: Please provide a candid assessment of the candidate's potential for a career in the allied health profession of Athletic Training. This award is based on excellence in scholarship, leadership, and citizenship. Please attach a properly certified transcript for grades 9-12 and a record of SAT and Achievement Test scores. Please verify the candidate's admission and acceptance to an accredited institution of higher learning. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

Name of Endorsing Official:__________________________________________________

(Print)

                                __________________________________________________

(Signature)

                                           Title: ______________________________________________

 


VATA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

 

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES REPORT

Please list, in order of importance, your activities in Athletic Training including related endeavors outside the classroom. Note the school year of the activity. Include any summer employment opportunities you have had. You may use the back of this sheet if necessary. REMEMBER TO PRINT OR TYPE.

Activity                                          Positions Held                                  Year

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HONORS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITION

Please list any significant honors and special recognition you have received for academic or extra-curricular achievements.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

VATA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

 

PERSONAL ESSAY

 

Name of Candidate: __________________________________________________________

                                                                                                 (Print)

Please compose a personal essay of 250-500 words. Use this essay to help the members of the VATA Education Committee learn more about you and your interest in a career in the allied health profession of Athletic Training. In this regard, you might describe an influential person in your life.  Describe your goals for the future. Please include a description of your intentions for college and the program of study in Athletic Training that you intend to follow. PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE. Use the back of this sheet if necessary.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Signature of candidate: ____________________________________________

Date:______________________________