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TAA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

DEADLINE: APRIL 1
Do you know a student that is deserving of a scholarship?
Refer your children or grandchildren. To be awarded May 2018.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Sponsor must be an active TAA member for two years or more to sponsor an applicant;

2. Applicant must be an outstanding student, whose parents or grandparents are current TAA
members in good standing;

3. Scholarship must be used within one year of time received for institutions of advanced education of
higher learning, including junior college, college, or vocational educational schools.

4. Applicant must submit:
a) A 500 word essay of why they deserve the award based on excelling in scholastics, school
involvement, attendance and exemplary personal life. would like to be considered for this
scholarship.
b)A letter of recommendation from an active TAA member / Sponsor in good standing
stating why they think the applicant would make a good recipient.
c) High School Transcript or official school document, SAT or ACT scores and any other
related documents

5. Applicant will submit a cover letter with applicant’s name, address, contact numbers, email
address and what higher learning institution the scholarship would be used for. Please state in the
cover letter if recipient would be able to attend the TAA Annual Convention.

6. Mail, Fax or email the required documents by April 1 to: TAA Headquarters at 201 Stillwater, Ste. 8,
Wimberley, TX 78676. Fax 888-394-1123. Email: info@texasauctioneers.org.

Disclosures:
All applications will be reviewed by the scholarship committee chairman to verify eligibility.
The winner will be selected by a committee of TAA full-member auctioneers.
The scholarship will be awarded to the winner(s) at the TAA Convention, but the applicant will be
notified via email 2 weeks prior to the convention ( usually held First Week of May) .
The winner will forward proof of enrollment in accredited advanced
education of higher learning including junior college , college or vocational school to the TAA
Secretary/Treasurer at the address above. If the recipient does not enroll within one year of award,
the award may be rescinded.

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