Each year, PAPSS awards a $500 scholarship to a student enrolled in a soils or environmental undergraduate program in Pennsylvania. 

2008 PAPSS Scholarship Application

Pennsylvania Association of Professional Soil Scientists

P.O. Box 61035 Harrisburg,PA 17106-1035

Scholarship Application

Please print this application and mail to the Scholarship Committee at the address above. 

1. Name:__________________________________________

    Signature________________________________________

2. Home Address:___________________________________

    Home phone:_______________________

3. Current Address:__________________________________

    Current phone:___________________________________

4. Date of Birth:_______________________

5. Name of Parent or Guardian:_________________________

6. School at which scholarship funds will be applied if awarded:

__________________________________________________

7. Do you presently hold other scholarships? Yes____  No____

    Source and amount of other scholarships:________________

    _______________________________________________

    _______________________________________________

    _______________________________________________

8. On a blank page please write a one page typed letter stating your background, interest in soil science, objectives of your educational pursuits, career plans, financial needs, leadership positions, and why you believe you deserve this scholarship.

9. Names, addresses and phone numbers of three references, including most recent employer:

Reference Name                    Address                     Phone

_____________        _________________       ___________

_____________        _________________       ___________

_____________        _________________       ___________

10. Name of college advisor:___________________________

11. Grade level in school this year:_______________________

12. Major course of study:_____________________________

13. List the courses completed or in process, which provide background in soil science and natural sciences or environmental science (attach a copy of latest college transcript or high school report if incoming freshman):

14. What percentage of funds for college this year will come from:

    Parents_______  Student income:_______

    Loans________  Grants__________  Other________

15. Parents occupation:_______________________________

    Number of parents dependants:_______________________

    Number of dependants currently in college:___________

    Are you a dependant?__________________________

16. List source and amount of income earned by student during past school year

    Source(s)                                       Amount

17. Comments to support any of the questions concerning financial status: