2005 VMGA, INC

Educational Endowment Fund Master Gardener College Scholarships

VMGA seeks to award scholarships to those deserving members who through their dedicated efforts of volunteerism and VCE goals have demonstrated exceptional leadership potential or significant contributions in their respective Units. Additional criteria are included on the application form. All VCE Master Gardeners planning to attend MG College 2005 can be considered for these scholarships.

Nomination Criteria and Application Form

Nomination Criteria

Nominations:

Units may nominate two candidates each year Selection method is up to individual units No explanation of selection required

Eligibility/selection criteria:

Potential nominees should be:

• -VMGA members
• -Unit leaders - Members who demonstrate future potential - Financial need - Minorities - Young Adults - Role models, actual, potential - Individuals with desire to continue contributing - New VCE MG's (less than 100 hours) - -Vary by local Unit needs and goals
• -Willing to report MG College experience to local Unit, VMGA Newsletter and to State Coordinator

Scholarship Committee:

Composed of several VMGA members, some who have received the scholarships.

• -Insures nominees' eligibility
• -selects candidates and alternates based on the guidance by the Executive Board
• -presents recommendations for Scholarships to the Executive Board for final approval

Additional Details:

Purpose of the Scholarships:

• Assistance for VMGA members to attend MG College 2005
• Further the VMGA goals of providing Continuing Education
• Increase the number of attendees at MG College

Award Guidelines:

• VMGA Budget line item (Diane Relf Education Endowment Fund)
• VMGA member may only receive one scholarship in a lifetime
• VMGA free of any personal liability
• Winner bears tax liability, if any

Application:

• You are requested to copy and paste the nomination information into an E-mail and complete the form electronically. This information will be forwarded to the other Committee members for discussion and voting on the nominees. Completed applications should be forwarded to the Committee Chair, Paul Campbell at Panda91@cox.net or 1800 East Road, Virginia Beach, Va. 23454. Applications must be received by 20 May 2005.
• All applications forms must be submitted via the local VCE Extension Agent or Unit Coordinator.
• Selected nominees will be notified by E-mail or Phone by the Chairman of the Committee by 10 June 2005.
• Scholarship checks will be presented to those selected at the Annual VMGA meeting on Saturday 25 June 2005.
• You must use the application form provided.  It is available in three formats.  Select one of the formats from the choices below