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2017 AFS Birmingham District Chapter Scholarship
In order to qualify for the scholarship, the applicant must be attending or planning to attend a university in the Birmingham District of the AFS, which cove
rs Mississippi, Alabama, and west Georgia, in
order to pursue a career in the foundry industry.
Two $1,000 scholarships will be awarded based on the completed application, essay, and letters of reference. Please request your letter of reference by
February 15, 2017
to allow time for letters to be written and submitted. Online application and letters of reference must be received by
March 1, 2017
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All applicants must register with the
FEF website
in order to be eligible for the scholarship. This allows for Job Employment Opportunities by selected companies, audit trails, and meets the IRS requirements.
Are you registered with FEF?
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Yes
If you are not registered with FEF, visit fefinc.org and create an account before you submit your application.
Date Registered
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Request an instructor or adviser to email a letter of reference to
kmurphy@american-usa.com
. Letter must be received by as soon as possible.
Name of Reference 1
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Email Address of Reference 1
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Date Requested
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Request an instructor, adviser, or community leader to email a letter of reference to
kmurphy@american-usa.com
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Letter must be received as soon as possible.
Name of Reference 2
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Email Address of Reference 2
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Date Requested
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If you are a high school senior, send proof of acceptance to a college or university to
kmurphy@american-usa.com
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Date Sent
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Essay - Explain how your career choice relates to the foundry industry. Outline your short and long-range career objectives. Explain why you should be awarded an AFS Scholarship.
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The above steps must be completed in order for your application to be considered.
Full Name
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Email
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Home Address
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City
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State
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ZIP
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Primary Phone Number
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Secondary Phone Number
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Father's Name
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Mother's Name
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Father's Occupation
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Mother's Occupation
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Father's Place of Employment
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Mother's Place of Employment
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Is your father an AFS member?
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No
Is your mother an AFS member?
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Yes
No
List other relatives with AFS affiliation or foundry experience.
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High School Name
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High School Address
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City
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State
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ZIP
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Graduation Date (or expected date)
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GPA
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Organizations, activities, offices, and honors while in high school
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College information
This section is required to be filled out for college students applying for this scholarship.
College Name
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College Federal ID Number
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Major
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Current GPA
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Date freshman year started
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Graduation Date (or expected date)
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Organizations, activities, offices, and honors while in college
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Date Graduate School Started
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Type of Graduate Degree
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Expected Graduation Date
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Research Experiences (List project description, school, and adviser.)
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Employment Experiences
Company 1
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Company 2
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Company 3
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Job Title
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Job Title
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Job Title
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Employment Date
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Employment Date
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Employment Date
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Termination Date
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Termination Date
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Termination Date
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Job Duties
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Job Duties
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Job Duties
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Have you previously received a scholarship from the Birmingham District of the AFS?
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