EMC BIG BASS BLOWOUT SCHOLARSHIP FOR GRADUATING SENIORS
The EMC Big Bass Blowout, is a tournament hosted by volunteer family and friends in memory of Ethan Michael Catteruccia. Scholarships will be awarded based on entries submitted from each parish. The scholarship will be awarded one (1) time to each selected senior. Applicants should exhibit good character, be goal oriented, have excellent grades, and should pursue a career in the following fields: Marine Biology, Wildlife and Fishery, Law Enforcement, Forestry, Agriculture or College Team Bass Fishing.
GUIDELINES
The EMC Big Bass Blowout Scholarship Award will be evaluated based on the following guidelines:
Any incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Deadline for submission is March 15th.
- The student’s intent to seek a degree or certification in an accredited institute of their choice.
- Be a graduating student in a qualifying Parish High School and a United States citizen. (Pursuing a degree in a Louisiana based educational institution is not required.)
- Consideration of all factors, other than scholastic achievement, will be deemed relevant by the Scholarship committee without regard to race, gender, color, ethnic origin, religious belief, marital status or physical handicap.
- Submission of a complete and signed original application to the EMC Scholarship Committee, at 398 Brenda St., Dry Prong, LA 71423, with the following supporting documentation:
- An official certified high school transcript or GED.
- History of extracurricular activities and employment.
- A one page essay on why this scholarship will benefit you.
- Certification of SAT/ACT scores if not included on the high school transcript.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation. The letters cannot be from family members or relatives. Contact information must be included in the letter of recommendation, or written on letterhead.
Any incomplete applications will NOT be considered.
Deadline for submission is March 15th.
All applications will be reviewed and winners will be turned into the qualifying parish school boards.
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