DWAA JUNIORS EDUCATIONAL AWARD

DWAA will be offering a Junior Educational Award annually. This is separate from the Junior Award given as part of the Writing Contest. Amounts of $500 to $1000 will be awarded directly to recipients.

Applicants will be from 18 to 22 years of age at the time of application.  Applicants may apply more than once during that time frame and may be given awards more than once.  One to three applicants will be chosen yearly by a committee of 3 to 5 DWAA members.

CRITERIA:

Grades: Applicants must submit a copy of their most recent high school or

college transcript (applicants may submit their own copies and do not

have to pay for an official transcript).  Applicants are expected to have a B average or better.

Dog Experience: Applicants are expected to have and document their

experience with dogs.  This will include a listing of experience and

two letters of recommendation from nonfamily members.

Writing:  Applicants will submit three samples of dog related writing.  These

          samples must be published but not necessarily paid for.

WEIGHTING OF CRITERIA:

25% Grades, 25% Dog Experience, 50% Writing.

DWAA JUNIOR EDUCATION AWARD APPLICATION

NAME: _______________________________________________

ADDRESS: _____________________________________________

          ___________________________________________________

PHONE NUMBER: _______________________________________

EMAIL __________________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH________________________________________

Please  attach a copy of your most recent school transcript (unofficial copies are sufficient) along with 3 samples of your dog related writing.  Also list your dog experience and include two letters of recommendation from non-family members.

Applications are due by October 1 and applicants will be informed of their status by December 15.

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