IEEA

Indiana Embalmers Educational Affiliate

An affiliate of the Indiana Public Health Foundation, Inc.

Indiana Embalmers Educational Affiliate

Scholarship Application*

2012-2013 Academic Year

*Scholarship Funding Dependent on Adequate Membership for Support

To encourage careers in the funeral industry, the Indiana Embalmers Educational Affiliate is pleased to announce its scholarship program to qualified Indiana residents.  Please note that in order to be considered for the scholarship, you must complete the application.

 There are two categories of awards:  (1)  Senior high students applying for admission to an accredited funeral industry training program, or a program in the process of being accredited, and  (2)   Individuals or students continuing their funeral industry training at an accredited program.

The scholarship will be awarded on the basis of need, application information, references, and/or proof of current enrollment and adequate progress in the case of an applicant who is currently enrolled in an accredited program for funeral industry training.

The deadline for receiving applications for scholarship assistance for the first semester of the 2012-2013 school year is May 1, 2012  Applicants will be notified in writing of the results by May 25, 2012  The winning applicant will be invited to attend the June IEEA Educational Seminar to receive the scholarship award.  The scholarship may be requested for the second semester by providing first semester grades and a letter of recommendation from an instructor in the program. 

The following criteria will be used to grant scholarships.

·          Student must be an Indiana resident

·          Student must show financial need.

·          Student must have a good academic record.

·          Student must have a good attendance record.

·          Student must be enrolled or plan to enroll in an accredited training program for a career in the funeral industry.

In addition to filling out the application, the applicant must include;

1.  A letter of application outlining the following:

                (a) Personal history  - information about your family; something about yourself, where you have lived or interesting places you have lived, what you like to do, your plans for the future, your philosophy of life, etc.

                (b) Future plans for education – why you wish to pursue training that will quality you to work in the funeral industry.

                (c) Previous education – include memberships in organizations in and out of school, offices held, honors accorded you.

                (d) Plans for financing your post-secondary education and why you need financial assistance.

2.  Three letters of recommendation including at least one letter from a person who is not connected with your school.  The letters should be addressed “To Whom It May Concern” and should be sent with your application.

3.  Transcript of your high school and/college grades, if applicable.

4.  Financial statement or budget for pursuing training. (See next page)

Mail application and attachments to:

Scholarship Committee

Indiana Embalmers Educational Affiliate

8063 Madison Avenue, PMB 289

Indianapolis, Indiana 46227

Decision of the scholarship committee is final and deliberations regarding scholarship applicants will remain confidential.

Please address any questions to Helen L. Scheibner, H.S.D., Consumer Representative, Indiana Embalmers Educational Affiliate, (317) 902-1160 or (317) 888-8664 or to Pamela Todd, Membership Agent and Continuing Education Provider (812) 360-2050.

Indiana Embalmers Educational Affiliate

Scholarship Application

PERSONAL HISTORY

1.  Name _______________________________________________________ SSN_______________

                                Last                        First                        Middle

2.  Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _____________

3.  Name of school presently attending ____________________________________________________

4.  Graduation date or GED award date (specify which) _______________________________________

FUTURE PLANS FOR EDUCATION

1.  Training program to which you plan to apply:

                ___         Vincennes University                          ___  Indianapolis

2.  Intend to pursue

                ___         Two-year program                               ___  Four-year program

3.  Career goals ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

PREVIOUS EDUCATION

1.  Letters of recommendation from (please attach separately)

                Name                                                                      Position or Occupation

a. ____________________________________________________________________________________

b. ____________________________________________________________________________________

c.____________________________________________________________________________________

Employment experiences (summer, after-school, etc.).

                Employer                                               Type of Work                                                       Dates

______________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________

PLANS FOR FINANCING COLLEGE EDUCATION

Estimated college expenses                                                                Sources of funds to meet expenses

Tuition                                   ________                                             Summer work (net pay)       __________

Fees                                        ________                                             Part-time during year           __________

Room and board                   ________                                             Savings                                  __________

Books                                     __________                                         Parents                                   __________

Travel                                     __________                                         Other scholarships              __________

Clothing                                 __________                                         Relatives/friends                  __________

Miscellaneous                      __________                                         Loan, other (specify)           __________

Total                                       __________                                         Total                                       __________