The Texas Association of Bass Clubs (TABC)
Scholarship Grant
2012 Scholarship Recipients.docx
TABC Scholarship Background & Qualifications 1) Background a) This grant is established to help TABC meet one of
our established goals; that is, involving our youth in the sport of bass fishing, and at the same time encouraging our youth to
continue their education. b) Each year, TABC will set aside the sum of $1000 for
two grants. Two applicants shall be eligible for a $500 grant to further their education, assuming they meet the qualification
requirements. Should there be no or one qualified applicant, the TABC Board of Directors shall decide by majority vote whether
to roll the unclaimed scholarship funds into the next calendar year, or use the funds for other TABC expenditures. This
decision shall be made at the last TABC meeting of the year. c) Each applicant must review the scholarship
qualifications and follow the instructions on the scholarship
application form. The current TABC officers shall review all applications
to determine eligibility. Once eligibility is established, the TABC Board of Directors will determine which two applicants
shall receive the grants. The grants shall be awarded in September. 2) Scholarship Grant Qualifications a) Applicants must be financially dependent on their
parent(s) who are TABC members. b) Parent(s) must be members of TABC for at least two
consecutive calendar years. c) Applicants must be a graduating high school senior
who is entering college or junior college; or who is a current college undergraduate; or who is entering or is currently
enrolled in a trade school (auto mechanic, Beauty College, etc.). d) Applicants must not be older than 23 at time of
application. e) Applicant must complete and follow the instructions
on the scholarship application form. Contact the TABC Secretary for copies of the form. f) Applications must be post marked by August 15 of the
current year. Mail to: Texas Association of Bass Clubs P.O. Box 1163 Liberty Hill, TX 78642-4268
Texas Association of Bass Clubs Scholarship Application Applicant’s Name:
_____________________________________________________________________________ Home Address:
________________________________________________________________________________ City: ____________________________________ State:
___________________ Zip: ______________________ Home Phone: ____________________________________ Cell:
________________________________________ Parents Name (TABC Member):
__________________________________________________________________ High School:
__________________________________________________Class of:
________________________ Name of College/Junior College/Trade School:
______________________________________________________ For School Year: ________________________ Major:
_______________________________________________ Applicants shall submit a two page written autobiography
that includes a description of their most exciting fishing experience, or other sport experience. On a separate page, applicants shall submit a
description of volunteer activities, committees, leadership positions, awards, honors, job history, and community involvement. Applications should be received by: August 15
Mail application to: Texas Association of Bass Clubs P.O. Box 1163 Liberty Hill, TX 78642
By signing below the applicant attest that the above information is true and accurate to the best of their knowledge
and that all of the qualifications pertaining to the TABC Scholarship Fund have been met. This is not a guarantee of
approval. Any information obtained will be reviewed and taken into consideration during the review process.
Decisions are based on the information received and decided by a majority vote of the TABC Board of Directors.
TABC will not use race, religion, gender or any form of disability to affect its decision. All decisions are final;
TABC, its members, Board of Directors, or affiliates are not to be held liable for the outcome of the awarding of the
scholarship.
Applicants Signature: ________________________________________________ Date: __________________
rev 4.2011
