Scholarships

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DR. F. ROSS BYRD
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION PROCESS

The Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship is named in honor of Dr. F. Ross Byrd’s significant contribution to business education in Washington State. We remember his work on behalf of educators in Washington.

To be eligible for the Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship, an applicant must be:

1.A graduate student with a minimum of one quarters or one semesters of graduate classes to complete
2.A graduate student pursuing an advanced degree in business education or a related education field (Vocational Administration, Business & Marketing, Curriculum, etc.)
3.A current, dues-paying member of WSBEA

It is recommended, but not mandatory, that the candidate also be a member of NBEA/WBITE.

To be considered for the Dr. F. Ross Byrd Scholarship, an applicant must:

1.Complete an application form
2.Submit at least three letters of recommendation, one of which must be from a member of the student’s graduate advisory committee, another one from a local vocational director/vocational administrator/administrator, and one from a member of WSBEA.

The completed application form must be to the scholarship committee chair on or before May 1st. The scholarship will be awarded at the annual WSBEA fall conference during the business meeting.

DR. F. ROSS BYRD
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM

Please type all responses. You may recreate this application form on a computer to respond to the questions.

Name
Address
City ST ZIP
School

Please answer the following questions on a separate sheet(s) of paper:

1.Statement of Need: Describe why you are applying for this award and how you plan to use it.

2.Leadership: Describe activities that demonstrate initiative and provide positive contributions in your school/institution, including leadership, citizenship, and interpersonal skills.

3.Other (Work Experience, etc): List your experience, including full- or part-time employment, honors/achievements, or extra duties/committees. Include other information such as unique accomplishments, grade point average, or special circumstances not indicated in other sections.

4.In 300 words or less, explain why you want an advanced degree in business education. You may do this in the form of a letter, report, or narrative, but the preparation must be your own.

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