Myrtle L. Tanner Scholarship and Enrichment Fund
Eligibility Requirements and Application Form
ELIGIBILITY IS CONTINGENT UPON THE APPLICANT:
Being a senior and an active member of PASF
Planning to take a Spanish or Portuguese language course in the Fall/ Spring Semester of your
freshman year in college
2. Possessing at least a B average in all high school subjects
3. Having completed one or more years of Spanish or Portuguese in high school
4. Having attended at least one PASF Convention
5. Sending a completed application form and the following:
3 copies of the completed application form (4 total)
An original high school transcript--3 copies (4 total)
Original letters of recommendation (one from a Spanish teacher and the other two from
other teachers) and 3 copies of each (4 total) on school letterhead.
6. Organizing the forms into 4 packets.
7. Mailing completed application by the deadline postmarked no later than the published deadline
on the calendar of events.
NOTE: Selected applicants are required to appear before the Scholarship Committee at Convention
for an interview. The purpose of the appearance is to elaborate upon information given on this form.
NOTE: Recipients of the MLT Scholarship will not receive their checks until after successfully
completing the Spanish and/or Portuguese course with an A or B average and submitting proper
documentation.
NOTE: The actual transmittal of scholarship funds shall be contingent upon the applicant’s meeting
all entrance requirements at the college or university selected. The applicant shall arrange for the
college or university to which he/she is accepted to send a notice of acceptance to the Scholarship
Director and to the Secretary/Financial Director of PASF. Recipient will submit an official transcript of
his/her university work to the Scholarship Director and to the Secretary/Financial Director of PASF at
the end of each semester in which a portion of the scholarship is received. Failure to complete a
Spanish or Latin American related course with the equivalent of a B or better in each semester in
which a portion of the scholarship was received will nullify the remaining part of the scholarship.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
1. Applicant's interest in and contributions to PASF, merit, and career goals
2. Applicant's financial need
3. Applicant's academic standing
4. Applicant's contribution to school and community
5. Applicant's interest in the Spanish and/or Portuguese languages as evidenced by the
number of years of language study and plans for further study.
No more than ten applicants will be chosen on the basis of the above criteria to appear at the
scholarship interviews during Convention. All finalists must be interviewed. All interviews will be
conducted in Spanish. Please see Article XII of the PASF Bylaws for further information.
Myrtle L. Tanner Scholarship Application
On your own paper, please type the information requested in items I, II, III, and IV.
I. ACTIVITIES
A. Local PASF
B. State PASF
C. High School
D. Community
II. Write a short autobiographical statement which includes the development of your interest in
Spanish.
III. Describe your need for financial assistance and the extent that this award would help make
college or summer study possible.
IV. Briefly describe your intended career pursuit and the extent to which knowledge of Spanish and/or
Portuguese would be useful.
Myrtle L. Tanner Scholarship
APPLICATION FORM
Year of application
Name of applicant
(last)
(first)
(middle)
Address
City
Zip
Applicant Phone (
)
Cell Phone ( )
E-mail
Name of School
Name of PASF Sponsor
Parent or Guardian
Phone (____)
Occupation: (father)
(mother)
Last year's family income
No. of children in family
Ages
PASF STATUS
No. of years as member
Year(s) attended Convention(s)
Please check the following that apply:
Officer
of local chapter
state organization
TAMOAS
Years of Spanish instruction
(including this year)
Currently enrolled in Spanish
(I, II, III, IV, V, etc.)
High school GPA
Rank in class
ACT Score
SAT Score
of
Name of college or university student plans to attend (Indicate semester and year)
Intended major
Will you be enrolled in a
minor
⃞Spanish
⃞Portuguese course?
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CHECKLIST
Check list in the following order and compiled into 4 packets
1. Completed original application form with 3 copies of each
2. Completed items I, II, III, and IV of this application with 3 copies
3. Sponsor recommendation form with 3 copies
4. Letter of recommendation with 3 copies of each
5. Official transcript with 3 copies
6. POSTMARKED BY THE DEADLINE PRINTED ON THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Mail completed application, transcript, letters of recommendation, and 3 copies of each on or before
the deadline published on the calendar of events to:
PASF of Texas
Karla Garza, Scholarship Director
Cypress Ranch High School
10700 Fry Rd.
Cypress, TX 77433
NOTE: To be filled out by the sponsor
Myrtle L. Tanner Scholarship
RECOMMENDATION FORM
Student's name
Sponsor's name
How long have you known this student?
In what capacity have you known this student?
Please rate the student on the following characteristics by using the following numbering scale.
0 - No Basis
1 - Below Average
2 - Average
3 - Above Average
4 - Top 10%
**5 - Top 1% (Write Comments Below)
Creativity
Motivation
Independence, initiative
Intellectual ability
Academic Achievement
Written expression of ideas
Ability to get along with others
Effective class discussion
Disciplined work habits
Potential for growth
Leadership qualities
Acceptance of responsibility
* * Comments are required for a rating of "5"
Sponsor's signature:
Date:
Myrtle L. Tanner Scholarship and Enrichment Fund
ALUMNUS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM
Note: Selected applicants are required to appear before the scholarship committee at the PASF Convention for
an interview. The purpose of the appearance is to elaborate upon the information given on this form. This
application deadline is published on the calendar of events.
NOTE: Selected alumnus applicants are required to appear before the Scholarship Committee at
Convention for an interview. The purpose of the appearance is to elaborate upon information given
on this form.
NOTE: Recipients of the MLT Alumnus Scholarship will not receive their checks until after
successfully completing the Spanish and/or Portuguese course with an A or B average and
submitting proper documentation.
NOTE: The actual transmittal of scholarship funds shall be contingent upon the applicant’s meeting
all entrance requirements at the college or university selected. The applicant shall arrange for the
college or university to which he/she is accepted to send a notice of acceptance to the Scholarship
Director and to the Secretary/Financial Director of PASF. Recipient will submit an official transcript of
his/her university work to the Scholarship Director and to the Secretary/Financial Director of PASF at
the end of each semester in which a portion of the scholarship is received. Failure to complete a
Spanish or Latin American related course with the equivalent of a B or better in each semester in
which a portion of the scholarship was received will nullify the remaining part of the scholarship.
A. PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name
(last)
(first)
(middle initial)
Address
City
Home Phone (
Zip
)
E-mail
Language(s) of study
Spanish classes taken in high school
Spanish classes taken in college
School Phone (
)
INCOME: FATHER
MOTHER
SELF
B. PASF STATUS
Name of PASF Chapter
Do you have associate membership with this chapter? Yes
No
Chapter's sponsor
Where do you plan to go to school?
part-time student
full-time student
Total number of college hours
MAJOR
MINOR
Applicant's signature:
Date:
Essay Questions on the next page.
Continue with PART B. Please use your own paper to complete Part B.
PART B. Essay Questions
1. Describe your need for financial assistance and how this award would help make college or summer study
possible. Briefly describe your intended career pursuit and the extent to which knowledge of Spanish
and/or Portuguese would be useful.
2. Why should you be selected over all the other candidates?
APPLICANTS WITH AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION FORM OR LATE APPLICATION FORM WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP.
After completing the Application Form as well as all of the information in Part B, send the following to the
Scholarship Director listed below.
Four (4) copies of the application
Four (4) copies of a college transcript
Four (4) copies of a letter of recommendation (college professor)
Send to:
PASF of Texas
Karla Garza, Scholarship Director
Cypress Ranch High School
10700 Fry Rd.
Cypress, TX 77433
Myrtle L. Tanner Scholarship and Enrichment Fund
TEACHER SPONSOR APPLICATION FORM
A. Personal Information
Name
Address
City
Zip
Home Phone (
School Phone (
)
)
E-MAIL
Languages taught
Do you plan to teach in Texas next year?
Yes
No
Where?
Will you receive financial assistance from another source?
Yes
No
If so, from whom?
How much?
NOTE: Selected teacher applicants are required to appear before the Scholarship Committee at
Convention for an interview. The purpose of the appearance is to elaborate upon information given
on this form.
NOTE: Recipients of the MLT Teacher Scholarship will not receive their checks until after
successfully completing the Spanish and/or Portuguese course with an A or B average and
submitting proper documentation.
NOTE: The actual transmittal of scholarship funds shall be contingent upon the applicant’s meeting
all entrance requirements at the college or university selected. The applicant shall arrange for the
college or university to which he/she is accepted to send a notice of acceptance to the Scholarship
Director and to the Secretary/Financial Director of PASF. Recipient will submit an official transcript of
his/her university work to the Scholarship Director and to the Secretary/Financial Director of PASF at
the end of each semester in which a portion of the scholarship is received. Failure to complete a
Spanish or Latin American related course with the equivalent of a B or better in each semester in
which a portion of the scholarship was received will nullify the remaining part of the scholarship.
B. Essay questions:
1. Explain specifically for what purpose you would use this award.
2. How will your students benefit from the above?
3. Also send a letter of recommendation from a supervisor, colleague, or student.
Please use this checklist before mailing:
1. Postmarked by published deadline on the calendar of events
2. All information complete
3. Essays typewritten, double-spaced
4. Letter of recommendation
5. Original and three copies enclosed
Mail the above to:
PASF of Texas
Karla Garza, Scholarship Director
Cypress Ranch High School
10700 Fry Rd.
Cypress, TX 77429