The AGA Indianapolis Chapter is offering:
Two $250 High School Senior Academic Scholarships for full-time study
 Must be an AGA member or family member (spouse, child or grandchild) with an active
membership for at least one year, and
 Scholarship must be applied toward full-time undergraduate study in a financial
management academic discipline*
*This includes disciplines such as accounting, auditing, budgeting, economics, finance, electronic data
processing, information resources management, and public administration.
CRITERIA FOR AWARD
The scholarships will be awarded based on the candidate’s potential for making a meaningful
contribution to public financial management. Academic achievement prior to application is an
indication of potential for successful study, but is not the only criteria that will be considered in
awarding these scholarships. All candidates must have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a
4.0 scale.
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
All scholarship candidates must include a reference letter from an AGA member and from another
professional such as a professor, guidance counselor, and employer, etc., written on professional
letterhead.
REQUIRED ESSAY
All scholarship candidates must submit an essay on “Why I Want a Career in Government Financial
Management” in Microsoft Word format. The essay cannot be more than two double-spaced pages,
and candidates must ensure your full name is on the document.
OFFICIAL HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPT
All scholarship candidates must submit their most recent Official High School Academic Transcript.
This can be photocopied and scanned.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
1. Complete the following and submit electronically to Shane Douglas
(Shane.a.douglas2.civ@mail.mil)
 AGA Scholarship Application (see next page)
 Letters of recommendation
 Reference Letter from AGA Member
 Professional Letter of Recommendation
 Required Essay
 Copy of your most recent Official High School Academic Transcript
2. Submit package by deadline of May 29th, 2015.
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AGA Scholarship Application
High School Senior Academic Scholarship
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name ________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________
State ___________
Home Phone _____________________
Other Number ______________________
E-mail
Zip _____________
__________________________________
ACADEMIC INFORMATION
What high school do you attend? (Name and Location, including City and State)
______________________________________________________________________________
Expected/Actual Graduation Date_______________ Cumulative Grade Point Average_________
Class Standing (Check only one)
Top 10%
Top 25%
Top 50%
In what field do you plan to study or major? ___________________________________________
Name of institution you plan to attend: _______________________________________________
Please tell us about your extracurricular activities including any offices held. Also, please list any
honors you received in high school. If you need more space, attach a separate sheet and indicate
here that you are attaching that sheet.
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Extra Sheets Attached?
Yes
No
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
(Candidates need to complete only the applicable sections.)
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If you have a lengthy employment history, include information for only the past five years.
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:
Name of employer ______________________________________________________________
Address of employer _____________________________________________________________
City ____________________________
State ___________
Zip _____________
Phone _________________________________
Your Title ____________________________________________________________________
Length of Service ______________________________________________________________
Is this position
Is this position
full-time
permanent
part-time
temporary
PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT:
If you have held other positions, please complete the following. (If you need more space attach additional sheets and
indicate here that you have attached these sheets.)
Extra sheets attached?
Yes
No
Name of employer ______________________________________________________________
Address of employer _____________________________________________________________
City ____________________________
State ___________
Zip _____________
Phone _________________________________
Your Title ____________________________________________________________________
Length of Service ______________________________________________________________
Is this position
Is this position
full-time
permanent
part-time
temporary
AGA MEMBERSHIP
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Are you an AGA member?
Yes
No
If yes, what chapter are you a member of and how long have you been a member?
______________________________________________________________________________
If no, name of AGA member relative recommending your application _______________________
Relationship to yourself _____________________________________________________
Chapter in which the AGA member relative holds membership and how long they have
been a member? __________________________________________________________
CHECKLIST AND SIGNATURE
1. Did you submit each of these documents
 Latest Official transcripts?
 Required essay?
 Professional letter of recommendation?
 AGA member reference letter?
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
No
2.
Yes
No
Did an AGA member sign your application?
N/A
By signing below, you acknowledge that you accept the decision of the Indianapolis Chapter Awards
Committee as final. (Typing in your name is acceptable)
Signature of Applicant ___________________________________ Date ___________________
Signature of AGA Member________________________________ Date ___________________
Email application, essays, transcript, and any letters of recommendation to:
Shane Douglas, Shane.a.douglas2.civ@mail.mil
*Only completed applications received by
Friday, May 29th, 2015 will be considered.
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