Northern Association of Boating Administrators Association (NABA) Northern Association of Boating Administrators Mission
Mission SCHOLARSHIP SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
INFORMATION The purpose of NABA is to promote boating safety by providing a medium for the exchange of views and experiences; by fostering interstate, federal‐stated and international cooperation and coordination in solving boating problems by promoting greater uniformity in laws and regulations; increasing efficiency in administration and enforcement of boating laws; and to the extent feasible and desirable, promoting consensus of views on any subject within the purview of the Association, including the effective presentation and dissemination of such views. Building a Foundation for Building a Foundation for the Future of Boating Safety the Future of Boating Safety For additional information, write: NABA 1648 McGrathiana Pkwy, Suite 360 Lexington, KY 40511 www.nasbla.org/naba NORTHERN ASSOCIATION OF BOATING ADMINISTRATORS SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Deadline for Submission: December 31, 2013 Award Date: January 2014 Students must complete this application when applying for the NABA scholarship. Please include two recommendation letters, resume, college transcript and essay requirements as outlined in the information package. Name: ______________________________________ School:_____________________________________ Major:______________________________________ Dean/Advisor:________________________________ Department:_________________________________ Dean/Advisor’s Phone:_________________________ Expected Graduation Date:_____________ Overall GPA (on a 4.0 scale):_________ Major GPA:___________ School Address:__________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State:__________ Zip:______________ Phone:_______________________ Home Address:__________________________________________________________________________ City:_____________________ State:__________ Zip:______________ Phone:_______________________ Email:______________________________________ Essay Requirements: Each applicant must submit a typewritten, double‐spaced essay*, not exceeding two pages in length that addresses one of the following topics: 1. Boating Under the Influence 2. “Marketing” Boating Safety 3. Effects of Technology Advancements on Boating 4. Boaters Education 5. Career Opportunities in Boating Law Enforcement Make additional copies of applications as necessary. For more information, call 512.281.0122. Forward completed applications to: Susan Stocker, BLA Iowa Department of Natural Resources Wallace State Office Building 502 E Ninth Street Des Moines, IA 50319 THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD  A one year subscription to Small Craft Advisory. Published by the National Association of State Boating Law Administrators, this informative magazine will keep you updated on all the important news and trends affecting recreational boating safety.  A cash award of $1,000. GENERAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS The applicant must:  Be a full‐time student from one of the Northern states*, attending a two or four‐year college or university.  Be a strong academic performer and have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.  Have a degree emphasis in a recreational boating safety related field (e.g. law enforcement or criminal justice, natural resources/environmental science, education, public relations/marketing or journalism). APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT:  Two recommendation letters (from a field related faculty member and the other from a professional in recreational boating safety);  A resume noting all boating/natural resource/
law enforcement related activities;  College transcript; and an essay (see application for details). *The Northern states are the member states of NABA and include: Connecticut, Delaware , Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin. NABA scholarship application is also available for download at: www.nasbla.org/nabascholarship.