The San Antonio Pipeliners Association
Scholarship Application Form
Instruction Sheet
2013-2014
1. To make application,
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Student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or above.
Student must be currently enrolled as a second through fifth year full-time student
(minimum 12 hours) in an accredited college or university for both fall and spring
semesters of the coming year. Scholarships are for one year.
The student must be pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in math, science, or
engineering.
2. Read the application form carefully and try to respond fully to all sections. NOTE: The section
about parent’s membership in SAPA is not applicable. Responses on the application must be
typed.
3. Print and sign the application and deliver or mail the completed application to the following
address:
San Antonio Pipeliners Association
c/o Terracon Consultants, Inc.
6911 Blanco Road
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Attn: Melynne Wulff
For questions only you may contact Ms. Wulff at (210) 641-2112 or mnwulff@terracon.com.
4. Transcripts must be official copies issued by the academic institution. If the transcripts are not
mailed separately, but are attached to the application, they must remain in the original, sealed
envelope from the institution’s registrar’s office.
5. Letters of recommendation may be attached to the application or independently mailed to the
address above.
Applications must be postmarked no later than Friday, June 28, 2013.
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Return Completed Application to:
2013-2014 Scholarship Application
San Antonio Pipeliners Association
c/o Terracon Consultants, Inc.
Attention: Melynne Wulff
6911 Blanco Road
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Deadline: 06/28/2013
Personal & Family Information (All information is required)
Full Name:
Social Sec. #:
Last, First MI
Permanent
Address:
Phone #:
City
State:
Date of Birth
County:
Zip:
Place of Birth:
Email
Address:
Father’s
Occupation:
US Citizen?
Yes
No
Is he a member of SAPA?
Yes
No
Yes
No
If so, what involvement:
Mother’s
Occupation:
Is she a member of SAPA?
If so, what involvement:
Number and ages of Brothers and
Sisters:
School and GPA Information
High School
Name:
College or University
City and State:
Major:
Class Ranking:
Out of
Hours Completed
As of
GPA
Out of a Max of
Overall GPA:
Major GPA:
Entrance Exam Scores:
SAT
ACT
Classification for 2012-2013
Year:
Graduation Date:
Awards (last 12 months)
Organizations (last 12 months)
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Extracurricular Activities (last 12 months)
Financial Information
How do you plan to finance college expenses for the school year for which
this application is being made? Indicate percentages for each category.
Parents Combined Gross Income:
Below $40,000 per year
Scholarships:
%
Summer
Work
%
Between $40,000 and $60,000 per
year
Grants:
%
Work
During
School
%
Between $60,000 and $80,000 per
year
Parents:
%
Savings
%
Loans:
%
Other:
%
Above $80,000
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if additional space is needed, attach supplementary pages to the application
Current Scholarships and Grants
Company or Organization
Period Covered
Amount per Semester
Employment History (beginning with most recent)
Company or
Organization
City and State
Contact Name
Phone Number
Start Date
End Date
Hrs/Wk
Recommendation Letters (who are not relatives)
At least two letters of recommendation are REQUIRED.
The Recommendation letters are to be mailed directly to the address on top of first page.
Essay Questions
On separate sheets for each question answer the following questions to the best of your ability and attach to application:
What are your career goals in college and eventual career plans?
How have you become interested in the petroleum industry?
Note: The essay questions are a very important part of this application, and should be given serious thought by the applicant.
Important Information
All submitted application information MUST be typed (excluding Recommendation Letters). Failure to submit typed applications
and essays, or provide official transcript (no copies accepted) will result in disqualification from the selection process. Two letters
of recommendation are required. Return completed applications to address on top of first page. Applications MUST be
postmarked no later than Friday June 28, 2013.
I hereby certify the above information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Signature of Applicant
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Date Signed
Full Name:
Scholarship Application Checklist
 Transcript for first year of college or the most
recently completed year at an accredited
college or university. (Must be in a sealed
envelope)
 (2) Two letters of recommendation
 Completed SAPA scholarship application
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Mail all required documents no later than
June 28, 2013.
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SAN ANTONIO PIPELINERS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
2013-2014
REQUIREMENTS FOR OBTAINING SCHOLARSHIPS:
1. The student must be enrolled in an accredited junior college, community college, or four year
university.
2. The scholarship program is limited to 2nd through 5th year students. The student must either
be enrolled in a second year program or have enough AP credits from high school to begin
his first year as a sophomore.
3. The student must be pursuing a degree in math, science, or engineering.
4. The student applying for the SAPA scholarship must submit the following information no
later than June 28, 2013:
a. The completed SAPA Scholarship Form
b. Two (2) letters of recommendation (not from family)
c. Transcript for the most recently completed year at an accredited college or university.
The transcript must come from the registrar’s office in a sealed envelope and mailed
to SAPA at the address below or emailed from the registrar’s office to SAPA. .
5. The mailing address for SAPA is
San Antonio Pipeliners Association
c/o Terracon Consultants
6911 Blanco Road
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Attn: Melynne Wulff
(210) 641-2112
6. The information required in item 4 above can also be emailed to Ms. Wulff at
mnwulff@terracon.com..
REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTAINING SCHOLARSHIPS:
1. The student must maintain full time status – a minimum of 12 semester hours on the semester
system and 10 hours on the quarterly system.
2. The student should maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.8 on a 4.0 scale.
To remain in good standing the student must submit his or her transcript for the for fall
semester
grades to SAPA on or before January 30, 2014. The transcript must be from the registrar’s
office
of the institution in a sealed envelope and forwarded to SAPA or emailed directly from the
registrar’s office to SAPA as instructed above.
3. Failure to submit transcripts by the above due date will result in scholarship funds being
frozen or refunded to SAPA.
PAYMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP TO INSTITUTION
1. Funds that are sent from SAPA to the school via certified mail. The signed receipt is proof
that the funds were received by the school.
2. The school must apply 100% of the scholarship funds to the student’s tuition expense.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
1. What if the college doesn’t have a record of my scholarship?
 Funds are sent by registered mail so SAPA has a record of the delivery. If there are
any questions about the delivery of your scholarship please contact Melynne Wulff.
2. What happens if my GPA drops below 2.8 for one semester?
 The GPA is a cumulative average, it is not based on one semester of grades.
3. Do I need to re-submit transcripts next year?
 Your scholarship is for one year. You must re-apply each subsequent year if the
student wants another scholarship.
 If you submitted a copy of the fall transcript for the current year SAPA will use the
same transcript for your new application. You do not need to re-submit previously
submitted transcripts.
4. Internal Revenue Service Implications – the following are excerpts from IRS Publication
970 – 2009 – Tax Benefits for Education
A scholarship is tax free only if:
 You are a candidate for a degree at an eligible educational institution, and
 You use the scholarship to pay for qualified education expenses.
Candidate for a degree: You are a candidate for a degree if you
1. Are pursuing a degree at a college or university, or
2. Attend an accredited educational institution that is authorized to provide:
a. A program that is acceptable for full credit toward a bachelor’s or higher
degree, or
b. A program of training to prepare students for gainful employment in a
recognized occupation.
Eligible educational institution: An eligible educational institution is one that maintains a regular
faculty and curriculum and normally has a regularly enrolled body of students in attendance at the
place where it carries on its educational activities.
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