SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

GENERAL INFORMATION:                                                         South Texas Unit

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Name:  _________________________________________________________    Home Phone:  _____________________

Home Address:  ____________________________________________________________________________________

                                                (Street)                                                   (City)                                      (State/Zip)

Shop Address:  ____________________________________________________________________________________
                                                (Street)                                                   (City)                                      (State/Zip)
Shop Name:  ________________________________________________              Shop Phone:  _____________________
Teleflora Shop Code:  _________________________________________               Shop Fax:  _______________________
                                                                    
(REQUIRED)


Number of hours per week in current position: 
_____________________                Full Time: ______     Part Time: ______


How did you hear about the Scholarship program?           Event _____    Dove message _____     Other (explain below)

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ACADEMIC RECORD:

High Schools and Colleges attended and graduation dates:

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Are you currently attending college?  _____         If yes, where?  ________________________     Major:  ______________


Have you ever attended a Trade School and, if so, where and for how long?

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Are you interested in attending classes at the Teleflora Education Center in Oklahoma City, or at another school?

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This scholarship is not only a reward, but also financial aid.  Please explain financial needs:


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Please Name florists that you have worked for, if any, how long, and in what capacity:

FLORIST & Teleflora ID                  CITY AND STATE              DATES OF EMPLOYMENT              POSITION

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WHY I SEEK THIS SCHOLARSHIP



PERSONAL STATEMENT:

Please provide a personal statement (not over 300 words) commenting on your educational and
professional experience and plans for your future in the floral industry.  Please share your plans on
pursuing your career as a florist. Explain how this scholarship will aid in the pursuit of your goals.


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I declare that I have read all the statements on this application and to the best of my knowledge and
belief, they are correct.



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                Signature of Applicant                                                                                       ** Date of Application (Required)



Please return to:

Debbie Gordy AAF TMFA

Teleflora Regional Unit Director

Compton's Florist
1031 S. Broadway
La Porte, TX 77571
(281) 471-2124


                        ***            APPLICATION DEADLINE – FEBRUARY 28, 2009            ***

In order to maintain eligibility, a new scholarship application must be completed annually.