Code #                          Maryland State Pest Control Association
                              Doug Sroka Memorial Scholarship

Qualifications of Scholarship Recipients
Completed applications and forms must be post marked by June 2, 2008 and returned to
MPCA Sroka Scholarship
P. O. Box 117
Marydel, MD 21649-0117

          This scholarship is available only to children or employees of eligible MPCA member firms.

NOTE:  In order for an application to be considered, at least one item in each section must be checked.

Section 1

____ I am a natural, adopted, legal guardian child, or member of household of a person who has worked full time a minimum of four (4) years for an active member firm in good standing for at least three (3) years.

____I am an employee of a pest control company who has worked full time a minimum of four (4) years for an active member firm in good standing for at least three (3) years who will enter or attend college full-time.

Section 2

____A citizen of the United States

Section 3

____ I have been accepted as a full-time student by an accredited college/university.

____ I am currently a full-time student in an accredited college/university.

Section 4

____ I have at least one of the following:

A.          "B" high school grade average
B          GED equivalent
C          Minimum of 900 SAT score
D          Minimum of 2.8 college GPA

I certify that the above information is true and correct.


Student's Signature______________________________________ Date________________________

Type or Print
Student's Full Name _________________________________________________________________

Home Address _______________________________________________________________________

Home Phone: ________________________________ Social Security No.________________________

Date of Birth: __________________________ Age____________ U.S. Citizen ______Yes ______No
High School(s) Attended:

Name: ______________________________________________________________________________

City, State & Zip: _____________________________________________________________________

Year of graduation: _______________ Rank in class: _________________ Class size: ____________

Grade point average: ______________ Combined SAT score: ____________________
Extra curricular activities  (Include athletic and non athletic, leadership roles, etc)

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(If additional space is needed, use "Remarks" section)

Awards: ____________________________________________________________________________

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Community activities:_________________________________________________________________

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Future goals:_________________________________________________________________________

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Copy of college acceptance letter attached ______ or currently attending college full-time _______

College presently attending: ____________________________________________________________

City and State: ______________________________ Major Field: ______________________________

What year of study: _______________ GPA: ___________________

Have you ever been suspended from school/college for disciplinary reasons? _______________

Have you ever been convicted or pleaded guilty to a felony? _______________

If either answer is "Yes", include and explanation in "Remarks" section.

References:  (High School teacher, Principal, and/or Non-Relative)

Name: _______________________________           Name: __________________________________

Position: _____________________________           Position: ________________________________

Address: _____________________________           Address: ________________________________

City _________________________________           City  ____________________________________

State, Zip_____________________________         State, Zip________________________________

Phone: _______________________________           Phone: _________________________________

Applicant's Employer: _________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: ___________________________ Immediate Supervisor: ______________________________

Previous Pest Control Industry Employment if any:

Company ________________________________ Company: __________________________________

Address: _________________________________ Address: ___________________________________

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Dates Employed: ________________________          Dates Employed: _________________________

Parent or Guardian Info Section

Name of parent or guardian_____________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________

Employer: ___________________________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: _________________________________

Number of years with present employer: ________________

Position: ____________________________________________________________________________

Remarks:










Sponsoring Pest Management Professional

Name of Company: ___________________________________________________________________

MDA Business License #: _______________________________

Member in good standing of MPCA for a minimum of 4 years   Yes _____No ________

Company Representative Name: ____________________________________________

Position: _______________________________________________________________
          

Signature: __________________________________________ Date: _____________

Essay Requirement
On plain paper, type a 500 word essay on how your course of study will enrich the fabric of our society.  Do not use an essay previously submitted. Include your last name within the top 3/4" of the paper. Number the pages if more than one page is necessary. Enclose with your application.