The Ball Ground Business & Community Association is a non-profit corporation
organized to promote business in our community through referrals, cooperative
marketing, participation in special events, and community service.
Ball Ground Business & Community Association
P.O. Box 615
Ball Ground, GA 30107
Contact number: 770-735-2258
www.ballgroundbusinessassociation.com
BALL GROUND BUSINESS & COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
BUSINESS MAJOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
2016-2017 School Year
The Ball Ground Business and Community Association is offering three (3) $500 Business Scholarships
to qualified 2016 graduating seniors of Creekview High School who are current residents of Ball
Ground, Georgia. Disciplines such as Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Marketing,
Advertising, Transportation & Logistics Management, Purchasing & Inventory Management, or
Operations Management will conform to the scholarship. Other such related disciplines may be
considered.
Applicants must complete this application and return it to the Ball Ground Business & Community
Association, P.O. Box 363, Ball Ground, GA, 30107 no later than March 31, 2016. Additionally,
applicants will also be required to submit the following:
 Copy of College Acceptance Letter
 Official High School Transcript-Sealed
 Copy of SAT or ACT Scores
 Two Letters of Reference. Reference letters may be from teachers familiar with applicant’s
education history, desire & dedication for a college education. Letters may also be from one
high school teacher and one adult such as a job supervisor familiar with applicant’s education
and qualifications.
Additional requirements & conditions:
 Qualifying final candidates will be interviewed individually by the BGBCA selection committee
prior to final selection.
 Scholarship recipient(s) will maintain a minimum GPA of “B” or 3.00/4.00 for the 1st
semester.
 Recipient(s) will provide to the BGBCA Board his/her academic transcript at the end of the
first semester.
 In the event that fewer than 3 candidates qualify, the scholarship funding will be awarded
equally between the qualifying candidates.
 Scholarship funding will be paid directly to the recipient’s(s) college student account as long
as the recipient(s) is/are enrolled full time and is/are in good academic and behavioral
standing.
 Acceptance of requirements and conditions are acknowledged and confirmed by Applicant’s
signature on the following application form.
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APPLICATION FORM
Name___________________________________________________________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________________________
Home Phone______________________________________Cell Phone_______________________________
Email Address_____________________________________Date of Birth_____________________________
Parent(s) Names___________________________________________________________________________
Mother’s Occupation_______________________________Father’s Occupation________________________
Total Family Annual Income_________________________Rent or Own Home_________________________
Number of Children in Household____________________ No. College Age excluding you________________
Grade Point Average_______________________________Employed________________________________
Employer & Type of Work___________________________________________________________________
Eligible for HOPE Scholarship_________________________Applied for other scholarships_______________
List awarded scholarships or grants____________________________________________________________
Which colleges or universities you would like to attend____________________________________________
List any college or university to which you have applied and/or been accepted________________________
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What is your planned major__________________________________________________________________
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List your academic awards and achievements____________________________________________________
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List your extra-curricular activities, work experience, volunteer service, and /or community service. Include
in what capacity you served, how long, accomplishments, awards. What did you learn from these activities
that will benefit you in your future education and career?
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Please describe your educational experiences in high school. How will these experiences benefit you in
continuing your education and later in your future career? Include your goals for the future.
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Please relate why you feel you should be considered and receive this scholarship.
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Your signature below certifies that all information provided is true and correct, as best possible. Additionally,
your signature grants permission to the BGBCA to utilize your name and likeness for promotional purposes
associated with the scholarship program. Not all applicants will be awarded a scholarship, as it is a competitive
process. No guarantees are implied or stated. Scholarship funding is to be utilized for postsecondary
education related expenses only and will be distributed directly to the institution. Any and all tax liabilities
associated with the scholarship funds are the sole responsibility of the recipient.
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Applicant Signature
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Date
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Parent or Legal Guardian Signature
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Date
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