NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
***LONG ISLAND CHAPTER***

The Long Island Chapter Scholarship Program is designed to assist and encourage members in good standing to achieve a higher level of professionalism in contract management by obtaining education in skills and disciplines supporting acquisition management either in the private or public sector or to assist in supporting the child of a L.I. Chapter NCMA Member in preparing for a career in contracts, business, finance, law, accounting or fields in or related to business management.
One or more scholarships will be awarded each program year. The number of scholarships will depend upon the number of applications received, strength of those applications, and funds available each program year. Scholarships will be granted, as determined in the sole discretion of the Scholarship Committee and approved by the LI Chapter's Board of Directors.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicant must meet the following basic criteria:

Pursuing a degree or courses (either formal education or professional education received by attendance at seminars, workshops, passing NCMA sponsored professional examinations, etc.) consistent with academic disciplines generally deemed relevant to professional acquisition management activities or duties.

For College course applicants: Enrolled for the 2011-2012 scholastic year in an accredited academic institution as either a full-time or part-time student (pursuing at a minimum a three credit course, or its equivalent) in good standing in a program leading to either a baccalaureate or advanced degree.

Agreement to maintain good standing as an NCMA Long Island Chapter member for a period of at least one year after receipt of scholarship and to reimburse the Long Island Chapter for all scholarship funds awarded in the event this condition is not fulfilled.

Application Process

Scholarship applications must include the following:
1. Application Form
2. Transcript
3. Essay
4. Letter of Reference
Application Form: Form must be completed to provide general information about the applicant to the Scholarship Committee to ensure compliance with basic eligibility requirements. It also includes a statement of release and request for supporting information
Transcript: Provide a Transcript from attending college or if applicant is a high school student from last semester completed
Essay: The Essay must not exceed two pages, typed, double spaced, on your accomplishment and academic goals, participation in NCMA activities, school activities and your professional aspirations in one of the fields of business, etc. Also describe your motivation for accomplishing your goals. If Applicant is NCMA member discuss how scholarship will be used to achieve a higher level of professionalism in contract management.
Letter of Reference: Letter of reference from current Long Island Chapter member, an employer, a faculty member, or someone else who can attest to applicant's general qualities and accomplishments, such as character, ethics, work performance and/or academic achievement.

Evaluation and Award

A complete application package must be received on or before April 29, 2011. Questions should be directed to Gina Bonora (Gina.Bonora@parker.com) . Applications may be submitted via e-mail to the aforementioned or mailed in hard copy to:

Gina Bonora
83 Center St
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

Applications will be evaluated by the Scholarship Committee and recommendations submitted to the Long Island Chapter Board of Directors by May 13, 2011. Scholarship winner(s) will be contacted by May 20, 2010. The scholarship(s) will be awarded at the Awards Dinner (Date TBD).

***NCMA LONG ISLAND CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION***

Name:___________________________________________________ Date:_______________
             Last                        First                                                M.I.

Address:______________________________________________________ Apt No.:________

City: _________________________________ State: _________________ Zip Code: ________

Phone: (Home): __________________________ (Work): __________________________

College or High School Attending: _________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________

Student Status: Freshman _____ Sophomore _____ Junior _____ Senior _____ GPA _____

Degree Pursuing: _________________________________ Major: ________________________

Employer: ___________________________ Address: _________________________________

Organizations you belong to: ______________________________________________________

Hobbies/Activities: _____________________________________________________________

Are you attending NCMA courses? Yes _______ No _______

Applicants should attach each of the following with their application:

1) Provide a transcript from the attending college. If you are a high school student
provide a transcript from last semester completed.

2) Up to three letters of recommendation.

3) An essay not to exceed two pages, typed, double-spaced, on your accomplishment and
academic goals and your professional aspirations in one of the fields of business, etc. Also describe your motivation for accomplishing your goals.

4) NCMA Sponsor ______________________________ Relationship ___________________

All applications must be submitted to the following address no later than close of business April 29, 2011.

Please mail the completed application to: Gina Bonora 83 Center St, Ronkonkoma NY 11779 Please mark all correspondence: Personal & Confidential: TO BE OPENED BY ADDRESSEE ONLY.