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Gaynor Dawson Scholarship - for Education

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Annual Gaynor Dawson Scholarship Program

Application Deadline: January 6, 2025

Complete application below.

Award

The LASBO Scholarship will be awarded to a full- or part-time student who is enrolled in a graduate or undergraduate program related to governmental finance.

Amount

Maximum of two awards ($1,000 each per award year)

Award Announcement

At the 2025 Annual Conference

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be a U.S. Citizen and a Louisiana resident.
Applicant must be currently employed by a Louisiana school board. Elected officials are ineligible.
Applicant must be a current LASBO member.
Applicant must enroll in an accredited university operating in Louisiana and pursue coursework or a degree program in a field related to governmental finance as a part- or full-time student at the graduate or undergraduate level.
There are no restrictions on age, sex, handicap, or financial need.
Current recipients may reapply annually as long as a G.P.A. of at least 2.0 is maintained.

Criteria for Scholarship Award:

plans to pursue a career with a school board
past academic record and/or experience
strength of past coursework and present plan of study
grade point average

Application:

Applicants must submit the following documents for consideration by the scholarship selection committee:

application form
statement of proposed plan of graduate or undergraduate study and career plans
undergraduate and graduate transcripts
resume'
statement from employer indicating approval
letters of recommendation (optional)

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Academic History (Other) Undergraduate University(ies)
First Name *		Last Name *
Employer/School District *
Position *
Address *
Email Address *
Phone *
Graduate School *
Undergraduate School *
Degree Sought:
Anticipated Date of Graduation:
Dates:

University:
Major/Minor
University 2
Major/Minor 2
Graduate Grade Point Average:
Undergraduate Grade Point Average:
Statement of Proposed Plan of Graduate or Undergraduate Study and Career Plans
List all of the accounting and government finance courses you have completed since you began your current program. For each course, record the grade you received.
Course Titles and Grades
List all the courses you plan to take to complete your course of study.	8 of 8 characters remaining
List any major papers, theses or internships you have completed or are working on that relate to you
Proposed Plans/Career Path: *Attach a statement (not to exceed one page typed, double spaced) describing your proposed plan of study and your career plans. Be specific about the type of career you plan to pursue and why you chose it. Also describe any work experience, internships and volunteer work on projects, relative to your plan of study or career choice.
Addiional Information UploadPlease upload any additional information here that supports your application
I understand the responsibilities associated with this scholarship. *I hereby certify that I understand this scholarship is designed to provide conference registration and necessary hotel accommodations. Additionally, all or part of the transportation costs may be covered under this scholarship depending on availability of scholarship funds and board approval. Any costs not covered by the scholarship shall be my responsibility or that of my school district. I further understand that this scholarship is provided to enhance educational and networking opportunities and, should I be chosen to receive one of the scholarships, I agree to attend as many of the sessions and activities offered at the conference as possible. I will timely submit the required acknowledgement of appreciation following the conference and I will take seriously the enormous responsibility of representing our organization outside of Louisiana’s boundaries. Further, I will utilize the education and experience gained to enhance my role as a school business official within both my school district and LASBO.	Selecting this button serves as my electronic signature.

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