Tennessee Turfgrass Association - Ernest Hardison Memorial Scholarship

General

The Ernest Hardison Memorial Scholarship offers financial aid to students interested in pursuing a career in turf management. The scholarship is funded and administered by the TTA. The Scholarship and Awards Committee will review all applications and select the scholarship recipient. All decisions of the committee will be final. This scholarship will be awarded at the TTA annual conference and a check will be made payable to the recipient in the amount of $2000.

Eligibility

Applicants must be enrolled at an accredited institution of higher learning in a turf management related field of study. Applicants who are enrolled in online and/or correspondence courses must be currently employed in a turf management related field in Tennessee.

Criteria for Selection

Selection will be based on academic achievement, work experience, extracurricular and community involvement, leadership, financial need, resume and applicant’s essay.
Applications must be received no later than October 1.

Instructions

Please type or print legibly your answers to all questions on this application.
In Section III, you will be asked to talk about your careers interests. If more space is needed, additional pages may be attached.
In Section IV, you will be asked to write an essay. Complete the essay on a separate page and attach it to this application.
Mail the application and all attachments to Tennessee Turfgrass Association, 400 Franklin Rd, Franklin, TN 37069 or email it to info@ttaonline.org.

Section 1. Personal Information

Name

First NameLast Name

Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Phone Number

Area CodePhone Number

Email

example@example.com

Section 2. Educational Information

Name of Current College or University

City and State

Expected Graduation Date

Major

Minor

Cumulative GPA

GPA in Major

Number of Hours Completed

Number of Hours Needed to Graduate

Advisor Name

Advisor Email

Advisor Phone

Section 3. Background Information

Name(s) and relationship(s) of any relatives associated with the golf or turfgrass industry.

Name(s) and relationship(s) of any relatives associated with the Tennessee Turfgrass Association

Have you previously received a Tennessee Turfgrass Association Scholarship?

NoYes

If you have previously received a scholarship, please tell us what scholarship(s) and the amount(s).

What aspect or career opportunity with the turfgrass industry most interested you?

Section 4. Additonal Requirements

Resume
References (minimum of 3)
Essay of 300 words or less describing your reasons for requesting this scholarship and your requirement for and sources of financial support for college expenses.
Recommendation from Advisor.

All of these items with the exception of the recommendation from the advisor can be completed below or uploaded. The recommendation from the advisory can be uploaded below.

Resume

References (minimum of 3)

Essay

Please upload any additional files that you find would be beneficial.

Upload Files

Ernest Hardison Memorial Scholarship Application

Tennessee Turfgrass Association | 400 Franklin Road, Franklin, TN 37069Phone (615) 928-7001 | info@ttaonline.org