SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM RULES AND QUALIFICATIONS:

1. The Scholarship Program is open to any paid active District and State Member.
2. The applicant will be interviewed by the judges named by the Scholarship Committee
3. The applicant shall compose a written essay explaining why they should be awarded a scholarship.
4. The applicant shall submit at least 2 letters of recommendation from employer, wholesalers, teacher, or professional associate.
5. Schools selected by the applicant must be approved by the GSFA Scholarship committee.  These schools are not limited to Georgia Schools. 
6. The Scholarship Committee may choose not to award Scholarships if they feel no applicants are qualified.
7. The applications must be received by February 26, 2007.
8. Each applicant will be responsible for their own personal convention expenses.
9. Each applicant must be present for a personal interview on the assigned day and time.

QUALIFICATIONS: Any Georgia Florist is eligible to apply who:

1. Is a Paid, Active District and State member for 12 months prior to the current convention.
2. Has not received a GSFA Scholarship in the past 5 years.
3. Desires to pursue a planned program study.
4. Is willing to give their time and energy to promote the Floral Industry in the state of Georgia per the recommendations of GSFA.