2006-2007 Far West Masters Scholarship Application

The Far West Masters Athlete Development Fund is organized by Masters ski racers from the Far West. All funds go to Far West junior ski racers, and there is no overhead. Scholarships are awarded based on a combination exemplary work ethic, financial need, talent, potential and citizenship.

Applications are due September 15th 2006. Awards are made by early November. Funds are then placed into racers’ accounts from which they may draw from during the season for racing expenses. In return for funding, the Masters ask that recipients forerun one of their races and speak at an awards ceremony. The experience has proven to be quite fun as it allows the junior athlete to show his stuff as well as thank the Masters for their support. Your participation by speaking and selling raffle tickets at our awards parties is an important contribution to our fund raising efforts and it helps instill the philosophy that “nothing is for free”.

We encourage all Far West athletes from J3-Mid to apply. In the past we have made awards to athletes who have been turned down in previous years and to athletes who have previously won a scholarship.

We are here to help, so please consider applying to this program. As always it is an honor to receive applications from such a great group of athletes. Thank you in advance for applying.

Eddie Mozen, Masters Scholarship Fund Chairman

Far West Masters 2007 Scholarship Application

Name:
Mailing address:

Telephone:
E-mail address:
(Please note: email is our preferred communication mode. Communications are easier and less expensive through e-mail. Please let us know if you do not want us to contact you through e-mail):

Birthdate:
Level you will compete at for 2006-2007 (i.e. first year J3, second year J3, etc):
Race Team/Program:
Primary or Head Coach and phone:

Please provide a biography of yourself and include:

your favorite school subjects, how you combine education with ski racing, and your educational goals
other sports and hobbies you participate in
what it is about skiing and racing that makes you excited?
what is your training situation? How many days per month are you able to train?
what are your ski racing objectives for the next 12 months?
Ski racing is expensive for all, why do you in particular need financial assistance?
-----Specifically: What are you doing to help support your ski racing? Are there specific hardships at your home? What other funding sources do you receive through awards or scholarship?
What does sportsmanship mean to you as a ski racer?
How do you now or plan to give back to the sport?

Also:

1) Tell us of your accomplishments, special awards, camps etc.

2) Please provide 3 letters of recommendation: one from your parent or guardian, one from a peer, and one from a teacher, academic advisor or community leader. Letters should focus on sportsmanship, leadership, work ethic, community service and obstacles or personal difficulties you have overcome.

3) Please provide a head and shoulders picture of yourself.

4) Please provide a copy of you most recent report card from school. If not in school, please explain your circumstances.

5) Please send in 3 copies of this application. (That helps us, as we need to distribute copies of applications among our review committee members, and ensures that you will be given the fairest possible consideration.)

WHERE TO SEND: This application and attachments should be sent to:

Far West Masters Scholarship Program
c/o Eddie Mozen; PO Box 3718
Olympic Valley, Calif. 96146.

The application must be received by September 15th, 2006 in order to be considered. (Please, no Faxes!)

PLEASE NOTE: Late applications and incomplete applications will not be considered. Get your applications in early and complete! You may include a return postcard to ensure that your application was received on time and is complete