Daikin and Waller Area Chamber of Commerce College Scholarship 2020-21

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Daikin and Waller Area Chamber of Commerce College Scholarship 2020-21
 Sharing in the belief that education is the key to progress, development, and economic growth, Daikin,
  the world’s leading manufacturer of HVAC systems, and the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce have
 developed a partnership to increase awareness about the need for more math and science graduates.
     The scholarship program serves students pursuing careers in the fields of Science, Technology,
                                Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).

Award: two scholarships of $3,000 each
Deadline: Friday, January 8, 2021
Criteria:
To be eligible to receive a scholarship, the applicant must:
     Be a U.S. Citizen
     Maintain a permanent residency in a zip code near Daikin’s facility in Waller, Texas, and served
        by the Waller Chamber of Commerce, including: 77484, 77447, 77446, 77445, 77355, 77377,
        77433, 77493, 77363, 77423, 77868
     Have been accepted to a four year university for full-time enrollment or is currently enrolled as
        a full-time student at a four year university
     Pursuing a science, technology, engineering or mathematics degree
     Demonstrate academic achievement in high school or college, leadership skills and/or
        community service in the area of science, technology, engineering or mathematics

Selection
Applications will be screened by a panel of Daikin employees, with finalists being interviewed by a group
of Daikin employees, a representative from the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce and a local
community leader.

Notification of Winners
Winners will be notified prior to the Waller Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner, held in late
January 2021. Winners will attend the dinner and be recognized at the event.

Distribution of Scholarship Funds
The scholarship will be paid to the university of the student’s choice to be applied to tuition and related
expenses for the upcoming collegiate year. The University will receive $1,500 in the student’s name for
the first semester of the school year. The second $1,500 of the scholarship is contingent on the student
earning a 2.8 grade point average (GPA) for the semester. The student must provide a transcript to
Daikin from the semester before the payment will be made to the University for the second semester. If
a student does not achieve a 2.8 GPA the second half of the scholarship is forfeited.

 Completed applications can be emailed to Daikin at general.affairs@goodmanmfg.com or mailed to
 the attention of Daikin Scholarship Committee, Daikin Texas Technology Park, 19001 Kermier Road,
                                        Waller, Texas, 77484.
Daikin and Waller Area Chamber of Commerce College Scholarship

                                 One-year scholarship
  Semifinalists will be interviewed and selected by Daikin’s Scholarship Committee

               Applications must be received no later than January 8, 2021

  Instructions:
       All blanks must be completed. If a question is not applicable, please write “N/A” in the
          answer.
       Transcript from 2019-2020 school year must be included.
       Applications must be signed.
       Application must be received no later than January 8, 2021.
       Completed applications can be emailed to Daikin at general.affairs@goodmanmfg.com or
          mailed to:
          Daikin Scholarship Committee – General Affairs
          Daikin Texas Technology Park
          19001 Kermier Road
          Waller, Texas 77484

Part 1                                          Applicant's Personal Information

  Name:________________________________________________________________________________
               First                     Middle                    Last

  Home Address:________________________________________________________________________
                                   Street                           Apt.#
              ________________________________________________________________________
                             City                      State        Zip Code

  Telephone No.:__________________________________

  U.S. Citizen (circle one):     Yes            No

  Permanent Address Zip Code (circle one):      77484          77447      77446         77445
                                                77355          77377      77433         77493
                                                77363          77423      77868

  Names and relationship of any relatives working at Daikin/Goodman:

  _____________________________________________________________________________________
Part 2                                                                    Employment History
Briefly describe your work experience, beginning with the most recent employer.

     Date                  Name and
 Month and Year            Address of              Salary            Position        Reason for
                           Employer                                                   Leaving

 From

 To

 From

 To

 From

 To

What is your career objective?

________________________________________________________________________________________

________________________________________________________________________________________

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Part 3                                                                            References
List three personal references other than relatives.

         Name                      Address                   Business             Years Acquainted

Part 4                                                                              Education
Name            City and State    Grade/Degree/Rank/GPA Dates Attended

 High School

 Trade School

 College/University

 Graduate School

List other colleges you have attended: __________________________________________________________
ACT Composite Score: ______________
Are you currently a full-time undergraduate college student (circle one): Yes        No
Classification for the next Fall Semester (circle one):      Freshmen Sophomore   Junior     Senior
Undergraduate hours completed: _____________________ Expected college graduation date: ____________

 Part 5                           Scholarships You Have Already Received
List the amount of Financial Aid/Pell Grant/Scholarships you have already received.
          Name of Financial Aid                        Amount                               Year

 Part 6                                                  Service and Volunteer Work
List your volunteer activities that have had an impact on you and those served; especially those STEM focused.
         Activity                   Organization                  Date                      Description

 Part 7                                                      Awards/Honors Summary
List any awards or honors you have received in recognition of your achievement at work, school, etc.
Honor                   Awarded by                    Date                     Description

Part 8                                                                            Special Need
If you have special financial need for a scholarship, briefly describe your situation.
_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

Part 9                                                                                        Essay
Write how you will use your STEM degree to impact society? Why should you be awarded this scholarship?
You can use separate paper for your essay.
_________________________________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________________________________

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Part 10                                                          Appl icant ’s Signature
The contents of my application for the Daikin and Waller Area Chamber of Commerce College Scholarship are
true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
*Attach transcript from 2019-2020 school year.

Applicant Signature: _________________________________________ Date:__________________________
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