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The Barb Nelson Memorial Scholarship

2010 The Barb Nelson Memorial Scholarship

Purpose

The National Flea Market Association scholarship fund was established in 2002 by the Board of Directors of the Association. The objective of the Association is to serve the public interest and benefit the flea market industry by fostering high standards of conduct, personally and professionally. This scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors who are employees or children of employees of member markets.

Scholarship Availability/ Deadline:

There are five scholarships available. These scholarships are made possible through the generosity of the membership of the National Flea Market Association. Applicants, or their parents, must have provided a minimum of one year of service to their respective market.

Amount of Award Minimum:	$1000
Application Postmark Deadline:	5/1/2010
Recipient Notification:	6/30/2010

The award will be made by August 20, 2010 and the scholarship will be announced at the annual convention.

The Barb Nelson Memorial Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:

Applicant must be an employee or child of an employee of a member flea market for a minimum of one year.
Applicant must have maintained a minimum cumulative average of "B" throughout high school. (Verified by official high school transcript).

Application Process

Application form furnished by member markets and on NFMA website
Inclusion of high school transcript
Inclusion of essay , minimum of 250 words, maximum 500, detailing how the flea market has positively impacted the student's life
Descriptions of involvement in any extra curricular, community service or charitable activities

2010 The Barb Nelson Memorial Scholarship Application

Application for 2010 Academic Year

Date:______________

Name:______________________________________________________________

^Last

^First

^MI

Address:_______________________________________________________________

^{Street / PO Box}

^City

^State

^{Zip Code}

Telephone: ( )___________

Date Of Birth:____________________________

^Month

^Day

^Year

Email Address:________________________________________________

Sponsoring NFMA Member:___________________________

Region:_____________

If current employee (provide job title and dates of employment):________________

_____________________________________________________________________

If immediate family (i.e. parent: name, job title and dates of employment): ________

______________________________________________________________________

To which University/College would this scholarship apply? ______________________

Mailing Address of College:_______________________________________________

Education: High School: (please provide documentation)

Name of High School:____________________________________________________________

^Name

^City

^State

Class Rank : ____________

Class Size:_________

G.P.A. _________

I hereby acknowledge that the information submitted herewith is true and correct.

____________________________________________________________

^{Signature of Applicant}

^Date

On separate sheet:
Please supply a minimum of a 250 word typed essay describing the positive influence the flea market/swap meet has had on your life. Also, please provide descriptions of any other extracurricular, community service activities you have been involved in.

Please Return To:	Mark Blakewood Executive Director, National Flea Market Association 2699 Country Club Blvd. Orange Park, Fl. 32073
For more information:	Phone: (904) 639-5330 Phone (Toll Free): 1-866-417-2884 Fax: (904) 688-0254 e-mail: nfma@fleamarkets.org www.fleamarkets.org

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