Applicants

Boynton Williams Architectural Scholarship
General Information: Boynton Williams & Associates (BWA) architectural firm in appreciation of its 30 year relationship with the
school districts of Oklahoma has established The Boynton Williams Architectural Scholarship. Two (2) five thousand dollar
($5000.00) scholarships will be awarded, one to a student majoring in architecture at the College of Architecture at the University of
Oklahoma and one to a student majoring in architecture at the School of Architecture at Oklahoma State University.
Scholarship Eligibility Standards: Applicants must be a graduating senior of an active OSAC member school district and to be
enrolled and majoring in architecture at either the College of Architecture at the University of Oklahoma or the School of Architecture
at Oklahoma State University. A major in architecture must be declared.
Application Deadline: Applications must be received or postmarked by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, February 20, 2014. There will be no
exceptions. Faxes and emails will not be accepted. Please mail all completed applications to:
Oklahoma Schools Advisory Council
Attention: BWA Scholarship
2403 N. 41st Street East
Muskogee, Oklahoma 74403
Completed Application: A completed application includes the listed items assembled in the following order and stapled together.
 Applications Guidelines Sheet signed and dated
 Application Form
 Activities Form and Drawings
 Grade Certification Form
 Personal Essay
 Letter of Recommendation
 Official Transcript
Personal Essay: The essay must be only one page in length, typed on a computer or hand-written. If typed on a computer, the essay
must be double spaced using 12 point Times New Roman font.
The essay will address this prompt: How will the scholarship assist you in achieving your career goals? Highlight areas and activities
not reported on any requested form. You may note any part-time jobs, travel or hobbies that may relate to your career goals. If
applicable, please discuss your level of financial need.
There is no correct way to respond to the essay. The completion of the essay should convey a sense of yourself and let us know some
things about you that we may not learn from what is required on the application.
Letter of Recommendation: The purpose of the letter of recommendation is to learn about you through someone who knows you
and can write a candid, unbiased evaluation of your character and life goals. Please do not ask family members or friends to complete
this. Ministers, coaches, teachers, counselors, and employers would be more appropriate. The letter of recommendation should be
completed on the form provided, signed, sealed in an envelope and returned with the application packet. This letter must remain
sealed until opened by the scholarship committee.
In signing below I declare that this essay and all responses required in the application are my own work.
Student Name Printed: ______________________________ Date: _________________
Student Signature: _________________________________
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Application Form
Before completing the application read all of the instructions. If you are unable to provide the information requested, state
the reason in the space provided or attach a letter of explanation. The scholarship committee assumes no responsibility
for procuring the information.
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
Permanent Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Street or PO Box
City
State
Zip Code
Student ID Number: __________
Date of Birth: ___/___/______
Telephone Number: (____) ____-_______
Email: ____________________________________________
Name of University in which you plan to enroll:
Name of Institution
Address
Have you been accepted? ___YES ___NO NOTE: Applicant must be majoring in Architecture
Number of hours enrolled for the fall semester: _______________
Cost for one year of tuition at the school you plan to attend: _______________________
Name of high school currently attending: ______________________________________ Cumulative GPA: ______________
Name of high school counselor: _________________________________ High school phone number: (____) ____-________
Financial Aid
Please list all scholarships you have applied for and/or received for the upcoming academic year.
Scholarships Received (list one scholarship per line)
Amount
______________________________________________________
$_____________________
______________________________________________________
$_____________________
______________________________________________________
$_____________________
______________________________________________________
$_____________________
Scholarships Pending (list one scholarship per line)
Amount
______________________________________________________
$_____________________
______________________________________________________
$_____________________
______________________________________________________
$_____________________
______________________________________________________
$_____________________
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Statement of Financial Need
Estimated Cost to Attend School 2015-2016
Amount
Tuition
$____________________
Fees
$____________________
Books
$____________________
Room and/or Board
$____________________
Total Estimated Cost 2015-2016
Financial Assistance Received
$____________________
Amount
Other Scholarships Received
$____________________
Loans
$____________________
Other Financial Assistance (Pell Grants, etc.)
$____________________
Unmet Financial Need (difference between costs and financial assistance)
$____________________
I have read the Application Guidelines page and understand submission procedures and deadline requirements. I also
certify that I have completed high school graduation requirements and am planning on attending the University of
Oklahoma or Oklahoma State University and am declaring my major course of study to be architecture. I further certify
that all the information in this application is, to the best of my knowledge, accurate and correct.
Student’s Name Printed: _____________________________________________Date: ________________________
Student’s Signature: ____________________________________________________
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Activities Form
Using only the space provided below, please list all extracurricular, community, and personal activities in which you have
participated. Include clubs, school government, sports, fine arts, volunteer and youth programs, music, scouting, etc.
High School Extracurricular Activities:
Leadership Positions:
Volunteer Work/Community Service:
Work Experience:
Because of the visual and graphic presentations required in the field of architecture, the
applicant may submit a maximum of 4 (four) pages of drawings, sketches, or graphic
representations.
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Grade Certificate Form
This section is to be completed by an academic advisory or counselor. GPA information should be provided on a
4.0 scale only.
Student’s Name: _________________________________________________________________________________
Last
First
Middle
School Name: ___________________________________________________________________________________
At the close of the most recent semester, the applicant ranked _________in a graduating class of __________
At the close of the most recent semester, the applicant’s cumulative GPA was ___________
Combined SAT Score (if applicable):
__________
Composite ACT Score (if applicable):
__________
Person completing the form: ___________________________________
(Please Print)
Title: _________________________
Signature: _________________________________________________
Date: _________________________
Official Transcript: Please provide a transcript that, at a minimum, includes the fall semester of your senior year in high
school. Do not submit this application without your official academic transcripts.
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Letter of Recommendation Form
To the Evaluator: This applicant is applying for the Boynton Williams Architecture Scholarship in cooperation with the
Oklahoma Schools Advisory Council. Your evaluation is needed as part of the evaluation process. The student has
authorized you to release any information you feel would be helpful in reviewing the submitted application. Your
cooperation in providing this information is greatly valued and a critical part of the application process. To insure
confidentiality, please return this form to the student in a sealed envelope with your signature across the seal. Please
make a statement describing the applicant’s character, school and community leadership abilities, potential to succeed,
and evidence of the applicant’s strengths and weaknesses. This recommendation is not to exceed one page in length.
If you are using your letterhead be sure to include your relationship to the applicant and the length of time you have
known the applicant.
I am writing this evaluation/recommendation on behalf of:
Student’s Name: ____________________________________________________________
Evaluator’s Name: _________________________________________Telephone Number: (____) ____-________
Address: _________________________________________________________________________________________
Street or PO Box
City
State
Zip
How long have you known the applicant? ________________ Relationship to applicant: _________________________
An evaluation or letter or recommendation received with a broken seal will be rejected. Please be sure to seal and
sign the envelope and return to the applicant so that it may be included with the application packet. Remember
that parents, friends, and immediate family are not eligible to complete the letter of recommendation. We ask this
letter of recommendation be computer prepared or printed by hand.
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