NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION
NCAEHA SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION BACKGROUND INFORMATION The James M. Wordsworth Scholarship is endowed by the J.R.’s Goodtimes, Inc., an independent, privately owned holding company for J.R.’s Stockyards Inn, a fine dining steak house located in Fairfax County and J.R.’s Festival Lakes, a private group picnic facility located in Loudoun County, Virginia. Jim Wordsworth has dedicated 30 years of resources to the community in providing young people with the tools and skills to learn self-sufficiency, build character, and promote community spirit. He is a long time supporter of the National Capital Area Environmental Health Association’s annual dinners and in recognition of his generosity and support, the NCAEHA is announcing its first annual scholarship foundation in honor of Jim Wordsworth. The scholarship is specifically designed for environmental health professionals or for those obtaining an environmental health related degree or certificate. PURPOSE The purpose of the NCAEHA James M. Wordsworth Scholarship program is to encourage early commitment by students to a career in environmental health and to stimulate professional growth in current environmental health professionals in pursuing graduate or postgraduate studies in environmental health sciences and/or public health. NCAEHA James M. Wordsworth Scholarship The scholarship is available to students who are enrolled in an accredited college or university on a full-time or part-time basis with a minimum GPA of 3.00. Applicants must be an environmental health professional or in the process of obtaining an environmental health related degree or certificate. The scholarship is to be used toward tuition, books or associated fees. AWARD: The award will become effective in the fall, unless the student’s program begins sooner. Funds are applied to the costs of tuition, books or room and board. One scholarship will be awarded annually in the amount of $1,000. The scholarship is for one year only. DEADLINE: Application with original documentation must be received to the NCAEHA Professional Development Committee by May 15, 2008. The scholarship will be awarded at the NCAEHA annual awards banquet each June. Mail completed applications to: Alexandria Health Department Attn: Patrick Jones 4480 King Street, 3rd Floor Alexandria, VA 22302 CRITERIA SELECTION: The Professional Development Committee will select a winner each year according to academic merit and contributions made in environmental health services. The Selection Committee will make the decisions by evaluating the information received from the applicant. PROCEDURES Applicants must (1) complete the official application form (faxes, copies or email submissions will be accepted), (2) provide an official copy of your academic transcript from the school in which you are currently enrolled, (3) submit one faculty letter of recommendation from the school in which you are currently enrolled, and (4) submit one letter of recommendation from an active NCAEHA member, or a current or past supervisor (2 total letters of recommendation must be received for an application to be considered).
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