Jack Diller Education Award
Jack Diller Education Award will be awarded to four successful students residing within Nashville and Middle Tennessee area. All high schools within this vicinity are encouraged to nominate two male and two female students for this prestigious college award.
Each recipient will receive a scholarship in the amount of $2,500. Our winners will also be honored in an in-arena presentation at a Predators home game at the Sommet Center in March or April.
Candidacy
All scholarship candidates must be nominated by a teacher or coach. To nominate a student(s), the school official must attach a letter of recommendation describing the unique qualities, achievements and circumstances that make the student(s) an exceptional scholarship nominee.
Nominations (along with student’s complete application) must be delivered/postmarked no later than Friday, February 20, 2009. Please mail or hand deliver the application to:
Jack Diller Education Award
c/o Nashville Predators Foundation
501 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
Eligibility
Student applicants must meet the following criteria:
· College-bound senior currently attending a Nashville or Middle Tennessee area high school (must be attending college in the fall of 2009).
· Display leadership qualities in the classroom and/or inspirational qualities on the athletic field.
· Minimum grade point average of 3.0 from sophomore to senior high school year.
· Demonstrate the value of education, good work ethic and community outreach.
There will be no discrimination regardless of gender, race or religion when choosing a successful scholarship recipient. The Selection Committee will not base its decisions in any way on the employment status of an applicant or the employment status of the applicant’s parents/guardians.
Immediate family members, relatives and front office employees in association with the selection committee and the sponsoring sports teams are not eligible for consideration of a scholarship.
The Application
Each student must submit the following information to complete this application:
· Jack Diller Education Award application form and signed Eligibility Requirements & Promotional Efforts form
· Taking into consideration academic achievement, athletic success and community involvement, please write a 2-3 page essay explaining why you believe you are a deserving candidate (essays longer than 3 pages will not be considered).
· Two letters of recommendation from non-relatives. One must be written by the teacher or coach who nominated the student.
· Official transcripts from each high school attended.
Completed application must be postmarked no later than Friday, February 20, 2009.
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