Chapter Officers

We are not presently accepting scholarship applications.

Our Scholarship Policy is currently under review.

We apologize for any inconvenience.7/24/02

Scholarship Applications Wanted

It's that time of the year again and you can be a great help to someone who needs tuition assistance. NCMA offers scholarships to college students interested in the fields of procurement and contracting. It is a wonderful opportunity for you, or one of your colleagues, to take advantage of this assistance. Detailed below are the Scholarship Policies and Procedures. Please take a moment to read them and search out possible candidates for an NCMA Scholarship. The application form follows on the e-mail version, and are available on the Website at:

We hope to have several scholarships available. Please note that applications are due to Bill Cavin by May 18, 2001. If you have any questions, please contact Bill Cavin (Williamjcavin@aol.com) or Jimmy Romero at 844-3411 (jromero@sandia.gov).

SCHOLARSHIP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

General

Scholarships awarded by the Albuquerque Chapter of NCMA are of two types, those supporting members (member scholarships) and those supporting active college students (student scholarships). Either or both types of scholarships may be awarded by the Chapter each program year and are separately discussed below.

Guiding Principles

The Albuquerque Chapter scholarship program is based on the following basic principles:

NCMA scholarships should promote the profession. Therefore, scholarships shall support study in a business or management field closely allied with the contracting profession. Scholarships should generally be awarded to individuals early in their contracting or related career, and late in their college career.

Scholarships should be awarded primarily on merit. Merit includes both (1) academic achievement, and (2) participation in extracurricular activities (students) or professional and work history (members). Need-based scholarships may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Scholarships should be awarded to individuals who have proven themselves. For students, this encompasses primarily scholastic and extracurricular record. For members it encompasses primarily professional achievement and work record.

Scholarship recipients should be pursuing a contract management or related profession. Scholarships will be awarded to individuals who intend to work in, or are working in, a contracting related position.

Schools and employers should participate in the selection process. Because they know applicants well, scholarship recipients should have the opportunity to be recommended by their school and/or their employer.

Scholarships to especially promising recipients should be renewable. Awards to outstanding performers may be continued for more than one year.

Scholarships are intended to offset the cost of tuition not paid by another source. Scholarships are not intended to duplicate tuition reimbursement from other sources such as employer assistance or overlapping scholarships. Scholarships generally are not intended for educational expenses other than tuition.

Member Scholarships

Member scholarships are available to active Chapter members in good standing based on the following eligibility criteria:

Actively enrolled in and pursuing a graduate or undergraduate degree from an accredited institution in a field closely related to the contracts profession.

Actively pursuing a career in contracting or a contracting related field.

Endorsement of the member's application by the member's employer and/or school - optional.

Student Scholarships:

Student scholarships are intended to encourage promising students nearing graduation (Junior and Senior class standing) to pursue a career in contracting or a closely related field. These scholarships may also form the foundation of a cooperative program between the Chapter and selected academic institutions designed to foster active interchange with academia and thereby benefit the professional development of all Chapter members.

Student scholarships are available based on the following eligibility criteria:

Actively enrolled in and pursuing a degree from an accredited institution in a field closely related to the contracts profession.

Endorsement by the student's school or a school representative, preferably a teacher or counselor.

Application Process

Applications shall be submitted to the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee by deadlines set annually in May (for consideration for the fall semester or equivalent term) and November (for consideration for the spring semester or equivalent term). The application is available on our Web-site http://www.geocities.com/abqncma/index.htm .

Applications shall include a standard application form, endorsement by the school (optional), endorsement by the applicant's employer (optional-member scholarships only), school transcript (optional), and up to two reference letters at the option of the applicant.

Award Process

The Scholarship Committee shall review all applications and recommend recipients, award amounts and renewals to the Board of Directors.

Scholarships and renewals shall be awarded by a majority vote of the Board of Directors.

The decisions of the Board of Directors shall be final.

Amount and Payment of Scholarships

The chapter will award up to four scholarships each program year, each scholarship in an amount not less than $250. Scholarships will be for one semester (or equivalent period), and may be renewed for a full school year upon reapplication.

Payment will be made directly to the school, with a certificate to the recipient.

Scholarship Plan Schedule

Application Period ends: 18 April

(Application follows)

Committee Review/Recommendations: 31 May

Award Decisions at Board Meeting: 5 June

Presentations: At June Monthly Meeting

ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER - NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NCMA)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Check one: NCMA Member Application _____ Student Application (not NCMA member) _____

THIS APPLICATION CONSISTS OF THREE (3) PAGES. FULLY COMPLETE SECTIONS 1, 2, 3 AND 7. NCMA MEMBERS MUST COMPLETE SECTION 4; IT IS OPTIONAL FOR ALL OTHER APPLICANTS. SECTIONS 5 AND 6 ARE OPTIONAL, BUT STRONGLY RECOMMENDED. ADD A SEPARATE SHEET IF THE SPACE PROVIDED IS INSUFFICIENT (EXCEPT SECTION 6). THE APPLICATION MAY BE HANDWRITTEN. A REPRODUCED VERSION OF THIS FORM MAY BE USED. APPLICATION DEADLINE: May18, 2001.

1. APPLICANT INFORMATION

Full Name _________________________________________ Social Security Number

Address ___________________________________ _________________________

___________________________________

Phone Numbers: Home _______________ Work _______________ School _______________

Extracurricular and Community Activities, Awards or Special Recognition: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

2. SCHOOL INFORMATION

College or University ___________________________________ Student Identification Number

Address ___________________________________ _________________________

___________________________________

3. ACADEMIC INFORMATION

Student Status: Full Time (12 units) ___ Part Time ___ Expected Graduation Date ____________

Major Field of Study: _____________________ Class Standing (Fall 99): Jr ___ Sr ___ Other _____

Degree Level: Bachelor's ___ Master's ___ PhD ___ Other (explain) _______________________

Credits Completed: Total* _____ Major* _____ Check one: Qtr Units ___ Sem Units ___

GPA: Overall _____ Major _____ Scale: 4.00 ____ Other (explain) ______________________

Name and Phone Number of Academic Advisor ____________________________________________

*Enter only the number of units that can be applied toward graduation. Include a copy of your transcript (it is not necessary that the transcript be mailed directly by the school).

Page 1 of 3

ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER - NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NCMA)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

4. EMPLOYER INFORMATION

Current Employer ___________________________________ Position __________________

Employer Address ___________________________________

___________________________________

Immediate Supervisor ______________________________ Phone _________________

Current Duties and Responsibilities (briefly describe) __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Workplace Achievements, Employer Awards and Special Recognition

5. REFERENCE and ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION

This section is optional. Use it to list professional references from your school, work, business or community activities. Your academic advisor and immediate supervisor will automatically be considered references. Please limit additional references to four, and list only those persons whom you asked to provide an endorsement form to the selection committee. Please also indicate whether your academic advisor _____ and/or immediate supervisor _____ will provide an endorsement form. References are most helpful if they know you well and are closely associated with your accomplishments at school, work or within the community.

Name Association Phone

_______________________________ _________________________ ___________

Page 2 of 3

ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER - NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NCMA)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

6. PERSONAL STATEMENT

This section is strictly optional. Use it to say anything you like to the selection committee. You may want to discuss your professional accomplishments, career goals, academic achievements or any other topic you feel is relevant. Please do not exceed the space provided.

__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

7. SIGNATURE

If awarded a scholarship, I understand that the scholarship funds will be deposited directly with my school for tuition purposes.

Signature _________________________________ Date of Application _______________

___________________________________________________________________________________

Mail or Deliver Completed Applications to: W. J. Cavin - Scholarship Committee Chairman

B. C. Professional Services, Inc.

2825 Casa del Norte NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112-2113

Mail or hand-deliver your application to be received by 5:00pm MDT, May 18, 2001. Applications postmarked on or before May 14, 2001, will be accepted. The committee will confirm receipt of your application by phone. Awards will be announced at the June NCMA dinner meeting. Scholarship recipients will be invited and encouraged to attend the meeting to receive the scholarship.

Page 3 of 3

ALBUQUERQUE CHAPTER - NATIONAL CONTRACT MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (NCMA)

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - ENDORSEMENT FORM

USE OF THIS FORM IS OPTIONAL. YOU MAY WISH TO PROVIDE THIS FORM TO ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING: ACADEMIC ADVISOR LISTED IN SECTION 3 OF THE APPLICATION, IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR LISTED IN SECTION 4 OF THE APPLICATION (NCMA MEMBERS), AND THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED IN SECTION 5 OF THE APPLICATION (IF ANY). REPRODUCED VERSIONS OF THIS FORM MAY BE USED. ALL ENDORSEMENT FORMS SHOULD BE MAILED DIRECTLY TO THE COMMITTEE BY THE PERSON(S) ENDORSING YOUR APPLICATION. IT IS USUALLY HELPFUL TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A STAMPED ENVELOPE (PRE-ADDRESSED TO THE COMMITTEE) ALONG WITH THE ENDORSEMENT FORM. DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT: May 18, 2001. BE SURE TO GIVE YOUR ENDORSER(S) PLENTY OF TIME.

NAME OF APPLICANT ___________________________

ENDORSER:

Please briefly describe your relationship to the applicant, make any comments you feel are relevant, sign and mail the form to the address below. We value your input, and thank you for assisting our scholarship committee to make its selections.

_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Signed _____________________________ Date _______________

Printed Name: _____________________________

______________________________________________________________________

Mail Completed Endorsements to: W. J. Cavin - Scholarship Committee Chairman

B. C. Professional Services, Inc.

2825 Casa del Norte NE

Albuquerque, NM 87112-2113

Please mail the endorsement on or before May 14, 2001. Thank you for supporting the NCMA scholarship program!