Scholarships for the 2008 - 2009 Academic Year

Beginning this year, the FAR Scholarship application form is being supplied as a PDF form file. This form gives you two options:

1. You may fill out the form electronically using either Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat (free download to view .pdf files), then print it out for signature
2. Or, you may simply print the blank form and fill it out by hand.

We encourage you to use the electronic completion method to ensure the legibility of the completed document.

Either way, you are required to submit a paper copy of the form, complete with the required signatures.

If you choose to fill out the form electronically, please note the following instructions:

• The tab key will take you to each successive blank requiring input.
• Simply click on the check boxes to select them. If you check a box in error, simply click it again to clear the check mark.
• Items 13, 26, 27, 28, 33, 34, and 36 allow multiple line answers, but you will have to tab to the next line as you fill each line.
• The left-most column on the table on Page 6 contains check boxes which you must use to indicate the scholarships for which you believe you are eligible.
• The top row of that table contains blanks and drop down boxes for you to use in filling in your personal eligibility information. (Note that the table provides a simple means for you to verify that you are, in fact, eligible for any particular scholarship.)
• Once you have completed the form, please print it out. A signed, paper copy of the form is the only valid form of submission.

If you have questions about, or problems with use of the electronic form, please contact Dave Prestel, W8AJR, at dave.prestel@gmail.com or by phone at 410 552-2652.

You will need to download both the documents below, as both are needed to properly complete the application. Save each document to your computer by right clicking and choosing "Save link/target as...".

1. 2008 Scholarship Application
2. 2008 Scholarship Regulations

Regardless of how you choose to complete the form, please obtain the required recommendation signatures on Page 7 and be sure to sign Page 8 yourself.

Incomplete forms, forms sent by email, and unsigned forms will not be considered.

You may mail the completed and signed form to:

FAR Scholarships
P.O. Box 831
Riverdale, MD 20738

or, you may FAX the completed and signed form to 410 981-5146. Note that the cut-off date for applications is May 1, 2008 and that this address is no longer valid (see the current year application for the current address)