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EACH CANDIDATE MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: |
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| • | The following are NMAA sanctioned sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Spirit, Swimming/Diving, Tennis, Track & Field, Volleyball, and Wrestling. |
| • | The following are NMAA sanctioned activities: Athletic Training Challenge, Bowling, BPA, Chess, Choir, Concert Band, DECA, Drama/One Act Play, Educators Rising, English Expo, Esports, FCCLA, FFA, HOSA, JROTC, Mock Trial, Powerlifting, Scholastic Publications, Science Fair, Science Olympiad, Skills USA, Speech and Debate, Student Council and TSA. |
| • | Candidate must be a graduating senior who actively participated in at least three sports or two sports and one activity throughout his/her high school career (in the sports/activities listed above). |
| • | Candidate must attend a trade/technical school or program that is accredited by some professional organization and provides either certification, licensure, or degree. |
| • | Candidate must have a GPA of at least 2.5. |
| • | Candidate’s high school transcript must be submitted. |
| • | Candidate’s ACT and/or SAT score(s) must be listed on the application (if applicable). |
| • | Applicants must submit a one page personal statement describing the area of study he/she wants to enter, listing potential opportunities of where this training can be obtained, and explaining the ultimate goal of entering the vocational program. |
| • | Nominators must submit a one page statement addressing the candidate’s worthiness of this award. |
| • | A recent photograph or clear snapshot of the candidate must be submitted. |
| • | One must be from a candidate’s coach/sponsor, one from a candidate’s teacher, and one from a business owner or other professional that has worked with the candidate. |
| • | Candidate must graduate from high school during the year of application and begin schooling the following academic year. |
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TIPS ON COMPLETING THE APPLICATION/NOMINATION PACKET |
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| 1. | Read the requirements listed above carefully. |
| 2. | Be sure to fill out the application/nomination form completely. |
| 3. | Applications/nominations must be submitted by February 1. |
| 4. | Submit all materials together to insure that all information is received. |
| 5. | Incomplete application/nomination packets will not be considered. |
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Application Checklist |
Questions: |
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| • | Application form | Chris Kedge 505-923-3276 chris@nmact.org If you have questions, or would like more information, please |
| • | Transcript | |
| • | Personal Statement | |
| • | Photograph | |
| • | Three (3) letters of recommendation | |
| • | Nominating Statement (if applicable) | |
Nominations have closed.