In the short time since you were born, society has experienced dramatic lifestyle changes, amazing scientific advances, and growing concerns over the environment. Chances are the vehicle you drive today will be very different from the one you will drive 25 years from now. Let your creative juices run wild and:
Help us imagine . . .
1. What might your personal vehicle of the future look like? 2. What special features would it have? 3. How would it accommodate the lifestyle you envision? 4. How would it support the environment?
What you need to do . . .
Share your vision of question 1 in an artistic medium as detailed below Write a two-page essay addressing questions 2, 3, and 4
You may be handsomely rewarded . . .
Five scholarships totaling $10,000 will be awarded. The grand prize winner will receive a $3,000 scholarship. First place winners in both eastern and western Washington will each receive a $2,000 scholarship. Second place in both eastern and western Washington will receive $1,500 scholarships.
Here are the details . . .
Eligibility: Only Seniors enrolled in a Washington State public or private high school, as well as those who are home-schooled and reside in Washington State, are eligible to enter. The Student Information/Release Form must be included which provides student and school information, parent permission and statement of originality from student and a teacher/advisor. Immediate family members of WSADA Dealer Member principals are not eligible.
Visual Portion = 50 points
Two-dimensional artwork on 12" x 18" paper Include a label attached to the back of the artwork listing the applicant's first and last name, name of school and home telephone.
Written Portion = 40 points
Answer questions 2, 3 and 4 above in a typed, two-page, double-spaced essay. First and last name, name of school and home telephone should appear on the top right side of each page.
Letter of Recommendation = 10 points
Include a letter of recommendation on school letterhead from a teacher or school advisor.
Judging: A committee comprised of representatives from the Washington State Auto Dealers Association and its affiliates will judge entries based on vision, originality, and quality of work and evaluate each using a point system as noted above. College Planning Network (www.cpn.org), a Seattle-based, non-profit organization assisting people seeking educational opportunities, is the scholarship program administrator.
Conditions of Award: Recipient must use their scholarship within the 12 months following the award. It may be used at any public or private school, vocational institution, community college or four-year college or university. Awards not disbursed will revert back to WSADA.
Entries received via email will not be accepted under any circumstances.
Winning Entries: The winning entries may be reprinted or displayed, in whole or in part, in newsletters or other publications and at www.wsada.org by the Washington State Auto Dealers Association. Scholarship recipients grant permission to the Washington State Auto Dealers Association to use his/her photograph, name, biographical information, and entry work as necessary in promotional or public relations materials related to the program. The organization will not share students' personal information with any third party entities.
Deadline: Submissions must be postmarked by March 1, 2008
Did you remember to . . .
Address all 4 points of the topic? Meet the criteria as detailed under Visual Portion and Written Portion? Include a Letter of Recommendation on school letterhead from a school teacher or advisor Include the completed Student Information/Release Form? Ensure the entry is postmarked by the March 1st deadline? Make a copy of your entry and Student Information / Release Form?
Print the application below and send mail it with your artwork and essay to . . .
'The Car of MY Future' Washington State Auto Dealers Association Scholarship Program c/o College Planning Network 43 Bentley Place Port Townsend, WA 98368
Good Luck!
Washington State Auto Dealers Association 2008 "Car of MY Future" Scholarship Program Student Information / Release Form
Student Information
Student Name: Parent/Guardian Name(s): Home Address : City: State: Zip Code: Home Phone: Cell Phone: Email Address:
School Information School Name: School Address: City: State: Zip Code: Teacher / Advisor: Email Address: School Phone:
Information and Release
By accepting a prize the winner grants WSADA the right to edit, publish, copy, display and otherwise use their entries in connection with the program, and to further use their names, likenesses, and biographical information in advertising and promotional materials, without further compensation or permission.
Cash substitution, transfer or assignment of scholarship is not allowed.
All expenses, including taxes (if any), on receipt and use of scholarship are the sole responsibility of the winner.
By participating in the program and/or accepting a scholarship, you agree to release the Washington State Auto Dealers Association and any other affiliated companies from any liability, injury, damages, cost or expense, including reasonable attorney's fees, arising out of or connected to participation in the program or the acceptance, possession, or use of any scholarship.
Certification Information (MUST BE SIGNED)
I pledge that I am a 2007/08 High School Senior and that this entry is my own work. I agree to abide by all guidelines and requirements of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association "Car of MY Future" Scholarship Program, and I have read, understand and agree with the information in this packet, including the Information and Release.
Student's Signature, Date
I have reviewed this entry and found it meets the requirements of the Washington State Auto Dealers Association "Car of MY Future" Scholarship Program. To the best of my knowledge, this entry is the student's own work. Should this student's entry be selected by the judges,
I understand I may be contacted to help verify that the entry represents original work.
Teacher / Advisor's Signature, Date
I have read and reviewed the rules of the program and give permission for my child to participate in the program. I understand that my child is agreeing to provide their personal information and that it will not be shared with any third parties for any reason. To the best of my knowledge, the entry is my child's own original work and I understand that all entries may be reproduced, in whole or in part, in newsletters, or other publications by the judges. I understand that the judges' decisions are final and I agree to hold harmless and defend the Washington State Auto Dealers Association and the program judges against any and all claims of any nature whatsoever, including, but not limited to, claims of copyright infringement, by any party whatsoever, arising out of or in any way related to the submission of the entry in the program. I have read, understand and agree with the information in this packet, including the Information and Release.
Parent / Guardian's Signature, Date