Purpose
The purpose of Wheat’s Landscape Student Volunteer Scholarship is to encourage and reward high school students who actively volunteer in community service.

Award
Wheat’s Landscape Student Volunteer Scholarship awards one student a grand total of $2,500 for their service involvement.  The scholarship is offered once every year.

Basis of Selection
In determining the scholarship recipient, the company’s President Mike Wheat shall consider the following criteria:

   Active participation in community service groups and/or projects
   Ongoing (long term) involvement in community service groups and/or projects
   Community recognition and/or rewards received based on service
   Community leadership roles taken on by individuals
   Active participation in student and/or community committees relating to service
   Individual service projects initiated by individuals
   At least two letters of recommendation from faculty members, community leaders, mentors and/or parents
 
*These criteria are given equal consideration.

Eligibility
Applicants must be high school seniors in Wheat’s Landscape service areas which include: McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Oakton, North Arlington and Falls Church.

Applications      
Application forms can be obtained by clicking here, or from Wheat’s main office located at 8620 Park Street, Vienna, VA, 22180. If you would like an application form faxed to you, please call 703.641.4790 and ask for Karla Martinez.

Announcement of Scholarships
The recipient of Wheat’s Student Volunteer Scholarship will be announced in June 2008. Notification will be sent to all other applicants shortly thereafter.

Filling out the Application Form
This application form must be completely filled out in ink or typed. The letters of recommendation should be submitted in the same envelope as the application. The applicant mails this information to Wheat’s. Please make sure to include proof of your status as a senior in a high school located in Wheat’s Lawn & Landscape’s service areas which include: McLean, Great Falls, Vienna, Oakton, North Arlington and Falls Church. A photocopy of a student ID card, report card, or class schedule is valid proof of senior status.

Letters of Recommendations
Letters from at least two professional references are required. Faculty members, community leaders, mentors, and parents may submit letters of recommendation. These professionals should know the nominee and his or her qualifications. A copy of Wheat’s Student Volunteer Scholarship flier should be given to the reference writing the letter to inform him or her of the basis of selection. References should comment on the nominee in light of the above-mentioned criteria. All references should include their name, title, and contact information in the letter (telephone number and/or email address).

These recommendations are to be attached to the scholarship application and submitted with the form.

Application Deadline
The application and all supporting information must be postmarked on or before May 1 , 2008

Please send to:

Wheat’s Landscape Student Volunteer Scholarship
PO Box 6152
McLean, VA 22106

Checklist
1. Completed application form (in ink or typed)
2. Letters of Recommendation (minimum of two)
3. Postmark date on or before the May 1st, 2008 deadline

If you have any questions regarding Wheat's scholarship, please contact Karla at 703.641.4790 or email karla@wheats.com.