Leotard Lady Gymnast Scholarship Essay

Applicants must have participated in their high school gymnastics program. Applicants need not be the "star" gymnast. We are looking for gymnasts with a love for the sport, a team attitude, and a desire to further their education.

Applicants do not need to attend a college with a gymnastics program since most colleges do not offer gymnastics programs. This scholarship will be awarded based on an essay, scholastic achievement and history, school participation, gymnastics participation and general character. Application will need to be signed by your high school coach and submitted through your guidance office.

Sponsor:	The Leotard Lady / South Harbor Sports
Award Name:	Leotard Lady® Gymnast Scholarship
Application Deadline:	April 25, 2003 (Must be postmarked by April 25, 2003 and received by May 1, 2003)
Award Value:	$250.00
Minimum SAT/ACT:	None
GPA:	3.0 unweighted
Awarded to:	First Year Freshmen (Female or Male)
Major:	Any
Purpose:	The Leotard Lady® Gymnast Scholarship is an award made to a gymnast who participated in her/his high school gymnastics program.
Essay Topic:	How has gymnastics participation affected your life? Essay must be in English, 500-2,000 words.
Application Method:	By US Mail Only! Address is listed on application.
Financial Need:	Not a consideration.
Other Requirements:	Applicant must have participated in her/his high school gymnastics program. Gymnasts who competed as independents due to her/his school's lack of a team are eligible provided the status as an independent can be verified by the high school Winner must enroll as a full-time college student in an accredited college, university, technical or trade school in the United States. Verification of enrollment will be required. Failure to enroll and attend classes will result in the award being forfeited and awarded to an alternate. US citizenship is required. The award is based on an essay, scholastic achievement, school participation and character. Actual level of gymnastics ability is irrelevant. USAG membership is not required.
Online Application:	A PDF application (Adobe Acrobat) will be posted shortly and must be printed and included with your submission. You may start working on your essay now, but please do not mail until the application is available.