A Partnership between: The Makers of Minute Maid Juices and Juice Drinks and The Houston Astros GRAND SLAM FOR YOUTH BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

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1 A Partnership between: The Makers of Minute Maid Juices and Juice Drinks and The Houston Astros GRAND SLAM FOR YOUTH BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

2 The Program In 2005, the makers of Minute Maid and the Houston Astros announced the Program to assist Houston-area high school senior boys and girls with college expenses. Qualifications for Applicant must: i) not be a recruited prospective studentathlete of an NCAA collegiate institution, as defined by NCAA By-Law ; ii) have participated in a youth baseball or softball program; iii) live in the Greater Houston Area; iv) graduate from a public or private secondary school by June 15, ; GRAND SLAM FOR YOUTH BASEBALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION v) provide evidence of admission to a post-secondary college or university, including, but not limited to, a junior or community college, in the United States or a United States territory, as well as acceptance of that admission; v) complete and submit application along with two adult recommendations by the set deadline; vi) if selected as a semifinalist, complete a personal interview with the college scholarship award selection committee. June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, if application is hand-delivered, to the Minute Maid Park - Union Station reception desk. Additional applications available at: click on Education Page 2.

3 Grand Slam For Please type or print legibly in black ink. Last Name: First Name: Middle Initial: Permanent Home Mailing Address: _ City: State: Zip: Home Phone: _ Cell Phone: Date of Birth: Please indicate your status: Male Female Name of Father/Guardian: Name of Mother/Guardian: June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, Union Station reception desk. High School Data Name of High School: Location: Date of Graduation: I rank in a class of students. Cumulative Grade Point Average: on a (Please Choose) other scale. 3.

4 Post-Secondary School Data Name of College or University you plan to attend. (If unknown, please list in order of preference the schools to which you have applied.) Use official school names. Do not use abbreviations. Please note that if selected, an applicant will be required to provide evidence of admission to a post-secondary college or university, including, but not limited to, a junior or community college, in the United States or a United States territory, as well as acceptance of that admission before scholarship funds will be disbursed. Name of College or University City State Name of College or University City State Major or course of study: Career Objective: June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, Union Station reception desk. Student will: Live on campus Live off campus Commute from home Anticipated Annual Cost of Tuition, Room & Board $ Please list the name and annual amount of any other grants or scholarships you have been awarded. Name of Award: Amount: $ Granted Pending $ Granted Pending $ Granted Pending $ Granted Pending 4.

5 Please Note! Sending a resume does not replace any part of this application. If space provided in any section is inadequate, you may continue on a separate sheet. Attachments must follow the same format. Please DO NOT repeat information already reported on application form on the attachment(s). Your name, address and name of this scholarship program SHOULD BE included on all attachments. Activities, Awards and Honors List all school activities in which you have participated during the past four years (e.g., student government, music, sports, etc.) List all community activities in which you have participated without pay during the past four years (e.g., Boy/Girl Scouts, hospital volunteer, Special Olympics, etc.). Note all special awards, honors and offices held. June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, Union Station reception desk. Activity Awards/Honors Years of Participation Offices Held 5.

6 Participation in or Softball Please list your participation in youth baseball or softball, indicating the leagues/teams and years of play. League/Team _ Location Years of Play League/Team _ Location Years of Play League/Team _ Location Years of Play League/Team _ Location Years of Play League/Team _ Location Years of Play League/Team _ Location Years of Play June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, Union Station reception desk.. 6.

7 Work Experience Describe your work experience during the past four years (e.g. summer jobs, office work, interships, volunteer work, food server, babysitting, lawnmowing). Indicate dates of employment for each job and approximate hours worked each week. List amount earned at each job. Employer Position From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr) Hours per Week Earnings: $ Employer Position From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr) Hours per Week Earnings: $ Employer June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, Union Station reception desk.. Position From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr) Hours per Week Earnings: $ Employer Position From (Mo/Yr) To (Mo/Yr) Hours per Week Earnings: $ 7.

8 Unusual Circumstances Please describe how and when any unusual family or personal circumstances have affected your achievement in school, work experience, or your participation in school, community or sports activities. Are You a First Generation College Student? A First Generation College Student is defined as an applicant whose parents have had no college or university experience. Yes No Personal Experiences, Goals and Aspirations Please make a brief statement or summary of: 1.) What have you learned from your baseball or softball experience and what impact have those experiences had on your life? June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, Union Station reception desk.. 2.) Your plans as they relate to your educational and career objectives and long term goals: 8.

9 Two Letters of Recommendation are Required: One from teacher, and one from a counselor, employer, coach or religious leader. The letters should comment on the applicantʼs qualifications for the scholarship and his/her character that reflects highest ethical standards. Please use the form that is part of this application. The forms should be submitted in a sealed envelope with applicants name written on envelope. Below, please provide the names of the two (2) people submitting recommendations on your behalf and their titles or relationship to you: Name Title/Relationship 1.) 2.) has the sole discretion for selecting recipients based on its evaluation of the information provided in the candidatesʼ applications and/or the personal interviews with the applicants. This application and related material becomes the property of. (Please keep copies for your files.) June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, Union Station reception desk.. I acknowledge decisions of are fi nal. I certify that I meet the basic eligibility requirements as described. I certify that the information I have provided is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge. If requested, I agree to provide proof of information I have given on this application. I understand that falsification of information may result in disqualification of any application or termination of any scholarship granted. Signature Date 9.

10 Recommendation Form NOTE TO PERSON FILLING OUT THIS FORM: Please complete this form; place the form in an envelope and seal. Return sealed envelope to the applicant with their name on the front of the envelope no later than Friday, June 8,. Applicantʼs Name Applicant s Attributes NOTE: Use the evaluation scale on the following basis 1: Applicant doesnʼt exhibit the named attribute; 2: Applicant is below average in the named attribute; 3: Applicant is average in the named attribute; 4: Applicant is above average in the named attribute; or 5: Applicant is far above average in the named attribute. Citizenship Comments Emotional Maturity Comments Leadership Comments Teamwork Comments Work Ethic Comments Written Recommendation (This is required.) In 2005, the makers of Minute Maid and the Houston Astros announced The Grand Slam For Program to Assist Houston-area high school senior boys and girls with college expenses. It is our desire that the availability of these scholarships will promote interest in the games of baseball and softball, while increasing self-esteem and instilling in our youth the notion and desire of continuing with their education. Consistent with your evaluation of the applicantʼs exhibition of the above-named criteria (i.e., citizenship, emotional maturity, leadership, teamwork, and work ethic), in your opinion, what makes this applicant deserving of a Grand Slam For? I certify that the applicant named above is known to me and the evaluation is based on my personal knowledge and beliefs. Name Contact phone number Address Relationship to applicant How long have you know applicant? Signed Date (Use back or attach additional pages if more space is needed) 10.

11 Submitting : package must include: 1. One (1) completed application form along with any additional pages. 2. Photocopy or other proof of admission and acceptance to a post-secondary college or university, including, but not limited to, a junior or community college, in the United States or a United States territory; and 3. Two (2) sealed envelopes containing completed recommendation forms. package should be put in envelope and addressed to: youth Baseball c/o Astros in Action Post Office Box 288 Houston, Texas June 16, if returned by mail, 3:00 p.m. on June 18, Union Station reception desk.. The application package may be mailed to the above address or be hand-delivered to Minute Maid Park. See the deadlines below. Please deliver to the receptionist located in the Union Station lobby - entrance on Crawford St. (between Texas Avenue and Congress St.) ALL APPLICATION PACKAGES MUST BE POSTMAKED NO LATER THAN JUNE 16, OR BE HAND-DELIVERED TO THE MINUTE MAID PARK RECEPTIONIST BY 3:00 pm JUNE 18, 11.

12 Grand Slam For Background What is? On June 5, 2002, the Houston Astros and the makers of Minute Maid announced that they had expanded their relationship to create a long-term marketing and community partnership. Among other things, the agreement called for the Astros Field to be rechristened Minute Maid Park; the continuation of the Minute Maid Squeeze Play interactive kidsʼ area at Minute Maid Park; and a commitment to support youth baseball programs in the Houston area. Out of that commitment to youth came ( GSFYB ). comprises the following four components: Sponsorship of the City of Houston Parks & Recreation Departmentʼs Program The 2006 season marks the fourth year has sponsored the City of Houston Parks & Recreation Departmentʼs free youth baseball, softball, and t-ball program for kids ages GSFYB provides all t-shirts, caps, equipment, and instruction for the program. More than 3,000 Houston-area boys and girls benefit from this sponsorship each year. Refurbishment of one youth ball field a year The Astros and Minute Maid have pledged to refurbish one youth ball field each year by providing renovated field surfaces. fencing, covered dugouts, scoreboard or other needs. Employees of both organizations assist in the refurbishment efforts. Recently, the Astros and Minute Maid completed refurbishment efforts on a baseball field for The Boys and Girls Club Morefield Unit. A baseball-related educational program In 2005, the makers of Minute Maid and the Houston Astros announced The Grand Slam For Youth Baseball Program to assist Houston-area high school senior boys and girls with college expenses. In the inaugural year of the Program, two $2,500 college scholarships went to a senior boy and girl participating in Houstonʼs Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities (RBI) program. In 2006, gave four $2,500 and eight $500 scholarships to Houston area youth. Offer unique fund-raising opportunities for youth baseball/softball teams and leagues Through GSFYB, the Astros and Minute Maid offer unique fund-raising opportunities to help qualified 501(c)(3) youth baseball/softball teams and leagues raise money for baseball/softball-related expenses. An example is the -branded concession stand at Minute Maid Park established in conjunction with ARAMARK. The stand is staffed by youth baseball/softball volunteers (ages 16 and over) during Astros games, with portions of the proceeds going to the teams and leagues