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Ravalli Head Start, Inc. will select one applicant to be submitted to NHSA.
April 1 - May 31: Ravalli Head Start, Inc. submits nomination to NHSA
June 1 - June 30: State Affiliates review and make recommendations to NHSA
July 1 - July 31: Regional Affiliates review and make recommendations to NHSA
August 1 - September 30: National panel of judges select winners
October: 2015 - 2016 Winners announced, scholarships funds are sent directly to the
winner's college in April 2016
April 2016: NHSA Scholarships and Awards Dinner and Ceremony at NHSA's Annual Head
Start Conference
NHSA general rules and regulations
All criteria for the scholarship must be met. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
An individual may not apply for more than one NHSA scholarship per year.
Individuals selected for scholarships must be able to provide a Social Security number and
other required information to redeem cash awards.
Applicant must be willing to allow NHSA to publicize their nomination through a variety of
media channels including annual publications and websites.
Scholarship winners are invited to attend the awards ceremony which will be held during
NHSA's 43rd Annual Head Start Conference in April 2016. NHSA is not responsible for
housing, transportation, or other expenses associated with attending the awards ceremony.
Programs or regions are responsible for all travel and accommodations.
Nominees, their program directors, and their regional presidents will be contacted primarily
by e-mail.
NHSA Scholarship and Award winners serve as models and ambassadors for the Head
Start Community. During their year, winners will be encouraged to share successful
strategies with others during NHSA conferences, institutes and gatherings.
NHSA board members, staff, and family members are ineligible.
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