By Staff
GroomTeam USA, Inc. is pleased to announce the launch of the applications for the Lonnie Lange Memorial Scholarship Fund. There are two levels of awards; one for college education, with two awards, and the other for grooming education. The deadline for applications is June 1, 2015. GroomTeam USA, Inc. employs the aid of The International Scholarship and Tuition Services, Inc. of Nashville, TN, a professional scholarship selection company. The use of this outside source insures that the selection of the recipients is professional, fair and unbiased.
Level 1
will provide two recipients with $1000 in college money. These funds may be used toward college education in any field and will be paid directly to the school. The only stipulation is that the applicant must be the child, stepchild or grandchild of a bona fide, professional groomer. No other students may apply. This is strictly for the families of groomers!
Level 2
is open to any and all applicants, and provides one recipient with a full scholarship to their choice of one of a selected, participating group of nationally acclaimed grooming schools approved by GroomTeam USA, Inc. GroomTeam USA, Inc. will also provide up to a maximum of $1000 toward the purchase of the standard grooming tool kit available through the selected school. The participating schools include Maser’s Academy of Fine Grooming (Kenmore, WA), Merryfield School of Pet Grooming (Ft. Lauderdale, FL), Nanhall School of Dog Grooming (Greensboro, NC), Paragon School of Pet Grooming (Jenison, MI) and the Pennsylvania Academy of Pet Grooming (Indiana, PA).
This is just a brief synopsis of the scholarship program. For complete scholarship details please visit the GroomTeam USA, Inc. website (www.groomteamusa.org) and go to the Scholarship Fund page. You can read about the scholarships and click on the link at the bottom of the page or go to https://aim.applyists.net/Groom to begin the application process. Remember, the deadline is
June 1, 2015 and all applications must be processed on line.
The Lonnie Lange Memorial Scholarship Fund is intended to help the families of hard working pet stylists, like you. It is made possible through the generous contributions of our Premium Sponsors: Andis, Wahl and Natures Specialties, as well as the continued support of the numerous manufactures, distributors and groomers.
Any questions regarding the Lange Scholarship fund may be directed to [email protected].