1.) Nominating OPASTCO Telephone Company:
2.) Telephone Company Contact Name:
3.) Telephone Company Contact Email:
4.) Telephone Company Contact Phone Number:
5.) Applicant's Name:
6.) Email Address:
7.) Address:
8.) City:
9.) State:
10.) Zipcode:
11.) High School Name:
12.) Year of Graduation:
2008
2009
13.) GPA:
14.) Class Rank:
15.) School Activities:
16.) Community Activities:
17.) Have you been to Washington, D.C. before?
18.) Which major airport near your hometown would you prefer to travel from:
19.) Are there any additional airport options: (optional)
20.) Parent/Guardian Name:
21.) Parent/Guardian Telephone Number:
About the Essay
Please note that the essay is the most significant portion of the application. Each applicant is required to respond to the three questions below. The essays must be typed, and contain no more than 1,000 words total. Essays will be evaluated on the following criteria: 1.) Originality in approach and treatment of the topics; 2.) clarity and effectiveness of style and 3.) organization of the essay; and 4.) technical accuracy (spelling, grammar, and punctuation, etc.).
Essay Questions (Please provide complete answers for ALL three questions)
a.) Please describe a problem you faced (at school, home, in a club or in your community) in the past and how you overcame obstacles to find a solution.
b.) Imagine you are meeting someone for the first time. Describe yourself to inlcude personality, likes/dislikes and how you spend your free time.
c.) Why should you be chosen for the 2008 Leadership Through Learning program?
22.) Uploaded Essay Response: (Word or PDF document accepted)
23.) Letter of nomination from OPASTCO Telephone Member: (Must be on Company Letterhead)The letter of nomination can also be faxed to 202/659-4619.
24.) I am able to travel on the dates specified:
25.) By checking this box I acknowledge that the information I have provided is my own work:
26.) By checking this box my parents and I acknowledge that I will be flying unaccompanied to/from my hometown and Washington, D.C. if I am selected for the program:
