Heidi Mauracher/PPC Scholarship

Administered by Golden Gate School of Professional Photography

The Professional Photographers of the Greater Bay Area and the Professional Photographers of California wish to honor and recognize Heidi Mauracher for giving so much to our industry and emphasizing the importance of education and the pursuit of photographic excellence.
(see www.ppgba.org/html/heidi.html)

Any photographer who is a current member of the Professional Photographers of California may apply for the scholarship. The scholarship includes course tuition at this year's Golden Gate School but does not include room and board. PLEASE READ THIS APPLICATION CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS.

Applications must be postmarked by May 10

Send to: GOLDEN GATE SCHOOL  PO Box F  San Mateo, CA 94402-0018

Name       _____________________________________________

Address     _____________________________________________

City   _____________________State _____  Zip Code __________

Day Phone #  __________________- Eve. Phone #   ____________

Company Name_____________________________________________

Position _______________________________ How Long _____years

Please list the professional associations that you belong to

       ___________________________________________________

Have you served in any association offices or volunteer positions? __ yes   __ no

If yes, please describe_____________________________________________

% time you spend in professional photography _______ 

versus % of time in other career _______

% income derived from photography _______ 

% years in professional photography _______

Do you plan to make/do you make photography your full time career? __ yes  __ no

Have you ever attended a weeklong photo workshop? __ yes,

where ___________________________          ___ no

If yes, did you attend as a ___ paying student    ___ scholarship recipient 

___ student assistant or model

I certify that the information on this application and enclosed essay is accurate.

Signed ____________________________________    Date  _____________

VERY IMPORTANT: On a separate, single, blank sheet of paper that does NOT show your name, business name or address, briefly describe 1) your photographic educational background to date, 2) your photographic experience and employment history to date, and 3) why you feel you are qualified to receive this scholarship. Enclose this page with your application. Do NOT include references or any other information.