$500.00 Brown County Pork Producers Scholarship

or

$2000.00 Grace Murphy Scholarship

(Applicants will be contacted if chosen to interview for the Grace Murphy Scholarship)

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INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2014

LOCATION: Fayetteville High School

TIME: 5:00 p.m.

Please note, this application has been updated and this is the only application that will be accepted.

Purpose

The Brown County Pork Producers will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors who will graduate during the 2013/2014 school year or a previous 4-H or FFA member currently attending college. These scholarships have been established to assist young people in their efforts to pursue a college education.

Criteria and Selection Procedures

The applicant must reside in Brown County or attend a Brown County high school. Applicants must be a current or previous 4-H or FFA member and must pursue a college or technical school degree.

Selection Process Criteria

Agriculture/Livestock related background 20%

Future plans 20%

School and community activities 30%

Need for scholarship 30%

To be considered, applicants should submit the attached application along with a signed high school transcript no later then March 7, 2014 to:

Brown County Pork Producers

c/o Lory Rosselot, Secretary

2888 State Route 131

Fayetteville, Ohio 45118

A scholarship committee will sort the applications down to a limited number of finalists.

Applicants will be required to present 1st quarter grades prior to receiving scholarship funds. Grades along with other appropriate information (i.e., name and mailing address) should be mailed to Lory Rosselot at the above address.


Page 1.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Are you currently involved in 4-H or FFA? Yes _____ No _____

How many years have you been involved in 4-H or FFA? 4-H ______, FFA ______

Type of 4-H or FFA Project(s):

Do you currently take a swine project to the county fair, Yes _____ No _____ If no, please list last year

swine project(s) was taken: ______

4-H and/or FFA Advisor’s Name:

A. PERSONAL

Name

Home Address

Home Phone and/or Cell Phone Number

(this will be the # used for contacting interview candidates)

County

Date of Birth

B. FAMILY

Parent’s Names Address

Occupations

Number of Brothers

Number of Sisters

Any brothers or sisters currently attending college? ______

If so, how many? ______

C. SCHOOL

School Attending

School Address

Telephone Number


Page 2.

SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

In the spaces provided, show your involvement in various school and community activities. Indicate any offices held.

A. SCHOOL

B. COMMUNITY


C. CHURCH

D. HOBBIES

E. SPECIAL INTERESTS


Page 3.

AGRICULTURE/LIVESTOCK RELATED BACKGROUND

In the space provided, explain your background and various experiences in agriculture.

Do you currently live on a farm? ______

If so, describe your family’s farming operation.

Is your family directly involved in livestock production? ______

If so, describe the scope of production and your involvement in the process.

In a few words, describe the importance of agriculture and livestock in your county and the future you foresee for agriculture and livestock production.


Page 4.

FUTURE PLANS

A. ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Name of High School Attended

Date of Graduation

Scholastic Average

Ranked ______in a class of

*Note: Applicant must submit a copy of his/her transcripts signed by the high school

guidance counselor (attach to scholarship application)

B. Describe why you are interested in pursuing a college or technical school education.

C. Field in which you are planning to major and your reasons for choosing this field of study.

D. College, University, or Technical School you plan to attend.


Page 5.

NEED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP

A. Explain your need for financial assistance to obtain your goal of a college education. Include your plans for self-support and from your family. Mention any special or unusual financial needs.

B. List anticipated college or technical school costs for the next year.

C. Have you been chosen or are you being considered for any other scholarships? __Yes __ No

Name of Being Already

Scholarship Amount Considered Chosen

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