Sustainable Agriculture Scholarship Application
All sections of the application are required.
Applications must be postmarked by January 5, 2015.
Personal Information
Name:___________________________________________________________________
Permanent Address: _______________________________________________________
City: _________________________________ State: ________ Zip:_________________
Permanent Phone: ( ___ )____-________ Alternate Phone: ( ___ )____-_____________
Email Address: ____________________________________________________________
Birth Date (MM/DD/YYYY): _________________ Sex: Female _____ Male _____
Yes, I’ll be enrolled as a full-time student in fall 2015
Academic Information
Current School Name: ___________________________________________________
Type of School: High School _______ College _______ Grad School ________
City: _______________________________ State: ________
Your Major: _____________________________________ Year: ____________
Name and Address of school you will attend in Fall 2015, if different:
School Name: ___________________________________________________
Type of School: High School _______ College _______ Grad School ________
City: _______________________________ State: ________
Academic Accomplishment and Work Experience
In two to three paragraphs, please briefly describe your academic coursework, including awards, honors, and extra-curricular activities. Then, outline your work experience and how it relates to your future goals in the field of sustainable agriculture. You may also attach a resume.
Scholarship Funds
Please detail what your scholarship funds will be used for in one paragraph.
Personal Statement
Annie’s mission is to cultivate a healthier and happier world by spreading goodness through nourishing foods, honest words and conduct that is considerate and forever kind to the planet. We want to hear your personal story and perspective on how your studies and work will cultivate a healthier and happier world. Please include the answers to the following questions in a 2-3 page personal statement:
· What is your chosen field of study? How does it relate to sustainable agriculture?
· Why have you chosen your field of study?
· What are your plans for the future?
· How will your work cultivate a healthier and happier world by spreading goodness through nourishing foods?
Requirements
• Applicants must be enrolled as a full-time student for the fall 2015 school year.
• Application must include the following: completed application form and personal essay.
• Please send two letters of recommendation.
• Official Transcripts. If transcripts are not available by January 5, 2015, please have your school mail the official documents to 1610 5th Street, Berkeley CA 94706 Attn: Annie’s Scholarship Committee.
• Funds are intended for school needs only, such as: room and board, books and tuition. Funds cannot be used as personal income.
Signature and Release
I hereby certify that all information submitted on this application is true to correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that all information contained here is subject to verification and that false information will lead to disqualification.
I further understand that all scholarship recipients agree to the use of their names, likenesses and information contained in their application packages for website, social networking, advertising and promotional purposes for Annie’s Homegrown without further compensation or notification.
Applicant Signature: _____________________________________________________
Date: ___________________________________
MAIL this application and your supporting documents (transcripts and two letters of reference) in one envelope to:
Annie’s Scholarship Committee
1610 5th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
*Due to the large number of applications we receive, and the fact that our scholarship committee is small, we ask for your patience. We will contact you as soon as we make our decisions. We understand you might be eager to find out whether or not you are a winner, but we ask that you please not call or email to check on the status of your application. Thank you.
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