GENERAL INFORMATION
The Delaware County Farm Bureau is awarding $3,000 in scholarships to graduating seniors for 2016. The scholarship awards will be presented at the Delaware County Farm Bureau 2016 Annual Meeting to be held in August. Two types of scholarships are available. The Agriculture Scholarship is available for students pursuing a degree in agriculture. Two scholarships will be awarded at $1,000 each. The Friend of Agriculture Scholarship is for students pursuing any other type of degree. One scholarship will be awarded at $1,000.
The Delaware County Farm Bureau will select recipients from the applications that meet the mandatory criteria. A scholarship selection committee, appointed by the Delaware County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees, will evaluate the scholarship applications and present their recommendations for the awards to the Board for approval. From the applications, the committee will evaluate each candidate’s academic performance, activities, and agricultural involvement where applicable.
The committee reserves the right to schedule an interview with the applicant(s) if the committee deems it necessary to do so in the decision-making process.
Financial need does not enter into the selection process and financial information is not requested for the scholarship application.
If you need additional information, or have any questions/concerns, please contact the Delaware County Farm Bureau office at (740) 363-1613. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30am – 4:30pm.
The complete scholarship application must be delivered, mailed, or e-mailed no later than 4 p.m. on June 1, 2016 to:
Scholarship Selection Committee
Delaware County Farm Bureau, Inc.
P O Box 368
Hilliard, Ohio 43026
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION GUIDELINES
There will be two types of scholarships awarded:
1) Agriculture Scholarship (2 @ $1000)
This applicant must be pursuing a degree in an agriculture related field
2) Friend of Agriculture Scholarship (1 @ $1000)
Students pursuing all types of degrees will be accepted for this scholarship.
· Applicant must be a member of the Delaware County Farm Bureau when applying for the scholarship, or have a parent or guardian who is a Delaware County Farm Bureau member.
· Applicants must be a graduating high school senior planning to attend a college or technical school
· High School cumulative grade point average : at least 2.50 - 4.00 or better
· At least one reference must accompany the applications. No more than two additional references may be submitted; please make necessary copies using the enclosed recommendation form.
· Applicants must submit a copy of their “fee paid” receipt or an acceptance letter from the university, college or technical school they will attend or where they are currently enrolled.
· All applicants must submit an official high school academic transcript.
· Transcripts only may be faxed to the Delaware County Farm Bureau office at (614) 771-8339.
· Scholarship applications must be delivered or postmarked no later than June 1, 2016.
· We will accept neatly hand written applications but it is strongly recommended that all applications should be typed. Applications can also be requested / and submitted via e-mail:
Farm Bureau Scholarship
Sponsored by the Delaware County Farm Bureau, Inc.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Application Due no later than 4 p.m. on June 1, 2016
*Applications should be typed and include two references and current transcripts, graduating seniors will also need to include their college acceptance letter – please thoroughly read over the scholarship guidelines for more details. Download this application in Microsoft Word at www.delaware.ofbf.org.
Name:
Complete Address:
Phone Number: Date of Birth
Parent/Guardian Name:
In whose name is the Farm Bureau membership, what is their relationship to the applicant? Farm Bureau Membership #_________________
High School Attending:
Date of High School Graduation:
Grade Point Average/Scale:
(Attach certified transcripts)
Address of High School Attended:
Phone Number:
College You Plan to Attend:
Location of College (City/State):
Major/Intended Major in College:
What type of curriculum did you follow in high school?
1. Please list your school and community activity involvement:
2. Tell us about some accomplishments you’ve made or honors you have received in high school:
3. Are you employed? If yes, how many hours/week do you work? _______
If yes, list the name and address of your employer:
Please answer the following in your own words:
4. What influenced you to select as your college and ___________ __as your major? (School)
(Major)
5. In the space below, please provide a brief biography:
6. Provide a brief description of involvement that your family has had in agriculture and/or how agriculture impacts your family:
7. Provide a brief description of your personal involvement in agriculture and/or how agriculture has affected you:
8. Describe what your career goals are and how your future career will fit in to the Agriculture Industry. (For non-agriculture majors describe how your career might impact, affect or benefit from the Agriculture Industry)
9. Describe any involvement you have or had with Delaware County or Ohio Farm Bureau.
You may attach additional pages to this application if needed to complete questions/information requested on this application.
The information provided in this application accurately reflects my qualifications:
Signature Date
LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
How are you acquainted with the applicant?
How long have you known the applicant?
Are you related to the applicant or the applicant’s family? Yes__ No_____
If yes, relationship?
In the space below, please submit your recommendation:
Signature:
Your Name (print):
Position/Title:
Today’s Date: Your Phone Number:
Your Complete Address: