Kansas Angus Auxiliary
Kenneth & Lorene Moore Scholarship 2015
Applicants must:
· Be enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college or university
· Applicants must be currently a college sophomore 2013-14
· Applicant must: have a minimum GPA of 3.0
· Should major in agriculture or related field that can benefit the ag industry
· Do not add pages unless indicated (Application is 3-pages plus essay) Please list most recent activities and participation first; we realize that there is not enough room to list everything
· Application will be judged on overall involvement in Angus activities
Application deadline Jan 10, 2015 Scholarship(s) presented at the annual Ks. Angus Association Banquet at the Kansas Angus Futurity
Name __________________________ Address _____________________
Phone____________________________ Email__________________________
Birthdate________________________ Parents_________________________
High School Attended_____________ College/university ________________ year___
Current GPA_____ Attach a copy of your college transcript. Unofficial/web accepted. (10 pts)_____
□Include proof of enrollment for 2015 spring semester. Web print out of spring 2015 courses acceptable.
Are you a member of the Ks. Jr. Angus Assn? _____ # of years___ NJAA? _______
Are your parents a member of the Ks. Angus Assn.?___ Ks. Angus Auxiliary? ___
Have you previously received a Ks Angus Aux. Scholarship? ____ (will have no bearing on application)
1. List/describe your Angus non –show ring activities and involvement in the KJAA or NJAA. Include leadership, offices, committees, special recognition and contests. ( 15 pts.)____
2. List/describe your show ring participation. Include most important awards and shows on all levels including showmanship participation. (10 pts)____
3. List your 4-H, FFA, KJLA, Ag related activities, including community and college/ high school participation, leadership and other recognition. (10 pts)____
4. In a 2-page maximum, double-spaced essay (10-12 pt font) describe your past and current involvement in the Angus industry. Include your participation in your own or family Angus operation, how the Angus industry and your involvement in activities has influenced your life. (Attach essay to this application) 50 pts _____
5. Describe your future plans. Will the Angus, beef or agriculture industries be a part of your future? 5 pts____
Applicant’s Signature______________________________________________date____
One letter of reference must be included from one of the following:
Angus breeder
Teacher or professor
Coach/advisor/counselor
Employer
Mail to: Ks Angus Auxiliary/Moore Scholarship, Melissa Cozzitorto , 663 E 550, Rd , Lawrence, Ks 66047 Must be postmarked on or before Jan. 10, 2015
One scholarship will be awarded from funds held by the Ks Angus Aux. from the Kenneth Moore family. Scholarship criteria places emphasis on outstanding work within the junior Angus program.
Eligible applicants are college sophomores enrolled in a 2 or 4-year college or university for the entire 2014-15 school year and are current members of the Kansas Jr Angus Association. Applications will be judged and scored; maximum points in each category are listed. Total maximum points is 100. One scholarship awarded providing the committee deems an application eligible, complete and worthy. Winner announced at annual Kansas Angus Assn Banquet.
* Kenneth & Lorene Moore Scholarship Application- Ks Angus Auxiliary
(Updated 1/14) Application is 3 pages. DO NOT add pages except the essay described in #4.
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