OZAUKEE COUNTY DAIRY PROMOTION COMMITTEE
SCHOLARSHIP
The Ozaukee County Dairy Promotion Committee will offer scholarships to one or more high school seniors who have, or will be enrolling in a formal educational program related to agriculture. Students currently enrolled in a similar program may apply and receive the scholarship for the following school year. The applicant must be an Ozaukee County resident at the time of the application.
Your scholarship guidelines must include the application form, two letters of reference, and an essay describing your educational and career plans.
Rules and Regulations
- The scholarship may be used at any accredited vocational school or university where the applicant will be enrolled in a full-time educational program.
- Payment of the scholarship will be made by the Committee treasurer following receipt of a cancelled check or fee statement showing the tuition has been paid. Scholarship amount paid will not exceed the tuition amount.
- The amount of scholarships and number of recipients may change on an annual basis.
- Selection criteria:
a) Interest and involvement in agriculture – 20%
b) School and community involvement – 30%
c) Essay on career plans – 20%
d) Letters of recommendation – 30%
- Completed application and letters of recommendation are due on April 1st
OZAUKEE COUNTY DAIRY PROMOTION COMMITTEE
NAME______DATE OF BIRTH______SEX______
ADDRESS______PHONE______
(street) (city) (zip)
PARENT OR GUARDIAN’S NAME AND ADDRESS (if applicable)______
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Number of children in family:______Ages:______
High School Attended:______No. in Class______Rank______
I intend to pursue a ______degree in______
from______
(school and address)
I (have) (have not) applied for entrance to the above school and
(have) (have not) been accepted.
Explain why field of study was chosen:______
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1. Describe your past and current involvement in agriculture:
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2. List all the school and community awards and honors received, with year:
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3. List school activity and leadership involvement (based on last 5 years).
List offices, committees and other responsibilities, etc.:
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4. Describe your future plans for school and careers. (Limit to this space; do not use back side).
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5. CLUB AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES (Based on last 5 years)
A. Community Activities:______
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______
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B. Full and/or part-time work experience:______
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C. Other activities and interests:______
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6. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. Two letters of recommendation.
· One teacher, advisor, guidance counselor, or high school principal.
· One local community leader, clergyman, employer, other.
B. Transcript of high school grades.
Send completed application to:
Ozaukee County Dairy Promotion Committee
Attn: Don Hamm
4576 Blueberry Road
Fredonia, WI 53021
Scholarship Application Deadline: April 1st