BUTLER COUNTY MEAT GOAT ASSOCIATION

2017SCHOLARSHIP

Background

TheBCMGA was established in 2011, to promote meat goatbreeds in Butler Countyand, at the request of our 4-H/FFA Members and Advisors,to establish a Born & Raised program/show.The Butler County Meat Goat Association Scholarship was established to create a lasting memorial to the recognition to the Goat Department Participants of the Butler County Fair.

Eligibility

To provide academic assistance to the youth who participated in the Goat Department at 2017 Butler County Fair.

  1. The applicant must be a 2017high school graduate or a 2016high school graduate that has completed their first year of college.
  2. Students may be attending any accredited institute of higher learning, including college, university or community/junior College.
  3. Must have a goat at the Butler County Fair during the 2017 Fair dates.
  4. Open to 4-H or FFA members.
  5. Open to youth with all breeds of goats.
  6. Application MUST be typed

APPLICANTS

Qualified applicants should submit the attached application no later than July 1, 2017 to Jackie Ponder, 3041 Wehr Road, Hamilton, OH 45011. Applications may be received by USPS or by email at .

USE OF SCHOLARSHIP

The award shall be used only for tuition, books, materials, fees, room and board. The award is payable directly to the institution.

COMMITTEE

The Butler County Meat Goat Association Executive Board will select one (1) Executive Board member and two (2) members to review the application have the total responsibility for awarding the scholarship. The winner will be identified on Sunday at the Butler County Born and Raised show.

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Application for the Butler County Meat Goat Association Scholarship

Instructions: Application is to be completed by applicant. Answer questions completely and use extra pages where necessary. Please ensure that all materials presented reflect only specific information requested in the scholarship application.

Application Name: ______

Home Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Home Phone: ______Email: ______

Parent(s)/Guardian(s): ______

Signature of Applicant: ______

Academic Activities & Accomplishments

High School: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Graduation Date: ______Cumulative GPA: ______

College: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip: ______

Graduation Date: ______Cumulative GPA*:______

*Please attach an unofficial transcript.

What is your intended college major? Why did you choose this area of study?

What must you accomplish over the next several years to become a successful adult? What challenges or barriers do you foresee having to overcome?

What makes you a unique person?

In the following essay (500-1000 words) describe what you feel could be the ideal partnership between farmers and consumers. How can your chosen career interest help enhance this process?

Extracurricular Activities/Community Involvement/Employment

Please list extracurricular activities, in which you have consistently participated while in high school including positions of leadership in school, community or religious affiliation. Attach additional sheets as needed.

School-related activities:

ORGANIZATION/CLUB / ACTIVITY / YOUR ROLE / YEAR IN SCHOOL

List any awards or significant achievements: ______

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Community Activities (outside of school/FFA & 4-H)

ORGANIZATION/CLUB/CHURCH / ACTIVITY / YOUR ROLE / YEARS INVOLVED

Work Experience (including summer employment):

POSITION / EMPLOYER / DATES / HOURS PER WEEK