MERCED-MARIPOSA

CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

c/o 9365 Carmellia Ave.

Dos Palos, CA 93620

209-769-1133

2016 SCHOLARSHIP INSTRUCTIONS

Scholarships available (quantities may change at the discretion of committee):

Up to $25,000 to be divided into $500, 1000 or $2000 or other scholarship amounts.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

  1. Student must be a resident of Merced or MariposaCounties or an active member or child of an active member of Merced-Mariposa Cattlemen’s Association that does not live in Merced or MariposaCounties. They must be a graduating senior or an enrolling college freshman.
  1. A personal interview may be requested. You will be contacted so that a meeting can be arranged with the Scholarship Committee.
  1. Applicant must be planning a career in agriculture, have a major in Agriculture and be enrolled within one calendar year at a community college or four-year college or university.
  1. Must have maintained a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher.
  1. After being awarded a scholarship, mail proofs of enrollment to Suzy Hultgren-Pimentel, 8244 W. Palm, Winton, CA 95388
  1. All Scholarship payments will be made directly to the recipient upon receipt of Proof of Enrollment.
  1. Deadline for applications accompanied by two letters of recommendation by April1, 2016. All applications are to be typed. Additional information can be included on separate pages. A portfolio can be provided but is not required. An official sealed transcript for grades 9 – 12 needs to be provided.
  1. Student must attend college within one calendar year of receiving notice of scholarship.
  1. Send applications to:Merced-Mariposa Cattlemen’s Association

c/o Tish Delerio

9365 Carmellia Ave.

Dos Palos, CA 93620

MERCED-MARIPOSA CATTLEMEN’S ASSOCIATION

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Name______High School ______

Address______

City ______State ______Zip Code______

Phone: ______Fax: ______Email: ______

Social Security #: ______Intended College______

College Address: ______City: ______Zip: ______

Intended Major______

Estimated cost per year to attend this school: ______Overall GPA ______

What is the applicant’s GPA for Ag courses for grades 9-12? ______

Father’s Name: ______Occupation: ______

Father’s Employer: ______

Mother’s Name: ______Occupation: ______

Mother’s Employer: ______

Will the applicant’s parent(s) be contributing toward the applicant’s college education? ______

Number of children in applicant’s family: ______Are any in college? ______

If so, where, and in what grade are they currently enrolled?

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Score:

______(10 pts)1.List FFA or agricultural activities, including projects, activities,awards, office held, etc.

______(10 pts)2.List school activities; include clubs, award, office held, etc.

______(10 pts)3.List community service and related activities.

______(10 pts)4.Statement of Goals and Objectives.

______(10 pts)5.Grade Point Average

______(10 pts)6.Statement of financial need:

How do you plan to finance your college education?

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______(10 pts) 7. What drove the price drop in the cattle market?

______(10 pts)8.What is the disconnect between ranchers, packers, and government regulation agencies?

______(10 pts)9.List Employment/Work Experience and Duties:

______(10 pts)10.Explain your participation in Merced-Mariposa Cattlemen’s activities and give a summary of MMCA’s activities throughout the year. Hint: Contact a Cattleman