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Name:The Morton County Farm Bureau Family Member Scholarship.

Purpose:The scholarship will recognize academic achievements as well as leadership skills of college-age students.

Amount:The scholarship is five hundred ($500) dollars.

Criteria:The following criteria will be used in selecting recipients.

Applicant’s parents or grandparents are members of Morton County Farm Bureau.

Applicant is an undergraduate student who has completed or will be completing their freshman year of post-secondary school.

Applicant is a well-rounded student who has achieved a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or better. The student should maintain quality involvement in a balance of extra curricular activities and service activities plus demonstrates leadership ability and potential.

Applicant has sent application, high school and college transcripts and three reference statements from individuals other than relatives no later than June 15. Forms are enclosed.

Funds are to be expended only for tuition, room and board, books or other appropriate educational expenses.

Scholarship Application Submittal Instructions

Mail the form to: Becky Graner 5265 Hwy 1806 Mandan, ND 58554

Attention: Morton County Farm Bureau Scholarship

All Applications must contain:
Application, current college transcripts and three Reference Statements must be submitted by June 15. Computer generated transcript is acceptable.

Reference Statement:
Ask three individuals, other than relatives, to complete a copy of the following Reference Statement.

If you have questions email Becky Graner at with your questions and contact information and a member of the Morton County Farm Bureau Board of Directors will get back to you.

Applications, references and transcripts must be submitted as a complete package by June 15th. The winner will be announced by ~July 1st with the scholarship available for the fall term.

Morton County Farm Bureau

Family Member Scholarship

Applicant Data

First Name
Last Name
Address
City/ St. Zip
Email
Birth date of applicant
Phone Number
Parent /Grandparent Name
Morton Co. FB Membership # (must provide)
High School attended
Graduation Date
Name of Post-secondary school attending
Address/ City/ State of school
In fall of award year student will enroll as (sophomore, junior, senior).
Indicate full- time/ part-time
Cumulative college grade point average (GPA)
Field of study pursuing

Work History

Describe work experience & number of hours a week you work.
Employer Employment Dates

Activities/Awards/Honors

Goals and Aspirations

YOU MAY TYPE THE ANSWERS TO THE WORK HISTORY, ACTIVITIES/AWARDS/HONORS AND THE ANSWER TO CAREER OBJECTIVES, ETC. AND ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES TO THE APPLICATION.

DIRECTIONS FOR REFERENCE LETTER

Morton County Farm Bureau Scholarship

Please return to applicant in timely manner so they meet the June15th deadline. No need to send the letter in a sealed envelope. Please put use letterhead with your contact information included.

Reference for:______

To the Reference Writer:

The person whose name appears above wishes to use you as a reference for a Morton County Farm Bureau Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes academic achievements as well as leadership of students.

Reference letters usually include:

 Capacities in which you have known the applicant

 The length of your association

 The applicants performance during your association

 Attributes of the candidate that may be important for success

 A general recommendation and estimate of potential for future development

Return your reference letter with this form to the student

Written by
Complete Address
Position
Phone Number
Email
Date
Signature

Morton Co. FB

Scholarship

Accepted Dec. 2011