$500.00 Brown County Pork Producers Scholarship
or
$2000.00 Grace Murphy Scholarship
(Applicants will be contacted if chosen to interview for the Grace Murphy Scholarship)
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INTERVIEW DATE: Wednesday, April 16, 2014
LOCATION: Fayetteville High School
TIME: 5:00 p.m.
Please note, this application has been updated and this is the only application that will be accepted.
Purpose
The Brown County Pork Producers will be awarding scholarships to high school seniors who will graduate during the 2013/2014 school year or a previous 4-H or FFA member currently attending college. These scholarships have been established to assist young people in their efforts to pursue a college education.
Criteria and Selection Procedures
The applicant must reside in Brown County or attend a Brown County high school. Applicants must be a current or previous 4-H or FFA member and must pursue a college or technical school degree.
Selection Process Criteria
Agriculture/Livestock related background 20%
Future plans 20%
School and community activities 30%
Need for scholarship 30%
To be considered, applicants should submit the attached application along with a signed high school transcript no later then March 7, 2014 to:
Brown County Pork Producers
c/o Lory Rosselot, Secretary
2888 State Route 131
Fayetteville, Ohio 45118
A scholarship committee will sort the applications down to a limited number of finalists.
Applicants will be required to present 1st quarter grades prior to receiving scholarship funds. Grades along with other appropriate information (i.e., name and mailing address) should be mailed to Lory Rosselot at the above address.
Page 1.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Are you currently involved in 4-H or FFA? Yes _____ No _____
How many years have you been involved in 4-H or FFA? 4-H ______, FFA ______
Type of 4-H or FFA Project(s):
Do you currently take a swine project to the county fair, Yes _____ No _____ If no, please list last year
swine project(s) was taken: ______
4-H and/or FFA Advisor’s Name:
A. PERSONAL
Name
Home Address
Home Phone and/or Cell Phone Number
(this will be the # used for contacting interview candidates)
County
Date of Birth
B. FAMILY
Parent’s Names Address
Occupations
Number of Brothers
Number of Sisters
Any brothers or sisters currently attending college? ______
If so, how many? ______
C. SCHOOL
School Attending
School Address
Telephone Number
Page 2.
SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
In the spaces provided, show your involvement in various school and community activities. Indicate any offices held.
A. SCHOOL
B. COMMUNITY
C. CHURCH
D. HOBBIES
E. SPECIAL INTERESTS
Page 3.
AGRICULTURE/LIVESTOCK RELATED BACKGROUND
In the space provided, explain your background and various experiences in agriculture.
Do you currently live on a farm? ______
If so, describe your family’s farming operation.
Is your family directly involved in livestock production? ______
If so, describe the scope of production and your involvement in the process.
In a few words, describe the importance of agriculture and livestock in your county and the future you foresee for agriculture and livestock production.
Page 4.
FUTURE PLANS
A. ACADEMIC PREPARATION
Name of High School Attended
Date of Graduation
Scholastic Average
Ranked ______in a class of
*Note: Applicant must submit a copy of his/her transcripts signed by the high school
guidance counselor (attach to scholarship application)
B. Describe why you are interested in pursuing a college or technical school education.
C. Field in which you are planning to major and your reasons for choosing this field of study.
D. College, University, or Technical School you plan to attend.
Page 5.
NEED FOR THE SCHOLARSHIP
A. Explain your need for financial assistance to obtain your goal of a college education. Include your plans for self-support and from your family. Mention any special or unusual financial needs.
B. List anticipated college or technical school costs for the next year.
C. Have you been chosen or are you being considered for any other scholarships? __Yes __ No
Name of Being Already
Scholarship Amount Considered Chosen
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