Each year, the Animal Science Club awards at least three $500 scholarships to active members.The executive board has not yet finalized the number of scholarships to be awarded but will make that decision soon. Six of these $500 scholarships were awarded last year.
According to our constitution:
Article IX. Scholarships
Section 1: Number of Scholarships to be Awarded
A. The Club's goal is to present three $500 scholarships each year.
B. At any time the Club deems it economically feasible and acceptable, the number and/or amounts of scholarships may be increased.
Section 2: Requirements
The scholarship shall be open to active Club members as outlined in Article XI who have not previously received the scholarship and who are rising sophomores, juniors, and seniors (or rising second year Ag Institute students), in any major, and who will be full time students the following academic year.
All candidates will be required to complete an application that will give the opportunity to detail Club leadership, financial need, and scholarship. The Selection Committee will base their selections on Club leadership and activities, with a maximum of 50 points available; financial need with a maximum of 25 points; and academics with a maximum of 25 points. Each applicant should have a minimum GPA of 2.25 or more.
Section 3: Selection
The Scholarship Committee shall consist of 3 current Club advisors and graduating seniors choosing to participate.
All awarded scholarships shall be paid from the general checking account or the scholarship fund. Monies donated to the club for the specific purpose of scholarships will be used only for that purpose.
A scholarship application form is attached. If you have recently been an active member of the Club and meet the criteria described above, please consider applying for one of these scholarships.
NCSU Animal Science Club
Activity & Leadership Scholarship Award
Please complete this form and return it to Dale Miller in 466 Riddick on or before April 13, 2009. It should be typed or neatly printed in black ink. Recipients will be announced at the Animal Science Club Spring Banquet on April 23, 2009.
Name: ______
School Address: ______
School Telephone: ______E-mail: ______
Home Address ______
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Year (Circle One): FRSOJRSRAg Inst.Current GPA ______
Major/ Minor ______
Will you be a full-time student during the next academic year? ______
If you feel that you have a financial need for this scholarship, please use the space provided to state why you feel that you have this need (25 points for financial need).
Please list any scholarships that you know you will be receiving (and their amounts) during the next academic year.
Please list all NCSU Animal Science Club activities in which you have participated. Include all leadership roles and be specific. Attach additional sheets if needed (50 points for club activities).
ActivityType of WorkEstimated Time
Please describe your career goals and tell how you feel the NCSU ANS Club has benefited you.
Signature: ______Date: ______