Northeast Oklahoma Lamb Association

Northeast Oklahoma Lamb Association

Scholarship Application Form

The North East Oklahoma Lamb Association has established a scholarship to provide educational assistance for a member who has exhibited sheep in the NEOLA Seriesas a member for at least the past two school years (2015-2016 and 2016-2017). One $1000.00 scholarship will be awarded. Other smaller scholarships may be awarded based on current year’s budget and discretion of NEOLA Board Members.

Criteria

Applicant must have had a sheep project and shown sheep in the NEOLA jackpot as a member for at least the past two school years (2015-2016 and 2016-2017).
Applicant must be enrolling/enrolled in an accredited university, college, or trade school the by the fall semester following their high school graduation.
Applicant must be a currently enrolled junior or senior in high school for the 2016-2017 school year
Applicant must be maintaining a 2.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale.
The individual receiving this award will be eligible to have full payment made to the Bursar’s office at the university where they will be a full time student.
Recipient must be available for announcement of the scholarship at the Tulsa State Fair Market Lambs Show. This is mandatory to receive a scholarship. Top candidates will be informed prior to the show.

Method of Application

Application forms will be made available from the NEOLA website at
Applications must be postmarked by April 25, 2017to:

Tammy Kline, 343996 E Highway 18B, Chandler, OK 74834

You may also email to (you will have to scan the page with signature and other attachments if you email)
Official transcript of high school or college grades must be submitted with application.

Northeast Oklahoma Lamb Association

Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship

Application Checklist

_____1.Please type or print neatly in black ink.

_____2.Have you completed each section of the

application and signed page 3?

_____3.Attach two letters of references/recommendation. One must be from your 4-H or FFA advisor or a principal.

_____4.A minimum of 2.5 grade point average is

required for scholarships.

_____5.Attach a recent photograph of yourself.

_____6.Attach a copy of your transcript.

_____7.Attach a half page biographical narration about yourself.

_____8.Return application to: Tammy Kline, 343996 E Highway 18B, Chandler, OK 74834 or email to

_____9.Applications must be postmarked byApril 25, 2017.

Name in full______Age_____

LastFirstMiddle

Home Address______

Street, P. O. Box, Route and Box

______

City County State Zip

Parent or Guardian name(s):______

Address of Parent or Guardian______

Street, Box or Route City State

Year to graduate from high school______Name of School ______

Current Grade Point in High School______

Name 4-H and /or FFA______

Name of Higher Education Institution Planning to Attend ______

Major Field of Study ______

I so hereby certify that the information submitted on this form is accurate to the best of my knowledge and I grant permission for the staff members of the school to verify any information given in this application.

______

Signature

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS RELATED TO SHEEP INDUSTRY

Use only the space provided to list participation through exhibition at Local, County, State, and National Shows. If you cannot list all, list your highest achievements.

You must list at least two school years of exhibitions at the NEOLA shows (list your end of year awards instead of each show).

LOCAL, COUNTY, STATE, and NATIONAL SHOWS

Event / Year / Breed / Award

Please list all other activities, organizations, accomplishments and leadership roles you are involved in related to the sheep industry.

Year / Organization / Activity/Accomplishment/Position/Award

PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS ABOUTYOUR INVOLVMENT OUTSIDE THE SHEEP INDUSTRY. Use only the space provided. If you cannot list all, list your highest achievements

Community Service and Citizenship (Church, clubs, organizations, etc.)

Year / Organization / Activity/Accomplishment/Position/ Award

LEADERSHIP IN ACTIVITIES (List office/position(s) held when relevant)

Year / Organization / Activity/Accomplishment/Position/ Award

Other Awards Received(School, Community, Clubs, Organizations, etc.)

Year / Organization / Activity/Accomplishment/Position/ Award

How has your involvement in showing sheep helped to shape you as an individual?

______

What do you see as your future role in the sheep industry and/or agriculture?

______

Additional information you would like the scholarship committee to be aware of:

______

Attach a ½ Page biographical narration of yourself. You may use information above, but this biographical will be used with picture for paper if you win scholarship.