Terrell Weeks Memorial

Scholarship Guidelines

  1. Recipient must be affiliated with a chartered young farmer chapter.
  1. Applicants must be in the 12th grade.
  1. Recipient must enter post-secondary education during the Fall Semester following high school graduation and the year of their selection or must request an extension, in writing, from the scholarship committee. Failure to do this will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
  1. Money will be awarded to the winner after beginning their educational studies at a university, college, vocational/technical school, or other institution that qualifies as an institution of higher education.
  1. The scholarship may be applied toward tuition at any post-secondary institution, room and board, books and supplies, or any other education-related expenses.
  1. A copy of confirmed enrollment by a school official at the post-secondary institution must be submitted to the Georgia Young Farmers Association before payment of scholarship will be distributed to the recipient. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the scholarship.
  1. The GYFA Executive Secretary will serve as the Scholarship Chairman. Any questions can be directed to him at (229) 386 - 3429.
  1. At least one $1000 scholarship will be awarded each year. More will be given if funds are available.

Scholarship Timeline:

November 1stApplications are due

January 1stWinners Notified

Application

Terrell Weeks Memorial Scholarship

(Please type this application)

(Do not attach additional sheets)

Due: November 1st Return Applications to:

Georgia Young Farmers Assoc.

ABAC 34, 2802 Moore Hwy

Tifton, Georgia, 31794

Full Name: ______

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Name of Young Farmer Chapter Affiliation:______

Date of Birth______Place of Birth______Sex______

Home Address ______

City ______State ______Zip ______

Phone ( ) ______County of Residence ______

Are you a 4-H/FFA Member? ______Chapter/Club Name: ______

Parents' Names: ______

G.P.A. ______(Attach a copy of your high school transcript)

To be verified by School Official: Signature ______

Title ______

High Schools Attended:______Dates______

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To which post-secondary institutions have you applied? ______

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Where have you been accepted? ______

Where do you plan to attend school? ______

Describe your FFA and 4-H activities ______

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Discuss your leadership activities 4 –H & FFA related and otherwise ______

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Discuss other activities (civic, church, etc.) ______

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Honors, Awards, and Scholarships ______

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Employment:

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What area do you plan to study and what are your future plans? ______

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Why do you think you should receive this scholarship? ______

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* Please attach a letter of recommendation from your Young Farmer Chapter Advisor.

Scholarship Timeline:

November 1stApplications are due

January 1stRecipients will be notified

Signed: ______

Applicant

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Parent or Guardian

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Young Farmer Chapter Advisor

* Applications must be complete to be considered. Complete applications must include:

  1. Signature of counselor and verification of grades
  2. Transcript
  3. Letter From Young Farmer Chapter Advisor
  4. Completed and signed application form