Wallowa County Agricultural Resource Foundation
Stockgrowers Memorial Scholarship
Wallowa County Stockgrowers Association
Probert-Boucher Memorial Scholarship
Applications due July 1, 2017
Please read the eligibility requirements for each scholarship as follows and then check the box(s) below for the scholarship(s) you are applying for. One application may be used for multiple scholarships if eligible. Previous applicants and recipients that still meet eligibility requirements are encouraged to apply. Any questions may be directed to Phillip Ketscher at: .
Wallowa County Agricultural Resource Foundation
Stockgrowers Memorial Scholarship
Wallowa County Stockgrowers Association
Probert-Boucher Memorial Scholarship
Applications due July 1, 2017
Thank you for applying!
Wallowa County Agricultural Resource Foundation
Stockgrowers Memorial Scholarship
Purpose:This scholarship is offered to encourage participation in the field of agriculture. Funds for this scholarship include donations in memory and in honor of men and women who have contributed to the livestock industry in Wallowa County.
Eligibility:
- To be considered, a student must be enrolled in a school of agriculture, school of forestry, or other natural resource related area of study beyond the high school level.
- Applicants should be residents of WallowaCounty and should have attended school in WallowaCounty.
- Both graduating high school seniors and students presently enrolled in post high school programs are eligible for consideration. (Preference given to applicants with at least college sophomore standing.)
Application Process:
Complete the scholarship application form and return it with sealed letters of recommendation, proof of post high school program enrollment and a copy of present school transcripts to the following address,
no later thanJULY 1, 2017:
Scholarship Committee
Wallowa County Agricultural Resource Foundation
c/o OSU Extension Service
668 NW First Street
Enterprise, OR97828
Selection Criteria:
- Applicant must have demonstrated qualities of scholarship and leadership in school and community.
- Applicants must complete an interview with the Wallowa County Agricultural ResourceFoundation’s Scholarship Committee, in-person interviews are preferred.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation, one from a present or former employer is required. It is preferred that letters not be from relatives of the applicant.
- Financial need may be considered, but is not a selection requirement.
- An official copy of the applicant’s present school transcripts must be included for review.
- The scholarship will only apply to an accredited four year college with a plan for a four year degree program or graduate program, or an accredited program at a community college, business school, or alternative program which meets scholarship committee approval.
- Applicant will supply a copy of their post secondary school acceptance letter(s) or a copy of present college transcripts to provide proof of college enrollment.
Wallowa County Stockgrowers Association
Probert-Boucher Memorial Scholarship
Purpose:
This scholarship is offered to encourage participation in a field that is directly or
indirectly related to agriculture (Examples: Home Economics, Mechanical Engineering,
Business, Forestry, Ag.Sciences, etc.)
Funds for this scholarship award have been donated by family and friends in memory
of Helen Boucher and Jim & C Belle Probert. These individuals encouraged youth to strive for their goals and were known for their generosity in helping Wallowa County students reach their goals and pursue higher education in agriculture and other rural related studies.
Eligibility:
- To be considered, a student must be enrolled in a school beyond the high school
level.
- Applicants should be residents of Wallowa County and should have attended
school in Wallowa County.
- Both graduating seniors and students presently enrolled in post high school
programs are eligible for consideration.
Application Process:
Complete the scholarship application form and return it with sealed letters of recommendation, proof of post high school program enrollment, and a copy of present school transcripts, to the following address/location
NO LATER than, JULY 1, 2017:
Boucher/Probert Memorial Scholarship Committee
Wallowa County Stockgrowers Association
c/o OSU Extension Service
668 NW First Street
Enterprise, OR 97828
Selection Criteria:
- Applicant must have demonstrated qualities of scholarship and leadership in school and community.
- Applicants must complete an interview with the Wallowa County Stockgrowers Scholarship Committee, in-person interviews are preferred.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation are required. One should be from a past or present employer. It is preferred that letters not be from relatives of the applicant.
- Financial need may be considered, but is not a selection requirement.
- A copy of the applicant’s present school transcripts must be included for review.
- The scholarship will only apply to an accredited four year college with a plan for a four year degree program or graduate program, or an accredited program at a community college, business school, or alternative program which meets scholarship committee approval.
- Applicant will supply a copy of their post secondary school acceptance letter(s) or a copy of present college transcripts to provide proof of college enrollment.
Memorial Scholarship Application
Completion of application is to be typed or printed in black ink. If necessary, additional pages may be used to complete questions. If using a computer please follow original scholarship application format.
Name: / Birth Date: / Age :Permanent Address:
City: / State: / Zip Code:
Phone #s______Email ______
Father’s Name: / Occupation:
Mother’s Name: / Occupation:
Academic Year / Current GPA / Class Rank(if known):
(ex. 10th out of 54)
High School(s) Attended [include dates]-
Indicate the type of credits received: Quarter creditsSemester creditsOther?
School of higher education enrolling in/presently attending:
Indicate the type of credits received: Quarter creditsSemester creditsOther?
Degree(s) pursued: / Planned date of degree completion:
B.S., BA, MBA, Etc
If currently enrolled list the number of credits and the years in which the credits were completed: (May refer to attached official transcript)
Please complete the following questions and requests for information briefly and thoroughly.
- What are your educational goals, and what do you plan to do with your education once you have completed your schooling?
2. As evidence and recognition of your leadership ability, please list leadership positions held and awards received in recognition of your leadership.
3.Please list school and community activities in which you engaged, including those
related to agriculture. (ex. 4-H/FFA, church, athletics, Grange, Honor Society,fraternity/sorority, music, etc.)
4.What have you done to secure funds for your college education?
(Include information about job earnings saved, application for Financial Aid, scholarships received, etc.)
5.Do you have other information you believe would be of interest or pertinent to the committee regarding your application? Please describe.