2013 NCF Scholarship Application

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1 2013 NCF Scholarship Application Scholarships offered by the Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation BASIS FOR SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS 1. Must be a high school senior or college student. 2. Must have a "C" or higher grade point average. 3. Must be enrolled or intending to enroll full time in any college or university that offers a bachelor degree; an approved vocation or trade school; or a state accredited junior college. Preference will be given to students attending a Nebraska institute of higher learning and preference will be given to students majoring in an agricultural field of study. 4. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of 1) academic achievement, 2) beef industry involvement, and 3) goals and quality of application. AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP AND DONOR 1. The amount of each scholarship shall be at least $1, The scholarships are awarded for one year. Payment will be made to the college or university upon proof of enrollment for the 2014 spring semester. (Speak to your college business office about providing proof of registration.) 3. NC Scholarships are provided through contributions received by the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation. PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING 1. Applications can be obtained by calling Lee Weide at the NC Lincoln office at (402) or Jana Jensen at (308) Three references must be included with each application. One letter must be from an academic reference (i.e., school counselor, principal, teacher, advisor) and that person must address only your academics. One letter must be from an industry involvement reference (i.e., veterinarian, Extension educator, 4-H or FFA leader, breed association leader, banker, Livestock nutritionist) and that person must address only your industry involvement/experience. One letter must be from character reference (i.e., religious, public official, volunteer program leader) and that person must address only your citizenship. These references must not be relatives. The letters must be included with the application. 3. Applications are due March 1, The application, current transcript, and all three reference letters must be postmarked by March 1, A color or black and white photograph of the applicant, identified on the back, would be appreciated but is not a requirement for this scholarship. 4. Mail application to: Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship Committee, c/o NC Foundation, Lee Weide 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 101 Lincoln, NE,

2 APPLICATION FOR 2013 NC FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Full Name Phone ( ) Address Town ZIP Address Birthdate Sex Social Security # Parent s Names (plus addresses, if different than yours) If parents are NC Members, how is the NC Membership Listed? To be completed by high school counselor or principal. Must be included with your application. High School City/Town Phone Date of Graduation Number of Students in Senior Class Rank in Class GPA (Please attach current transcript) ACT SCORE or, SAT SCORE Signature Date Please print or type name and title To be completed by college registrar's office. Must be included with your application. (College students must complete the above high school section also.) College Status Current College GPA (Please attach current transcript) Signature Date Please print or type name and title Please include both high school and college transcript information if you are a college student applying for a scholarship.

3 Are you a student at, or have you applied for admission to a college or university, vocational or trade school: Please give details: Have you applied for or received other scholarships? Please give details and amounts received: If awarded a scholarship, what would be your source of additional funds necessary to attend college? Have you applied for assistance from the college of your choice with any of the below: Tuition waiver Room and Board Books Job Grant If so, what is the amount of assistance granted? Anticipated college major: Briefly state your career plans or goals after college: List leadership positions (i.e. school, sports, FFA, breed association, 4-H club) you have held and/or leadership experiences you have had (i.e., camps attended; project, event or field day responsibility):

4 STATEMENT OF APPLICANT Please include a type written narrative (maximum of 500 words) explaining your reasons for applying for the scholarship, placing emphasis on your goals. The statement may also address applicable training and previous accomplishments that would enable the committee to give you appropriate consideration for this scholarship. It should also reflect your academic achievement and beef industry involvement. (An additional page may be used if necessary). Signed

5 REFERENCES 1. Phone: Occupation: 2. Phone: Occupation: 3. Phone: Occupation NOTE: All three letters of recommendation along with the application form, statement of applicant, grade transcript(s), and ACT or SAT score must be postmarked by March 1, MAIL TO: Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation Scholarship Committee, c/o NC Foundation, Lee Weide 1010 Lincoln Mall, Suite 101 Lincoln, NE, Incomplete applications and applications postmarked after March 1, 2013, will be disqualified.