Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & PROCEDURE

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1 Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION & PROCEDURE Scholarship Eligibility: The Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund (OCSF) Scholarships are available to current Oregon Cattlemen's Association members and members of their family. Applicant must be a college sophomore, junior, senior or graduate level and enrolled full-time at a community college or university for the academic year. All majors may apply; however, some relevance to the livestock industry must be demonstrated. The application deadline is April 29, Scholarships totaling up to $5,000 will be awarded for the academic year. All recipients will be notified of their award by mail no later than May 13, Scholarship recipients will be announced during the annual Midyear meeting. All scholarship recipients are encouraged to attend this banquet and will receive free one-day registration and a ticket to dinner with notification to the OCA office by May 13, The Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund (OCSF) will make payments directly to the institution to pay for tuition. Instructions: 1. Application Deadline is April 29, 2016 o The attached application must be completed in full and postmarked on or before April 29, 2015 to be considered by the Scholarship Committee. Applications postmarked or brought to the office after April 29, 2016 will not be considered. o If applications are delivered in person, applicant must request a received and dated statement by the staff individual accepting the application. This may be achieved by having the individual receiving the application sign their name and dating the application cover sheet in pen. The OCA office closes at 4:30PM; all hand delivered applications will need to be received by this time. o Acceptance in person or by mail does not guarantee eligibility. Applicant is responsible for completing application in full and seeing that all requested materials are postmarked or brought to the office by the application deadline of April 29, o All application forms will have a current date reflecting the academic year for which the application applies, found at the top of the application form. Applicants must use a current application form for his/her application to be considered. o If applicant wishes to use additional paper to complete the application, that is acceptable as long as the question being answered is clearly identified and the same application format is utilized. o Please submit application paper clipped or stapled only. Please do not use report covers or binders. 2. Transcripts o Transcript of the applicant s last full year in school must accompany the application. In other words, grade reports for a full academic year of schoolwork must be made available to the scholarship committee. If more than one school was attended in during the last year, applicant must submit transcripts from all schools.

2 3. Interview o An interview may be requested by the Oregon Cattlemen s Association scholarship committee. 4. Signature and Authorization o Your signature is an essential part of this application. Applications without signatures are ineligible. 5. Thank you and Good Luck! Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund 1320 Capitol St. NE, STE 150 Salem, OR Fax:

3 Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund Scholarship Application Form Academic Year Scholarship Eligibility The Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund (OCSF) Scholarships are available to current Oregon Cattlemen's Association members and members of their family. Applicant must be a college sophomore, junior, senior or graduate level and enrolled full-time at a community college or university for the academic year. All majors may apply; however, some relevance to the livestock industry must be demonstrated. The application deadline is April 29, Scholarships totaling up to $5,000 will be awarded for the academic year. All recipients will be notified of their award by mail no later than May 13, Scholarship recipients will be announced during the annual Midyear meeting. All recipients are encouraged to attend this banquet and will receive free one-day registration and a ticket to dinner with notification to the OCA office by May 13, The Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund (OCSF) will make payments directly to the institution to pay for tuition. Instructions It is important to follow the directions outlined in the Scholarship Application and Procedure that serves as a cover letter for this application form. Please complete this form in full. Incomplete applications are considered ineligible. Do not leave any item blank. 1. Name: First Middle Last 2. Permanent Mailing Address: Street/PO Box City County State Zip Telephone Number Address 3. Applicant will apply to enter or is currently enrolled at what institution of higher education? 4. Major Course of Study 5. Minors and/or Options 6. What will be your academic level for the coming school year? 7. Applicants current GPA Must Attach Transcript 8. Leadership Activities: Office and leadership positions held in all organizations, including: school, community, church, FFA, Jr. Breed Organizations, etc. Include past 3 years only.

4 Name of Organization Year(s) Position Held 9. Awards & Honors: Please list all awards, honors, and scholastic recognition you have received in the past 3 years Awards & Honors Year(s)

5 10. Work Activities: Please list all jobs or internships you have held during the past 3 academic years Place of Employment Job duties Contact Name & Phone Dates Worked 11. Briefly describe your future plans, including education and career goals. What has motivated you to enter into an agriculture-related field? 12. Essay Question: Explain the pros and cons of a solution to an issue your family s agriculture operation is facing.

6 13. Essay Question: How could the agricultural community strengthen its connection with consumers in relation to the effects of public policy on public health? Applicant certifies that the information provided in this application form is true. Applicant agrees that if the applicant is selected to receive a scholarship, applicant will attend the institution listed above and will pursue the major course of study listed in this application for the duration of the academic year. Applicant understands and agrees that failure to comply with the above may render applicant ineligible for the scholarship granted and may be required to return any remaining unused portions of the scholarship award to the OCSF. It is understood that submission of this application gives permission to the Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund and the Oregon Cattlemen s Association to utilize your name and or picture for promotional purposes of the OCSF Scholarship Fund. Applicant understands and agrees that the Oregon Cattlemen s Stewardship Fund Scholarship Committee has permission to contact all references listed in this application. Applicant Signature Date OCA Membership ID #