Heifer Scholarship App - 2015.indd

INSTRUCTIONS
The Southwestern Exposition Commercial Female Show & Sale
Scholarship Application
Who May Apply
1.
A senior in High School or currently enrolled in a college, University or Vocational School.
2.
He/She must be nominated by a member of the nominating committee of the Southwestern Exposition Commercial Female Show and Sale.
Materials to be submitted with the application:
1.
The attached Scholarship Application Form (pages 1-4) plus a one page personal narrative.
Entries in the application must be typed or written in ink.
Do not add pages except for Item 3 of Page 4.
2.
A letter of recommendation by a member of the nominating committee of the Southwestern Exposition Commercial Female Show and Sale.
3.
One copy of your Scholastic Record completed with the assistance of your principal or
counselor. This record is to include your high school transcript and a report of your SAT
or ACT score.
4.
If a college student, submit a certified transcript in-lieu of the Scholastic Record.
5.
Scholarships are judged 50% on financial need, 40% on agricultural involvement and
10% on scholastic ability.
All of this information is to be mailed to the Southwestern Exposition Commercial
Female Show and Sale Scholarship — along with your Scholarship Application.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Completed applications must be submitted to the Scholarship committee of the Southwestern Exposition Commercial Female Show and Sale by January 14, 2015 at 5 p.m.
Mail to:
Southwestern Exposition
Commercial Female Show & Sale Scholarship
c/o Weekly Livestock Reporter
Phil Stoll, Publisher/Editor
P.O. Box 7655
FedEx or UPS - 120 N. Rayner
Fort Worth, TX 76111
Fort Worth Commercial Heifer Sale Scholarship Application
1. APPLICANT
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(Last)
(First)
(MI)
(Name normally used)
2. HOME ADDRESS
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(Street or Rural Route & Box No.)
3. COUNTY
(Town)
4. HOME TELEPHONE (
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5. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER*
7. WHERE DO YOU LIVE?
(State)
(ZIP)
)
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-
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Farm/Ranch
Small Town
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(Under 10,000)
6. DATE OF BIRTH
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Rural or Non-Farm
Town
City
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(10,000-50,000)
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(Over 50,000)
8. COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
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INTENDED MAJOR
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*By right to privacy, you are not required to list your Social Security Number.
FAMILY INFORMATION
1. NAME OF PARENT(S) OR GUARDIAN(S)
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2. AGES OF BROTHERS AND/OR SISTERS (if any)
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3. WILL YOU HAVE ANY BROTHERS OR SISTERS ATTENDING COLLEGE
AT THE SAME TIME AS YOU? Yes
4. FATHER’S OCCUPATION
FATHER’S EMPLOYER
____________________________
No
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MOTHER’S OCCUPATION
MOTHER’S EMPLOYER
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TITLE
TITLE
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WORK TEL.
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If Yes, Number
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WORK TEL.
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YOUR PERSONAL FINANCIAL STATUS (Not Your Parents’)
1. AVAILABLE FINANCIAL RESOURCES
A. Savings and Cash Available
B. Other Assets
Property $
Livestock $
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$
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Total Value of Assets (Items A & B Above)
Total $
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Total $
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2. WILL YOU LIQUIDATE OR BORROW AGAINST THE ABOVE ASSETS IF NECESSARY TO
PAY FOR YOUR COLLEGE EXPENSES? Yes
No
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If No, State Why
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3. ADDITIONAL ANTICIPATED RESOURCES
Anticipated aid from parents per semester.
$
Anticipated Personal Earnings from jobs per semester.
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$
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4. COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS/STUDENT FINANCIAL AID WHICH YOU ARE ASSURED:
List:
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$
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
$
_________________________________
_________________________________
5. OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS/STUDENT FINANCIAL AID FOR WHICH YOU ARE A CANDIDATE:
List:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
$
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
$
_________________________________
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6. WHAT IS THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST PER SEMESTER FOR:
Tuition $
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Housing $
Meals $
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7.
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Books $
Misc. $
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TOTAL $
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WILL YOU BE ABLE TO ATTEND COLLEGE WITHOUT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
Yes
___________________
No
_________________
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EDUCATIONAL PLANS
1. COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
WHERE DO YOU PLAN TO LIVE (Check One):
At Home
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Campus Dorm
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Apartment
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Other (Specify)
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2. MAJOR CHOSEN FOR YOUR DEGREE (Be Specific):
_______________________________________________________________________________________________
3. HAVE YOU BEEN ACCEPTED BY A COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
AS INDICATED ABOVE?
Yes
4.
___________________
No
_________________
WHAT ARE THE MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO THIS COLLEGE,
UNIVERSITY, OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL FOR THIS DEGREE PROGRAM?
(List all, i.e., S.A.T./A.C.T. Score, Class Rank, other tests, etc.)
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
CAREER PLANS
1. WHAT IS YOUR PREFERRED CAREER CHOICE?
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2. WHY HAVE YOU CHOSEN THIS CAREER?
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SCHOOL, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
1. LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES (Include School, Church, Other Youth Groups, Etc.)
Year
Office or Other Role
Organization
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2.
SUMMARIZE YOUR MAJOR HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND HONORS
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3.
PERSONAL NARRATIVE
Write or type and attach a narrative, not more than one page in length, about yourself
pointing out any important facts you would like the Selection Committee to know.
4.
SIGNATURE LINE
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NAME
DATE
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