Cattlemen S Days Committee

CATTLEMEN’S DAYS, INC./ CSI 4-H/FFA SCHOLARSHIP

Purpose Support and further the education of longtime 4-H/FFA exhibiters by Cattlemen’s Days, Inc. and CSI

Application Due Date: May 1, 2017

Scholarship Recipients to be announced at Jr. Livestock Sale

(Applications available at cattlemensdays.com and from Mr. Nordberg) CATTLEMEN’S DAYS, INC./ CSI 4-H/FFA SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION

Name: ______Age: ______DOB:______

Address: ______

City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______

Parents’ Names:______

Phone #: ______

GPA(cumulative through 7th semester):______Years in 4-H/FFA:_____

Years Exhibited at Cattlemen’s Days: ______

1. List 4-H/ FFA activities, awards, exhibition results, and offices held (list chronologically by year; subject to verification by County Extension Agent and/or FFA Advisor):

2. List other organizations/activities outside of 4-H/ FFA and awards:

3. Describe any special talents or qualifications that may qualify you for this scholarship:

4. Write a short essay on your reasons for applying for this scholarship and how you would use it:

5. State your career goals and steps you plan to take to achieve these goals: I certify that I have been accepted for admission to a post-secondary institution of learning. I have attached my high school transcript, which verifies GPA given. I have attached two letters of reference from non-related persons describing character, leadership, responsibility, citizenship, and community involvement. I understand award eligibility is subject to verification of requirements and selection of the scholarship committee.

______Applicant Signature Date General Rules and Qualifications

1. Applicant must be a graduate of Gunnison High School or Crested Butte High School

2. Applicant must have attended Gunnison High School or Crested Butte High School for at least two years

3. Applicant must have exhibited a 4-H or FFA project at Cattlemen’s Days, or qualified show*, for three of their four years in high school

4. Applicant must exhibit a 4-H or FFA project at Cattlemen’s Days the summer immediately following graduation from high school

5. Applicant must enroll in and attend a post-secondary institution of learning fall term following graduation

6. A copy of official transcripts must accompany application

7. Applicants must submit two letters of reference from non-related persons describing applicant’s character, leadership, responsibility, citizenship, and community involvement

8. Applicants may be requested to appear for an interview with the Scholarship Committee

9. Decision of the Scholarship Committee will be final

10. If recipient fails to attend school fall term following award of the scholarship, award will be forfeited to another applicant or carried forward to be awarded to a selected recipient in the future

11. Scholarship will be paid to institution in name of recipient

12. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

* Qualified show to be determined by County Extension Agent