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2016 Nebraska Cattlemen Bill Pullen Scholarship Application

Scholarship offered by the Nebraska Cattlemen Research and Education Foundation and Bill Pullen

BASIS FOR SELECTION OF SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS

1. Must be a junior or senior level student enrolled at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln majoring in an agriculture field and preparing for a career in agriculture. 2. Must have a "C" or higher grade point average. 3. Scholarships are awarded on the basis of 1) goals and quality of application, 2) beef industry involvement, and 3) academic performance, 4) financial need.

AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIP AND DONOR

1. The amount of this scholarship shall be at least $1,000. 2. This scholarship will be awarded for the 2017 spring semester. Payment will be made to the college or university upon proof of enrollment. (Speak to your college business office about providing proof of registration.) 3. This scholarship is provided through contributions received by the Nebraska Cattlemen Foundation from Bill Pullen.

PROCEDURES FOR APPLYING

1. Applications can be obtained by calling Lee Weide at the NC Lincoln office at (402) 475-2333 or Jana Jensen at (308) 588-6299. 2. One letter from a beef industry involvement reference (i.e., extension educator, 4-H or FFA leader, breed association leader, banker, livestock nutritionist, veterinarian) and that person should primarily address your industry involvement/experience. This reference should not be a relative. The letter must be included with the application. 3. Applications are due in the Nebraska Cattlemen’s office no later than March 15, 2016. 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, 68508-2833

Incomplete applications and applications postmarked after March 15, 2016, will be disqualified. APPLICATION FOR 2016 Bill Pullen Scholarship

Full Name ______Phone ( ) ______

Address ______Town ______ZIP______

Email Address______

Birthdate ______Sex ______Social Security #______

Parent’s Names (plus addresses, if different than yours)

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To be completed by college registrar's office. Must be included with your application.

College Status ______Current College GPA ______

Signature ______Date ______

Please print or type name and title

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Please attach current transcript Have you applied for or received other scholarships? Please give details and amounts received:

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If awarded a scholarship, what would be your source of additional funds necessary to attend college?

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Have you applied for assistance from the college you are attending with any of the below:

Tuition waiver ______Room and Board ______Books ______Job ______Grant_____

If so, what is the amount of assistance granted?______

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List leadership positions (i.e. at college, sports, breed association, volunteer positions) you have held and/or leadership experiences you have had (i.e., camps attended; project, event or field day responsibility):

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Employment/Work Experience – please give a description of your past and current employment and/or work experience and the duties and time involved.

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______STATEMENT OF APPLICANT

Please include a type written narrative (maximum of 250 words) explaining your reasons for applying for the scholarship, placing emphasis on your future career goals and beef industry involvement.