<p> County Fair Foundation Scholarship Application Open to all Wyandotte County Residents 13700 Polfer Rd. Kansas City, KS 66109</p><p>Student Name: ______Date: ______</p><p>County Fair Foundation </p><p>On November 8, 2007, the Board of Directors of the Wyandotte County Fair Association (“WCFA”) created the County Fair Foundation (“CFF”) to, among other things, promote post-secondary education for students: *who have graduated or will graduate from a high school located in Wyandotte County, Kansas or </p><p>*who have participated in the 4-H Program within Wyandotte County, Kansas</p><p> or</p><p>* who are current recipients of this scholarship and are reapplying</p><p>What must you do to be considered for a scholarship award? </p><p>Eligibility of the scholarship is dependent on the following criteria: </p><p> Those who have graduated or will graduate from a high school located in Wyandotte County, Kansas  If you have participated in a 4-H program in Wyandotte County, Kansas, please provide evidence of that participation. However, participation in 4-H is not required for receipt of this scholarship.  Be enrolled, be accepted for enrollment, or state an intention to enroll at an accredited post- secondary educational institution, located in the State of Kansas;  Provide proof of previous scholastic achievement in the form of a transcript, proving a minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 or greater.  Provide a letter of recommendation from a previous instructor or other individual unrelated to you; and  Submit this scholarship application, a cover letter, a current resume reflecting work experiences, and other applicable attachments (see how do you apply?) to the CFF by February 15, 2012. If you are selected as a scholarship recipient, what will CFF expect from you? </p><p>All recipients will be required to: </p><p> Attend the CFF dinner meeting at which your scholarship award will be made.  Submit final grades or transcript for the year.  Provide a status report to the CFF Scholarship Committee at the end of each semester or equivalent, as requested. </p><p>How do you apply? </p><p>You should submit the following information as indicated below:  Clearly typed or printed Scholarship Application.  Evidence of Participation in a 4-H Program in Wyandotte County, Kansas, if applicable.  Official high school or college transcripts from all schools attended.  One letter of recommendation from a previous instructor or other individual unrelated to you.  A resume reflecting work experience.  A typed, informal letter to the Scholarship Committee indicating your expectations for applying your education upon graduation  Your special qualifications as a Scholarship Applicant. </p><p>How will you know if you are chosen to receive a scholarship? </p><p>Winning applicants will be notified by the Scholarship Committee. The final determination will be made by March 15, 2012. The decision of the CFF Scholarship Committee is final. Re-application is necessary to be considered for future scholarship awards. </p><p>What is the deadline for application? Your application must be received by February 15, 2014. </p><p>Where do you send your application? </p><p>You may submit your application on-line at www.wycofair.com or by mail at: </p><p>County Fair Foundation 13700 Polfer Rd. Kansas City, KS 66109 Attn: Scholarship Application </p><p>Revised 11/11/2011 Date ______</p><p>Name ______Last First M.I. </p><p>Home Address______Street City State Zip </p><p>School Address______Street City State Zip </p><p>Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______E-mail: ______</p><p>Status:(Circle One) Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior High School Graduate Other </p><p>What is your intended degree program? ______</p><p>List related courses you have already taken or are currently pursuing? </p><p>What is your overall high school or college grade point average (GPA)? ______</p><p>When do you expect to graduate from college? (Month/year) ______</p><p>Which school do you currently attend or plan to attend? ______</p><p>Please attach a current resume, or list your employment/internship experience here. Include all pertinent information. </p><p>Please provide a list of at least three professional and personal references we may contact: </p><p>Name & Title Company, Address, City, State, Zip, Phone </p><p>Describe how this scholarship would assist you in completing your education: </p><p>List any special recognition or awards you have received in high school and/or college for excellence in academic achievement (or attach a separate sheet): </p><p>List relevant high school or college activities in which you participated, as well as offices you have held: </p><p>List relevant community or other organizations in which you have been active, as well as positions of responsibility you have held: </p><p>List your hobbies and interests: </p><p>Please read and acknowledge with your signature: </p><p>I hereby confirm that all the information provided in and with this application is accurate and I understand that any false information may automatically disqualify me from eligibility. I agree to notify the CFF Scholarship Committee immediately if my educational program is interrupted or changed in any manner that might jeopardize the interest of the scholarship award. I understand the CFF Scholarship Committee will make the final scholarship award decision, and that I may re-apply for consideration each academic year. I hereby give the CFF permission to share this information for the purpose of recruitment, public relations, and reports. </p><p>______Signature of Applicant Date </p>