Jered Harrison 4-H & FFA Memorial Scholarship

Established 2008

Awardee to receive $1000

Jered was an active member in the Carroll County 4-H program and the South Carroll FFA. He showed beef steers, sheep and swine. Sadly, he lost his life in a farming accident at the young age of 26. This scholarship has been established in his memory to provide opportunity for other young 4-H and FFA members. We thank you for taking the time to apply.

Eligibility Requirements:

1 Must be a member in good standing of a Carroll County 4-H Club or FFA Chapter in 2012. Must be accepted to or already attending a College, Vocational School or any other career-based learning program.

2 Must exhibit a livestock project at the County level.

3 Applications must be complete.

Selection will be based on

1 Contents of application including essay responses and letters of recommendation.

2 Candidates may be interviewed. Please include a phone number and email address to be reached.

This Scholarship may be awarded more than once to any Candidate as long as eligibility requirements are met.

The decision of the selection committee will be final. The recipient will be recognized at the 2012 Carroll County 4-H/FFA Livestock Sale.

Questions should be directed to Rachel Troppman:

home (410) 795-8353, cell (410) 952-1345, email

Application is due by July 27, 2012 to:

Jered Harrison Memorial Scholarship

c/o Rachel Troppman

6995 John Pickett Road

Woodbine, MD 21797

Email:

Jered Harrison Memorial 4-H/FFA Scholarship Application

I. Applicant Information:

Name______

Address______
______

Home Phone______Alternate Phone______

Date of Birth______Email Address ______

Years in 4-H/FFA______Club or Chapter______

Projects Carried______

______

II. High School/College Information:

Name of High School ______

Date of Graduation______

Cumulative GPA (explain if needed) ______

Place of Further Study – College, Vo-Tech or Career Program (include city/state)

______

Intended Course of Study______

Have you received any other scholarships to date? ______

If yes, please list Scholarship(s)______

______

III. Essay Questions:

On a separate sheet of paper and in paragraph form, please answer the following 3 questions:

1. Please share a favorite 4-H/FFA memory or experience.

2. Discuss something that you have learned from 4-H.

3. Why should you be chosen as the recipient of this scholarship?

IV. Letters of Recommendation:

Please include 2 letters of recommendation.