Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Scholarship
2015 Scholarship Guidelines
In Addition to the Application,
1. Applications must be returned to the Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Association President,
Taylor Braungardt and be postmarked by February 23, 2015, to be considered.
2. Applicant must submit three (3) letters of recommendation. Letters should be included with the
application.
3. Applicant must be a high school senior or college student and have a GPA of 2.5/4.0 or better.
Applicant must be a Lincoln or Pike County resident. Emphasis will be given to student seeking AgRelated Degree.
4. Applicant must submit, with the application, the most recent available transcript to Lincoln/Pike
County Cattlemen Association for proof of grade point average and enrollment.
5. Applicant must demonstrate leadership potential through extracurricular activities and work
experiences.
6. Preference may be given to students who plan to/are attending Missouri colleges and universities.
Preference will also be given to those who have a need for financial assistance.
7. Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Scholarship Committee will review applications and scholarship
recipients will be notified regarding the committee’s decision by mail or phone on or before March 20,
2015.
8. Scholarships will range from $500 to $1,000 in value.
9. Scholarships will be payable during the calendar year 2015. To redeem scholarship, recipients must
provide Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Association with proof of college enrollment to Taylor
Braungardt by August 10, 2015. Funds for scholarships will be sent directly to the recipients’
institutions. In the event a recipient does not use all of the funding, the unused portion shall be returned to
Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Association.
Note to applicants:
Please use the original form as mailed or provided by school counselor.
Applications MUST be typed. Points will be taken off for handwritten applications.
Use only the space provided. No additional pages should be added, except where specified (i.e. essay,
transcript). Resumes and/or extra pages will not be forwarded to the judges.
Please mail application packet in an appropriate-sized, flat envelope and with appropriate postage.
It is not necessary to staple, specially bind application materials or use special paper, color ink or
graphics. Applications will be photocopied and provided to the selection committee in black and white.
Applications will be scored using the following point system: Communication – 20 points; Leadership
20 points; Community Involvement – 15 points; Agricultural Involvement – 15 points;
Scholastic/Academic – 10 points; Financial Need – 10 points; and General Impression – 10 points.
Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Scholarship
Scholarship Application
Application Deadline: February 23, 2015
Application must be typed
Legal Name ______________________________________________________________________
Birth Date ___________________________________________________________________________
Parents/Guardian Name(s) ______________________________________________________________
Permanent Address ____________________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip ________________________________________________________________________
Phone ______________________________________County __________________________________
Current Address (if in college) ___________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip _________________________________________________________________________
Cell Phone ___________________________________________________________________________
Email _______________________________________________________________________________
Background Information
High School
Name________________________________________________________________________________
Anticipated Graduation________________________Grade Point Average_________________________
College:
_____Applied
_____Accepted
Name _______________________________________________________________________________
Major __________________________Hours Completed ____________ Grade Point ________________
Are you working part-time? ___Yes ___No
Number of hours per week _______________________
Number of family members (including yourself) in college _____________________________________
Approximate % of yearly college expenses your parents (will) provide ____________________________
Please limit answers to the available space
Describe your future goals and why you have chosen this field of study:
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Describe your agricultural involvement:
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Major high school activities in which you have participated (Please use ONLY the available space.).
ACTIVITY
NUMBER OF YEARS
LEADERSHIP ROLES
Major honors and special recognition:
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Briefly explain the extent of your financial need:
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Essay
Maximum 500 words : "Why I should receive a scholarship from Lincoln/Pike County
Cattlemen Association"
Attach sheets as necessary.
Application packet must include:
□ completed and signed application
□ three letters of recommendation
□ maximum 500 word typed essay describing “Why I should receive a scholarship from
Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Association”
□ current school transcript
The Scholarship Committee may not consider applications that are incomplete or lack the related
documents for review. Applications postmarked after February 23, 2015 will not be
accepted.
Send application packet to:
Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Association
Taylor Braungardt
13688 Highway Y
Bowling Green, MO 63334
Or
[email protected]
Acknowledgement
I hereby acknowledge that the Lincoln/Pike County Cattlemen Association may use my name
and photo in public press releases in the event I am awarded a scholarship as a result of this
application. I also agree to attend the Lincoln/Pike Cattlemen Dinner and Auction on March 28,
2015, in the event I am awarded a scholarship as a result of this application. Please note that
parents of scholarship recipients should purchase tickets, if they wish to attend, prior to the
event.
Applicant's signature ________________________________ Date ____________________