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Turlock Chamber of Commerce Ag Scholarship Eligibility Guidelines

Scholarships are made available for students who plan to major in agriculture in a California Community College or University and enrolling in at least one agriculture course.

Criteria

Applicant Checklist

Awards are made on the basis of the following criteria:
  • Your interest—current and future—in agriculture
  • Your scholastic achievement, community involvement, and activities
  • Essay
  • Your financial need
  • Letter of recommendation

ELIGIBILITY

Graduating High School Seniors from Delhi, Denair, Hilmar, Hughson, Livingston, Pitman, Turlock Christian, Turlock, Waterford.
  • Funds will be awarded to full-time students majoring in agriculture in a California College or University
  • Enrolling in at least one agriculture course
  • Must attend a California Community College or University.
  • Community College or University must have an accredited Ag Department.
  • Minimum 2.5 GPA--Transcripts must be verified by school official
  • Applicants are not guaranteed a scholarship just by applying
  • Deadline Date—Friday, February 22, 2019, 2:00 P.M.
  • Luncheon Date—Tuesday, March 19, 2019, 12:00 P.M.
  • Completed Application
Make certain that the CURRENT application for 2019 is complete.
  • GPA verified by School Registrar & Transcripts
  • References
  • Autobiography/Essay letter from applicant
  • Include one letter of recommendation with application
  • Submit three photo’s with application—On CD/Thumb Drive
  • Printed Complete Application and Submit with other required documents

Chamber of Commerce Information

  1. College/University class schedule presented by recipient. Make certain your name is on the class schedule
  2. Check request to CPA done by Chamber
  3. Check returned to Chamber for signatures.
  4. Recipient will be notified either by phone/e-mail/mail that check is ready for pick-up.  Entire process could take up to at least a week
  5. Must have at least one Ag class on schedule.

DEADLINE 

Applications must be returned no later than Friday, February 22, 2019. Application must be in house at the Chamber.  Announcements of the awards will be at the Turlock Chamber of Commerce Ag Luncheon on Tuesday, March 19, 2019.  Recipients, as well as other applicants, will receive notification by mail following the selection by the Ag Selection Committee prior to the Luncheon.

    Ag SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

    GPA must be verified by School Registrar and transcripts must accompany this application.

    TURLOCK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
    115 S. GOLDEN STATE BLVD.
    TURLOCK, CA 95380
    PHONE:
    (209) 632-2221

    Application Deadline: February 22, 2019
    In House At Chamber: By 2:00 P.M.
    Recipient Must Attend Banquet:
    March 19, 2019, 12:00 P.M.
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    ELIGIBILITY

    Students who enroll as a full time student, majoring in Agriculture at a California Community College or University offering a curriculum in Agriculture. This scholarship program is designed to interest and encourage capable young people to enter the California Agriculture Industry.

    Qualifications:

    PLEASE LIST THE HIGH SCHOOLS ATTENDED WITH DATE OF ATTENDANCE AND GRADUATION AND GRADUATION LEVEL IF APPLICABLE.
    PLEASE IDENTIFY THE LONG -TERM CAREER GOAL FOR WHICH YOU ARE PREPARING AND INTENTION TO ENTER THE CALIFORNIA AG INDUSTRY.
    PLEASE EXPLAIN YOUR EDUCATION PLANS AND GOALS; INCLUDE CALIFORNIA COLLEGES/ UNIVERSITIES YOU PLAN TO ATTEND, MAJOR AND DEGREES(S) YOU ARE WORKING TOWARD.
    LIST ANY SPECIAL ACTIVITIES THAT YOU PARTICIPATED IN INCLUDING CLUBS, SOCIETIES, CHURCH, ATHLETICS, GOVERNMENT OR CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS. (PLEASE INCLUDE ANY OFFICES HELD, ETC.)
    LIST ANY SPECIAL ACTIVITIES THAT YOU PARTICIPATED IN INCLUDING CLUBS, SOCIETIES, CHURCH, ATHLETICS, GOVERNMENT OR CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS. (PLEASE INCLUDE ANY OFFICES HELD, ETC.)
    LIST YOUR EMPLOYMENT HISTORY INCLUDING POSITIONS HELD AND YEARS. EXPLAIN YOUR CURRENT WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (JOB) AND LEVEL OF SKILL COMPETENCY.
    PLEASE LIST ANY ACADEMIC, SCHOLARSHIP, CITIZENSHIP OR OTHER HONORS YOU RECEIVED IN HIGH SCHOOL.
    ANYTHING YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD THAT MAY HELP THE COMMITTEE IN CONSIDERING YOUR APPLICATION, PLEASE STATE IT HERE.

    REFERENCES:

    PLEASE LIST THE NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER OF THREE PERSONS WHO HAVE AGREED TO BE YOUR REFERENCES AND THEIR RELATIONS TO YOU.

    INCLUDE BIOGRAPHICAL/ESSAY LETTER PREPARED BY Applicant:

    Max file size: 20MB

    INCLUDE ONE LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION WITH APPLICATION:

    Max file size: 20MB

    INCLUDE 3 PHOTOS:  4-H/FFA Photo, Fair Photo, Project Photo, ETC.

    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB
    Max file size: 20MB

    The information contained in this application has been reviewed by the following:

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