Wisconsin Angus Auxiliary

2018 Continuing Education Scholarship Application

DEADLINE JAN. 15, 2018

Scholarship is available to full-time students enrolled in a post-secondary education curriculum. Applicants must have completed a minimum of one-year of course study and must be a past or present member of the Wisconsin Junior Angus Association. Past first place recipients of this scholarship are not eligible to apply. Past second place recipients are eligible. Scholarship application includes this completed form and a personal interview.

Biographical Background Information

Name

Address

City, State & Zip

Phone Email Best time to call

High School Graduation Date

College/Technical School

Dates of Enrollment Semesters/Quarters Completed

Cumulative Post-Secondary GPA

Years as a member of WJAA NJAA

OFFICIAL POST-SECONDARY TRANSCRIPT OR EQUIVALENT MUST BE INCLUDED WITH APPLICATION (MOST RECENTLY COMPLETED GRADING PERIOD)

NOTE: Your phone and email listed above will be used to contact you to schedule an interview. Please ensure contact information is accurate. Interviews will be conducted either in-person or via phone.

Section 1 – Post-Secondary Activities – 25 pts.

List current and past involvement including leadership positions held, honors, awards and committees, etc. Organizations may include, but are not limited to, student government, academic, social, professional, etc.

Date(s) / Association/Club/Organization / Leadership Positions, Honors, Awards, Committees, etc.
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Section 2 – Application of Livestock Industry

Knowledge Angus Experience – 40 pts.

What experiences with your own Angus herd have resonated the most with you and why?

Identify an issue of concern to the beef industry, and share your recommendation(s) to solve that challenge which results in a positive outcome for beef producers.

Share how your experiences with livestock, the WJAA and NJAA have helped you with your post-secondary studies, relationships, advancements, etc.

Section 3 – Leadership & Future Plans – 35 pts.

Describe your leadership potential, career goals and ambitions for the future. Include how you will promote, advocate and support the Angus breed and beef cattle industry in your plans.

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Submit a digital headshot photo with this application.

Submit three reference letters.

One letter must be from an Angus producer/breeder. One must be from a faculty member.

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