Victoria Master Gardener Association

Scholarship

The purpose of the Victoria County Master Gardener Association Scholarship is to reward and support a Victoria and adjacent county (Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca, Refugio) college student that has completed at least 60 credit hours toward an undergraduate degree or is pursuing a graduate level degree. One $1,000 scholarship will be awarded as funds are available.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Victoria County Master Gardener Association Scholarship, you must:

·  Have graduated from a Victoria or adjacent county high school (Calhoun, DeWitt, Goliad, Jackson, Lavaca, Refugio). If homeschooled, you must have been a resident of Victoria or adjacent county at least one year prior to graduating.

·  Currently enrolled as a full-time student

·  Carry a minimum of a 2.5 cumulative GPA for course work completed as of the date of this application.

·  Have successfully completed 60 semester hours of undergraduate college work.

·  Graduate applicants must have already been accepted to a graduate program.

·  Are pursuing an agriculturally related degree with the intent to pursue a career in an agriculturally related field.

Instructions

·  Complete the application as completely as possible in the space provided, except for the essay portion. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

·  An essay stating your colligate involvement, work history, career plans, and personal history is required. Maximum length – 3 pages (12 pt).

·  Attach a copy of your college transcript(s) and letter of acceptance into Graduate school (if applicable).

·  Attach a copy of your resume and/ or curriculum vitae.

Mail completed application with all required attachments to the address below.

Deadline – June 1, 2013

Victoria County Master Gardener Association

Attn: Scholarship Committee

528 Waco Circle

Victoria, TX 77904

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Attach an essay stating your colligate involvement, work history, career plans, and personal history. Maximum length – 3 pages (12 pt).