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).