Billy Craig Dennis Memorial Scholarship

Dear Applicant,

We thank you for your interest in applying for the attached scholarship application. We also want to thank you for the time and effort that you will put forth into preparing your packet. This application will be viewed by various committee members of the Foundation and scored anonymously based on the rubric you have been provided. Some things to keep in mind when working on your application should include the following:

Please make every effort to make your application as professional as possible. This includes typing your application and using correct spelling, grammar and punctuation. Have several people read and proof your application.

Please make sure that you are answering all questions and completing all sections of the application. Are you qualified for the scholarship you are applying for? Please make sure that you list all accomplishments. Remember, the committee will not know who you are and they will only be seeing what you have listed. This is your opportunity to shine!

If you are applying for multiple scholarships it is important that you do not photocopy the application and turn it in for all of the scholarships that you are applying for. Each scholarship has its own set of criteria. Therefore, duplicating your application is not in your best interest.

Sincerely yours,

The Programs Committee

Sanger Education Foundation

This Scholarship is given to a Meritorious College/University -Bound Senior who has participated in the agriculture department. A brief essay is required describing your future plans and why you feel you should receive this scholarship.

Name ______

Name of the college, junior college or university that you plan to attend and your area of study: ______

  1. List all offices held at National, State and/or Local levels: ______
  2. GPA ______
  3. Write a brief essay describing your future plans and how your experience in Sanger ISD has prepared you in making this scholarship application for your higher education.
  4. Total number of years participated in FFA during High School: ______
  5. List any FFA teams and/or shows that you have participated in. Participation will be verified. ______
  6. List any FFA teams and/or shows awards that you have received: ______

Attachments required:

Essay

Reference Letter(s)(1 school related and 1 other)

Copy of transcript

BILLY CRAIG DENNIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP RUBRIC

Max Score 45

CATEGORY # of POINTS Awarded

1. Offices held in FFA at National, State and/or at a Local Level

National Level 3

State Level 2

Local Level1

2. GPA

5.06

Between 4.5-4.99995

Between 4.0-4.49994

Between 3.0-3.99993

Between 2.0-2.99992

3. Essay: Essay content can add up to 10 points. Judged on future plans and why they feel they should receive this scholarship. Maximum Points 10

4. Total number of years participated in FFA during High School

4 years 4

3 years 3

2 years 2

1 year 1

CATEGORY # of POINTS Awarded

5. Teams and/or Shows Verified

10 or more10

9-1087-86 5-6 4 3-4 2

1-21

6. Number of individual or team awards received through participation in FFA events, Livestock shows, etc. in:

10 or more10

9-108

7-86

5-64 3-42

1-21

7. Reference Letter (s)

2 reference letters 2

1 reference letter 1

8. Application and Essay errors

Subtract one point for each grammar and/or spelling mistake.