Caddo Mills FFA Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility Criteria
1. One (1) five hundred dollar scholarship will be given to the most qualified graduating FFA Senior.
2. Student must have completed a minimum of five semesters of Agri. Science.
3. Student must have been an FFA member for five semesters.
4. Student must complete and file with the Agri. Science Instructor a copy of the Caddo Mills FFA Memorial Scholarship application.
5. Applications are due the 27th day of April, 2012
To Make Claim of the Scholarship
1. Student must complete one semester of college, junior college, or trade school.
2. Student must have a 2.0 college GPA or better.
3. Student must be classified as a full time student or carry a minimum of twelve hours.
4. Student must claim scholarship by the end of the third regular High School semester. (Summer sessions not included)
5. Payment of Scholarship will be paid the second college semester after showing proof of college enrollment.
Funding of the Scholarship
1. The Caddo Mills FFA will be responsible for raising all funds for the scholarship.
2. All profits collected from the Caddo Mills Fall Fundraiser will be deposited into the scholarship account.
3. The scholarship fund can be added to by individual contributions.
4. Funds collected after April 1st or the first working day of April will be used for next year’s scholarships.
Presentation of the Scholarship
1. Students will be notified of scholarship recipients at the Caddo Mills FFA Annual Awards Ceremony.
2. Students will be honored with a certificate and recognition during the Graduation Ceremony.
3. Recipients will have their names engraved on a plaque exhibited in the High School Ag Science Department.
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(Please Type)
NAME
Home Address
Date of Birth Sex Martial Status
Name of Parent of Guardian Telephone#
School Planning to Attend
Do you plan on majoring in Ag? If yes, what area?
SAT Test Scores
ACT Scores
Current GPA
Membership/Offices Held in Organizations
Other activities, Awards or Honors (attach additional sheets if necessary)
FFA Activities participated in (attach additional sheets if necessary)
Attach a copy of High School Transcript
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I apply for the Caddo Mills FFA Memorial Chapter Scholarship from Caddo Mills I.S.D. and furnish the above information in support for my application.
Date Signed
Due to Robbie Wooldridge no later than noon on April 27th, 2012.
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Instructions for Completing the APPLICATION:
The Applicant Must:
- Record activities accumulated during the High School career.
- Be a dues paying member for at least 5 semesters.
- Have completed five Semester of Agricultural Science classes.
The Application Will Be:
- Checked for accuracy.
- Collected no later than the 27th of April, 2012
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Scholarship Interview:
1. Each applicant will be interviewed by three interviewers.
2. The same three interviewers will score all candidates.
3. Interviewer selection will be appointed by local school administration.
4. Interviewers will grade each scholarship candidate on the following:
a. Poise
b. Grammar
c. Eye Contact
d. Appearance
e. Written Personal Statement
5. Interviewers will rate applicants on a 1-25 point scale.
6 Interviewers will drop the lowest score; add four sets of points, then divide by four for the individual score.
7. The three interviewer’s scores will then be averaged for the applicant’s interview score.
8. Topics of discussion should pertain to agriculture and future plans.
Scholarship Score Tabulation
1. The point system will be used to score FFA and Non FFA activity.
2. One point is earned from the three FFA activities or five Non FFA activities.
3. All FFA points will come from the Memorial Scholarship application.
4. The High School counselor will be responsible for tabulating application scores.
5. Final points for FFA and Non FFA activities will be an average of the three tabulator’s scores.
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Teachers Critique of Personal Qualifications:
Student Name:
Rate the Student on a Scale of 1-10 (1 worst, 10 best)
Circle Your Choice:
1. Character………………………………………..1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2. Citizenship………………………………………1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
3. Leadership………………………………………1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
4. Attitude………………………………………….1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
5. Demeanor………………………………………..1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6. Work Habits…………………………………….1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
7. Commitment…………………………………….1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
8. Level of Responsibility………………………….1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
9. School Attendance………………………………1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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Qualifications:
A. Must have been an FFA member and enrolled in AgSc. Courses for five (5) semesters, either at Caddo Mills High School or another school and graduate from Caddo Mills High School.
B. Must enroll in a college or trade school.
Criteria:
A. SAT/ACT scores
B. Grade Point Average
C. Activities/ Organizations in School or Community
(Weights toward FFA & Agriculture)
D. Interview
1. Poise
2. Grammar
3. Appearance
4. Eye to Eye Contact
5. Written personal statement of unique qualifications and future aspirations, including awards received and offices held.
E. Personal Qualifications
1. Character
2. Citizenship
3. Leadership
4. Attitude
5. Demeanor
6. Work habits
7. Level of Responsibility
8. School Attendance
Criteria E will be judged by a panel of three (3) Caddo Mills High School Teachers of which one will be the Agriscience Teacher.
Criteria A through E have points assigned and the highest points accumulated by students will the recipient of the Caddo Mills FFA Memorial Scholarship.
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Score Sheet Criteria:
A. Sat Scores Act Scores
200-500 =1pt. 0-11
501-700 =2pt. 12-14
701-1000 =3pt. 15-20
1001-1200 =4pt. 21-25
1201& up =5pt. 26& up
B. GPA
70-74=1pt.
75-79=2pt.
80-84=3pt.
85-89=4pt.
90 & up=5pt.
C. Activities/Organizations
3 FFA or Ag related = 1 pt.
5 non FFA or Ag related =1 pt.
D. Interview
1. Interview discussion must be Ag related.
2. Each judge gives 1-25 pts. per category, the lowest category dropped, and the remaining 4 will be averaged. Next, the judges scored will be averaged for each applicant.
E. Personal Qualities
3 teachers will score each applicant 1-35pts. for each trait on the personal qualities worksheet. The teacher scores will then be averaged for the applicant’s total score.