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2012 CMTCA Scholarship

Columbiana-Mahoning-Trumbull Cattlemen

Ben Campbell (330)538-9819

Mary Alice Sigler (330) 853-8236

Betsy Garwood (330)831-7002

Dear Senior Class Students:

The CMT Cattlemen will be awarding a scholarship in the field of Agriculture this year. The field of agriculture is always in need of well trained graduates. Agriculture occupations are vital to our agricultural community.

If you are interested in a career in agriculture, are planning to attend an accredited college, university or trade school in the fall of 2012, and will be majoring in the field of agriculture or a related field of study, take advantage of this opportunity. Applicants must be residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, or Trumbull County. Children of CMT members will be considered regardless of stated field of intended study. All other applicants will be considered only if they plan to enroll in agriculture or in an Ag-related field.

The recipients will be chosen in May, and will receive a scholarship upon receipt of proof of enrollment.

We hope that you will consider this opportunity to further your education. Please complete the enclosed application and return to: CMT Cattlemen, c/o Mary Alice Sigler,

9875 Stroup Rd. Hanoverton, OH 44423 by April 13, 2012.

Sincerely,

CMT Cattlemen Scholarship committee

Ben Campbell

Betsy Garwood

Mary Alice Sigler

　

CMT Cattlemen Scholarship

　

Terms

Scholarships will be awarded each spring to offset educational costs for the following school year. The applicant must be a full time student planning on attaining an undergraduate degree for a 2 or 4 year accredited college, university or trade school recognized by the Cattlemen.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a resident of Columbiana, Mahoning or Trumbull County. Applicants must be graduating high school seniors. Children and grandchildren of past or present CMT Cattlemen directors will be considered regardless of stated field of intended study. All other applicants will be considered only if they plan to enroll in agriculture or an ag-related field. Students may reapply the following year provided they are pursuing undergraduate studies and have maintained a grade point average of at least 2.5 after the first year.

Application

The attached application must be completed and returned to the Scholarship Committee no later than April 13^th of the current year. A current transcript is required to complete the application, as well as the signature of an authorized school representative. Recipient will be notified in writing or in person by a member of the CMT Board of Directors, or at the school’s awards assembly.

Selection

Scholarships will be awarded at the discretion of the CMT Cattlemen Board of Directors. The decision will be based on academic achievement, financial need, extracurricular activities, and other relevant issues. The scholarship recipient will be chosen in May of the current year.

　

　

　

　

　

　

　

CMT Cattlemen Scholarship Application

Name_____________________________ School________________________

Address___________________________
Date of Graduation______________

Approximate Class Rank____of____

Cumulative GPA_____on_____scale

Phone_____________________________
School Phone __________________

Father’s Name______________________
Mother’s Name_________________

Occupation_________________________ Occupation____________________

Numbers of Brothers____Ages:_________
Number of Sisters____Ages:______

My Family is a member of CMT Cattlemen
Yes__________ No__________

Have you lived on a Farm, worked on a farm or in an Ag related situation?

Yes/No_______
If yes where and when__________________________________

Activities- List membership and offices held in school, church and community organizations with the most recent experiences first.
List membership and offices held in school, church and community organizations with the most recent experiences first.
Organization Office/Participation .

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Honors- List awards and honors earned with most recent first.
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Intended field of study_________________
Intended School_________________

Occupational Objective_______________________________________________
List membership and offices held in school, church and community organizations with the most recent experiences first. .

On a separate page, please provide a brief description of your career objectives and an essay indicating why you feel the scholarship committee should select you as a scholarship recipient.

Attach a copy of your current high school transcript.

I certify that the information provided in this application is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Signed__________________________________________________

Applicant Guidance Counselor

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