Kauai County Farm Bureau Annual Scholarship Program

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1 Kauai County Farm Bureau Annual Scholarship Program Criteria for Scholarships Awarded: Up to four (4) $ scholarships will be awarded each year to Kauai residents studying an agricultural related field. High school graduating seniors, undergraduate students and graduate students may apply. Agricultural fields include: general agriculture, animal science, aquaculture, or a closely related field. Food science and nutrition majors do not qualify. Up to two (2) $ scholarships will be awarded each year to Kauai residents whose parents or guardians are members of Kauai County Farm Bureau. High school graduating seniors and undergraduate students may apply. 1) The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of recent scholastic achievement, participation in school and community activities, and agricultural experiences. 2) KCFB Farm Family scholarship applicants may earn additional points based on family participation/volunteerism in Kauai County Farm Bureau activities. 3) Students may apply for either or both programs, but only ONE scholarship will be awarded to each qualifying student. 4) Students may qualify for more than one year for the program, but must complete and submit a new application each year. To maximize the number of students benefitting from the program, the scholarship committee will award the same student no more than two years in a row, and then implement a one year break before considering the same student for another two years. Application Materials and Submission Instructions: The following must be submitted for consideration when applying: -Completed Application (form attached) -Most recent official transcript (High school or College) -Three recent letters of personal reference PLEASE SUBMIT APPLICATIONS BY MAIL: KCFB Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 3895 Lihue, HI DEADLINE: March 30, 2018, Friday QUESTIONS: For questions please contact KCFB Education Committee, at (808) or admin@kauaicountyfarmbureau.org Mahalo for your interest!

2 Application: Agriculture Scholarship (This application is for those students pursuing an agriculture- or related major.) FULL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN RESIDENT: How long have you been a Kauai resident? (include dates) HIGH SCHOOL: Please list high school and years attended, including date of graduation. COLLEGE: Please list the college you attend or plan to attend. Have you applied to OR been accepted to this school? Please answer the following fully for maximum points. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES (7%): e.g. FFA, school government, key club, sports, etc. COMMUNITY RELATED ACTIVITIES (8%): e.g. 4H, church, United Way, other volunteer work [continued]

3 Application: Agriculture Scholarship [page 2] AGRICULTURE RELATED ACTIVITIES OR EXPERIENCES (15%): e.g. farm employment or volunteer work, agricultural projects, volunteering for KCFB or other agricultural non-profit organization, etc. INTEREST IN AGRICULTURE (20%) Why are you interested in this course of study? FUTURE CONTRIBUTION TO AGRICULTURE (15%) Keeping in mind your chosen major, how do you plan to support the agriculture industry after you graduate? PERSONAL REFERENCES (15%): Please list and provide contact information for three personal references. Personal letters coming separately should be postmarked by the scholarship deadline and mailed to Kauai County Farm Bureau, PO Box 3895, Lihue, HI Name Affiliation 1) 2) 3) Signature: Date: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY GPA (20%): KCFB member since (year)

4 Application: KCFB Farm Family Scholarship (This application is for those students whose family are Farm Bureau members, any major is acceptable.) FULL NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE NAME OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN RESIDENT: How long have you been a Kauai resident? (include dates) HIGH SCHOOL: Please list high schools and years attended, including date of graduation. COLLEGE: Please list the college you attend or plan to attend. Have you applied to OR been accepted to this school? Please answer the following fully for maximum points. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITIES (10%): e.g. FFA, school government, key club, sports, etc. COMMUNITY RELATED ACTIVITIES (10%): e.g. 4H, church, United Way, other volunteer work [continued]

5 Application: KCFB Farm Family Scholarship [page 2] AGRICULTURE RELATED ACTIVITIES OR EXPERIENCES (10%): e.g. farm employment or volunteer work, agricultural projects, volunteering for KCFB or other agricultural non-profit organization, etc. FARM BUREAU PARTICIPATION (20%) Please list member participation such as Board or committee member, farm fair volunteer, donate produce, attend meetings, etc. INTEREST IN FIELD OF STUDY (15%) Why are you interested in this course of study? PERSONAL REFERENCES (15%): Please list and provide contact information for three personal references. Personal letters coming separately should be postmarked by the scholarship deadline and mailed to Kauai County Farm Bureau, PO Box 3895, Lihue, HI Name Affiliation 1) 2) 3) Signature: Date: FOR OFFICE USE ONLY GPA (20%): KCFB member since (year)