COWBOY LEGACY REUNION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2018-2019 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FOR JANUARY 2018
Cowboy Legacy Reunion Scholarship Program PO Box 3545 Burleson TX 76097 THE COWBOY LEGACY REUNION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2018/2019 THE MISSION OF THE COWBOY LEGACY REUNION COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IS TO FOSTER A CONTINUING SUPPLY OF QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS FOR THE RODEO INDUSTRY. A minimum of ONE (1) scholarship s each Fall semester are to be awarded out of the Scholarship Fund. The Amount of the Scholarship fund shall be determined by available funds less reserves as determined by the Executive Board on or before August 31st of each year. The quantity of scholarships may be reduced for the following reasons: (a) The number of qualified applicants is less than four, or (b) the resulting award would be less than $250.00. The maximum award amount is $1,000.00 per year. Award amounts are subject to change due to funds availability. Scholarships will be funded prior to Aug.15th for the Fall semester. Each recipient is limited 1 scholarship per year. CONSIDERATIONS: 1) Preferential consideration is to be given to students entering or pursuing a Major Course of study toward a career in the Rodeo, Agriculture or Farm/Ranch industry. Applicants pursuing other courses of study will receive consideration should there be an insufficient number of otherwise qualified applicants. 2). All applicants are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a member of their High School Rodeo Director before they will be considered. 3) Past semester grades from either high school or college relative to all applicants. 4) Scholastic Recognition / Community Service 5) Extra Curricular Activities 6) Work / Study status REQUIREMENTS: 1. Students must be enrolled full time, 12 hours minimum per semester being applied for. Scholarship Recipients that fail to complete 12hrs are disqualified for the following scholarship semester. Courses from multiple schools may be combined additively, but applicants must submit an explanation regarding how it will affect their course of study. 2. Recipients of scholarships must maintain a 2.50 grade point average (GPA) for the Senior year in High School and must be involved in Rodeo.. 3. Students must furnish copies of High Scholl transcripts postmarked no later than August 15 for Fall semester to qualify for the subsequent scholarship payment. THE COWBOY LEGACY REUNION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2018-2019 2
4. Recipients of Fall Semester awards are only required to submit their otherwise qualifying Fall semester transcript award. 5. A new application is required for the Fall Semester in all cases. Previous recipients applying for renewal are not guaranteed to receive the scholarship due to the fact that the Cowboy Legacy Reunion Scholarship Committee will be receiving new applications every semester based on the above requirements. EXTENDED BENEFITS: At the end of a student's four year (4) scholarship, benefits may be extended if there are not enough qualified applicants to receive the quota of scholarships for that year. Should there be more students applying for extended benefits than openings are available, the Scholarship Committee will determine who will receive the extended benefits. NOTES: THE COWBOY LEGACY REUNION COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COWBOY LEGACY REUNION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE AND AMEND ALL RULES AND GUIDELINES AT ANY TIME THAT IT DEEMS NECESSARY. THE COWBOY LEGACY REUNION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2018/2019 3
PLEASE PRINT IN BLACK INK OR TYPE Name: Email Home Address Phone City St Zip DOB Current Education in progress (School and year of study) Counselor name and phone #: Please indicate next year s school: List of Schools Attended in Mansfield ISD Is this a Junior College, Trade/Tech school, or 4 yr College/University? I plan to major in: My ultimate goal is: Grade Point Average: Last term: Overall: out of Years Competed in Rodeo: Rodeo Associations You are a Member of: Do you plan to continue to Rodeo in College? No Yes What have you achieved in your history of Rodeo? Parents Information: Father s Information: Name: Address: Employer/Occupation: Mother s Information: Name: Address: _ Employer/Occupation: 4
With whom do you live? Did your parents participate in Rodeo? No Yes When you submit your application you must attach to this form: A copy of your most recent school transcript. A short essay of approximately 500 words or less, written by you, describing the history of the Cowboy Legacy Rodeo your rodeo background, goals or experiences which illustrate your uniqueness and knowledge of rodeo. Include on a separate sheet your school/community activities. Include 2 letters of recommendation from school staff or community. Check will be awarded (in the name of the Scholarship Winner) to the college that you will be attending.. Each award will be at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Winners or their approved proxies must be present on Awards Night on Saturday, April 21, 2018, at the 6 th Annual Cowboy Legacy Reunion and Rodeo. Name and phone number of Cowboy Legacy Reunion Committee Member reference. SCHOOL & NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND HONORS You may complete this page (Please print legibly!) or you may attach a one page typed resume if desired. Only one page resumes will be accepted. Include club memberships, offices held, extracurricular activities, community activities and honors outside of school. SCHOOL YEAR SCHOOL NON-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES AND HONORS 5
ESSAY COLLEGE INFORMATION: What is your anticipated college major? List college(s) or technical schools you are considering in order of preference: 1. Applied yes/no Accepted yes/no 2 Applied yes/no Accepted yes/no 3. Applied yes/no Accepted yes/no PARENT STATEMENT I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE WITH THE APPLICATION INFORMATION THAT MY CHILD HAS SUBMITTED. PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE STUDENT SIGNATURE 6