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Scholarship RulesThe Scholarship is available to *Members and *Associate Members or dependents (children or grandchildren) of the Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association. *Must be an owner, officer, or agent of the company paying dues to the Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association. Members and Associate Members must have maintained membership for one year prior to a student applying for the scholarship. The Scholarship is available to a student enrolling in a college program or a returning college student. Priority will be given to a student enrolling in, or enrolled in, an agricultural field of study. The scholarship (in the amount awarded) is available toward higher education at an institution of applicant’s choice.Payment will be made directly to an accredited college or university based upon receipt of a tuition/enrollment billing from the institution. The Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association Scholarship is a one-year scholarship. It is limited to one per recipient, per year. Scholarship winnings will not be held or rolled over for students taking a year off school for any reason. Applicants and recipients may reapply each year. Applicant must have at least a 3.0 un-weighted GPA. Official copies of most recent transcripts (high school and/or applicable college) must accompany this application. Attach two letters of recommendation from a school counselor, teacher, professor, employer, or other unrelated person who is familiar with your potential and successes. One of the recommendations must come from an academic teacher or school counselor. If you do not include letters of recommendation, your application will not be considered. Please do not use family members for your recommendation.A copy of your updated one-page resume must accompany this application. Please remember to list all work experience, community involvement, awards, honors, school offices, special activities, and any other pertinent information on your resume. Please provide typed responses to the four essay prompts and include with application. Each essay needs to be 250 words or less.Return this application to the Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association for verification of Association Membership. Deadline The deadline for the Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association Scholarship Application is February 26, 2021. The application must be received in the Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Office no later than February 26, 2021, for eligibility. Any applications received after February 26, 2021, will be disqualified. Scholarship recipients will be announced by May 1, 2021. Submit completed applications to: ScholarshipsIdaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association, Inc.118 N. Second StreetP.O. Box 909Parma, ID 83660For more information, please contact Candi Fitch, Executive Director (208) 722-5111. ApplicationPlease Check One:? Member? Associate MemberPlease Check One:? Ag Related Field of Study? Non Ag-Related Field of StudyName:Phone:Email:Mailing Address:City/State:Zip Code:Physical Address:City/State:Zip Code:Relationship to Member or Associate Member:Parents/Guardians:Address:City/State:Zip Code:Member or Associate Member Company Name:Member or Associate Member Company Phone: ApplicationPlease Check One:? Member? Associate MemberPlease Check One:? Ag Related Field of Study? Non Ag-Related Field of StudySchool you are currently attending:Current Unweighted GPA:College or University you have been accepted to:Major:Will you be attending as a full-time student?EssaysPlease provide typed responses to the following four prompts and include with your application. Each individual response must be 250 words or less. Required Personal Statement # 1:Explain your career aspirations and your educational plan to meet these goals. Required Personal Statement # 2:Explain how you have helped your family or made your community a better place to live. Please provide specific examples.Required Personal Statement # 3:Describe a personal accomplishment and the strengths and skills you used to achieve it.Required Personal Statement # 4:Describe a challenge or obstacle you faced in the last ten years. What did you learn about yourself from this experience?ChecklistIncomplete applications will not be accepted. Please utilize this checklist to ensure you have included all necessary documents with your scholarship application. Please check the Scholarship Rules section for more detailed information on each section of the application.?Completed Application?Official Transcripts?Two Letters of Recommendation?One-Page Resume?Essays?Recent Photo that can be used for publicationPublicity Information:Name of Community Newspaper:Newspaper Address:City:State:Zip:Please include a recent photo for publicity purposes. Parent/Guardian SignatureDate*Publicity information release if applicant is under the age of 18.Applicant SignatureDate ................
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