Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association, Inc.
Scholarship Application
Scholarship Rules
1. The 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 must have maintained membership for the three years prior to a student applying for
the scholarship. Associate Members must have maintained membership for one year prior to a student
applying for the scholarship.
2. 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.
3. Payment will be made directly to an accredited college or university based upon receipt of a
tuition/enrollment billing from the institution.
4. 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.
5. Applicants and recipients may reapply each year.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Please provide typed responses to the four essay prompts and include with application. Each essay
needs to be 250 words or less.
10. 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
19, 2016. The application must be received in the Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Office no later than
February 19, 2016, for eligibility. Any applications received after February 19, 2016, will be disqualified.
Scholarship recipients will be announced by May 1, 2016.
Submit completed applications to:
Scholarships
Idaho-Oregon Fruit and Vegetable Association, Inc.
118 N. Second Street
P.O. Box 909
Parma, ID 83660
For more information, please contact Candi Fitch, Executive Director (208) 722-5111.
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Scholarship Application
Application
Please Check One:
Please Check One:
☐ Member
☐ Ag Related Field of Study
Name:
☐ Associate Member
☐ Non Ag-Related Field of Study
Phone:
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:
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Application
Please Check One:
Please Check One:
☐ Member
☐ Ag Related Field of Study
☐ Associate Member
☐ Non Ag-Related Field of Study
School 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?
Essays
Please 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?
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Scholarship Application
Checklist
Incomplete 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.
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Completed Application
Official Transcripts
Two Letters of Recommendation
One-Page Resume
Essays
Recent Photo
Publicity Information:
Name of Community Newspaper:
Newspaper Address:
City:
State:
Zip:
Please include a recent photo for publicity purposes.
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date
*Publicity information release if applicant is under the age of 18.
Applicant Signature
Date
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