TEXOMA EXPOSITION & LIVESTOCK SHOW, INC.
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
GUIDELINES
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A $500.00 scholarship will be awarded annually.
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The scholarship will be awarded to a graduating senior.
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Each Student receiving a scholarship will be able to use the money at the
college, university, or technical school of their choice.
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Students must be enrolled in 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA and must be actively
involved in project areas and activities. Students must show exceptional
leadership capabilities throughout their 4-H, FFA, or FCCLA careers.
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Applicants must have competed in at least one (1) of the Texoma
Exposition & Livestock Show’s competitive Livestock and/or Creative Arts
events.
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Proof of enrollment is needed from college, university, or technical school
prior to scholarship payment.
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All applicants must submit the following:
o Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show Scholarship Application
o High School Transcript
o SAT and/or ACT Scores
Deliver completed application to the office on Monday, February 29, 2016,
or mail to:
TELS
PO Box 331
Gunter, Tx 75058
If mailed, it must be postmarked no later than February 25 to be received by
Monday February 29.
APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MONDAY, February 29, 2016
TEXOMA EXPOSITION & LIVESTOCK SHOW, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Instructions: Applicant to complete this form (print or type) and attach a
copy of high school transcript and SAT/ACT score(s).
Name:
Phone:
SS#:
Address:
City, State, Zip:
4-H, FFA, or FCCLA Club Affiliation(s):
Name of High School:
Expected Graduation Date:
Current GPA (4.0 scale):
1.
A.
Number of students in graduating class:
B.
Applicant’s current numerical ranking in class:
C.
Applicant’s rank in class as % (B/A x 100):
2.
SAT Score:
(attach copy)
3.
Community Service During High School:
Projects/Activities
ACT Score:
Date
4.
A.
FFA/4-H/FCCLA Leadership:
Offices Held / Team Participation
B.
Date
Other Supervised FFA/4-H/FCCLA Project Experience:
Project
Date
5.
Financial Need:
A.
Number of brothers/sisters living at home and age of each:
B.
Number of brothers/sisters enrolled in college:
C.
List all other scholarships applicant has received:
D.
Does the scholarship committee need to be aware of any
special financial circumstances relating to personal or family
needs as they consider this application?
Yes
If yes, please explain:
No
6.
Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show Involvement/Contribution:
Activities/Projects/Contributions
7.
Date
Essay: In the space below, explain why awarding this scholarship to
you would be a wise investment.
TEXOMA EXPOSITION & LIVESTOCK SHOW, INC.
SCHOLARSHIP EVALUATION SHEET
(To be completed by the scholarship evaluation committee)
Applicant’s Name:
Currently participating in: FFA
4-H
FCCLA
Possible
Points
1.
Scholarship or Academic Achievement
Class Rank Percentage
Top 5% = 10 pts 10-15% = 6 pts
5-10% = 8 pts
15-20% = 4 pts
2.
20-25%= 2 pts
College Entrance Exam (SAT/ACT Score)
2000/30 = 10 pts
1790/29 = 9 pts
1690/28 = 8 pts
1590/27 = 7 pts
1490/26 = 6 pts
1390/25 = 5 pts
1290/24 = 4 pts
1190/23 = 3 pts
10
1090/22 = 2 pts
990/21 = 1 pt
3.
Community Service
4.
FFA / 4-H / FCCLA Achievements
5.
10
5
A.
Leadership: offices held, teams, etc.
20
B.
Other supervised project experience
10
Financial Need
20
(Family situation, number of dependents, number of
siblings in college, other scholarships, etc.)
6.
7.
Texoma Exposition & Livestock Show
Involvement and Contribution
15
Essay
10
TOTAL POINTS
100
Credited
Points