Missouri Pet Breeders Association
Scholarship Chairman, Brenda Arnett
38669 Antwiler Ave
Edwards, Missouri 65326
Dear Counselors or Missouri Pet Breeders Presidents
Enclosed you will find the 2008 Missouri Pet Breeders Revised Scholarship copy for your chapter or
school/university to hand out for upcoming high school graduates or college students. Please photo copy as many
as you need. Please, let the applicants know that the deadline is April1st.
Please, keep this copy in your file for next year for future applicants. If you have any questions please call 417998-5001.
We are hoping for a big response from applicants. Thank you for handing these out for the Missouri Pet Breeders
Association.
Sincerely yours,
Brenda Arnett,
MPBA Scholarship Chairman
Missouri Pet Breeders Scholarship
Program
A TOTAL OF 4- $500 SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BE AWARDED PER YEAR. TWO TO HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES ABOUT
TO ENTER COLLEGE AND TWO TO STUDENTS ALREADY IN COLLEGE. STUDENTS MAY REAPPLY FOR A
SCHOLARSHIP EACH YEAR. ALL RECIPENTS MUST BE MISSOURI RESIDENTS.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. Grade point average of 3.00 or better must be maintained.
2. Full Time Hours.
3. 3+ hours of Ag related classes per semester (includes science & chemistry).
4. Community services in Ag. related organizations or employment in Ag. related job.
5. Essay of 500 to 1,000 words or more typed.
A.
How will you contribute to the Ag. Community upon completion of your degree?
B.
What/who inspired you to seek a career in agriculture?
C.
What Ag related organizations have you been involved in? What did you learn? Any awards? Special projects?
D.
How can we promote a positive attitude toward Ag related business?
E.
How can we promote our industry?
F.
How can we educate the general public to develop an understanding of some of the current concerns facing
agriculture?
6. Must be a member of MPBA yourself, Parents or Grandparents and a photo copy of the current years membership card
attached.
7. Students must go to an accredited 2 or 4 year college. Copy of acceptance letter attached.
8. Copy of current grades/transcript attached.
9. Three character reference (letters would be appreciated)
10. Local newspaper address where you would like your photo displayed and 1 4x6 photo
Your winning photo will be displayed in our monthly magazine, displayed at our Spring and Fall Seminars
11. Age limit 24 years and under.
12. Additional information or photo's are welcomed to inform us about you.
13. Please fill out the additional pages.
Deadline is April 1st
Send applications to :
MPBA Scholarship Chairman, Brenda Arnett, 38669 Antwiler Ave, Edwards, Mo. 65326 417-998-5001
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MISSOURI PET BREEDERS ASSOCIATION
APPLICATION FOR EDUCA TIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
The following information will not be given out only for the Scholarship Committee and the Treasurer of the Missouri Pet
Breeders Association. (It will be on file for seven years).
Full Name of Applicant: _____________________________________________________________________
Social Security Number ______________________________________ Date of Birth __________________
Street Address: ___________________________________________________________________________
City: ____________________________________ State: ________________ Zip Code: ________________
Telephone Number: _________________________________ Cell Number: ___________________________
Name of Parents/Guardian: __________________________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Name of Parent/Grandparent who is member of MPBA: ___________________________________________
Name of High School you last attended: _______________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________ Telephone Number: ____________________________
Year of Graduation __________________________ *GPA on graduation ____________________________
* ACT Score _______________________________ *Class Rank __________________________________
*List of school activities in which you have been involved and awards you have received:
Major that you will be pursuing: _____________________________________________________________
Name of College to which you have been accepted: _____________________________________________
Beginning date of term to begin college: _______________________________________________________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________________
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Missouri Pet Breeders Scholarship Application
The following information will be used solely for the purpose of determining the need for financial assistance from
the Missouri Pet Breeders Association.
Name of Applicant __________________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian/Family Information: (use as many pages as necessary)
A. Number of Family members ________________________________________________________________
Includes parents, other children or family members for whom they provide more than half of their support
B. Ages of all children who are claimed as dependents _____________________________________________
c. Number of Family members in college at least half-time during the next calendar year (include applicant)
_______________________________________________________________________________________
For the year immediately past, what was the family's Adjusted Gross Income? ________________________
(Use adjusted Gross income line from Federal IRS forms. If information for the year immediately past is not
available, give the prior year)
E. Are there any special circumstances that have influenced your need for financial assistance?
F. What is your expected cost for this next year of college? List cost of books, tuition cost, housing cost, etc.
I verify that this information is true and accurate. Failure to provide true information and accurate information may
result in forfeiture of any scholarship award.
Signature of Applicant ______________________________________________ Date ___________________
Signature of Parent/Guardian ________________________________________ Date ___________________
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*Employment History:
Employer
Address
Phone #
Length of Employ
Duties
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
List of Three Character References (Do not list relatives) reference letters would be appreciated
Name
Address
Phone#
Occupation
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Local Newspaper Name: _________________________________________________________________
(list as you would like for it to appear in paper and MPBA monthly magazine)
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: ______________ Zip Code _______________
Telephone Number ___________________________________
Please see the Scholarship Guidelines and send appropriate information with this application
Any additional information you would like to attach or photos would be welcome to inform the committee about
yourself.
Scholarship Deadline is April 1st
The information that I have provided is correct
Signature of Applicant __________________________________________ Date ____________________
Signature of Parents/Guardian ____________________________________ Date ____________________
(High School Students)
Return To:
MPBA Scholarship Committee
Chairman: Brenda Arnett
38669 Antwiler Ave
Edwards, Missouri 65326