Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc.
Board of Directors Scholarship
Barron County – July 9-11, 2013 * Portage County August 12-14, 2014 * Dane County August 25-27, 2015
Due Date: August 1, 2013
Barron County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days
Description:
Three (3) ($2000, $1000 and $500) scholarships may be awarded by the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days,
Inc. Board of Directors.
Eligibility:
a) Applicants taking post high school agriculture related training, long or short course within the
University of Wisconsin System or Wisconsin Technical College System. (This includes the study of
Genetics, Landscape, Architecture, Biochemistry, Bacteriology, Food Industry, Horticulture,
Environment Sciences, Agriculture Journalism, and other agriculture related fields of study.)
b) Candidate for the scholarships must be a Barron County or neighboring county resident and attend
school in one of those counties.
c) Candidate must be planning to enter their senior year of high school or 1st year of college at the time
of application in the Fall of 2013.
d) Candidate rank in the upper 50% of the class preferred with a grade point of 3.0. Attach high school
transcript with your application.
e) Candidate must have participated in the Barron County Wisconsin Farm Technology Days activities
during the period of 2011 through 2013
Administration and Awarding of Scholarship:
a) Each school should forward all applications to the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc. office at
140 Agricultural Hall, 1450 Linden Drive, Madison, WI 53706 by August 1, 2013.
b) Final selection and awarding of the scholarships to be made by the Wisconsin Farm Technology
Days, Inc Executive Officers Committee.
Rules Regulating use of Scholarship:
a) Scholarship funds will be awarded after you have completed the first semester of college. Recipient
must show proof of completing the 1st semester of college in good standing. (2.0 or better).
b)
Scholarship will be paid directly to the school in the name of the recipient.
140 Agricultural Hall, 1450 Linden Drive, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI 53706-1562
Phone: (608) 262-2966
Fax: (608) 262-4556
www.wifarmtechnologydays.com
Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc.
Board of Directors Scholarship
Barron County – July 9-11, 2013 * Portage County – August 12-14. 2014 * Dane County – August 25-27, 2015
Due: August 1, 2013
Print or type:
Name: __________________________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________City: ________________________Zip:_______________
Phone: ____________________________
Date of Birth: _____/_____/______
Month
Name of High School: _____________________________
Day
Year
Date of Graduation: __________________
Name & address of school you will be attending: _________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
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Field in which you plan to study: ______________________________________________________________
Activities: List high school extra curricular activites. Include offices held, honors, awards, etc.
Community Activities : Include offices held, honors, awards, etc.
Farm Technology Activities : Include all activities associated with Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc.
What do you consider your strongest charactistics ? Why ?
What do you consider your weakest traits ? Why ?
Do you consider yourself a leader or a follower ? Why ?
____________________________________
___________________________________
Parent or Guardian’s Signature
Applicant Signature
Please attach:
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Three Letters of recommendation – one from a teacher, guidance counselor or principal, one from an
employer or community leader and one from any source other than immediate family.
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One page statement of your personal goals and ambitions in the field of Agriculture.
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High School Transcripts.
To be completed by High School Guidance Counselor.
Class Rank : ______________ in class of _________.
Grade Point Average : _______________
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Name
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Title
140 Agricultural Hall, 1450 Linden Drive, University of Wisconsin, Madison WI 53706-1562
Phone: (608) 262-2966
Fax: (608) 262-4556
www.wifarmtechnologydays.com
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