Scholarship Form

Welcome to the MPBA Educational Scholarship Application
Each year the Missouri Pet Breeders Association awards 4 scholarships in the amount of $500.00 each to students pursuing a degree or certification in fields related to and supportive of agriculture.

Eligibility Requirements
- Each recipient must be enrolled as a full-time student (12 hours minimum per semester) starting in the fall of the year the scholarship is awarded.
- Applicant must have a minimum academic GPA of 2.5 or higher.
- Applicants receiving their high school degree through the HiSET program must be in the upper 50th percentile on a standardized equivalency exam.
- Individuals previously awarded this scholarship may reapply if they meet the eligibility requirements.
- Applicants must submit a letter of recommendation from a school teacher, counselor or administrator.
- Each applicant must submit a copy of his/her high school transcript or HiSET diploma.
- Applicants must submit an essay of 500 words or more, telling about themselves and their goals for the future.
- Applicants must submit the enclosed scholarship application with a current photo.
Scholarship Award

The award will be paid directly to the winning student’s account at the school he/she will be attending upon verification of enrollment. Upon accepting the scholarship, the student agrees to remain enrolled full time and maintain a satisfactory grade point average.

QUESTIONS?

Contact Kevin Beauchamp, MPBA President at
(417) 718-4182 or
4agfriends@gmail.com

1. Personal information

Please fill out the below information.
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number*
Cell Number
E-mail*
example@example.com
Do you have an association with any MPBA member?

YesNo
If you answered "Yes" to the last question:

Please list your association with the MPBA member:

Please list the MPBA member's name: First Name Last Name

2. Educational Information

Please fill out the below information.
Name of High School Last Attended*
Address*

Street Address

Apt/Suite #

CityState

Zip Code
Year Graduating*
G.P.A.*
College or Career/Technical School you are applying to:*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Intended Major*
Please tell us why you feel you should be awarded this scholarship:*

3. Essay

You are required to submit an essay of no less than 500 words, telling about yourself and your goals for the future.
Scholarship Essay*

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4. Letter of Recommendation

You are required to submit a letter of recommendation from a school teacher, counselor, or administrator.
Teacher, Counselor, or Administrator Name

First NameLast Name
Letter of Recommendation File Upload*

Accepted file formats are: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .txt, .rtf, .html, and .zip
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5. High School Transcript or Equivalent

You are required to submit a copy of your high school transcript or HiSET diploma.
Transcript File Upload*

Accepted file formats are: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .csv, .txt, .rtf, .html, .zip, .jpeg, .png, and .gif
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6. Current Photo

You are required to submit a current photo of yourself. You may either submit a photo or use the Take Photo option below. We ask that you do your best to provide the highest quality photo possible.
Photo File Upload

Accepted file formats are: .pdf, .html, .jpeg, .png, .gif, and .tif
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Take Photo
Have you uploaded or taken a photo?*

YesNo

Completing the MPBA Scholarship Application

Please read the following terms. Terms must be accepted to complete scholarship.
This application must be submitted by February 28th, 2025.

Applications submitted after February 28, 2025, will not be considered for the upcoming scholarship awards.
Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
TO RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP, YOU MUST BE PRESENT AT THE MPBA CONFERENCE AWARD BANQUET ON MARCH 7, 2025. IF YOU ARE NOT PRESENT, THE SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED TO AN ALTERNATE CONTESTANT.*

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Welcome to the MPBA Educational Scholarship Application

1. Personal information

2. Educational Information

3. Essay

4. Letter of Recommendation

5. High School Transcript or Equivalent

6. Current Photo

Completing the MPBA Scholarship Application

This application must be submitted by February 28th, 2025.

Submission