Tuscarawas County Scholarship Application

Tuscarawas County Scholarship Application
Scholarship Description

The Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau will be awarding up to $2,500 in scholarships for qualified students from Tuscarawas County who are or will be pursuing further education.

Deadline April 15, 2025

Applicant Eligibility
- Applicant must be a high school senior or graduate planning to attend or having entered any accredited institution offering post-secondary education.
- The applicant, or his/her parents/guardian, must be a Tuscarawas County resident and current Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau member for at least the past two consecutive membership years.
PLEASE NOTE – This application is estimated to take one-hour to complete and must be completed in one sitting. Please obtain your transcript, letters of recommendation, and write your essay(s) before beginning this application.
- Transcript: Applicant must provide a High School, Technical School, College or University transcript
- Letters of Recommendation (2):
  - Applicants must obtain two (2) letters of reference from an adult leader, mentor, and/or educator that describes the applicant’s academic, community service, and/or leadership experiences.
  - One should be from an educator and the other one should be either personal or professional.
  - Letters may not be written by the applicant, anyone under 21 years of age, or anyone related to the applicant or serving as a legal guardian.
  - Contact information (at least one phone number) should be included for each reference.
  - Please note that letters of recommendation must be dated within the last six (6) months and can not be reused if you have previously applied for this scholarship.
- Essay(s):
  - What are your future goals? (250 words or less)
  - How has agriculture affected your life? (250 words or less)
  - How does the agricultural industry affect the major or industry that you are choosing to study? (250 words or less)
  - What two activities/events/programs have contributed to your personal development? (250 words or less)
Click "Next" to begin the application process.

Applicant Eligibility
Have you or a member of your immediate family been a member of the Tuscarawas County Farm Bureau for the last two consecutive membership years?*

YesNo
If Yes, member's name*
Member ID#*

Applicant Information
First Name*
Last Name*
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Email*
example@example.com
Phone Number*
Cell Phone Number*
Father's Name

First NameLast Name
Mother's Name

First NameLast Name
Guardian's Name

First NameLast Name
Are there siblings in college?*

YesNo
If yes, how many?
Are there siblings still living at home?*

YesNo
If yes, how many
Name of High School*
City of High School*
Date of Graduation*

MonthDayYear
Date
I have been accepted to attend:(List name(s) of post-secondary school(s):*
Intended Major*
College Attending (If Applicable)
Major

Activities In The Following Areas

Please state the years of involvement, offices held, awards presented, etc. and indicate areas not applicable
School*
Community Service*
Youth/Church Organizations *

Work Experience
Are you currently employed?*

YesNo
Number of hours per week?
Farm/Other Work Responsibilities? Please Explain.
Name of Employer
Job Description

Financial Need
Please outline your present circumstance which would aid the committee in reaching a decision relative to your need for financial assistance:*

Essays
Please answer the following essay statements. No more than 250 words for each essay statement.
What are your future goals?*

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How has agriculture affected your life?*

0/250
How does the agricultural industry affect the major or industry that you are choosing to study?*

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What two activities/events/programs have contributed to your personal development?*

0/250

Letters of Recommendation and Transcripts
Applicants must obtain two (2) letters of reference from an adult leader, mentor, and/or educator that describes the applicant’s academic, community service, and/or leadership experiences. One should be from an educator and the other one should be either personal or professional. No family members. Please note that letters of recommendation must be dated within the last six (6) months and cannot be reused if you have previously applied for this scholarship.
Name of Letter of Recommendation (Educator)*

First NameLast Name
Title*
Letter of Recommendation (Educator)*

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Name of Letter of Recommendation (Personal/Professional) *

First NameLast Name
Title*
Letter of Recommendation (Personal or Professional)*

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Attach a copy of current high school or college transcript.
Transcript*

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Attach a current photo. If you are selected by submitting this photo, you are agreeing to allow us to use this photo for a media release.*

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Tuscarawas County Scholarship Application

Applicant Eligibility

Applicant Information

Activities In The Following Areas

Work Experience

Financial Need

Essays

Letters of Recommendation and Transcripts

Time to Submit!