Read and follow the instructions carefully prior to submitting your application. All winners will be notified on or before the 30th of April 2024.

1. To be eligible to apply for a TPPA Foundation Gilt Production Grant, an applicant must:

1. Be an active Texas FFA or 4-H member.
2. Be a current graduating senior.
3. Submit the most current TPPA Foundation Gilt Production Grant Application.
4. Have exhibited CTBR barrows and/or gilts during their FFA or 4-H career.
5. Have PQA+ or Quality Counts Certification.

2. The TPPA Foundation Gilt Production Grant Application must:

1. Have all application pages completed.
2. Contain all requested signatures.
3. Contain no supplemental pages that are not requested.
4. Be accompanied by the student’s official transcript for the first three and one-half (3.5) years, which is signed by a school records official (principal, counselor, registrar, etc.).
5. Be accompanied by two letters of recommendation: one from a CTBR breeder and the second from either the applicants’ Ag science teacher or county agent.

3. The TPPA reserves the right to verify the validity of all applicants and applications.

Farm Information

Acedemic Information 

Past History of Swine Production by the Applicant – Briefly describe your past involvement in swine production. Describe how you began, how you financed your program, years of involvement, number of  sows, type of production, etc.

Present Status of Your Program – Briefly describe the present status of your swine production program. Describe facilities available, financing, number of sows, type of production, inventory related to production, etc.

Plans for Future Production – Briefly describe your plans for future production, key strategies, and goals. Describe what you plan to accomplish with your swine production program.

Production Plan – Submit a production plan to include a herd health and nutritional program. Include a breeding / weaning / sales schedule.

Program Budget – Submit a program budget for one year to include all costs related to your swine production program. Include a projected income schedule.

I HEREBY AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING LISTED TERMS.  IF I DO NOT FULFILL THIS AGREEMENT, I WILL JEOPARDIZE THIS SCHOLARSHIP OR BE DISQUALIFIED FROM CONSIDERATION.

1.  I have reviewed the rules and eligibility requirements of the TPPA Foundation Gilt Production Grant selection process and I am fully eligible.

2.  I will attend the TPPA Awards Banquet on May 18, 2024 (San Marcos) to receive my award.

3.  I will keep the TPPA fully aware of my progress while using this grant.

4.  I understand that if any portion of this application does not adhere, or if the applicant does not adhere, to the established rules of the application, the applicant may be disqualified from consideration and selection for the TPPA Foundation Gilt Production Grant as determined by the TPPA Selection Committee.