The Beaufort County Farm Bureau Marion Ray Pippin Sr Memorial Scholarship

Beaufort County Farm Bureau®
601 Hackney Avenue, PO Box 1179, Washington, NC 27889
(252) 946-0169

The Beaufort County Farm Bureau®
Marion Ray Pippin Sr Memorial Scholarship

Big Ray was born in Beaufort County. He attended Washington High School through the 11th grade and completed his high school education by passing his GED. He served his country in the Army National Guard and advances to SP5. Throughout his life he was a mechanic, welder, farmer, bulk truck driver and security guard. He was a member of Bunyan Ruritan Club, Charitable Brotherhood Lodge and was a Beaufort County Farm Bureau board member for over 50 years. He believed in education and hard work. He spent countless hours volunteering for his community. His great love was agriculture. The Beaufort County Farm Bureau Memorial Scholarship is given in his memory and provides opportunities for outstanding students to advance in agriculture, develop leadership abilities and eventually promote Farm Bureau policy. The scholarship provides $1,500 of assistance for one year of undergraduate work.

A. Regularly enrolled in a college or university majoring in agriculture, home economics, or field of study related to agriculture. The two-year agricultural institute at NC State University meets this requirement. Community Colleges and Technical Institute enrollment also meets the requirement.

B. A resident of Beaufort County or if living outside the county, having parents that are members of Beaufort County Farm Bureau.

C. Funds shall be disbursed in two equal payments (one payment per semester) as checks made payable to the school of enrollment.

D. Applicants must provide two letters of recommendation. One from a current farmer and another from a teacher or minister

E. Applicants must provide proof of 20 hours of community service at an establishment of their choice.

F. Applicants must provide an essay on how they serve their community currently. This essay must be a minimum of 400 words and be submitted with the completed scholarship application.

G. In order to continue to remain eligible for this scholarship, each recipient must maintain: A grade point average of 3.0 or better: AND i) A major in agriculture or related field ii)

H. Failure to maintain grade eligibility in an approved major may be grounds for recession of this scholarship. Reviews of each recipient's transcripts and declared majors are made each semester.

I. Applicants must complete the Scholarship Application form, attaching a photo, SAT score and transcripts of their high school (and if applicable, college) records.

J. Submit application to the Beaufort County Farm Bureau Office no later than the second Monday of April of the year the application for screening and processing. All information supplied by you and your family will be held as confidential information.

A. Answers on these applications shall be typed or filled by equivalent means.

B. Complete all portions of the application. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

C. Attach a recent photograph, SAT score and official transcript of high school (college if applicable) academic record to date.

D. You may acquire additional applications as needed from our office or the attached application may be photocopied.

Beaufort County Farm Bureau County Scholarship Program

For College or University for Study in Agriculture or Home Economics

(Community Colleges and Technical Institutes other than NCSU Agricultural Institute are excluded)

Name:

First NameLast Name

Address:

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code

Email Address:

example@example.com

Telephone Number:

Date of Birth:

Date

Sex:

MaleFemale

Marital Status

SingleMarried

Social Security Number:

List Members of your Family and their Occupations or Schools:

Is your Family a member of Farm Bureau?

YesNo

Give County Farm Bureau holding the Membership:

Name and Address of last High School attended:

Dates of Attendance and Graduation:

College or University you plan to attend:

Presently enrolled in a College or University?

YesNo

If so, please provide Name and Address of School:

Expected date of graduation from college:

Date

State the specific career for which your college education will prepare you and how that career relates to agriculture or home economics:

Name and Amount of other Scholarships for which you have applied:

Name and Amount of other Scholarships already granted:

School Organizations and Offices held:

Community Activities:

Church Affiliation and Activities:

Athletics:

Social Interests and Hobbies:

Class Rank:

Grade Point Average:

Space for additional information if needed:

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

INSTRUCTIONS:

Other Scholarships: