GEORGE GRIM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

GEORGE GRIM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Please follow the instructions and complete the application below to be considered for this scholarship
The George Grim Memorial Scholarship was started in April of 2014 in loving memory of Mr. George Grim who died on March 26th 2014.

Mr. Grim was a great and loyally advisor to The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board, and The Boy Scouts of America. He was an American Navy Veteran and an Eagle Scout. George loved to help young people reach their goals, and he passed his love of “Service To Others” along to many different young people in the area.

George was a college graduate who knew well the importance and coast of education. In his memory a group of close friends to George started this scholarship in his memory, knowing that George would have helped anyone who asked for it.

This scholarship is based both on finical need and academics. The recipient of this scholarship may not be the best academic scholar, but he/she must give 100% to everything they due. Applicants that fit the following criteria are eligible to apply. All applicants should be active in their community, school, church, and youth organization. Applicants must also be a member of The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board, The Boy Scouts of America, and/or Girl Scouts. Applicants must adhere to the scholarship guidelines listed in the rules and criteria

Rules/Criteria

1. Applicant must currently be or have been an active member in good standing of the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board, Boy Scouts of America, and/or Girl Scouts of America.

2. Applicant must be a High School Graduate, OR currently enrolled as a College, University, or Trade School student.

3. Applicant must have a sincere commitment to pursuing furthering their education by attending college, technical school, or school of trade; or be currently enrolled in one of the previously listed forms of continued education.

4. Applications must be submitted online by Entry Day of the Mahoning County Junior Fair.

5. Applicants must upload a picture of him/herself with the application.

6. Each applicant should provide three letters of personal reference as described below. Letters of reference CANNOT be written by a family member or a member of the Scholarship Committee.

7. Applicants must submit with this completed application a certified high school or college transcript.

8. Scholarship recipients will be contacted to be recognized at the Youth Day Program during the Canfield Fair and will receive an acknowledgement letter with the scholarship check upon completion of the requirement listed in #9 below.

9. Scholarship monies will be dispersed after the recipient sends a copy of college/technical school tuition/fees or college transcript to the scholarship chairperson to verify proof of attendance to the school of higher education. Scholarship monies will be used solely for tuition fees and/or books or school supplies. Scholarship checks must be cashed by December 30, or the monies will be forfeited back to the scholarship fund. Any exceptions must be approved by the scholarship committee.

10. Applications for this scholarship must be submitted as specified in the guidelines, or eligibility for this scholarship may be forfeited. The scholarship recipients will be chosen by a panel of judges selected by the Geroge Grim Committee. To maintain the integrity of this scholarship, the scholarship committee has the final determination as to the requirements for proof of attendance to college and the dispersal of the scholarship monies. If any question or discrepancy should arise, the scholarship committee has final determination if the funds should be released.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING BY THE DEADLINE:

1. Completed application.

2. Certified copy of high school/college transcripts verifying a minimum 2.5 GPA uploaded into the scholarship form.

3. Three recommendation: 1 from a club advisor, 1 from an academic advisor and one from another person such as a coach, teacher, youth advisor, employer, etc. References cannot come from family members. Recommendations must be submitted online at www.mcjrfair.com. Go to the Awards and Scholarship page and click on the George Grim Memorial Schlolarship button. The recommendation button will be on this page.
Applicant Name

First NameLast Name
Birthdate:
Applicant Phone Number
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Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Applicant EMAIL:
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FATHER

First NameLast Name
Father Phone Number
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Father EMAIL
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MOTHER

First NameLast Name
Mother Phone Number
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Mother EMAIL
example@example.com
GUARDIAN or OTHER CONTACT
Other Phone Number
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Other EMAIL
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LIST NAMES OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS WITH THEIR AGES
UPLOAD A PHOTO THAT MAY BE USED FOR MEDIA AND PROMOTIONAL PURPOSES

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By checking this box, I give permission to the Mahoning County Junior Fair to use my name, township of residence, and supplied photo in publications of general circulation to recognize achievements of myself and others affiliated with Canfield Fair.

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AGRICULTURAL CLUB EXPERIENCES
LIST CLUBS, LEADERSHIP ROLES, PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES IN AGRICULTURAL BASED ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS 4-H, FFA, GRANGE, JUNIOR FAIR, JUNIOR FAIR BOARD, ETC.
MAHONING COUNTY SCOUT PARTICIPATION
Number of Years in the Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
List of Boy Scout/Girl Scout Program, Events, Activities You Have Participated In :
List Awards/Accomplishments in the Scout Program:
MAHONING COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BOARD PARTICIPATION
Number of Years on the Mahoning County Junior Fair Board
List Junior Fair Board Events, Programs, Activities You Have Participated In :
List Awards/Accomplishments earned on the Junior Fair Board:
OTHER JUNIOR FAIR PARTICIPATION
IN THE SPACE BELOW LIST JUNIOR FAIR PROJECTS COMPLETED WITH ANY ACHIEVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PROJECT. BEGIN WITH THE MOST RECENT.
LIST LEADERSHIP ROLES, COMMITTEES, PROGRAMS & ACTIVITIES YOU PARTICIPATED IN WHILE INVOLVED IN JUNIOR FAIR.
SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ATTENDING
DATE OF GRADUATION

MonthDayYear
Date
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number
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GRADE POINT AVERAGE:
LIST INVOLVEMENT IN HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES, CLUBS, SPORTS, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND OTHER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES YOU HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN DURING YOUR TIME IN HIGH SCHOOL.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES
DISCUSS EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS YOU'VE HELD AND HOW YOU USED THE SKILLS YOU ACQUIRED FROM PARTICIPATION IN THE JUNIOR FAIR AND COMPLETING YOUR MARKET LIVESTOCK PROJECTS.
ESSAY QUESTIONS

Follow the directions to complete the essay questions below:
In 250 to 500 words, discuss how your experience and involvement participating within the Boy Scout/Girl Scouts and/or Junior Fair has developed your ability to work with group settings, to collaborate and organize with others, to set and achieve a common goal.
Describe how you intend to use those experiences to plan, implement and achieve your future goals.
COLLEGE OR TECH SCHOOL YOU PLAN TO ATTEND AFTER HIGH SCHOOL OR ARE CURRENTLY ATTENDING
FIELD OF STUDY
Phone Number
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START DATE
LIFE and CAREER GOALS FROM NOW

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WRITE A BRIEF SUMMARY OF WHY YOU ARE INTERESTED IN CONTINUING YOUR EDUCATION AND WHY YOU PLAN TO PURSUE YOUR FIELD OF STUDY.
By checking the box below, I am assuring the committee that my information is true and correct. Furthermore, I fully understand that accepting a scholarship award, it is my intention to continue my education in a recognized post high school curriculum, and that any money dispersed to me will be for partial payment of related educational needs.

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Witness: By typing my name in this box, I am witnessing to the agreement of this youth applicant to adhere to the requirements of this scholarship.
Phone Number
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Upload your transcript here

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Letters of Recommendation

Each applicant must submit a total of three letters of reference by the deadline: One from a club advisor, one from an academic advisor, and one from another person such as a teacher, coach, camp advisor, etc. These references MUST BE submitted at the link provided on the George Grim Scholarship page on the website.
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GEORGE GRIM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

AGRICULTURAL CLUB EXPERIENCES

MAHONING COUNTY SCOUT PARTICIPATION

MAHONING COUNTY JUNIOR FAIR BOARD PARTICIPATION

OTHER JUNIOR FAIR PARTICIPATION

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

ESSAY QUESTIONS

LIFE and CAREER GOALS FROM NOW

Letters of Recommendation