RICHARD DEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

RICHARD DEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Please follow the instructions and complete the application below to be considered for this scholarship
Richard left us suddenly in 2019, leaving his family and the Mahoning County Junior Fair feeling his loss. He could always be found at the Market Livestock Sale at the Canfield Fair, waving his buyers number high in support of kids selling their poultry, rabbits and goats, as well as other livestock. Our hope is that Richard will continue to touch the lives of the Mahoning County Junior Fair members through this scholarship.

The recipient of this scholarship may not be the best academic scholar, but a youth that has given 100% effort to be the best. One scholarship will be awarded yearly to a Poultry, Rabbit or Goat Club member. Applicants must complete the following to qualify:

1. Applicant must currently be or have been an active participant in the Mahoning County Poultry, Rabbit or Goat Club within one year of application.

2. Applicant must be a graduated senior, or a college student currently enrolled in a college or technical school pursuing a college degree with a GPA of at least 2.5.

3. Applicant must have a sincere commitment to pursuing furthering their education by attending college, technical school, or school of trade but not limited to an agricultural career.

4. A photo of the applicanT must be uploaded into the scholarship form.

5. Scholarship payment should be used solely for tuition fees and/or books or school supplies.

6. The scholarship recipients will be chosen by a Scholarship Committee which will consist of a panel of judges selected by the Dean Family and a representative of the Mahoning County Youth Agricultural Finance Committee.

7. Applicants may receive this scholarship only one time. Any individual not receiving the scholarship may apply a second time.

8. Applcations must be submitted online by Entry Day of the Mahoning County Junior Fair.

9. Payment will be made directly to recipient upon proof of enrollment in tech school/college/university if awarded scholarship.

PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING BY THE DEADLINE:

1. Completed application. Application can be found on the Junior Fair website under Youth Awards. Go to Ruchard Dean Memorial Scholarship.

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

3. Three letters of reference: 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 by the reference individual. Simply click the button for the link to the recommendation form for the Richard Dean Memorial Scholarship. This is located on the Richard Dean Memorial Scholarship page found under Awards and Scholarships at www.mcjrfair.com
Applicant Name

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FATHER

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MOTHER

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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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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 POULTRY CLUB PARTICIPATION
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Number of Years in the Rabbit Club
List Poultry/Rabbit Club Programs, Activities, Events You Have Participated In :
List Awards/Accomplishments in the Poultry/Rabbit Club:
OTHER JUNIOR FAIR PARTICIPATION
IN THE SPACE BELOW LIST JUNIOR FAIR PROJECTS COMPLETED WITH ANY ACHIEVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE JUNIOR FAIR. 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

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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 Poultry/Rabbit Club 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
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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.
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Letters of Recommendation

Three letters of reference: 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 by the reference individual. Simply click the button for the link to the recommendation form for the Richard Dean Memorial Scholarship. This is located on the Richard Dean Memorial Scholarship page found under Awards and Scholarships at www.mcjrfair.com
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RICHARD DEAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

AGRICULTURAL CLUB EXPERIENCES

MAHONING COUNTY POULTRY CLUB PARTICIPATION

OTHER JUNIOR FAIR PARTICIPATION

SCHOOL/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES

ESSAY QUESTIONS

LIFE and CAREER GOALS FROM NOW

Letters of Recommendation