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Scholarship available for Ayrshire youths

QUARRYVILLE, Pa. -- The Ayrshire Breeders Association of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and West Virginia will reward an outstanding Ayrshire youth who has completed a minimum of one year of college with a $1000 scholarship, half of which is provided by Farmshine.

To be eligible for this scholarship, the applicant must be a Pennsylvania, New Jersey or West Virginia resident; must own or be involved with Ayrshire cattle; must have completed one year of college successfully; complete an application for the scholarship and provide a portfolio.

The scholarship committee will review the information submitted and the awarding will be based on a 100-point profile with the scholarship to be awarded to the person with the highest score.

Justification:

1. Completing one year of college will indicate not only the desire for success, but the grade average will demonstrate the applicant’s dedication and achievement. This will be assessed for 20% of the scholarship assessment.

2. The application for this scholarship will be 30% of the scholarship assessment. It should contain activities such as church, school, sports, organizations and offices held. Two recommendations need to be included: 1. Two letters of recommendation of why you are a worthy candidate for this scholarship. 2. A brief statement of how and why you have chosen the Ayrshire cow and why you believe they are the best. Your application will tell the scholarship committee what you believe and needs to convey that belief.

3. The portfolio will be 50% of your scholarship assessment. The portfolio should contain your personal resume, successes of your animal, such as production, show records, classification, etc. It should contain a list of activities in which you have participated. Also include your personal awards and any articles recognizing your accomplishments.

The deadline to submit your application and portfolio is March 31. Please contact Bonnie Wentworth 717-548-3896 or email went@epix.net or Lou Winters 304-547-1396 for an application or if there are any questions.

 

 

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