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2561 ■ CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR

Attn: Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program
1600 Exposition Boulevard
P.O. Box 15649
Sacramento, CA 95852
Tel: (916)274-5969
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.bigfun.org
To provide financial assistance for college to residents of California who are interested in majoring in designated fields or preparing for a career in the Fair industry.
Title of Award: Eddie G. Cole Memorial Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Education, Physical; Equine studies Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 1 at $500. Funds Available: Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of California currently working on an undergraduate degree at a college or university in the state. Applicants be 1) majoring in physical education, agriculture, or equine studies; or 2) preparing for a career in the Fair industry. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Along with their application, they must submit a 2-page essay on why they are pursuing their desired career and life goals. Selection is based on personal commitment, goals established for their chosen field, leadership potential, and civic accomplishments. Deadline for Receipt: March of each year. Additional Information: The Friends of the Fair Scholarship Program was established in 1993.

2562 ■ DEAF FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL

P.O. Box 13192
Hamilton, OH 45013
Tel: (513)896-5075
Fax: (513)896-5075
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.workersforjesus.com/dfi/dfi_grants.htm
To provide funding to individuals and groups in any country to meet the needs of deaf people.
Title of Award: DFI Care Program Area, Field, or Subject: Equine studies; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate, Other Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: The amount of the grant depends on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to individuals and groups seeking assistance to help deaf children and adults around the world. The assistance that can be offered includes scholarships for undergraduate or graduate study, hearing aids, disaster relief, TTYs and other special equipment, school supplies, expenses related to the adoption of deaf children, and medical needs. Requests must come from teachers, school officials, doctors, social agency personnel, missionaries, or church leaders. They must be submitted on official stationery.

2563 ■ HARRY ALAN GREGG FOUNDATION

One Verney Drive
Greenfield, NH 03047
Tel: (603)547-3311
Fax: (603)547-6212
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.crotchedmountain.org
To provide financial assistance to children and adults in New Hampshire who have physical, emotional, or intellectual disabilities.
Title of Award: Harry Alan Gregg Foundation Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Equine studies; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate, Other Number Awarded: More than 300 each year. Funds Available: Most grants range from $100 to $1,000, but they may be larger. Duration: Recipients may receive a maximum of 4 grants (no more than 2 in any year).
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to New Hampshire residents of all ages who have physical, intellectual, or emotional disabilities. Funds may be requested for broad purposes but must specifically benefit the applicant. Examples of acceptable purposes include, but are not limited to: the costs of nonreimbursed medical, dental, vision, hearing, or therapy treatments; special equipment, services, or supplies; modifications to living area, workplace, or vehicle; respite services for the recipient or care givers; recreational functions, such as camperships or other activities; and vocational, educational, or driver training tuition assistance. Selection is based on demonstrated need for a product of service, the applicant's financial circumstances, and the ability of the foundation to help improve the quality of life of a grant recipient. Deadline for Receipt: Applications may be submitted at any time. Additional Information: This foundation was established in 1989. If a request is not funded, applicants may reapply 6 months later for the same or a different purpose.

2564 ■ IOWA FOUNDATION FOR AGRICULTURAL ADVANCEMENT

Attn: Department IFFAA/Iowa State Fair
P.O. Box 57130
Des Moines, IA 50317-0003
800-545-FAIR
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.iowastatefair.org/saleofchamps
To provide financial assistance for college to Iowa high school seniors interested in majoring in animal science or livestock-related fields.
Title of Award: IFFAA Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year. Recently, 74 scholarships (with a value of $77,00) and 64 performance and carcass awards (with a value of $11,500) were presented. Funds Available: Stipends range from $500 to $2,500. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to students who will be entering an Iowa 2- or 4-year postsecondary institution in the following fall. Applicants must be residents of Iowa, active in 4-H or FFA livestock projects, and planning to major in animal science or a field in agriculture or home economics that is related to the animal industry. Selection is based on level of 4-H or FFA involvement in livestock project work, livestock exhibition, and/or judging (50%); scholarship (15%); leadership and activities (25%); and curriculum and career plans (10%). The program also includes performance and carcass awards in which animals are selected on the basis of visual appraisal and then evaluated in a carcass contest for economically important traits, such as loin eye or rib eye area, tenth rib fat, and average daily gain. Deadline for Receipt: May of each year. Additional Information: Information is also available from county 4-H offices in Iowa and local FFA advisors. Winners are announced at the Iowa State Fair's annual 4-H/FFA "Sale of Champions" in August, sponsored by the Iowa Foundation for Agricultural Advancement (IFFAA). The IFFAA was established in 1988 and began offering scholarships in 1990.

2565 ■ LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL

Attn: Program Development Department
300 22nd Street
Oak Brook, IL 60523-8842
Tel: (630)571-5466
Fax: (630)571-1692
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.lionsclubs.org/EN/content/vision_services_aids.shtml
To provide college scholarships and other assistance to blind people.
Title of Award: Lions Clubs Support Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired Area, Field, or Subject: Equine studies; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Graduate, Undergraduate, Other Funds Available: The amount of this assistance varies.
Eligibility Requirements: These programs are open to blind people and others involved in service to the blind. Applicants may be seeking support for the following activities: scholarships for the blind and visually impaired, medical research, assistive technology grants, independent mobility, transportation, reading materials and aids, audio products, Braille products, and other aids. Additional Information: Support is provided by local clubs of Lions Clubs International. Requests send to the international office are referred to the appropriate district governor. If any of the clubs within the district conduct programs for which the applicant might be considered, the governor will advise the particular club to contact the applicant. No funds are available from the office of Lions Clubs International.

2566 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

2567 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying animal or dairy science in college.
Title of Award: Church & Dwight Company Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Dairy science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 2 each year: 1 to a high school senior and 1 to a college student. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll or students currently enrolled full time in college. Applicants must be studying or planning to study dairy or animal science at a 4-year institution. Preference is given to students with a demonstrated interest in a dairy-related career. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by Church & Dwight Company, Inc.

2568 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

2569 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

2570 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who wish to study agriculture and related fields in college.
Title of Award: National FFA Scholarships for Undergraduates in the Sciences Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Dairy science; Engineering, Agricultural; Environmental conservation; Environmental science; Equine studies; Food science and technology; Horticulture; Natural resources; Technology Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies; generally, a total of approximately 1,000 scholarships are awarded annually by the association. Funds Available: Stipends vary, but most are at least $1,000. Duration: 1 year or more.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to current and former members of the organization who are working or planning to work full time on a degree in fields related to agriculture; this includes: agricultural mechanics and engineering, agricultural technology, animal science, conservation, dairy science, equine science, floriculture, food science, horticulture, irrigation, lawn and landscaping, and natural resources. For most of the scholarships, applicants must be high school seniors; others are open to students currently enrolled in college. The program includes a large number of designated scholarships that specify the locations where the members must live, the schools they must attend, the fields of study they must pursue, or other requirements. Some consider family income in the selection process, but most do not. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by many different corporate sponsors.

2571 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying dairy science in college.
Title of Award: NMC Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Dairy science; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are either graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college or students already enrolled in college on a full-time basis. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on a 2-year or 4-year degree in dairy science, animal science, or pre-veterinary science. They must have a dairy background or be planning to prepare for a career related to dairy. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by NMC (formerly the National Mastitis Council).

2572 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

2573 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying agriculture in college.
Title of Award: Purina Mills/Land O'Lakes Purina Feeds Dealer Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Equine studies; Veterinary science and medicine; Wildlife conservation, management, and science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: Varies each year, depending on the number of participating Purina dealers. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in working on a 4-year college degree in agriculture. Preference is given to applicants displaying an interest in animal nutrition, aquaculture, animal science, equine science, wildlife management, or specialty animals. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by Purina Mills, LLC.

2574 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

2575 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying animal science in college.
Title of Award: Retriever Dog Food Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll and college students currently enrolled full time. Applicants must be working on or planning to work on a degree in animal science. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by Doane Pet Care Company, manufacturer of Retriever Dog Food.

2576 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance for college to FFA members from Idaho who have a dairy background.
Title of Award: United Dairymen of Idaho Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Dairy science; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: 3 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,600 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be residents of Idaho who live or work on a dairy farm. They must be interested in working on a 2- or 4-year degree in dairy science, dairy-related crop sciences, large animal nutrition, or large animal veterinarian. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for these scholarships is provided by United Dairymen of Idaho.

2577 ■ NATIONAL FFA ORGANIZATION

Attn: Scholarship Office
6060 FFA Drive
P.O. Box 68960
Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960
Tel: (317)802-4321
Fax: (317)802-5321
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.ffa.org
To provide financial assistance to FFA members from designated states who are interested in studying a field related to agriculture in college.
Title of Award: Wilbur-Ellis Company Scholarships Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Agriculture, Economic aspects; Animal science and behavior; Biochemistry; Business administration; Computer and information sciences; Entomology; Finance; Forestry; Genetics; Horticulture; Management; Marketing and distribution; Poultry science; Soil science Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Four Year College Number Awarded: 13 each year: 1 at $5,000, 2 at $2,000, and 10 at $1,000. Funds Available: Stipends are $5,000, $2,000, or $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration: 1 year; nonrenewable.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll or college students currently enrolled full time. Applicants must be residents of the following states: Arizona, California, Idaho, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, Wisconsin, or Wyoming. They must be planning to work on a 4-year degree in agricultural production, forest management, agronomy and crop science, animal nutrition, farm and ranch management, horticulture, nursery and landscape management, plant science, poultry science, general agriculture, business management, economics, international agriculture, finance, sales and marketing, biochemistry, biotechnology, computer systems in agriculture, entomology, plant breeding and genetics, plant pathology, range science, or soil science. Their combined SAT score must be 1000 or higher and their GPA must be 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). Financial need is also considered in the selection process. U.S. citizenship is required. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: Funding for this scholarship is provided by the agriculture division of the Wilbur-Ellis Company.

2578 ■ OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BLIND, INC.

Attn: Grant Committee
P.O. Box 98
Fairplay, MD 21733
Tel: (240)420-6500
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.opportunitiesfortheblind.org
To provide funding to blind people interested in improving their employment situation.
Title of Award: Opportunities for the Blind Grants Area, Field, or Subject: Equine studies; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate, Other Number Awarded: Varies each year. Funds Available: Grants normally range from $3,000 to $5,000, and may go as high as $10,000. Duration: This is a 1-time award.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to legally blind U.S. citizens. Applicants must be seeking funding for the following categories: scholarships and training, job-related service, special equipment, or self-employment projects. Preference is given to applicants who are preparing for careers in fields where the blind are not typically found. Deadline for Receipt: February, May, August, or October of each year. Additional Information: This program was established in 1981.

2579 ■ TRAVELERS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA

Attn: TPA Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf
3755 Lindell Boulevard
St. Louis, MO 63108-3476
Tel: (314)371-0533
Fax: (314)371-0537
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.travelersprotectiveasn.com/deaf_scholarships.htm
To provide assistance to deaf and hearing impaired persons. to obtain additional education, mechanical devices, specialized medical treatment, or other treatments.
Title of Award: Scholarship Trust for the Deaf and Near Deaf Area, Field, or Subject: Equine studies; General studies/Field of study not specified Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate, Other Number Awarded: Varies each year; since the trust was established, it has distributed more than $1.1 million to more than 2,400 recipients. Funds Available: The grant depends on the need of the recipient. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This assistance is available to U.S. residents who are deaf or hearing impaired. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they will benefit from special programs, services, or other activities for the deaf, but that they are unable to provide the necessary funds. Deadline for Receipt: February of each year. Additional Information: This fund was established in 1975. Support has been provided to children as young as 2 months and to adults as old as 82 years. Funds have been used for mechanical devices, tuition at schools that specialize in educating the deaf (e.g., Gallaudet University, Rochester Institute of Technology, Central Institute for the Deaf), note takers and interpreters in classes in regular schools that do not provide those services to the deaf, speech and language therapy (especially for those who have had the Cochlear Implant), medical or other specialized treatments, and computer programs that assist deaf and their families learn and apply skills presented in the classroom.

2580 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in a veterinary field in college or graduate school.
Title of Award: Gail Richardson Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Animal science and behavior; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Doctorate, Undergraduate Number Awarded: 1 each year. Funds Available: The stipend is $1,000. Duration: 1 year.
Eligibility Requirements: This program is open to residents of Vermont who are graduating high school seniors, high school graduates, or GED recipients. Applicants must be interested in attending an accredited postsecondary institution to work on a degree in veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, animal science, or a related field. Selection is based on academic achievement (GPA of 2.5 or higher), required essays, letters of recommendation, and financial need. Deadline for Receipt: April of each year. Additional Information: The Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Board of Directors established this scholarship in 2001 to honor a former member.

2581 ■ VERMONT STUDENT ASSISTANCE CORPORATION

Champlain Mill
Attn: Scholarship Programs
P.O. Box 2000
Winooski, VT 05404-2601
Tel: (802)654-3798; 888-253-4819
Fax: (802)654-3765
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: http://www.vsac.org
To provide financial assistance to residents of Vermont who are interested in majoring in an agriculture-related field in college.
Title of Award: Vermont Feed Dealers and Manufacturers Association Scholarship Area, Field, or Subject: Agribusiness; Agricultural sciences; Animal science and behavior; Botany; Equine studies; Forestry; Horticulture; Soil science; Veterinary science and medicine Level of Education for which Award is Granted: Undergraduate Number Awarded: Varies each year; recently, 6 of these scholarships were awarded. Funds Available: The maximum stipend is $3,000. Duration: 1 year; recipients may reapply.
Eligibility Requirements: This scholarship is available to high school seniors, high school graduates, and currently-enrolled college students in Vermont who are enrolled or planning to enroll in a postsecondary degree program in agriculture, including but not limited to animal sciences, equine studies, agribusiness, plant and soil science, forestry, horticulture, and veterinary medicine or technology. Selection is based on a letter of recommendation and required essays. Deadline for Receipt: June of each year.