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Subject: [Usaged-l] American Soybean Association Scholarship Opportunity

Dear educators,

Please read the following information about a scholarship opportunity from the American Soybean Association. If you have questions regarding the scholarship please contact ASA directly.

The 2010-2011 Secure Optimal Yield Scholarship is a $5,000 one-time award presented to a High School Senior who is going to pursue Agriculture as a degree area of study at any accredited College or University of their choosing.  The scholarship is managed by the American Soybean Association and is made possible through a grant by BASF.  The scholarship will be presented in $2,500 increments per semester.  The student must maintain successful academic progress and be in good standing with the College or University to receive the full amount of the scholarship.  Candidates may apply on-line Sept. 14, 2009 through November 16, 2009.  Final Selection will be made the first week of December.  The student will be notified prior to an official announcement made in March 2010, during Commodity Classic in Anaheim, CA.    BASF sponsors the winner and one parent to attend Commodity Classic for two days to participate and receive special recognition at the ASA Awards Banquet on the Friday night of Commodity Classic.  See below for specific scholarship requirements.  To apply on-line or download an application, go to http://www.soygrowers.com/soy/scholarship.htm.

2010-2011 Scholarship Requirements

 *   HS GPA of 3.00 on a 4.00 scale to apply and submit a current HS transcript
 *   HS transcript can be official or unofficial but must show HS GPA scale. For example how high does the scale go 4.00 or 5.00?
 *   Applicant must be the child or grandchild of a current ASA member.  Only one award per household for the duration of the life of the scholarship.
 *   Applicant must plan to declare Agriculture (or discipline in the school of Agriculture as a degree area of study at any accredited college or University of their choosing.
 *   Applicant must submit most recent ACT/and or SAT standardized test score.
 *   Applicant must maintain a college GPA of 2.5 and remain in good standing with the college or University to obtain the full scholarship.  (GPA will be checked between semesters.
 *   Applicant must complete an essay of 250 words or less, entitled, "What does the future of agriculture look like, and what role will I play in that future."
 *   Applicant must provide two letters of recommendation from an authority figure dealing directly with the student's academic progress such as HS Guidance Counselor, Ag teacher, FFA Advisor etc. and one personal recommendation letter
 *   Applicant must show demonstrated extra-curricular activities/leadership skills in agriculture activities.
 *   Student's parent or grandparent must remain a current member throughout the tenure of the student's scholarship.

Sincerely,

Michael S. Honeycutt
Sr. Team Leader, Leadership and Educational Programs
National FFA Organization
6060 FFA Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317.802.4291, office
317.802.5291, fax

FFA Mission
FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

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