Kamis, 07 April 2011

NYSAFP Educational Scholarship in Food Protection

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students to explore educational programs related to food protection and/or agricultural related studies. Applicants must have completed at least 2 full semesters and provide their most recent transcripts. Scholarship Applications for the 2011-2012 academic year will be accepted after the 2011 spring semester and must be received by July 15, 2011.
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled for the 2011-2012 academic year in fields of study related to food protection or other agricultural studies. Students must have completed at least two semesters as a full-time student in a NYS college or university and maintained a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. All pages of the application form must be completed and returned. A separate document responding to all of the application’s questions/requests may be used. Copies of transcripts from all applicable college or university courses completed must accompany the application. Two letters of recommendation are required: One letter pertaining to academic background and achievements (e.g., from a professor, instructor, guidance personnel) One letter pertaining to extracurricular, community, or employment activities (e.g., from a church leader, sports coach, or work supervisor). College/University Department Head where the applicant is enrolled must execute the following statement:

Scholarship Application Deadline:15 July 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application