Colorado FFA
Scholarship Application Form
Due February 15
Instructions:
This application is to be used for the following scholarships. Please check all that you are
applying for:
Colorado Horse Development Authority Scholarship (Due February 15th )
Colorado Agricultural Development Authority Scholarship (Due February 15th )
Please attach a cover page addressed to the Colorado FFA Association explaining which
scholarship you are applying for. Below is the information for the Scholarships:
The Colorado Horse Development Authority, as a special project of the Colorado FFA
Foundation, Inc., is offering two, $250 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. The
following lists the eligibility requirements, criteria and application process:
Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must be a Colorado resident.
2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
3. Applicant must be accepted into a Colorado institution of higher learning and be enrolled for
fall semester following graduation.
4. Applicant must major in a horse-related field.
5. Applicant must be a member of the Colorado FFA Association.
The Colorado Agricultural Development Authority, as a special project of the Colorado FFA
Foundation, Inc., is again this year offering five $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school
seniors. The following lists the eligibility requirements, criteria and application process:
Eligibility Requirements
1. Applicant must be a Colorado resident.
2. Applicant must be a graduating high school senior.
3. Applicant must be accepted into a Colorado institution of higher learning and be enrolled
for fall semester following graduation.
4. Applicant must major in an agricultural field.
5. Applicant must be a member of the Colorado FFA Association.
Please mail all applications to the following address postmarked by the above dates:
Colorado FFA Association
Attn. Scholarship
9101 E. Lowry Blvd.
Denver, CO 80230
If you have any questions, please contact Kenton Ochsner at kenton.ochsner@cccs.edu or 303-
595-1562.
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I. Applicant Information:
(First Name) (Last Name)
(Date of Birth) (Number of years of FFA Membership) (Applicant Phone Number)
(Home-Street Address) (Home City) (Zip Code)
Select
(County of Residence) (Gender) (Email Address)
(FFA Chapter Name) (FFA Chapter Number) (FFA Member ID Number)
(High School Name) (High School-Street Address)
(High School City) (High School Zip Code) (High School Phone Number)
(Principal’s Full Name) (Principal’s Email Address)
(Advisor’s Full Name) (Advisor’s Email Address)
___________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Advisor’s Signature High School Principal/Guidance Counselor Signature
___________________________________________ _____________________________________________
Applicant Signature Parent/Guardian Signature
II. Student Certification:
1. I will be a full-time college student in the fall of application year. Select
2. At the time of application, I am currently a: Select
3. I intend to receive my degree from a: Select
4. The highest undergraduate degree I wish to attain is a: Select
5. My major field of study will be: (SEE ATTACHED CHART)
6. Intended Career field:
7. The college I plan to attend in the fall of the next calendar year:
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III. Supervised Agricultural Experience Program (SAE)
2. Did your SAE planning include 3 or more defined goals? Select
Please list the goals (100 Character maximum for each)
A.
B.
C.
3. Did you achieve your goals listed in the previous section? Select
Please describe your level of achievement (100 character maximum)
A.
4. Did you develop 3 skills during your SAE? Select
Please list 3 major skills that best describe what you gained personally and technically from this SAE
program (100 Character maximum for each)
A.
B.
C.
5. Essay 1—Describe your career, educational, and personal goals that you would like to
achieve in the next 10 years. (1000 character maximum)
IV. Leadership Activities
Please list your top 6 FFA and 2 non-FFA leadership activities.
(50 character maximum for each)
Years Involved
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Select
Did you ever serve as an FFA Officer? Select
Local District State National
Please list the Community Service Activities that you participated in.
(50 character maximum for each)
Years Involved
Select
Select
Select
Select
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V. Student Statement
In the allotted space, explain why the scholarship committee should choose you as a scholarship recipient.
(1000 character maximum)
VI. Financial Analysis
Information supplied here is only used for scholarships that have a financial need requirement. This information
helps the scholarship selection committee have a better understanding of an applicants’ current financial status. This
information will not be shared in any way with sponsors or post-secondary institutions.
Please use information from most recent tax forms filed with the IRS.
1. Annual estimated educational expenses, whole dollars only:
2. Please indicate dependency: Select
(If dependent, go to questions 3 and fill in all Applicant/Student and Parent/Guardian information. If independent
go to question 5 and fill out only Applicant/Student information.)
3. Number of family members including myself:
4. Number of family members attending college including myself:
Applicant/Student Parent/Guardian
5. Enter person income from non-farm employment as stated
on most-recent tax forms:
6. Enter net farm income:
7. Enter net farm loss:
8. Other income to assist in college expenses:
9. Estimated family contribution to college expenses:
10. Please explain any unusual circumstances (emergency or medical expenses, debts on farm or business, etc.)
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VII. Newspaper Information
Your scholarship sponsor may submit news releases announcing your scholarship to local papers.
Local Newspaper Name:
Newspaper Address:
Newspaper City:
Newspaper State:
Newspaper Zip:
VIII. Family Information
This information is required to verify an application.
Father/Stepfather/Guardian
(First Name) (Last Name)
Mother/Stepmother/Guardian
(First Name) (Last Name)
IX. Academic Information
This information is required to score and judge an application.
(If you are a college student, please complete all information below including your high school standing and test
scores.)
RANK:
Class rank:
Total number of students in class:
GPA:
Cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale:
Please enter either an ACT score or an SAT score.
If you have not taken the ACT or SAT, or will not be taking them, please enter zeros for your score.
ACT Score:
SAT Score:
IX. Advisor’s Statement
Please attach a letter providing a brief evaluation of the applicant’s program Ag-Ed/FFA/SAE and dedication as a
student. Indicate special circumstances, such as financial need, which should be considered.
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Career Cluster Areas for Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Industries
Select your major from the list below. You may also list your specialization (if any) on the scholarship application form.
A. Agricultural and Forest Productions Specialist
Agricultural and forest production units reach far beyond the traditional farm managers and ranch/owner/operator
Producers now take advantage of the integrated inputs of science, educators, business representatives and natural
resource managers to create a diverse workforce.
A101 – Agronomy & Crop Science A107 – Farm & Ranch Management A113 – Nursery & Landscape
A102 – Animal Nutrition A108 – Fishing & Fisheries Science Management
A103 – Animal Science A109 – Forest Management A114 – Plant Science
A104 – Aquaculture A110 – Horticulture A115 – Poultry Science
A105 – Dairy Science A111 – Landscape Architecture A116 – Turf Management
A106 – Equine Science A112 – Livestock Management A117 – General Agriculture
B. Communication and Education Specialists
Computerized information management has necessitated growth in agricultural communication and education
specializations. Combined with a strong emphasis on business communications, writers, broadcasters, science
editors, environmental public relations, technical consulting and industrial educators provide an important
component in the business structure
B201 – Agricultural Communications B203 – Agricultural Journalism B205 – Agricultural Public
B202 – Agricultural Education B204 – Agricultural Extension Relations
C. Managers and Financial Specialists
Professionals who support an agricultural foundation with expertise in management, finance, accounting
and/or statistics. Agribusiness financial managers, planners, government program managers, accountant
and human resource managers represent occupations in this cluster
C301 – Ag. Business Management C303 – International Agriculture C305 – Food Service Management
C302 – Agricultural Economics C304 – Agricultural Finance
D. Marketing, Merchandising and Sales Representatives
Utilizing a broad array of scientific and business management tools, graduates placed in this cluster
use a wide range of agricultural and natural resource backgrounds and have an interest and understanding
of marketing and merchandising. Sales and marketing representatives of plant protection products
seeds, fertilizers, forest products and lawn, garden and nursery products are few examples of career
in this cluster. Grain merchandisers, market analysts and purchasing agents would be careers in this cluster
D401 – Agricultural Sales & Marketing
E. Scientists, Engineers and Related Specialists
This group includes professional problem-solvers dealing with environmental challengers and is focuses
on assuring a safe, nutritious and economical food supply. Careers are found in many types of industries
but primarily support research-oriented agendas. Bioprocess engineers, food process engineers, plant
geneticists, forest scientists, animal reproductive physiologists and horticulture scientists find positions
throughout universities, government laboratories and privately-operated research programs
E501 – Agricultural Engineering E510 – Computer Systems in Agriculture E519 – Plant Breeding & Genetics
E502 – Agricultural Mechanization E511 – Conservation E520 – Plant Pathology
E503 – Agricultural Power & Equipment E512 – Entomology E521 – Pre-Vet/Vet Sciences
E504 – Agriscience Technician E513 – Environmental Engineering E522 – Pulp & Paper Technology
E505 – Animal Breeding & Genetics E514 – Environmental Science E523 – Range Science
E506 – Animal Pathology E515 – Food Packaging E524 – Soil Conservation
E507 – Biochemistry E516 – Food Science & Technology E525 – Soil Science
E508 – Biological Sciences E517 – Marine Biology E526 – Water Conservation
E509 – Biotechnology E518 – Natural Resources Management E527 – Wildlife Management
F. Social Service Professionals
Public interest in environment, outdoor recreation activities, and safe and nutritious foods are principal factor
that will generate most social service positions. These careers require educated individuals involved in t
inspection process to utilize sophisticated instruments and inspection procedures. Nutritionists, dietician
regional and community planners and land-use specialists have highly valued professional positions in t
social service area.
F601 – Parks & Recreation Studies F603 – Public Service & Administration in Agriculture
F602 – Rural Sociology F604 – Dietetics
G. Non-Ag Related Professionals
Any career not directly related to the Food Fiber and Natural Resource Industry
G701 – Aviation G703 – Hospitality
G702 – Welding G704 – Other non-agriculture related
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