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DR. O.D. BUTLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Established 1998

DR. O.D. BUTLER
1918 - 1998

Dr. Butler was one of the original founders and Directors on the Board of the Brazos Area Hay
Producers Association (BAHPA). He was known locally, nationally and internationally for his
numerous contributions to agriculture and his great desire to educate others.

The BAHPA honors Dr. Butler by awarding the "Dr. O.D. Butler Memorial Scholarship"
annually in his name. This scholarship opportunity is open to all youth who reside in the seven
county area of Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Milam, Robertson and Washington Counties.
The scholarship is available to any 4-H or FFA member regardless of their major in college.

An application for the Dr. O.D. Butler Memorial Scholarship is located in the following pages.
The number of scholarships and dollar amount is dependent on availability and will be
announced at a later date.

Due: Friday, July 6, 2012 by 5:00 pm
Dr. O.D. Butler Memorial Scholarship
Sponsored through the
Brazos Area Hay Producers Association

The Brazos Area Hay Producers Association (BAHPA) was organized in 1986 as a non-profit
educational committee through the Brazos County office of the Texas AgriLife Extension
Service. It encompasses a seven county area including Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison,
Milam, Robertson and Washington. The major objectives of the BAHPA are to provide sources
of high quality hay and to market hay by weight and analysis. These objectives can only be
reached by linking knowledge and people through educational programming. In keeping with
the need for education as a force for meaningful change and economic vitality for Texas, the
Brazos Area Hay Producers Association plans to provide, in 2012, scholarships to high school
graduating seniors in this seven county area that are either 4-H or FFA members.

In memory of Dr. O.D. Butler, retired Deputy Chancellor for Agriculture in the Texas A&M
University System and former head of the Animal Science Department, these scholarships have
been established in his name. Dr. Butler was one of the original founders and Directors on the
Board of the BAHPA, where he continued as an active member until his death. He was known
locally, nationally and internationally for his numerous contributions to agriculture and his great
desire to educate others.

The Brazos Area Hay Producers Association Forage Field Day, one of the largest single county
Extension educational events in Texas, held originally on Dr. Butler’s Lease Place in College
Station – was renamed the “Dr. O.D. Butler Memorial Forage Field Day” in 1998. In the past,
this event has educated producers on the most current hay and beef cattle related topics, provided
private, non-commercial and commercial pesticide applicators with Continuing Education Units
(CEU’s), presented walking-tour demonstrations, educational exhibits and hosted trade show
exhibitors. Without Dr. Butler’s personal commitment of time, facilities and money, this field
day would not have been a reality much less the success it is known for. His dedication to
continued education through the Texas A&M University System is most certainly a credit to him
and his community. We are most fortunate to have had Dr. Butler so actively involved in our
programming and our clientele have benefitted immensely. He is truly an Extension legend, led
by example and served as a mentor educator to thousands over the years.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:

Applications are furnished by the Brazos Area Hay Producer’s Association to the county
Extension agents and Ag Science Teachers in Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Madison, Milam,
Robertson and Washington counties. They should be completed in full and returned (or
postmarked) no later than 5:00 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012 to the Texas AgriLife Extension
Service Office of Brazos County, 2619 Highway 21 West, Bryan, Texas 77803. For more
information, please call (979) 823-0129.

ELIGIBILITY:

The candidates must be a high school senior who will graduate by the spring semester of 2012
and members of either 4-H or FFA. (A signature of the county Extension agent or Agriculture
Science Teacher is required as part of the certification.) They will be confined to those who have
been either accepted or enrolled in a Texas College, University or trade school but are not
limited to a specific or restricted major. Scholarship winners must take a minimum of 12 hours
for the 2012 fall semester with proof of their registration and payment provided to the BAHPA
before the recipient’s check is mailed. Proof of registration should be submitted to the Texas
AgriLife Extension Service Office of Brazos County.

The candidate must have taken either the SAT or ACT College entrance examination and furnish
proof of a minimum SAT score of 850 or a minimum ACT score of 19. Proof of the score may
be part of the official transcript. The information should reflect the date the test was taken.

Applicant must include the following:
1. Typed or hand written scholarship application with signature of:
Applicant
Parent or Guardian
County Extension Agent or Ag Science Teacher
2. Current copy of high school transcript
3. ACT or SAT score
4. A typed narrative, not to exceed one page, double spaced. In this narrative, the
applicant may supply any information which he/she feels is pertinent to the
application receiving proper consideration.

(The decision of the committee is final)
Dr. O.D. Butler Memorial Scholarship
sponsored by the
Brazos Area Hay Producers Association - BAHPA
Due Date: Friday, July 6, 2012 by 5:00 P.M.

1. Full Name of Applicant:
Male or Female - (circle one)
2. Home Address:

3. City: Zip:

4. County: 4-H Club/FFA Chapter:

5. Home Phone #:

6. Date of Birth: Age:

7. ACT or SAT Score: Date Taken:

8. Number and ages of: Brothers: Sisters:

9. College, University or School you plan to attend:

10. Have you applied? Have you been accepted?

11. Have you received or will be a candidate for any other scholarships?
If so, please list name and amount(s)
Name Amount

12. Field of Study:

Give specific reasons why you plan to study in this field:

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ACTIVITIES – HONORS -- AWARDS:

List your most significant 4-H or FFA leadership club participation. Include offices held, major
committee work, individual honors, community service, individual or team membership for
judging, method demonstrations, etc.

13. List your five (5) major 4-H or FFA projects completed:
# Years Project: Major Activities Related to Project

14. List your five (5) major 4-H or FFA leadership activities:
Year Activity: Your Major Responsibility

15. List your five (5) most important 4-H or FFA achievements or honors:
Year Activity County District State National
16. School, Church and Community Involvement/Awards: (school organizations, sports,
church, community, etc.)
Year Organization: Office, Award, Honor:

17. Current copy of high school transcript must be attached to this application.
18. Current copy of ACT or SAT scores with date taken.
19. NARRATIVE - attach a typed narrative not to exceed one page double spaced about
yourself to cover any points in the application that you feel need to be further explained.
This information can be financial need and/or other information not covered in the
application.
CERTIFICATION

We have examined this application and find the records, true, accurate and complete.

(Signature of Applicant)

(Signature of Parent or Guardian)

(Signature of CEA or AST)

Return completed application form & supporting material by 5:00 pm on Friday, July 6, 2012 to
the following:

Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Brazos County Office
2619 Hwy 21 West
Bryan, Texas 77803
DR. O. D. BUTLER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
SPONSORED THROUGH BRAZOS AREA HAY PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION
JUDGING SCORE SHEET

CATEGORY POINT VALUE SCORE
(Maximum Value)

4-H AND/OR FFA EXPERIENCES:

✦ PROJECTS, DEMONSTRATIONS 15 ______

✦ LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES 15 ______

✦ ACHIEVEMENTS AND/OR HONORS 15 ______

✦ NON 4-H/FFA ACTIVITIES 10 ______

NARRATIVE:

✦ CONTENT 15 ______

✦ GRAMMAR 10 ______

ACADEMICS:

✦ SAT OR ACT SCORE 5 ______

✦ GRADE POINT AVERAGE 5 ______