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January 4, 2002

Deadline nears for
Foundation Scholarship

Graduating seniors planning to enter college in Fall 2002, whose families have been Texas Farm Bureau members since at least March 15, 2000, are eligible to apply for the organization's seventh annual scholarship awarded by the Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research and Education Foundation.

A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 per year, renewable up to four years, will be awarded by May 2002, on the basis of academic achievement, extracurricular activity involvement and other considerations, including recommendations and financial need.

The 2002 scholarship recipient will be selected by a committee of college faculty and administrators from Baylor University.

The Foundation, a charitable organization, was established by board action in response to the Blue Ribbon Goals Report and has, as one of its purposes, the awarding of scholarships and agricultural grants for TFB youth.

The Foundation accepts donations of $25, $50, $100 or more, which are tax deductible, from individuals interested in furthering the youth mission. Bequests and insurance proceeds can also assist the Foundation. The number of students receiving financial help from the Foundation will vary according to the generosity and scope of members.

Applications for the scholarship must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2002.

Applications may be sent to:

Youth Scholarship Coordinator, Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture Research and Education Foundation, P.O. Box 2689, Waco, TX 76702-2689.

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TEXAS FARM BUREAU
AGRICULTURE RESEARCH
AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION

2002 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

In May 2002, the Texas Farm Bureau Agriculture and Research Foundation will award one (1) scholarship to a student graduating from high school in Spring 2002 and entering college in Fall 2002, whose parent(s) have been members of Texas Farm Bureau since at least March 15, 2000. This scholarship will be awarded on the basis of the information requested on this application, including but not limited to high school grades/gpa, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, family financial need, and potential to succeed to post secondary educational goals.

Please include with this application the following materials:

4. A biographical statement, including your plans for your college education and future career.

Name

(Last)

(First)

(Middle)

Permanent Address

Phone #

Social Security #

Financial Information

Father's name/Occupation

Mother's name/Occupation

Farm Bureau Membership Number

List below the names of other dependent children (excluding yourself):

grade in school

Name

1.

2.

3.

Please explain briefly why you should be awarded this scholarship from a financial standpoint:

Applications must be postmarked not later than March 15, 2002 to:
Si Cook, Youth Scholarship Coordinator
P.O. Box 2689, Waco, Texas 76702-2689