Scholarship Packet - SC 4

2016 SC Meat Goat Project
Scholarship Application
Packet
ELIGIBILITY
The Scholarship Contest is only open to youth registered with the South Carolina
Meat Goat Project. No other entries will be accepted.
Participant must be at least 14 but not over 18 years of age on January 1st of the
current project year.
Applicants must have attended at least 1/3rd of the approved shows for the current
project year.
Applicants must participate in all six parts of the scholarship contest.
The entry form must be postmarked by the deadline (as indicated on the
application). Entries will not be accepted after this date; no exceptions.
Individuals may only be awarded 1st place monies once and 2nd place monies twice.
CONTEST COMPONENTS
The Goat Management & Production Test is given the morning of the Final Show.
The test covers gestation, birthing, nutrition, general health, and the goat industry.
No study materials, or communication devices will be allowed during the taking of
the test. If you are found with any such material, you will be immediately disqualified
from the contest.
 Test questions are formulated from the following resources:
 SC Meat Goat Project Manual
 Questions judges ask throughout the show season.
 Jack & Anita Mauldin Boer Goats http://www.jackmauldin.com/
 Onion Creek Ranch http://www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/
Record books will be handed out to each participant at the project Kick-Off.
Applicants are to keep records and complete activities throughout the project as
explained in the record book. The completed record book will be submitted no later
than 1 hour after completion of the Final Show. They will be scored at the state level
within each age group based on the criteria listed in the record book.
Applicants will place a class of four live market goats to test their skills gained
in selection and evaluation of market goats.
A Cover Letter and Resume must accompany the entry form. Your application will
not be considered complete without these items. Guidelines and examples of a
Cover Letter and Resume are included in this Scholarship packet.
The cover letter should not be a narrative of your resume. Instead use this to
introduce your personality to the judge. Describe who you are, what this project has
done for you, why you deserve this scholarship, and what you will do if awarded the
scholarship. Your cover letter must not exceed one page in length with 1” margins!
The resume should list your accomplishments, experiences, and skills, including 4H, FFA and other related involvements. The resume must not exceed two pages in
length with 1” margins; no pictures allowed.
The Interview will be the morning of the Final Show. A schedule with times will be
sent to all applicants once the committee has determined the Final Show schedule
(usually about at least a month prior to the show). You must be present for the
interview to remain eligible for the scholarship contest.
o Interview attire is business casual. o (Business casual is defined as: for
women – a reasonable length skirt (not mini skirt) or full-length pants of a nonjeans material combined with a top or an informal dress; for men – a collared
shirt {can be button-down or a polo}, trousers with a belt and shoes;
unacceptable for either gender – gym clothes, rumpled or ripped clothing,
miniskirts, bare midriffs, flip-flops.)
The Showmanship Class will be an additional class added to the final show
specifically for scholarship applicants. Details about time and locations will be made
available once the committee has determined the Final Show schedule (usually
about at least a month prior to the show). o Showmanship attire is as you would
dress for any show. Attire must be neat; no flip-flops, hats, or exposed midriffs
allowed.
SCORING
The scholarship will be awarded to the individuals starting with the highest total score
added together as follows:
Points
Possible
30
30
25
25
25
15
150
Component
Goat Management & Production Test
Meat Goat Project Record Book
Judging a Class of Market Goats
Resume & Cover Letter
Interview
Showmanship
Total Points Possible
TIE BREAKERS
In the event of a tie, the individual with the highest score in the following categories will
be used, in the order listed, to determine the scholarship recipients:
1. Record Book Score
2. Goat Management & Production Test
3. Interview
AWARDS
Scholarships will be awarded to the highest scoring individuals based on the scoring
criteria listed above.
The Project Committee works hard to secure funds for scholarships. The actual
amount depends on how much funding is available each year, therefore, the number
of scholarships available may vary from year to year.
o Tentative number of scholarships will be announced once the committee
has the final details about potential sponsors at least two weeks prior to
the final show.
o The committee will announce the final, confirmed number of
scholarships at the final show during the scholarship contest.
2015 awards were as follows:
1st place $1410
2nd place $940
Winners are required to write a timely thank you letter/card to the scholarship
sponsor. The project committee must be provided with a copy of the letter/card sent
to the sponsor and notified of the date sent.
Scholarships will be paid directly to the Technical School, College, or University of
the individual’s choice and only after classes have commenced during the first year
of said individual’s study.
Monies not requested or used by the individual’s 22nd birthday will be forfeited.
AWARDS BANQUET
Scholarship winners will be announced at the Awards Banquet in January following
the Final Show. Information will be sent out regarding the banquet to all project
participants.
All project awards, including the scholarships, will be announced at the Awards
Banquet.
Guidelines for Meat Goat Scholarship Cover Letter
Your cover letter should introduce you to the committee and reflect your personality, the
examples below are just to give you an idea of what to write. Your letter should not be an exact
copy of the examples but needs to follow the same outline.
FORMAT
No more than 1 page
No less than 1 inch margins on each edge
Must be typed; follow a standard business letter format
No less than 11 point font size; font must be easily read
Must contain complete personal information (name, address, phone, etc.)
Must be included, with a cover letter, when the application form is submitted.
Must contain the following sections as described below.
SENDERS ADDRESS
Type your address only if it is not part of a letterhead.
CURRENT DATE
RECIPIENT ADDRESS: Be as specific as possible.
Example: Meat Goat Scholarship Committee
1234 Clemson Lane
Clemson, SC 29634
SALUTATION: Be as specific as possible.
Example: Dear Scholarship Committee,
PARAGRAPH 1: A brief introduction of yourself and your future goals.
_
Example: I am pleased to be considered as a candidate for the Scholarship. I have
enclosed my Resume for your review. I have applied (or plan to apply) to _ and
. I plan to pursue a degree in
and someday
.
PARAGRAPH 2: Describe what this project has done for you, why you deserve this scholarship,
and what you will do if awarded the scholarship
Example: Throughout my time with the
Meat Goat Project, I have learned
,
developed
, and/or worked to
. If awarded
this scholarship I would
because
. My experiences have helped
me develop strong organizational, interpersonal, and public speaking skills which will I will use
to be successful in college and beyond.
PARAGRAPH 3: Provide a conclusion and your contact information.
Example: Thank you for taking the time to consider me as one of the candidates for the
Scholarship. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at the information above. I look
forward to representing the SC Meat Goat Project with gusto at my future higher education
institution.
SIGNATURE: Make sure you sign your letter. Use an original signature in cursive writing!
Example:
Sincerely,
Clemson Clover
Clemson Clover
Guidelines for Meat Goat Scholarship Resume
The 4-H/FFA Resume is designed to help members highlight their overall 4-H/FFA
achievements. The resume also highlights achievements in academics, organizations and clubs
as well any work experience. Only those achievements that most closely relate to your
objective, or are most meaningful to you, should be included.
~ SAMPLE RESUME ~ SAMPLE RESUME ~ SAMPLE RESUME ~ SAMPLE RESUME~
Scholarship Cover Letter & Resume Score Sheet
Participant Name:
County:
Points
Possible
Category
Judging Criteria
COVER LETTER
3
Introduction
4
3
2
2
Body of Letter
Conclusion
Appearance &
Organization
Technical details
3
Objective & Summary
4
Overall Resume
Content
2
Appearance &
Organization
2
Technical details
25
Total Points Possible
Audience and purpose of the cover letter are
strong and clear. Opening paragraph gives a
brief introduction of the applicant, indicates the
purpose of the letter and directs the reader to
their resume (if not done elsewhere).
Cover letter describes what the project has
done for the applicant, why they deserve this
scholarship, and what they will do if awarded
the scholarship.
Cover letter has an appropriate closing
including a statement thanking the reader,
mentioning
contact information, and referring to the
resume (if not done elsewhere).
Content flows easily and makes sense. Clear
sections with ample white space. Easily read,
neat with no spelling or grammar errors.
Consistent, and overall aesthetically pleasing.
Do letter and resume appear to go together?
Followed directions. Followed outlines but did
not just copy examples. No spelling or
grammar errors.
RESUME
Audience and purpose of the resume are
strong and clear. Wording is creative and
attention getting. Explains why you are the
best investment.
Items listed are relevant, each section includes
required information (dates, locations, specific
details).
Content flows easily and makes sense. Clear
sections with ample white space. Easily read,
neat with no spelling or grammar errors. Use of
bullets, bolding, and underlines are effective but
limited. Consistent, and overall aesthetically
pleasing. Do letter and resume appear to go
together?
Followed directions. Followed outlines but did
not just copy examples. No spelling or
grammar errors.
Total Points Awarded
Points
Awarded
Meat Goat Project Scholarship Interview Score Sheet
Participant Name:
Points
Possible
County:
Category
Judging Criteria
INTERVIEW
5
First impression
Greetings and Introduction, proper handshake,
on time, dressed appropriately.
5
Technical details
Voice, speech, grammar, vocabulary,
enunciation, eye contact.
5
Presentation
Self-confidence, personality, and poise.
5
General Attitude
Shows interest in the scholarship process and is
enthusiastic about the interview.
5
Preparedness
25
Total Points Possible
Is comfortable with the interview process,
appears prepared. Shows knowledge and
prepared responses to questions.
Total Points Awarded
Points
Awarded
2016 SC Meat Goat Project
Scholarship Application
Please print clearly!!
Participant must be at least 14 but not over 18 years of age on January 1, 2016!
Name: __________________________________________________________________
Age on January 1, 2016: _________________________
Birthdate: _____
Address: _________________________________________________________________
City: ___________________
State: ____
Zip: __________
County or School: __________________________________________________________
4-H ___
FFA _____
Email: ___________________________________________________________________
Phone:___________________________________________________________________
Entry Forms must have a postmarked date by October 30, 2016. No entry will be
accepted with a postmark after this date.
Your application is only considered complete if it includes ALL of the following:
1. This application form (filled out with both signatures)
2. Cover letter
3. Resume
Meghan Wood
SC Meat Goat Scholarship
Mail COMPLETE application to:
2063 Barre Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
Participant Signature
Date
Parent/Guardian Signature
Date