E.M. Tharp & World Ag Expo
"We Believe in Growing Scholarship"
Download: Scholarship Application
Deadline: Monday, January 18, 2010
World Ag Expo and E.M. Tharp Inc. team up for a fourth year to provide the “We Believe in Growing” scholarship, created to further support agriculture education. High school seniors from Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings and Kern counties are encouraged to apply.
Two $10,000 scholarships will be awarded to students who attend a four-year university to major in an agricultural field. The scholarships will be disbursed over four years at $2,500 per year, per student.
“Last year’s program (2009) brought in 34 applicants,” said Vester East, E.M. Tharp Inc. “The applicants were narrowed down to 10 finalists and, after meeting with all of the candidates, the two winners were selected.”
The E.M. Tharp scholarship currently supports eight students, four each attending Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Cal State Fresno.
“Casey Tharp created the foundation for today’s scholarships,” East explained. “Giving back to Valley communities by assisting agricultural students has been an important goal for E.M. Tharp Inc. We are proud to be a part of the program and, even in these economic times, E.M. Tharp is moving forward with our promise to students.”
Requirements:
- Graduating from High School during the 2009-2010 school year.
- Acceptance by an accredited 4-year university.
- Two letters of recommendation.
- One copy of high school transcripts and ACT or SAT scores.
- Future education and career goals must be in an agriculturally related field.
- Applicant must reside in Madera, Fresno, Tulare, Kings or Kern County.
- Complete scholarship application, including transcripts and letters of recommendation
- Must be received by Monday, January 18, 2010.
- Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.
Send Applications to:
International Agri-Center, Inc.
“We Believe in Growing Scholarship”
PO Box 1475
Tulare, CA 93275
Attn: DeAnna Fitzgerald
Or e-mail to: deanna@farmshow.org
