 FARM
PROGRESS DAYS SCHOLARSHIP
BACKGROUND
In 1996, Marathon County hosted Wisconsin Farm Progress Days at
the Ross-Hart Farms in Marathon. The three-day event was the largest
agricultural show in Wisconsin and one of the largest in the nation.
The event showcased
the latest improvements in agricultural production, including
many practical applications of recent research and technological
developments.
Farm Progress Days,
chaired by Ken Sipple, was a tremendous success in all respects
and a tribute to the local volunteerism and community support
that made it possible.
This successful event
generated earnings, which made it possible for local sponsors
to fund several community projects and initiatives — including
this scholarship fund.
PURPOSE
The Marathon County Farm Progress Days Scholarship Fund, a component
fund of the Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin, was
established to promote continuing educational opportunities in
the field of agriculture and to provide educational opportunities
during various stages of an individual’s life and/or career.
Scholarships are available to qualified persons who are enrolled
in a degreed program, short course, or continuing education program
within the University of Wisconsin, or Wisconsin Technical College
System. This could include the study of Agribusiness Management,
Genetics, Landscape Architecture, Biochemistry, Bacteriology,
Food Science, Horticulture, Environmental Sciences, Agricultural
Journalism, or other related fields of agricultural study.
Applicants are eligible
to receive the scholarship only one time.
CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
The following criteria will be used in determining the recipients
of scholarship funds. The applicant
must:
- Be a Marathon County resident, or currently studying at a
high school within Marathon County.
- Possess above average potential for successful work in the
agricultural industry as indicated by past record, test data,
and other supplemental information.
- Provide evidence of related educational achievement.
- Demonstrate good character, good citizenship, and leadership.
- Demonstrate a record of active participation in extracurricular
activities.
- Evidence of other circumstances such
as family, financial, or personal challenges which make an applicant
more worthy of consideration may also be provided.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To be considered for this scholarship award, the following items
must be received in the Community Foundation office by the :
- A completed scholarship application form (available below or may be picked up Marathon County UW-Extension office, or local high school
guidance offices).
- Two letters of reference (at least one from a teacher or counselor).
- Proof of enrollment in an agricultural field of study in the
University of Wisconsin or Wisconsin Technical College System
(if available).
- Your most recent transcript of grades.
Application form and guidelines:
A selection committee
of the Community Foundation will review the applications. All
applicants will be notified of the status of their application
by the end of March.
Announcement of the
scholarship recipients will be made at the Marathon County Agribusiness
Committee Farm-City Dinner in March.
PAYMENT
Scholarship funds will be sent by the Community Foundation directly
to the school the scholarship recipient is attending. Student
must provide proof of registration directly to the Community Foundation
office for payment to occur.
Due to varying fund
growth, scholarship amounts are subject to committee review. The
current maximum award is $500.
PAST SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS
- 2008 — Melissa Ploeckelman
- 2008 — Travis DeWolfe
- 2007 — Ryan Eckert
- 2007 — Joseph Ploeckelman
- 2006 — Adam Mielke
- 2006 — Otto Kraus
- 2005 — Michael Mueller
- 2005 — Connie Walters
- 2004 — Jeremy Luckey
- 2004 — Crystal Seefeldt
- 2003 — Craig Gumz
- 2002 — Andrea Behnke
- 2002 — Josef Harris
- 2001 — Michelle King
- 2001 — Rebecca Krueger
- 2000 — Amanda Landwehr
- 2000 — Sarah Nikolai
- 1999 — Kristina Friedli
- 1999 — Melissa Utecht
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