American Mule Association
Youth Educational Scholarship Information

 

The American Mule Association (AMA) offers a total of two (2) educational scholarships in the amount of $1000 each. Eligible recipients are a graduating high school senior or individual 18 years or younger who is pursuing any field of study and will be attending a 4 year, 2 year, or vocational school. The applicant must either be a junior member of the AMA or a part of a family membership. The eligible AMA member must have been in good standing for at least 12 months prior to the date of application.
 

Submission Instructions: The Youth Scholarship Application Packet to be submitted for scholarship award consideration consists of: The Youth Scholarship Application, one essay, two letters of recommendation, and a copy of grade transcripts for the past 2 years. The Application Packet will be accepted between March 15 th and April 15 th (postmark dates) of the current year. The application packet is to be mailed to: Secretary, American Mule Association, PO Box 1349, Yerington, Nevada 89447. To be considered for a Scholarship award, applicants must complete the Application as instructed, attached all required materials, and submit within the listed postmark dates.
 

Scholarship Award Selection Criteria: Scholarship recipients will be selected based on their community service, financial need, quality of character, academic performance, potential to achieve stated goals, involvement with equines, and participation in AMA and other equine events.
 

Award Distribution: Scholarship applicants will be notified no later than June 15th of the current year. If selected for a scholarship, the recipient must show proof of enrollment in the 4 year, 2 year, or vocational school to receive the scholarship money. Scholarship money awarded must be used within 12 months of award, or the award monies are forfeited.

 

 

 

 

American Mule Association

Youth Educational Scholarship Application

 

Complete the following application. Please print clearly.

1. Legal Name: ________________________________________

                            Last                         First                      Middle

2. Social Security Number: _______-______-______

3. Home Address: ________________________________________________

                              Address           City              State            Zip Code

4. Phone Number: _(____)_________________  (____)__________________

                                            Home Phone                            Cell Phone

5. Email Address: ________________________________

6. High School: ___________________________________________________

                            Name                          City                           State

                  _(_____)_______________________

                                      Phone

7. College/Vocational School Choice:

 _______________________________________________________________

             Name                                   City                            State

                  _(____)_______________________

                                Phone

 

 

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8. Leadership, Honors, Activities

Identify and describe briefly in the appropriate spaces below your leadership responsibilities, honors and activities achieved while in Grades 9, 10, 11 or 12. Information must be typed or printed. Use only space provided. Attached information will NOT be considered.

Leadership         Elected positions (e.g. student council, class officer, clubs, etc.)

Organization
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Position Held

Describe Responsibilities
Grade
(9,10,11,12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Honors             Academic, Leadership, Contest, or other honor

Title
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Award Description

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Grade

(9,10,11,12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

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Activities               Community service, special interest groups, fine arts, athletics, etc.
 

Name
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Describe Responsibilities/Involvement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Grade

(9,10,11,12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

AMA or Other Equestrian Activates
 

Activity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Describe Involvement
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Grade

(9,10,11,12)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

Any Other Relevant Information Not Otherwise Stated

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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9. Financial Need: Briefly describe your financial need and how this scholarship award would help you.
 ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

10. Must be signed by applicant


[ ] By checking this box and signing below, I agree that relevant information may be released to the news media and/or published in the AMA newsletter.
 

[ ] Further, by checking this box and signing below, I confirm the accuracy of the enclosed information and understand that any false or misleading statements may invalidate my application.
 

Signature: ______________________________ Date: ______________________

 

PLEASE INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

11. Letters of Recommendation: Attach two letters of recommendation from teachers, 4-H leaders, FFA leaders, or other individual in similar supervisory role. The letters of recommendation should address, but are not limited to, your potential to achieve stated goals and your quality of character.
 

12. Grade Transcripts: Attach a copy of your grade transcripts for the past two years.
 

13. Attach one essay: Applicant shall submit a one-half to one page essay on your future plans and goals. Essay to be handwritten.
 

Mail the completed application packet (application, letters of recommendation, grade
transcripts, and essays) postmarked between March 15 th and April 15 th to:

 Secretary, American Mule Association

 PO Box 1349

Yerington, Nevada 89447

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