2018-2019 NICHOLS FARMS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM & APPLICATION EXCLUSIVE TO NICHOLS FARMS EMPLOYEES & AFFILIATED STUDENTS IN ANY MAJOR OF STUDY. NO GPA REQUIREMENT DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JANUARY 31ST HELPING STUDENTS PAVE THEIR WAY TO SUCCESS. www.nicholsfarms.com/scholarship 4
2019 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM For Nichols Farms Employees & Nichols Farms Employee s Children Nichols Farms, in their belief of investing in employees and their families, is proud to sponsor a scholarship program. The scholarship is designed to assist full-time Nichols Farms employees and the children of fulltime employees. Including employee s established Guardianship of eligible students. The Nichols Farms Scholarship provides Nichols Farms an opportunity to give back to their employees by providing scholarship support to eligible students. The Nichols Farms Scholarship Program is open to eligible Nichols Farms employees, high school seniors and/or students who are presently pursuing higher education to an accredited 4-year college or university, 2 year community college, or a vocational-technical school. Continuing students of a two or four year college or university or a vocational-technical school are eligible to apply. Renewable scholarships will be offered to eligible students selected based on the scholarship criteria. Eligible children of Nichols Farms employees include: a birth child, adoptive child, or stepchild, including employees who have an established Guardianship of eligible students. Eligible employees are those who have successfully completed their introductory period as a full-time employee. Only students who are currently residing in the United States are eligible for this scholarship. Scholarship Awards: Scholarships are awarded in various amounts, ranging from $1000 to $5000. Funds are to be utilized for tuition, books or fees. Scholarship funds will be payable to the designated school. Selection Criteria: Must be a full-time Nichols Farms employee; or a high school senior in the process of applying to an accredited, two or four year college or university (on a full-time basis) or a vocationaltechnical school; or a continuing student of a two or four year college or university or a vocational-technical school. Must enroll with a minimum of 12 Units or more. Must be in good academic standing. However, no GPA Requirement needed to apply. Must complete the Nichols Farms Scholarship Application and the Student Activity Record form. Must include a copy of a SEALED high school transcript or SEALED transcript from current accredited school, if applicable. Must include 2 two typed letters of recommendation from counselor or teacher (for Nichols Farms employee could also include a letter or recommendation from their Supervisor). Must include a one-page typed essay discussing: How has the Agriculture Industry Impacted Your Life? Send completed application and documents via Mail, Hand Deliver or apply on-line at nicholsfarms.com SUBMISSION DEADLINE: January 31, 2019
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION Your Legal Name: Address: Phone: High school / university attending at present time: E-mail: Birth date: Father s Name Occupation: Is he a full-time employee of Nichols Farms? Employee Number YES or NO (circle one) Mother s Name Occupation: Is she a full-time employee of Nichols Farms? Employee Number YES or NO (circle one) Number of Family Members Living at Home (Include Yourself): Number of Immediate Family Members Who Will Be Attending College Next Year: Are you the first member in your family to attend college? Please indicate below what type of education you are pursuing as a full-time student and the name of the university/ Junior college or trade school: Attend College or University/ Name Attend Junior College/ Name Attend Trade School/ Name 13762 First Ave., Hanford, CA 93230 (559)772-1588 Fax:(559)513 8095.
Attach a One Page Typed Essay discussing: How has the Ag Industry Impacted You Life? I Hereby Certify The Information Presented On This Application Is Accurate To The Best Of My Knowledge. Student s Signature: Parent s Signature: Date: Date: E MAIL or HAND DELIVER SIGNED AND COMPLETED APPLICATION TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE BY January 31, 2019. The information provided will be held in the strictest confidence and will be used only to determine scholarship eligibility. 13762 First Ave., Hanford, CA 93230 (559)772-1588 Fax:(559)513 8095.
Student Activity Record School Years from to NAME: Weighted GPA: (check with Counselor or Counseling Office) School Organizations, Clubs, etc. and Office(s) held. 9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade Higher Education Activity Student Government Athletics, Music, Band, Dance, Other Other Student Activities, Honors, Awards, Projects, etc. Out of School Activities, Community Service, Church, Clubs, Jobs, etc