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Swede Schlesinger Scholarship
Swede Schlesinger was a long time rancher and former president of the Montana Cattlemen's Association. Swede ranched north of Ingomar, MT on Porcupine Creek. He loved the cattle business and the people in it. Swede strongly believed education was critical for rural areas to prosper. The heirs of Swede have established this scholarship to encourage academic rigor and reward scholarly achievement.
The application process is being handled through the Montana Community Foundation. Requirements are:
New Student:
- Applicant must be a graduating senior from a Montana High School.
- Applicant must be a member, or have at least one parent who is a member, of the Montana Cattlemen's Association (MCA).
- Applicant must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.
- Applicant must provide a current transcript posting 7th semester grades (first half of senior year).
- Applicant must submit three letters of recommendation in the following formats:
- A letter addressing the applicant's academic accomplishments.
This letter should be written by a school counselor, principal, teacher or advisor.
- A letter addressing the applicant's activities in the cattle industry.
This letter should be written by a veterinarian, extension educator, 4-H or FFA leader, breed association representative, banker or livestock nutritionist.
- A letter addressing citizenship.
This letter should be from a public official, religious or volunteer program leader.
- Applicant must be enrolled or intending to enroll full-time, for the following academic year, in a program culminating in a degree or certification at an accredited two- or four-year post-secondary school of technology, college or university.
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2010
- Apply Here
Continuing Student:
- Applicant must maintain a post-secondary cumulative GPA of at least 3.00.
- Applicant must provide a current transcript from their post-secondary institution.
- Applicant must provide documentation demonstrating enrollment for the coming academic year.
- Application Deadline: June 30, 2010.
- Apply Here
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