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Purpose

To provide financial assistance for higher education to eligible high school seniors, trade school, and collegiate level students.

Funding and Administration

Funded by the Hillsborough Cattlemen Foundation. Judged by respected members of the community, business owners, executives, and community leaders.

Value of Scholarship

Scholarships in the amount of $1000.00 will be awarded. This will be awarded at a Hillsborough Cattlemen’s member meeting in the future.

Eligibility

  1. The parent or guardian must be a member of the HCCA or applicant must be a collegiate member of the association. Members should be in good standing for at least one year prior to submitting application.

  2. Must either be a high school senior, college undergrad or grad school student. Applicant may also attend a trade school.

  3. Please contact a committee member or email Hillscattlemenfoundation@gmail.com with eligibility questions.

Steps for Applying

  1. Fill out & Submit the application form below.

  2. Submit the following to hillscattlemenfoundation@gmail.com with the subject should include "HCF Scholarship Application + your First and Last name": 

    • Three letters of recommendation from any community or organizational leader, such as a high school principal, college dean, employer, guidance counselor, minister and/or student club advisor.  Recommendations may not be from an elected or appointed public official, nor members of the FCA/FCW organizations.

    • A typed essay of at least 250 words, but no more than 500 words, explaining your educational ambitions and tentative career plans. This essay should sell you as the best candidate to receive the scholarship award.

    • listing of your high school and collegiate extracurricular clubs and activities. Be sure to include names and current phone numbers of advisors for verification purposes.

    • A listing of your achievements (honors and awards) for agriculture activities (FFA/4-H). Please include responsibilities, leadership positions and any other special awards or activities from your high school and college years. Also list any part-time or full-time work positions.

    • You can also submit full applications to:

Hillsborough Cattlemen Foundation

Attn: Memorial Scholarship

PO Box 3392, Plant City, FL 33563

Apply any time throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed annually and be awarded at the end of the year submitted.

Scholarship Application Form

I certify that all the information given in this application and the supportive materials is true, correct and complete to the best of my knowledge.

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