Outstanding Sophomore Scholarship Award
Rules
(2-year School)
In an endeavor to promote higher scholastic standards among students in Animal Science, the National Block & Bridle Club will offer cash awards to outstanding sophomore students who are enrolled in a 2-year college program and are active members of a Block & Bridle Club.
The following rules and regulations are suggested:
1. The student must be enrolled in a regular two-year curriculum and must have completed at least two semesters of course work and have at least one semester of two-year college work remaining to be completed.
2. The student must be an active member in good standing of the local and National Block & Bridle Club.
3. Selection will be conducted by a committee selected by the National Block & Bridle Vice President with a minimum of three committee members. The committee members should include representation from chapters of various sizes and from different geographic areas.
4. The names of the three winners will be announced at the National Block & Bridle Convention and also published in the first newsletter from the National Editor following the date of the award.
5. If for some reason the winner of the
scholarship is unable to accept the award, the second place contestant shall be
eligible. In no case will the award be given to an individual if they do not
continue college work.
6. The chapter's nomination for the Outstanding Sophomore Scholarship Award is
limited to five (5) typed pages (front only). An official transcript must be
attached to the nomination. However, only one (1) original of the official transcript is
necessary. The other two (2)
copies for the nomination may be photocopies of the original. Please be as complete and
thorough as possible.
The report should contain the following items:
A. Scholarship (45%)
An official transcript, signed by the registrar, stating
the number of credit hours completed and the grade point average should accompany
the credentials. All scholarship awards should be listed.
B. Summary of Block and Bridle Activities (35%)
All of the activities of the Block
& Bridle Club in which the nominee has taken part should be included, such
as offices held, committee assignments, work assignments, etc.
C. Other Activities (20%)
This list should include all activities since entering
college not sponsored by the Block & Bridle Club (such as fraternities,
church, intern experience, athletics, debate, drama, judging, college committees,
work, etc).
Scholarship Awards
First place will receive $500; second place, $200; and third place, $100.
Date Due
The Outstanding Sophomore Scholarship Award nomination should be sent to the National Vice President and should be postmarked by June 15. The original and two (2) copies of the nomination are required. Since the nominations will be mailed to three judges, please do not put the material in a heavy photograph album. Use plastic or lightweight cover. For late entries, 3 points will be deducted for each day beyond the postmark deadline (100-point scale), and entries will not be considered if they are two or more weeks late.