Kenneth Lewis and Robert Miles Memorial JBBA Scholarship 2020

PROGRAM DEADLINE: June 11, 2020 at 05:00 PM CDT - CLOSED

This program is inactive or past the deadline.

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Description

Kenneth Lewis was a very strong supporter of the junior members of Beefmaster Cattle Breeders and the East Texas State Fair. He was also Dean of Admission and Registrar for Tyler Junior College for 45 years where he sponsored the Rodeo Club. He, his wife Patsy, and their family are fourth generation Beefmaster cattle breeders. Mr. Lewis was a graduate of Texas A&M University.

Robert W. Miles enjoyed rodeo, cattle events, cruising the Caribbean, and sitting on the porch drinking Dr. Pepper. He was a "real deal Cowboy" and rancher. He attended the University of Texas.

This scholarship supports student members of the Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association and honors the memory of two exceptional men.

The amount awarded may vary depending on number of scholarships and funds available.

Requirements

High School / Residency
Recipient must be a graduating senior from a public, private, or homeschool in the United States in the year of application.

Academic Record
There is no minimum GPA requirement for this scholarship.

College or University to be Attended
Recipients may attend any accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in the United States.

College Major
Recipients may pursue a degree program in any major.

Other Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must have participated in agriculture activities during high school. Applicants must also be current members in good standing in the Junior Beefmaster Breeders Association and must have been members in the year prior to making application.

Financial Need
Financial need will be considered but not above other criteria.

Length of Support
This scholarship is awarded for one year only.

Dependents of scholarship committee members and descendants of current ETCF employees and Board members are not eligible to apply. If you are related to the individuals honored or memorialized by this scholarship, contact ETCF to determine your eligibility. Applicants should be available for an interview, if requested.

Any questions may be directed to Mary Lynn Smith (mlsmith@etcf.org) or Dana Durman (ddurman@etcf.org) or by calling (903) 533-0208.

Number of Awards

4

Award Amount

$500
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