2011 - 2012 NYSAFP Scholarships

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The New York State Association for Food Protection (NYSAFP) is offering two $750.00 Scholarships for students enrolled for the 2011-2012 academic year. 

The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage students to explore educational programs related to food protection and/or agricultural related studies. 

Applicants must have completed at least 2 full semesters and provide their most recent transcripts. 

Applicant Criteria:
1.   Students must be enrolled for the 2011-2012 academic year in fields of study related to food protection or other agricultural studies.
2.   Students must have completed at least two semesters as a full-time student in a NYS college or university and maintained a minimum of a 2.0 GPA.
3.   All pages of the application form must be completed and returned.  A separate document responding to all of the application's questions/requests may be used.
4.   Copies of transcripts from all applicable college or university courses completed must accompany the application.
5.   Two letters of recommendation are required:
A)   One letter pertaining to academic background and achievements (e.g., from a professor, instructor, guidance personnel)
B)   One letter pertaining to extracurricular, community, or employment activities (e.g., from a church leader, sports coach, or work supervisor)

Scholarship Applications for the 2011-2012 academic year will be accepted after the 2011 spring semester and must be received by July 15, 2011.

Link to Application Form

Mail the completed application with enclosures by July 15, 2011 to:

NYS Association for Food Protection
Attn. Scholarship Selection Committee
Department of Food Science
Stocking Hall
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY  14853

All scholarship applicants will be notified of the outcome before September 1, 2011.

Source: Scholarship.

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