2021-2022 AMP happeningsWeekly updates of the important events and happenings in the Agriscience Magnet Program.
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Howdy AMP families and students, The following are important events and happenings for the week of December 7th. Upcoming Events
State FFA Leadership Development Events Results This past week, three James Madison FFA members competed virtually in the Texas FFA Leadership Development Events (LDEs) hosted by Sam Houston State University. Congratulations on a phenomenal finish to an interesting LDE season!
December FFA Chapter Meeting and Talent Contest - December 8th All AMP students are invited to attend the December chapter meeting of the James Madison FFA this Tuesday, December 8th at 4:30pm. The FFA Chapter officers have a great meeting and talent contest planned. Information about the Zoom Chapter Meeting can be found in the Google Classrooms of the AMP courses that students are enrolled in or by contacting their AMP teacher. December JM FFA Booster Club General Meeting - December 8th The next monthly meeting of the FFA Booster Club will be Tuesday, December 8th at 6:30pm via Zoom. All parents/guardians of AMP students are encouraged to join us online for the Booster Club meeting. 2021 North East Ag Fair - January 8-9, 2021 The FFA Booster Club is seeking business and family sponsors for the 2021 North East Ag Fair. Sponsorship levels are available from $500 to $1500. Potential sponsors can find out more information about the sponsorship opportunities by going to: https://northeastagfair.weebly.com/sponsors.html. AMP Virtual Information Session The NEISD Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP) will be streaming a virtual information session about the program via YouTube on Monday, December 7, 2020 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Students and their parents/guardians that are interested in learning more about the pathways of study, the opportunities available, and how to become a part of the AMP for the 2021-2022 school year are encouraged to watch the livestream on the Agriscience Magnet Program YouTube Channel. NEISD Magnet Common Application Open for 2021-2022 The NEISD Magnet Common Application for the 2021-2022 school year is now available for interested 8th graders to apply for the Agriscience Magnet Program (AMP). Applications may be submitted until February 12, 2021. Go to https://tinyurl.com/AMPenrollmentprocess for more information. Scholarship Opportunities Bexar Agriculture/Natural Resource Committee Scholarships Deadline: March 15, 2021 The Bexar Agriculture/Natural Resource Committee is awarding $1,000 to graduating Seniors that reside or attend school in Bexar County and will be pursuing an agriculture-related degree at the college or university level after high school graduation. Attached to this post is an information flier and application for the scholarship. Department of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University Deadline: January 1, 2021 The Department of Soil & Crop Sciences at Texas A&M University is awarding $16,000 scholarships to incoming freshmen and $8000 scholarships to transfer students. The deadline for the application is January 1, 2021. Please find the application at this link: http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/scholarships/ Texas Farm Credit Scholarship Program Deadline: January 8, 2021 To qualify, an applicant must be a high school senior, be a member of FFA or 4-H, plan to pursue an agriculture-related college degree, submit a current high school transcript, resume, and essay (prompt at link above). Click the link above in the title for further details. National FFA Scholarship Program Deadline: January 14, 2021 The National FFA Scholarship Program application opens Nov. 1. Whether students are planning on attending a specialized training program or seeking a four-year degree, the National FFA Scholarship Program has opportunities for all. Scholarships support FFA high school seniors and collegiate members as well as non-FFA students. Just one application is required for multiple scholarship opportunities totaling close to $2 million dollars. Everything students need to successfully complete the application can be found on the scholarship website. This year, we are also including how-to videos to assist students in completing the application and advisors on validating the student’s application. It is imperative that students “white list” emails that will come from our scholarship partner ISTS. Here is a document to walk you through how to ensure you receive the communication around the scholarship program. The scholarship application closes on Jan. 14, 2021. Access the scholarship application and resources at FFA.org/Scholarships. Stay Connected with Us! Find us online at www.JamesMadisonFFA.com or follow us on Youtube (Agriscience Magnet Program), Facebook (www.facebook.com/MadisonFFA), and on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jamesmadisonffa) Stay connected with the AMP for the 2020-2021 school year.
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