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 February 17th. Upcoming Events
Student Holiday There will be no school for students on Monday, February 17th in observance of President's Day. National FFA Week Celebration National FFA Week is February 22-29, 2020. The James Madison FFA officer team has created a way for all FFA members to celebrate FFA Week with daily dress up days.
Chapter FFA Degree Application The online application window is currently open until March 6, 2020 at 5:00pm for students to apply for the Chapter FFA Degree. The Chapter FFA Degree is a membership degree for FFA members that are in at least their second year of membership and have obtained the Greenhand FFA Degree. The application is an online process and can be accessed by clicking HERE. The official ceremony for the Chapter FFA Degree will be held on March 23, 2020 at 6:30pm in the AMP Commons. Guidance and Counseling News Have You Been Accepted? Seniors, if you have been accepted to a college or university, please bring a copy of your acceptance letter to the AMP Administration office so that we can recognize your accomplishment on our "Con-GRAD-ulations" bulletin board. Scholarship Opportunities All seniors planning to go to college/university should complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to see if you qualify for grants, loans and/or institution scholarships. The FAFSA opened on October 1st and is available at www.fafsa.gov Bill Wyche Jr. Memorial Fund Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2020 The Texas Section of the Society for Range Management (TSSRM) is offering an annual $2,000 college scholarship from the Bill Wyche, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund to deserving high school seniors who are interested in pursuing agriculture studies. Ducks Unlimited Deadline: March 1, 2020 Ducks Unlimited (DU) launched its inaugural national scholarship program offering graduating high school seniors who are DU members* the opportunity to advance their education. The application deadline each year is March 1st. DU will annually award 61 one-time scholarships to eligible applicants at the following levels:
For more information and to access the scholarship application, click HERE. Jason Krueger Memorial Scholarship Deadline: April 10, 2020 Applicants must be a senior in high school, an active FFA or 4-H member, and have shown a steer in one or more of the major livestock shows. Schaefer Outfitter Scholarship Deadline: April 30, 2020 Schaefer Outfitter will offer a scholarship of $1,000 to be paid to any college or university towards the cost of tuition. For this scholarship opportunity, you must be applying to enroll in college for the Fall 2020 or Spring 2021 semesters to study Agriculture, or already be enrolled in a related program. The deadline is April 30, 2020. For more information, click here: https://schaeferoutfitter.com/pages/schaefer-outfitter-scholarship Texas A&M University Soil & Crop Sciences Scholarship Are you interested in pursuing a degree in Plant and Environmental Soil Sciences or Turfgrass Science? The Department of Soil & Crop Sciences at TAMU is one of the largest departments of its kind in the nation that equips students with the knowledge and skills to manage soil, water and plant systems that are sustainable for both civilization and the environment. The Department of Soil and Crop Sciences is offering incoming freshman a chance to receive a $16,000 scholarship ($4,000 per year). For more information, please contact Staci Frerich, Program Coordinator, at 361-290-0988 or [email protected]. Comments are closed.
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