THE JIM CLAXTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
ADMINISTERED BY:
TURFGRASS PRODUCERS
OF MARYLAND
The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund was initiated during the Spring of 2011 in order to honor Jim and his contributions to the Mid-Atlantic area turfgrass industry and financially support students while pursuing a college degree. Jim worked as a salesman for Newsom Seed from the early 1990s until soon before his passing on March 20, 2013. He made great contributions to turfgrass related businesses during this period, especially businesses involved in turf production.
The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund allows for a single, annual $500.00 award to be issued to a winning applicant prior to the fall college semester.
Written requests for applications for The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund can be sent to:
Turfgrass Producers of Maryland
P.O. Box 389
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Attention: The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund
And/or email to: Vernon@AllStatesTurf.com and/or Harry.kenney@nutrien.com
Completed applications, along with any essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc. should be postmarked and mailed by 05/31/2021 to:
Turfgrass Producers of Maryland
P.O. Box 389
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Attention: The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund
And/or email to Vernon@AllStatesTurf.com and/or Harry.kenney@nutrien.com
In addition to a possible interview with one or more Turfgrass Producers of Maryland Board Members, the following criteria will be considered by the TPM board while deciding who will be awarded this scholarship:
- The applicant should be a current high school senior or be enrolled full time in a two year Associate Degree or four year Bachelor Degree college or university program. Proof of college or university enrollment in an Associate Degree or Bachelor Degree program may be requested by the MTA board.
- The applicant should reside in the Mid-Atlantic area or be enrolled in a college or university located in the Mid-Atlantic area.
- The applicant should have earned a high school or current college-level GPA of at least 2.5. A transcript should be submitted along with the application.
- Preference may be given to students enrolled in a turfgrass related field.
- Preference may be given to students with experience in turf production and/or turf maintenance.
- An essay of one page or less, using 12 pitch x New Roman or equivalent with a one-inch margin that should include how you intend to utilize your Associate or Bachelor degree.
- A current high school and/or college level transcript and up to three letters of recommendation can be submitted with the completed application.
Jim Claxton Scholarship Application
Premier Select Sires will award up to $20,000 through the 2021 Premier Future Ag Leaders Scholarship Program. Two students will receive $2,500 scholarships, and several others will receive scholarships of $750-$1,000 in value. High school seniors through college seniors enrolled or planning to enroll in an undergraduate agriculture-related major may apply by January 31, 2021. The student or his/her parent or guardian must be an active Premier customer in good standing. For more information and to download an application, please visit premierselectsires.com/
Delmarva Chicken Association
News Release
January 11, 2021
Scholarships Available for Students Pursuing Chicken Careers
Delmarva Chicken Association has opened the application period for its 2021 College Scholarship Program. Applications are being accepted for undergraduate scholarships of $2,000 and graduate-degree scholarships of $3,000. Complete applications for these scholarships must be received by DCA no later than 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 9, 2021.
“It’s an exciting time to be preparing for a career in the chicken community,” said Holly Porter, DCA’s executive director. “More than 20,300 jobs on Delmarva are directly tied to our chicken companies, and thousands more jobs are supported by the chicken economy. So we’re proud to be able to help students start journeys toward their careers each year through these scholarships.”
Career opportunities in the chicken industry extend far beyond jobs in processing plants or on farms. Students majoring in accounting, engineering, marketing, veterinary science, nutrition, genetics, chemistry, environmental science, computer science, and many other areas of study will find their skills in demand in a chicken career.
Each applicant must be a student in good standing at an accredited institution of higher learning within the United States, or in the case of graduating high school seniors, accepted to an accredited institution within the United States. Students applying for undergraduate scholarships must be Delmarva residents who are pursuing a career path leading to employment in any segment of Delmarva’s chicken community. Graduate student scholarships are available to any student at a U.S. university who is engaged in research that directly benefits Delmarva’s chicken community. A complete transcript must accompany the application, and in the case of high school seniors, proof of college acceptance is required. Applicants must secure a letter of reference from an academic advisor or faculty member. DCA membership on the part of the applicant or his or her family is not required and has no effect on the selection process.
For more information, or to access an application form, visit dcachicken.com/scholarship.
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