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CHARLES DOBBINS FTA SCHOLARSHIP

Fur Takers of America offers a yearly scholarship entitled the Charles Dobbins FTA Scholarship. Money for this scholarship comes from donations made to the Charles Dobbins Memorial Fund that is jointly administered through Fur Takers of America and the National Trappers Association. Each of the organizations will be offering a scholarship.

The $250 scholarship will go to a member of FTA or immediate relative of a FTA member (wife/husband, son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter, brother/sister). The recipient must be majoring in agriculture, biology, wildlife management, or related field at an accredited two-year or four-year college, university, or vocational/technical school. Proof of high school graduation or pending graduation must be provided. Official document indicating you have been accepted at a school as a first year student, registration for classes if you are in school, or something to show us you would qualify for the scholarship will be required. There are no stipulations on how the money is used.

We will ask for a short paper telling us about yourself, your career goals, and how this scholarship would help you achieve those goals. A committee consisting of Craig Spoores, Rod Scott, and Jerry Schilling will choose the scholarship winner. The winner will be announced at the 2009 Fur Takers convention. Deadline for submitting an application will be June 1, 2009 and should be sent to Jerry Schilling, 21 Schilling Lane, New Harmony, IN 47631. Request for an application as well as any questions should be addressed to Jerry by mail or phone (812-783-1097)

Download application here.