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The William Bowen Copp and
Graydon S. Copp Agriculture Education Trust
HISTORY
The William Bowen Copp and Graydon S. Copp Agriculture Education Trust
scholarship will be given annually by a trust created under the Last Will and
Testament of Graydon S. Copp who died on July 7, 2002. Graydon S. Copp and
his brother, William Bowen Copp, operated a farm located in Charleston and
Covington Townships. Graydon Copp’s intent was to provide scholarships to
well-deserving Tioga County, Pennsylvania high school seniors who pursue
higher education in an agricultural field. This field has a broad spectrum of
possibilities and might include education in the field of animal sciences,
agricultural business management, bioresource research, crop and soil
science, fisheries and wildlife, food science and technology and general
agriculture, etc. to name a few.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
The scholarship award will be an amount determined each year by the Scholarship
Committee. For the grant to be renewed each year you must maintain a minimum
2.0 cumulative grade point average. If your cumulative grade point average falls
below 2.0, you will have the next semester to achieve a 2.0 cumulative grade point
average or higher. If after the next semester your cumulative grade point average
is not brought up to a 2.0 or higher, the scholarship will be withdrawn. If at any
time your cumulative grade point average falls below 1.85, the scholarship will be
permanently withdrawn.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:
1. Be a high school senior accepted to an accredited college or university in a
program leading to a degree in a curriculum directly related to agriculture.
2. Applicant must have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0.
3. Financial need.
4. Be a Tioga County, PA resident for at least six months.
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SELECTION PROCEDURE:
As Trustee, C&N Wealth Management and the Superintendents of the Wellsboro
Area School District, the Northern Tioga School District and the Southern Tioga
School District of Tioga County, Pennsylvania are charged with the task of
choosing students who are continuing their post high school education in a
directly related agricultural course. The Scholarship Committee will review all
applications and determine recipients.
SCHOLARSHIP GUIDELINES
The scholarship award may be used to help pay for tuition, books, and room and
board charges. Payments from the Trust are made directly to the university or
college. Upon receipt of the tuition statement the Trustee will disburse the funds
to the university or college. The Trustee must receive copies of the transcripts for
each student for each semester a scholarship is given.
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C&N WEALTH MANAGEMENT, TRUSTEE
P. O. BOX 58
WELLSBORO, PA 16901
Telephone: 800-487-8784 or 570-724-0243
THE WILLIAM BOWEN COPP AND GRAYDON S. COPP
AGRICULTURE EDUCATION TRUST
Application Instructions
STUDENT APPLICANT:
A. Complete the Application and return to Guidance office.
B. Attach to the application the letter of acceptance from the college you will
attend and signed copies of any income tax returns submitted as requested
on page 6 of this application along with a copy of your high school
transcript.
C. Scholarship recipients who wish to apply for renewal of the award should
apply, by letter, to the following address. A copy of your college transcript
should be included.
C&N Wealth Management,Trustee
William Bowen Copp and Graydon S. Copp
Agriculture Education Trust
P. O. Box 58
Wellsboro, PA 16901
GUIDANCE OFFICE:
A. Distribute Applications to students in a timely manner according to your
scholarship schedule and deadlines.
B. Return to C&N Wealth Management no later than April 15th of the
current year.
C. The Trustee will notify the Guidance Office who will then notify student
recipients of award as soon as possible after selection committee has
made its decision.
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THE WILLIAM BOWEN COPP AND GRAYDON S. COPP AGRICULTURE
EDUCATION TRUST SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please type or print in ink
PERSONAL DATA
NAME: ___________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________
CITY: ________________ STATE: _______________ ZIP: __________
TELEPHONE: _________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ____________
EMAIL ADDRESS: ___________________________________________
FATHER’S NAME:____________________________________________
OCCUPATION: _____________________ EMPLOYER: _____________
MOTHER’S NAME:____________________________________________
OCCUPATION: ___________________ EMPLOYER: _______________
NUMBER OF BROTHERS AND SISTERS: ________________________
Are any of them attending college? _______________________________
If so, indicate where they are attending: ___________________________
___________________________________________________________
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If someone other than your parents supports you, please indicate
NAME: _____________________ RELATIONSHIP: ________________
ADDRESS: _________________________________________________
CITY: _________________ STATE: ____________ ZIP: ___________
OCCUPATION: __________________ EMPLOYER: ________________
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List any unusual expenses your parent or guardian has.
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COLLEGE AND CAREER GOALS
NAME OF THE COLLEGE YOU PLAN TO ATTEND: _____________________
WHAT MAJOR WILL YOU PURSUE: _________________________________
WHAT DEGREE DO YOU EXPECT TO RECEIVE: ______________________
WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER RECEIVING YOUR DEGREE:___________
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WHAT OTHER SCHOLARSHIP (S) HAVE YOU APPLIED FOR: ____________
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EMPLOYMENT (During high school years only)
Employer Type of Work Hours Dates of Employment
Per Week From: To:
_____________________ _____________ _________ __________________
_____________________ _____________ _________ __________________
_____________________ _____________ _________ __________________
Do you plan to work part time during the college year? ____________________
Do you plan to work during the summer? _______________________________
What type of work are you interested in? _______________________________
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DESCRIBE IN DETAIL HOW YOUR ANTICIPATED DEGREE WILL RELATE TO
THE FIELD OF AGRICULTURE:
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COLLEGE COSTS FOR YOUR FRESHMAN YEAR (Do not include personal
expenses)
Tuition and Fees: _________________________________________________
Room and Board: ________________________________________________
Books and Supplies: _______________________________________________
To be considered for this Scholarship it is required that you attach a signed
copy of your parents’ and/or guardians’ and your own most recent Federal
Income Tax return (Form 1040).
Date:
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