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Dude Ranch Scholarship Information
The Dude Ranchers' Association Educational Trust Schoalarship Program Our goal is to support Dude Ranching and the future of Dude Ranching by providing financial assistance and encouragement to students pursuing an educational program that will lead to a career of benefit to them and the Dude Ranch industry. Enrollment in a traditional four year college is not necessary. Our granting of scholarships is broad and flexible including study in fields such at business, entertainment, veterinary, culinary, farrier, etc. Essay Requirements: References: Please include the below reference guidelines when requesting a reference letter. In your letter of reference for this applicant for the DRA Educational Trust Scholarship please tell us: ***** APPLICATION PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS ***** 1. The applicant must have a tie to dude ranching, be a US or Canadian citizen, must be a full time student. (For example; minimum 12 semester hours for someone taking a 4 year bachelors degree). The applicant must have completed at least 20% of the course required credits for the degree or certification. This degree or certification should be beneficial to the dude ranch industry. 2. All applications must be submitted to The Dude Ranchers’ Educational Trust office, postmarked by March 15, 2010 for the 2010/2011 funds. A current transcript must accompany the application. Applications postmarked after March 15, 2010 will not be considered. 3. An essay of several paragraphs on why you have an interest in a dude ranch career or employment on a dude ranch, what you expect to gain from dude ranch employment, and your goals for the future must accompany the application. Please use a separate sheet. 4. A personal telephone interview is required. Please include the phone number where you can be reached for an interview. 5. It is the duty of the applicant/recipient to submit his or her grades at the end of each semester or quarter. A minimum Grade Point Average of 3.0 is preferred to obtain and maintain the scholarship. 6. Each recipient is required to work on a Dude Ranchers’ Association member ranch or the DRA office the season before the receipt of each scholarship they are applying for. 7. The scholarship will only be granted to students attending a fully accredited school that gives a degree or certificate that could lead to a career in the Dude Ranching Industry.  Download Application Form |
