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ScholarshipsGEAPS Accepting Scholarship ApplicationsHAROLD REESE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION FORMThe Harold Reese Memorial Scholarship is intended to promote interest in the study of grain-handlingoperations for career purposes. Any person interested studying grain-handling operations ina post-secondary program may apply. Applicants need not be GEAPS members. Any amounts allocatedwill be paid directly to the accredited educational institution, for tuition and books only. Theapplication is due by May 1, 2008 at GEAPS, 4248 Park Glen Rd, Minneapolis, Minn. 55416. It may alsobe e-mailed to chouse@geaps.com; or faxed to (952)929-1318.Name:Address:Phone:Employer (if applicable):Name of school providing instruction:Name, title and phone of advisor at institution:Description of courses to be taken:Date studies will commence:email:Percent of college financing provided by you or your family:Your educational background:(use seperate sheet if necessary)(use seperate sheet if necessary)On separate sheet, please describe why you are interested in pursuing a grain-handling/operationscareer, and what your professional goals are. Also please describe any grain industry or relatedwork experience that you may have, as well as your outside interests and activities.GEAPS is currently accepting applicationsfor its two scholarship programs.One, for the study of grain-handling operations,recognizes the contributions of formerInternational President Harold Reese. The other,for the study of foreign languages, is named inhonor of former International President HenryKaufmann.GEAPS has offered both of the scholarshipsfor the past several years.For both Reese and Kaufmann Scholarships,funds will be paid directly to the academicinstitution with the stipulation that they be usedonly for tuition and books.Applications for calendar year 2008 mustbe completed and submitted by May 1. GEAPSExecutive Committee will review the applicationsand award scholarships based on qualifications.For more information, contact Chuck Houseat GEAPS, (952)928-4640; chouse@geaps.comThe Harold Reese Memorial ScholarshipReese Scholarships are intended to promoteinterest in the study of grain-handlingoperations for career purposes.The Reese scholarship will offer scholarshipsto selected applicants pursuing post-secondaryprograms in grain-handling operations.Both GEAPS members and non-members arewelcome to apply.Reese, who worked for 25 years at BungeCorp., was GEAPS president in 1995-96. In 1998,he was named a “Member of Distinction,”GEAPS’ highest honor for members.The Henry H. Kaufmann Memorial ScholarshipThe purpose of the Kaufmann scholarshipis career enhancement, and funds willbe awarded only to full-time agribusinessprofessionals who want to study a languageother than their native one. The scholarshipswill apply to tuition, books and fees only, ataccredited institutions. Students at non-U.S.institutions may apply, but only if their collegeor university’s language program is formallyaffiliated with an accredited U.S. school.Selection criteria may include the candidate’scommitment to career goals, thecase made by the candidate for the proposedcourse of study and an endorsing letter by thecandidate’s supervisor. Non-GEAPS membersare welcome to apply.Kaufmann was GEAPS International presidentin 1975-76 and treasurer for four yearsthereafter. In 1973, he was named “Memberof Distinction.”In conjunction with his widow, Mrs.Marianne Kaufmann, GEAPS will review applicationsand determine scholarship amounts,based on monies available and individualqualifications.Applications are available from GEAPS,and at request from Mrs. Kaufmann atma-ka@comcast.net.HENRY H. KAUFMANN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATION FORMThe purpose of the Kaufmann Memorial Scholarship is to provide tuition aid to full-time agribusinessprofessionals who wish to study a foreign language to enhance their careers. The aid may alsocover the costs of books required for the language course. Scholarship applications for the 2008calendar year will be accepted through May 1, 2008.Name:Address:Employer:Employer’s address:Length of service with employer:Language to be studied:Position:Name of school or institution providing instruction:Date studies will commence:Amount of funding requested:In up to 200 words, on a separate paper, please describe your business career to date and explain whyyou feel that the knowledge of a second language would help you achieve your career goals.Applications should be mailed to GEAPS, 4248 Park Glen Rd, Minneapolis, MN, 55416. It may also be e-mailed to chouse@geaps.com; or faxed to (952)929-1318 .www.geaps.com GEAPS In-Grain | March 2008 – 25