DTBA Scholarship - Dakota Territory Buffalo Association

Tammy Cooley Memorial DTBA Scholarship

The Dakota Territory Buffalo Association (DTBA) will award up to $6,000 to graduating seniors planning to continue their education at any college, university, or vocational or trade school. Although all graduating seniors are eligible for this award, an applicant must be affiliated with a current DTBA membership or be sponsored by a DTBA member in good standing.

The award will be based on career goals, academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Funds for the scholarship will be made out to the institution of the recipient’s choice upon proof of enrollment.

Completed applications should be sent to the DTBA Board of Directors and are due on or before April 15th.

Application Procedures:

Complete all parts of the application. An incomplete application will be eliminated from consideration.
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation (excluding family members). One letter must be from faculty or other school personnel and the second one from an employer, clergy or other adult familiar with your work habits and personal traits. Sponsored applicants should include an additional letter from their DTBA Sponsor.
Submit one copy of your official high school transcript.

Download the DTBA Scholarship Application here and please type or print neatly in black ink. Completed applications can be submitted electronically to Info@DakotaBuffalo.com or mailed to:

PO Box 1315
Rapid City, SD 57709-1315

OR, complete the application online below.

If you have any questions please contact the DTBA at info@dakotabuffalo.com

Dakota Territory Buffalo Association Scholarship

Applicant Name*
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP
Phone Number*
Date of Birth*
Month
Day
Year
Date of High School Graduation*
Month
Day
Year
Grade Point Average*
Rank in Class*
Graduating Class Size*
ACT Composite*
Family Information
Father's Name
Father's Occupation
Father’s Employer
Mother's Name
Mother's Occupation
Mother's Employer
Activities/Awards
Please list the high school activities in which you have participated.*
Please list the awards you have received.
Leadership
Please list offices held or specific leadership activities you have been involved in. These may be related to high school and activities outside of the school.*
Community Service/Activities
Please list all activities within the community in which you have been involved. Make special note of community service.*
Career Goals
Please write a paragraph explaining your career goals.*
Continuing Education
List the educational institutions to which you have applied in order of preference.
1.
Already received notice of acceptance?
- Yes
- No
2.
Already received notice of acceptance?
- Yes
- No
3.
Already received notice of acceptance?
- Yes
- No
Are you undecided about your college/trade school choice?
- Yes
- No
What is your planned major or field of training?*
Essay
Please attach a typed essay between one and two pages in length, double-spaced using a font of 12 on why the buffalo ranching industry is important and how it pertains to your personal career goals.*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Letters of Recommendation
Submit two (2) letters of recommendation (excluding family members). One letter should be from faculty or other school personnel and the second one from an employer, clergy or other adult familiar with your work habits and personal traits. (Sponsored applicants should include an additional letter from their DTBA Sponsor.)*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Transcript
Submit one copy of your official high school transcript.*
Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, jpg, png, Max. file size: 256 MB.
Applicant Signature
Consent*
- I hereby certify that the statements herein are true and correct to the best of my knowledge.
Parent/Guardian Signatures
We have read and approved this form. To the best of our knowledge, the information is complete and correct.
Parent/Guardian signature*
Date*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
Parent/Guardian signature
Date
MM slash DD slash YYYY
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Tammy Cooley Memorial DTBA Scholarship

Dakota Territory Buffalo Association Scholarship

Family Information

Activities/Awards

Leadership

Community Service/Activities

Career Goals

Continuing Education

Essay

Letters of Recommendation

Transcript

Applicant Signature

Parent/Guardian Signatures

DTBA Sponsors