Free Money?

Did you hear?  They are handing out money!  All you have to do is put your name into the hat and give them about 1 hour worth of work!  That hour could be worth over $1000!

Obviously, this doesn’t sound very realistic; at least not where I come from.  These days money is getting tighter and it is harder to find jobs to make that money.  However, there really are people giving out money.  These people are here at Utah State University!  What I’m talking about is the scholarship selection committee at Utah State and even more specifically in the College of Agriculture.  I do not know of an easier way to earn money than filling out scholarship applications so I will talk a little more about the importance of them.

To begin, scholarship applications are due by February 1, 2012!  That is coming up very soon.  The first tip I have is get working on the scholarship applications right now!  Second, even though I said this is one of the easiest ways to earn money, it should not be taken lightly.  More people every year need and want scholarships.  If you slack and just throw together your application then you might be left wanting.  Take this seriously, answer the questions honestly and fill out as many scholarship applications as you qualify for. 

The scholarship application process in the College of Agriculture is unique because you answer questions about yourself and are then referred to possible scholarships available to you.  This is very helpful and makes it so you don’t have to fill out 100 different applications and write the same information on each.  Take advantage of this! 

Lastly, the College of Agriculture has the most scholarship money per student enrolled so you are much more likely to get a scholarship if you are in an agricultural major.  Most scholarships are awarded on need.  For those of you who don’t have the “need” don’t get down on yourself.  There are many scholarships based on merit as well.  So get on it!  Do not waste time!  The free money doesn’t last long and once it is gone, it’s gone.  If you have any trouble with filling out applications contact someone in the office of the College of Agriculture at (435) 797-2200 or go to www.ag.usu.edu.  Good luck!

Jimmy Lotspeich, Ag Ambassador