Prepare a typed 200 to 250-word essay outlining your career goals and the purpose for applying for the scholarship. Age, gender, race, religion, or national origin are not conditions of eligibility for the award.

Provide a summary of your work experience, especially as related to the commercial meat industry, university meat lab employment, and(or) other food processing related work experiences. Provide a list of awards and honors received. Emphasis will be placed upon those received at the university level. Provide a list of extracurricular activities that demonstrate intellectual growth, interests, talents, and leadership qualities. Also, provide a list of other scholarships the applicant has received or been selected to receive. **A resume will suffice and can include all the details listed.

Include a letter of recommendation signed by a faculty member or employer.

Upload official or unofficial transcript of all university work, or, in the case of entering freshman, a high school transcript will suffice. Highlight your cumulative GPA. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5 on a 4-point scale. If cumulative GPA is not automatically printed on the transcript, self-calculate, and have a faculty member initial.

Provide a professional headshot. The headshot will be used for the SMA Convention Program Book and SMA Scholarship Presentation during the SMA Annual Convention.