We have recently just started an Alumni chapter here at my school. One of the main goals of the Alumni group is to give out a scholarship for the senior class. I was wondering if anyone's chapter gave scholarship or their alumni could share with me the process, application, and how to raise money? Any advice would be great.
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Our Alumni group has been giving out between 1 and 3 scholarships each year for almost 20 years. It is $250 for each semester for the student's first year. In the past, they have raised money through a BBQ and auction. It was great for many years, but it ended up being more work than what the money was worth. For about 5 years, our alumni group has smoked pork butts and briskets a few times a year and sold mostly to the teachers here at school. Generally, it is right before holidays like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. They bought their own larger smoker a few years ago. It was used, and owned by an alumni member, so they got a good deal on it. They also borrow another one from another local FFA chapter when they cook. Usually, they cook between 50-75 pieces of meat, and profit $1000-1500 each time. It works great, and our teachers and administrators love to buy it.