Deadline for Submission: FEBRUARY 24, 2017

2017 TEXAS 4-H COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

Deadline for Submission: FEBRUARY 24, 2017

The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation provides a limited number of collegiate scholarships to students who are currently enrolled in a Texas College or University. These scholarships are awarded to deserving former 4-H members who have continued to excel in both academics and service at the collegiate level. Scholarships typically range from $1,500 to $1,800 and are sponsored by various donors throughout Texas. Some donors do require certain criteria to be met, in order to be awarded one of their scholarships. See below for a complete list of scholarship eligibility and donor criteria.

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

To be eligible for the Texas 4-H Youth Development Collegiate Scholarship, you must:

Be a United States citizen. If the applicant’s transcript reflects a place of birth other than the United States, proof of naturalization must be provided with the scholarship application.
Be a Texas resident.
Complete the 2017 Texas 4-H Collegiate Scholarship Application, printed on regular white paper with no smaller than 10 point Times Roman font.
Has been an active 4-H member in the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program during high school career.
Be attending an accredited, not-for-profit Texas college or university.
Have been graduated from high school at least one year prior to time scholarship payments are initiated in the Fall 2017.
Have successfully completed or will have successfully completed thirty (30) semester hours of undergraduate college work by the time scholarship payments are initiated in Fall 2017.
Be carrying a minimum of a 2.7 cumulative GPA for course work completed as of the date of the application.

CRITERIA FOR PARTICULAR SCHOLARSHIPS BASED ON DONOR REQUIREMENTS

Texas 4-H Friends and Alumni Association

Current member of the Texas 4-H Friends and Alumni Association

Completed two years at a Texas College/University

Currently enrolled as a full-time student.

Producer’s Cooperative Association of Bryan, TX

Limited to a geographical region of the following counties: Austin, Bell, Brazos, Burleson, Falls, Grimes, Lee, Leon, Limestone, Madison, Milam, Montgomery, Robertson, Walker, Waller, & Washington.

Active member of the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program for at least three (3) years.

Applicant must come from an agricultural background as demonstrated in the application.

Applicants from the Blinn College System will be given first priority, if no applicant from Blinn is received, other college/university applicants can be considered.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION EVALUATION

Scholarship awards will be based on:

Financial need as demonstrated in application.

Scholastic ability/achievement.

4-H participation.

4-H and collegiate leadership and involvement.

SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE

The completed application, with a copy of your college transcript(s) attached by a staple, must be forwarded directly to the Texas 4-H Youth Development Office at the address below. Scholarship application must be mailed to the address below and postmarked no later than the deadline.

DEADLINE: February 24, 2017

Texas 4-H Youth Development Program

c/o Collegiate Scholarship

1470 William D. Fitch, Suite 157

College Station, Texas 77845

(Notification of application status will be announced after May 12, 2017)

INSTRUCTIONS

Complete the application as completely as possible in the space provided according to the following page schedule - please do not add pages or write on the reverse side of any page. A copy of your college transcript(s) listing all undergraduate course work completed must be attached to the application for submission.

Personal Data...... Page 2

College/University/Career Information...... Page 2

Application Certification...... Page 2

Family Information...... Page 3

Financial Information...... Page 3

4-H Career...... Page 4

Collegiate Activities...... Page 45

College Transcript(s) (does not have to be an official copy, however, if any questions arise, an official transcript will be requested)...... Attachment

2017TEXAS 4-H COLLEGIATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

PERSONAL DATA
County Where You Were A 4-H Member:
Extension District Number (1 – 12):
Last Name:
First Name:
Middle Name (no initials):
Nickname/Preferred Name (if applicable):
Phonetic Spelling of Full Name:
Gender:
Mailing Address:
City:
State: / TX
Zip:
Home Phone Number:
Cell Phone Number:
E-mail Address:
Date of Birth:
Are you a citizen of the United States? (Yes/No):
Are you a Texas resident? (Yes/No):
Number of years you were in 4-H:
Are you a current member of the Texas 4-H Friends and Alumni Association? (Yes/No):
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY CAREER
College/University/Technical School Name you are attending:
Major/Course of study chosen for Baccalaureate Degree/Technical Certification:
Department/College in which this major is offered:
What is your preferred career choice?:
Overall GPA / Total Hours Completed / Number of Semester from Graduation / Anticipated date of Graduation
APPLICATION CERTIFICATION
I certify that the information contained herein is correct and truthfully reflects my personal, 4-H and academic background and records. I agree that, if any information contained herein is found to be falsified in any way, my application will automatically become null and void. I hereby authorize any person, firm or entity to release to the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program, or the scholars donor, information concerning the subject matter of the statements I have made in this application, including, but not limited to, information concerning my academic record, activities, honors and awards, citizenship or residency, and financial situation. A copy of this authorization is agreed by the undersigned to have the same effect and force as an original. Any person, firm or entity releasing matters pursuant to this authorization is hereby absolved from any liability.
Signature of Applicant / Date
FAMILY INFORMATION
What is your Father/Guardian’s Occupation?:
What is your Mother/Guardian’s Occupation?:
Please explain if you live with a guardian, grandparent, or have other living arrangements that would be beneficial to your application:
Please list the name of the County Extension Agent who the majority of your 4-H career was under?:
Sibling Information
During your college career, how many siblingswill also be attending college?
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Expected College Cost and Personal Savings
College Cost
Tuition per semester hours: / $
Books & fees per semester: / $
Housing per Semester: / $
Are you living in a dormitory? (Yes/No):
Food per semester: / $
Recreation and travel per semester: / $
Name of Donor/Name of Scholarship or Loan You Currently are On or Have / $/Year / # of Years / Total Amount / Origination Date
In each of the categories listed below, indicate the amount of assistance you expect to continue to have to pay your college expenses each semester if you do not receive this scholarship.
Scholarships / Loans / Parents / Personal Assets / Work / Other / TOTAL

Briefly state why you need additional financial assistance and why you should receive this scholarship (minimum of 10 point font and do not add pages).

4-H CAREER

No. of Years Enrolled / Name of 4-H club(s)
List the four most significant 4-H projects during your 4-H career.
Year(s) / Project Title / Activities Related to this Project
List the five most significant 4-H leadership and citizenship activities during your 4-H career.
Year(s) / Activity / Your Function Relating to this Activity
List the five most significant 4-H achievements or honors you received during your 4-H career.
Year(s) / Achievement/Honor / Club / County / District / State / National

COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES

List four collegiate activities and leadership responsibilities (include social and service clubs, sororities/fraternities, church, campus committees, etc.)
Year(s) / Organization Name / Office/Committee/Leadership Role / Leadership Responsibility

COLLEGIATE ACTIVITIES SUMMARY

Please provide in the space below a brief summary of your college career including your involvement in organization(s), success in your major area, awards/honors, and/or challenges faced and overcome.