Warren County 4H Foundation

4-H SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS

Up to two $500awards will be presented to graduating high school seniors this year for Warren County 4H’ers

Selection Process:

Applications are available at the Extension website. Applications are due to the Warren County Extension Office (in a sealed envelope labeled “4H Foundation Scholarship”). The paperwork is due by 4:30 pm on May 31, 2017. Electronic submissions may be made to with the same deadlines.

Applications will be reviewed by the 4-H Foundation Committee to determine which applicants are eligible and winners will be selected. Announcement of scholarships will be made during the Warren County Fair Family night, held on Sunday, July 30th, 2017 beginning at 7:00 in the cattle arena.

Eligibility Requirements:

 4-H’er must have been a member of aWarren County 4-H clubfor five years, including their Jr. & Sr. years in high school.

 4-H’er must have exhibited at the Warren County Fair.

 4-H’er must have participated in a community service project.

 4-H’er must be enrolled in a post high school education program.

 4-H’er must submit a 4-H Scholarship Application.

 4-Her’er must provide a copy of the first semester’s college transmittal for payment of scholarship.

 4-H’er must submit two letters of recommendation along with the application.

If you have any questions about the application, selection process or requirements, please contact Susan Matlage-Simms at 641-764-2717

WARREN COUNTY 4H FOUNDATION

4-H SENIOR SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION

This application form needs to be submitted by May 31, 2017 to the Warren County 4H Foundation. Please submit two letters of recommendation written by a non-relative (such as a school official, teacher, church or 4-H leader, as examples only). Please ask the writer to address your qualities of leadership and citizenship.

NAME: ______ADDRESS: ______

PHONE NUMBER______COLLEGE ______

YEARS IN 4-H: ______CLUB(S): ______

HIGH SCHOOL: ______

ANNOUNCEMENT DATE: July 30, 2017-Fair Family Night—beginning at 7:00

Below are 5 essay questions. Please use the space provided to answer each question. Typing your responses are recommended. Please limit your responses to no more than 350 words for questions: 1, 2, 3 and 5. There is no limit for question 4.

  1. Describe the most fulfilling 4-H leadership role you have had and why it was so fulfilling.
  1. Tell about a rewarding community service/citizenship project you have been involved in.
  1. What would you tell an elementary student who is considering joining a 4-H club?
  1. Please explain your extra-curricular activities in high school and the community (school, church, community).
  1. What skills have you gained as a result of your 4H experience and how has this prepared you for your future?