Scholarship Application

Fond du LacCounty Youth

Small Animal Projects

Departments 7, 8, & 10

of the

Fond du LacCounty Fair Premium Book

REQUIREMENTS OF APPLICATION

  1. All applications are to be submitted using the form provided. Forms can be obtained:

A.On-line at Hover over “4-H Youth Development” on the yellow menu bar near the top of the screen. On the drop down menu click on 4-H Resources, then on Awards & Scholarships; scroll down to Scholarships, click on Small Animal Scholarship Application.

B. At the UW-Extension Office, 400 University Drive, Fond du Lac.

C. By contacting one of the following committee members:

Karrie Mayes, 920-579-1526; ;

Patty Percy at the Ext. Office, 920-929-3170; (Tuesdays & Thursdays)

  1. Applicant must have been enrolled in one of the small animal projects and exhibit at the Fond du Lac County Fair for at least two (2) years preceding application for scholarship.
  1. Applicant must participate in the Small Animal Auction as an exhibitor or junior leader.
  1. Applicant must be a graduating High School Senior to be eligible for consideration.
  1. Applicant currently enrolled in their first year of advanced education following high school graduation is eligible for consideration.
  1. All applications must include a complete high school transcript and transcript from anyadvanced education.
  1. Scholarship proceeds may be used to further education at any accredited four (4) year college, two (2) year college, vocational, or technical school.
  1. Scholarship will be paid to the member upon the committee receiving confirmation of college enrollment.
  1. Application and recommendation letter must be postmarked by June 30 of application year.

Send to: FDL County Small Animal Committee, UW Ext. Office, 400 University Dr.,

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

The FDLCounty Small Animal Scholarship will be Awarded at the
Fond du Lac County Fair during the Small Animal Auction held at 4:00pm on Saturday in the CowPalace.

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Scholarship Application Fond du Lac County Youth

Small Animal Projects

Departments 7, 8, & 10

of the

Fond du LacCounty Fair Premium Book

Name______D.O.B. ______Age (as of today) ______

Address, City & Zip ______

Name of Parent or Guardian ______

Number of project years completed ______Number of project years youachieved ______

(include current yr)

Which youth organization are you a member of? 4-H______FFA ______Scouts______Other______

What was your last year of enrollment in this youth organization? ______(Name)

Name of club, chapter, pack, other ______

List the small animal projectsand number of years you have been enrolled in each.

Put an “X” next to those you have been enrolled in for the past two years (including current year).

Project

/ # of Years / Past 2 years

For the projects listed, did you receive any awards or recognition?

Local Club/Organization______

County______

Beyond County______

PostHigh School Activities______

______

For the projects listed, describe your involvement/responsibilities in meetings, workshops, shows, educational opportunities, etc. other than the Fond du Lac County Fair (may use extra sheet) ______

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For the projects listed, describe your involvement/responsibilities in the Fond du Lac County Fair (may use extra

sheet)______

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Name of High School ______Year of Graduation ______

Honors ______

Describe any work experience you have had (may use extra sheet) ______

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Describe any community service experience; be sure to include those pertaining to your small animal project(s)

(may use extra sheet):______

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Name of school you plan to attend this fall______Major ______

RECOMMENDATION: Obtain one letter of recommendation from a leader in the youth organization you are a member of. Choose someone unrelated to you who is a general, project, or activity leader, or teacher, but not your parent. This person is to be an adult, unrelated to you, and familiar with your character and personal qualifications for this scholarship. Have the person send the recommendation including signature, title, and date to:

FDLCounty Small Animal Committee

c/o UW Ext. Office

400 University Dr.

Fond du Lac, WI 54935

To be considered, both application and recommendation letter must be postmarked by June 30 of the year applying. List person providing your letter of recommendation:

NAME: ______

ESSAY: Write a 200 (minimum) word essay entitled, “What I Have Learned Through My Small Animal Project(s) and How This Will Help Me in the Future.”

The FDLCounty Small Animal Scholarship
will be Awarded at the
Fond du Lac County Fair during the Small Animal Auction
held at 4:00pm on Saturday in the CowPalace.

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(Extra Sheet)

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