Janie M. Wilken Memorial 4-H/FFA Scholarship Criteria

Janie M. Wilken Memorial 4-H/FFA Scholarship Criteria

I. Stipend

$750 for 1st place, with possible opportunities for additional funding for other applicants.

II. Purpose

The Janie M. Wilken Memorial 4-H/FFA Scholarship has been established to help a graduating senior further his/her education. The senior must have graduated from a school in either the Ford-Iroquois Extension Unit or from a school comprising the Section 10 FFA organization. Funds for this scholarship were gifts in Janie’s memory after she died from injuries suffered in a car accident on July 8, 2001. She would have graduated in 2004 from Iroquois West, where she took great pride in the FFA Organization. She was the greenhand president and named the chapter’s Outstanding Greenhand. She was elected to serve as her Chapter’s Reporter and the Section 10 Secretary for the next school term. She also was a seven-year member of the Danforth Blue Ribbon 4-H Club, most recently serving as Vice-President. She was also active in the Ford-Iroquois 4-H Federation and Fashion Board at the Iroquois Count Fair.

III. Eligibility

A graduating senior that is an active member in a Ford-Iroquois 4-H Club and/or a member of a Section 10 FFA Chapter.

·  4-H member applicant must be a member for a minimum of five (5) years

·  FFA member applicant must be a member for a minimum of three (3) years

IV. Application Procedure

A.  Applications may be obtained from the applicant’s FFA Advisor, guidance counselor, or from Janie’s parents (Harold and Sandy Wilken, 854 E. 2300 N. Rd, Danforth, IL 60930; phone: 815-471-2312; email: )

B.  Completion of the application form.

C.  Submission of 2 or more letter of reference from:

1.  Faculty member

2.  Sponsor of an extra-curricular activity

3.  Clergy of applicant

4.  Employer of applicant

D.  Submission of an official transcript

E.  The above listed documents shall be returned to the Wilkens at the above listed address by April 1.

V. Selection Process

A.  The Janie M. Wilken Memorial 4-H/FFA Scholarship committee consists of people identified by her parents that were familiar with Janie’s accomplishments and contributions to the community.

VI. Award

A.  The successful candidate(s) shall be notified prior to graduation. Proof of the completion of the recipient’s first semester of college/career training must be presented to Janie’s parents at the address listed above, who will draft the monetary award to the recipient. The Wilkens also have the right to ask for proof of enrollment in second semester course work.

B.  Should the chosen recipient fail to meet the criteria for receiving the scholarship, it will go the alternate. Should both the recipient and the alternate fail to qualify, the money will be left in the interest bearing account.

Janie M. Wilken 4-H/FFA Memorial Iroquois West Scholarship Application

Please print or type the following information. Computer generated applications are also accepted and can be e-mailed to you by contacting Sandy Wilken at .

II.  Background Information

Name: ______

Address: ______

______Phone: ______

Date of Birth: ______Gender (Circle one): Male Female

Mother’s Name: ______Mother’s Occupation: ______

Father’s Name:______Father’s Occupation: ______

Number and ages of brothers and sisters: ______

Class Size: ______Class Rank: ______

ACT Score: ______GPA: ______

Years in 4-H: ______Name of 4-H Club: ______

Years in FFA:______Name of FFA Chapter:______

Date & location of awards/honors night where scholarships are announced? ______

Please provide an e-mail contact: ______

(Please remember to include an official copy of your high school transcript.)

III.  School Sponsored Activities (Including FFA)

Please include the name of the organization, office held, and length of membership, as well as contributions.

IV.  Non-School Sponsored Activities (Including 4-H)

Please include the name of the organization, office held, and length of membership, as well as contributions.

V.  FFA and 4-H Honors and Awards, as well as Academic Honors and/or Awards. (Please list those received)

VI. Future Plans

A.  What college, university, community college, or technical school will you be attending?

B.  What are your career goals, and why have you chosen that particular career?

C.  How do you plan on financing your college education?

VI.  About You

A.  In your own words tell the three things that are most important to you and why.

B.  Do you plan to return to rural America after college/career training? Why or Why not?

C.  Tell of a situation where you were able to positively influence another 4-H and/or FFA member.

D.  Write a 300 word essay on the following: Why should a 14-year-old youth be involved in 4-H and/or FFA?