Official Application for the
Joanne C. Wooters Fair Scholarship
1.A 4-H scholarship will be presented to a county 4-H
member whom is a graduating high school senior planning to further their education. This scholarship is made available from funds earned through the Joanne C. Wooters Fair Scholarship Fund from various sources and events.
2.The scholarship winner will be announced during the Achievement Banquet.
3.Applications are to be mailed – postmarked on or before
February 15th– to the Caroline County Extension Office, c/o Joanne C. Wooters Fair Scholarship Committee. Scholarship will be awarded on basis of completed applications only; there will be no personal interviews. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
4.Scholarship Criteria:
Applicant must have completed at least two years of active 4-H membership. The applicant must have completed a full year of club work for the current enrollment year.
5.Additional Scholarship Criteria:
* Participation and direct involvement in the
Caroline/Dorchester County Fair programs and activities (including Fair events such as Basket Bingo and Christmas in Caroline)
* Active involvement in the daily operations of the Caroline/Dorchester County Fair (i.e. set-up, clean-up, trash removal, dinner or parking assistance, booth help, kitchen service, etc.)
* Active 4-H club and county 4-H program involvement
* Citizenship and community service participation
* Proven leadership in 4-H and the community
* Dedication to “making the best better”
6. Applicants must plan to attend an accredited institution of higher education, college, trade school, etc.
7. Scholarship monies will be awarded when the winners’ college verifies enrollment. Scholarship can be used for tuition or college expenses (i.e. books, room/board, etc.).
8.Two letters of reference must accompany application: one from 4-H club leader and one from a teacher or guidance counselor. In case of home school student, please call the Extension Office for details on suitable references.
If you have any questions, please call the Caroline Extension Office at (410) 479-4030.
Application Checklist:
Complete application
Two letters of reference included
Copies of completed application made for files and reference
Addressed to:
CarolineCountyExtension Office
Attn: Joanne C. Wooters Fair Scholarship
9194 Legion Road, Suite 4
Denton, MD 21629
Postmarked or hand-delivered by or on February 15th
It is the policy of the University of Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station and Maryland Cooperative Extension, that no person shall be subjected to discrimination on the grounds of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or parental status, or disability.
Joanne C. Wooters Fair Scholarship Application
* Entire application is to be completed by applicant only! *
Last NameFirst NameMiddle Name
Street/P.O. BoxCity State Zip
Birth dateHigh School
Name of parent or guardian
College/trade school you are planning to attend: (if undecided, please list those you have been accepted to)
College major/field you plan to study: (if undecided, please list areas of interest)
Please list the names of non-4-H organizations and/or church and community activities you participated in during your high school years and any office held: (If more space is needed, please attach additional pages)
Please list (if applicable) any non-4-H honors or achievements:
Please highlight your 4-H involvement: (attach additional pages if needed)
Caroline/Dorchester County Fair:
4-H Clubs:
County-wide 4-H Program:
Regional, State & National 4-H events: (please note which one it is)
Please write a short essay outlining the reasons you feel you deserve to receive the Joanne C. Wooters Fair Scholarship. Also include a statement about financial need. (Attach additional pages if needed; essay may be hand-written by applicant below or typed and attached)