University of Illinois Extension, McLean County

1615 Commerce Parkway

Bloomington, Illinois 61704

Phone: 309-663-8306

FAX: 309-663-8270

September 2017

Subject: Mosbacher 4-H Educational Scholarship

Applications are due by email to by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, October 23, 2017.

Dear 4-H Member:

The Mosbacher 4-H Education Fund was established in 1971 to honor the superior service to McLeanCounty agriculture and the 4-H program by Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture Adviser Eugene G. Mosbacher.Since that time, the outstanding achievements of 122McLean County 4-H Club members have been recognized as they receive this award in honor of Mr. Mosbacher.Mr. Mosbacher passed away in 2002, and he is remembered for his many contributions to the program.

The awards are given to encourage graduated senior 4-H members to continue their education beyond high school by awarding cash scholarship grants.Depending on the number of qualified applicants, one to three scholarships will be granted in the amount of at least $2,000. To receive this award is both an honor and a financial aid to the recipient.

Eligibility:

  • Current 4-H member who hasgraduated from high school during the 2016-2017school year and has been admitted to an accredited university, college, junior college, or vocational school for the 2017-2018 school year (proof of admittance required).

Details:

  • Applications are due at the Extension office by 4:30 p.m. on October 23, 2017
  • Applications are photocopied and sent to members of the Selection Committee.
  • Selection committee scores forms at home.
  • Committee meets, tallies scores, discusses, and chooses winners.
  • Announcement of winners is made at Recognition of Excellence Banquet. The award check will be made out to the student and the higher education institution.

If you would like to download the Mosbacher Scholarship Form, please visit to McLean County, then ScholarshipsAvailable Locally, and then to Mosbacherto print the application and instructions.

If you have questions about eligibility or the application format please contact me at (309) 663-8306 or by email at .

Sincerely,

Callie K. Cummings
Program Coordinator, McLean County 4-H

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MOSBACHER 4-H EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

TIPS ON COMPLETING

THE MOSBACHER 4-H EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

Format:The Mosbacher trustees have chosen to adopt the Summary of 4-H Accomplishments from the Illinois 4-H Award Application process.The applicant should also have an additional one page “Personal Statement” explaining their accomplishments and goals for the future.

All applications must include:

• TheApplication Form with Personal Information (see next page)

• Summary of 4-H Accomplishments (see below)

• Personal Statement (see below)

• Proof of admittance to university, college, junior college or vocational school

Summary of 4-H Accomplishments:

  1. This section is for your entire 4-H career, and should include 4-H and non-4-H activities. You can create your summary from information included in your completed county/state 4-H records, but it should not be in the same format as the Illinois 4-H Award Application.
  2. Thissection must be typed. However, do NOT use a type size smaller than 12 pt. Times New Roman. All paper must be white and the standard 8-1/2" x 11" size. Margins should be a minimum of 1 inch on all four sides. A maximum of four pages (one side only) is allowed for the Summary of 4-H Accomplishments.
  3. NO PERSONAL NAMES, NAMES OF COUNTIES, FAMILY NAMES, CHURCH NAMES, or SCHOOL NAMES should be included in or on the Summary of Accomplishments.
  4. The Summary of Accomplishments should include two sections:(An example layout is attached to the application.)
  • 4-H & Extension Accomplishments
  • Community/School/Other Accomplishments

Personal Statement:Explain your accomplishments in 4-H and how these accomplishments have influenced your goals for the future. Limit to one typed page
(one side only). Follow style guidelines listed in #2 above.

Scoring:

  • Achievement in 4-H 50 points

Size and Growth of Projects 5 points

Knowledge and Skills Gained 10 points

Participation in 4-H Activities 5 points

Leadership Exhibited15 points

Community Service15 points

  • Community Involvement 25 points
  • Personal Statement 25 points

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Total 100 points

Candidate______

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MOSBACHER 4-H EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION FORM

Return completed applications by email to Callie Cummings at
Completed applications are due by 4:30 p.m. on October 23, 2017

Name: ______

NAME FOR PUBLICITY:
4-H CLUB(S):
PARENT(S) NAMES FOR PUBLICITY:
HOME ADDRESS:
CITY:
ZIP:
PRIMARY EMAIL:
HOME PHONE:
AGE AT SEPTEMBER 1, 2017:
HIGH SCHOOL ATTENDED:
DATE HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION:

HIGHER EDUCATION:What accredited university, college, junior college or vocational school have you been admitted to?

Name of School: ______

Address of School: ______

Planned Major Area of Study: ______

Signature of Applicant______

Signature of Parent______

The Mosbacher 4-H Educational Scholarship is given at the discretion of the Mosbacher 4-H Educational Fund Trustees.Previous winners are ineligible.

MOSBACHER 4-H EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

THE MOSBACHER 4-H EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION:

Format:The Mosbacher trustees have chosen to adopt an essay format to answer the questions outlined on the next page. Responses must not exceed the word count per question.

All applications must include:

• TheApplication Form with Personal Information

• Responses to all of the essay questions.

• Proof of admittance to university, college, junior college or vocational school

Scoring

  • Essay 1100 points
  • Essay 250 points
  • Essay 350 points
  • Essay 450 points
  • Essay 5100 points

Total350 points

Essay Questions:

  1. Describe in essay form, your most important and inspiring 4-H projects, and explain how those projects have impacted your life. (Responses not to exceed 1,000 words.)
  1. Discuss your most important 4-H events and/or activities at the county, state, or national level, and explain how those events and/or activities influenced you both in and out of
    4-H? (Responses not to exceed 500 words.)
  1. Explain how 4-H has impacted your high school experiences. (Responses not to exceed 500 words.)
  1. Explain how 4-H has influenced your contributions to your community. (Responses not to exceed 500 words.)
  1. Explain how 4-H has influenced your goals for the future. (Responses not to exceed 1,000 words.)