Waushara County 4-H
Leaders Association Scholarship
Each year a predetermined number of $100 scholarships are available to 4-H members in their senior year of high school or their first year at an institution of post high-school education at the time of application. Scholarships will be paid directly to the recipient at the annual Achievement Program.
General selection criteria:
a. involvement at multiple levels of 4-H
b. demonstrated leadership
c. sense of direction in furthering education
d. financial need
Selection procedure :
a. Applicant is to secure a letter of recommendation from someone familiar with their accomplishments and future career goals. The letter of reference is not to come from a parent/guardian of the applicant or the 4-H Youth Development Agent. The letter of recommendation can be submitted with the application or mailed separately to the UW-Extension Office.
b. Applications and letter of reference are to be received by the UW-Extension office by the date designated on the Waushara County 4-H Awards Application Form. Forms can be hand delivered to the office located in the basement of the Courthouse or mailed to UW-Extension, P.O. Box 487, Wautoma, WI 54982.
c. Applicants participate in an interview on a Sunday afternoon in January.
d. Notification of selection will be mailed within two weeks of the interview.
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WAUSHARA COUNTY
4-H LEADERS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Please type or print clearly in black ink.
Name:
Last First M.I.
Address City Zip
Birthdate / / Name of High School Attended
Name(s) of colleges you have applied to:
Major area of study:
Please answer the following four (4) questions on a maximum of 2 pages. Please attach this page with the information above completed or include that information on the top of the first page.
1. Why did you want to pursue further study in this area?
2. Why do you need and deserve this scholarship?
3. How have your 4-H leadership experiences been beneficial to you and to others?
4. Looking back on your 4-H career, what contributions do you feel you have made to your club, your community, your country and your world?
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