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PLATTE COUNTY 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

  1. Applicant must have been a Platte County 4-H Member for at least four (4) years and be  enrolled in post-secondary education or training. Graduate study is not allowed. Present and former 4-Hers may apply. (Must show proof of enrollment in school or training before receiving scholarship.)

  2. Applicant must be a graduating senior or have a high school diploma or equivalent with a "C" average or above and be between the ages of 17 and 22 (4-H Age). (A form letter will need to be signed by a high school official. Verification of passing GED will be allowed.)

  3.  Scholarship is for a total of $500 per year, but may be divided and awarded to two 4-Hers at $250 each.

  4. Someone may apply more than once even if they have been awarded a scholarship, but that will be taken into consideration in the awarding of future scholarships.

  5. Selection Committee will consist of one Extension Council member, one 4-H Council member and one 4-H Alumni. Names for the Selection Committee will be submitted to and approved by the 4-H Council yearly.

  6. Selection will be based solely on 4-H participation and contribution.

  7. Scoring: Section B - 30 points, Section C - 30 points, Section D - 30 points and Section E – 10 points.

  8. What should be included in each section? Examples: Section B - Projects; Section C - Project Leader for, Committees served on, Offices held, Activities helped with, etc.; Section D - County/State/National events and awards, etc.

  9. Notification of availability of scholarship will be through news releases in local papers an the 4-H newsletter.

  10. Scholarship winner will be announced in May and awarded at the County Fair.

  11. Application deadline is April 1.

 

Platte County 4-H

University Of Missouri Extension

Scholarship Application Form


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Last revised: 05/08/06