Bandera County 4-H Clover Boosters Scholarship

BANDERA 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

2015-16 APPLICATION

I. REQUIREMENTS

1. An active member of the Bandera County 4-H program for a minimum of 3 years.

B. A high school senior attending Bandera High School, Medina High School, participate in a Bandera County qualified Home School program or Private School program.

C.Must be enrolling in a two-year or four-year curriculum at a college or vocational/technical school. Proof of enrollment is required at time of receipt of award. Recipient will forfeit scholarship and money to be returned to the Bandera 4-H Clover Booster Club’s Scholarship fund if not used within ten (10) months of receipt ofaward. This allows time for enrollment in either the fall or spring semester of the program you have chosen.

D.Applying Senior must be an active participant in 4-H.(Participation can be verified through Bandera County Extension Office.)

EA minimum 2.5 GPA is required as reflected in official high school transcript.

1. Two (2) letters of recommendation. Letters may be from teachers, employers, pastors or community leaders who have an insight as to your qualification.

1. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

II. APPLICATION PROCESS

A.Application is due at Extension Office by 5pm, April 1, 2016. All applications must be submitted in a sealed envelope, this process is to protect your privacy, and will only be opened by the scholarship committee at the review meeting.

B.Applications will be screened and reviewed by the Scholarship Committee of the Bandera County 4-H.

C.Applicants will be notified by mail if they will or will not receive an award.

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III. SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

A. Acknowledgement of award to be presented at graduation ceremonies or special graduation award night at recipient’s respective high school.

B. Recipient will receive written notification of award amount. Payment of scholarship will be made directly to college/university or vocation school upon receipt of copy of school registration. Recipient is responsible for providing address and paperwork necessary to mail payment.

C.Recognition of Scholarship recipients will be made at the annual 4-H Awards banquet held in August. Recipient and Parents/Guardians are encouraged to attend.

IV. APPLICATION FORM

Please complete and return the scholarship application and required attachments in a sealed envelope to the Bandera County Extension office by 5pm onApril 1, 2016.

If you have questions, please contactStacy Drury,CEA–FCS, Michael Haynes, CEA– Ag/NR or Kara Spangler, 4-H Program Educator at 830-796-7755

By signing this form, I have read and understand the scholarship requirements, application process, and awarding of the Bandera 4-H Clover Booster Club scholarship.

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Applicant SignatureParent or Guardian Signature

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BANDERA 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

2015-16 APPLICATION

PERSONAL DATA

Last Name______First Name______MI______

Home Address______City______State_____Zip______

Home Telephone No.______Cell Phone No.______

Date of Birth______Age ______Number of Years in 4-H______Sex: M or F

Parent(s) Name or Guardian:______

Name of High School ______

Name of 4-H Club ______

COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL/TECHNICAL CAREER PLANS

Name of College or Vocational/Technical school you plan to attend?

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Have you been accepted? ______When do you plan to attend?______

Degree Major or Course of Study you have chosen______

What is your preferred Career Choice?______

Why have you chosen this career? ______

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BANDERA 4-H CLOVER BOOSTERS SCHOLARSHIP

2013-14 APPLICATION

4-H Projects: List up to five (5) of your most significant 4-H projects. Describe years involved, knowledge and skills gained, scope and activity related to projects, demonstrations, talks, exhibits, workshops, tours, interviews, that you attended to help your project.

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4-H Leadership Roles: List 4-H leadership roles. List role, responsibility, date of year served, and level of involvement.

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Citizenship and Community Service: List citizenship and community service activities, and designate with an asterisk (*) if activity was 4-H related.

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4-H Honors: List your most important honors received through 4-H. Honor can include livestock show and/or bake show placing, etc. List the honor, year, and why you consider it important.

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Non 4-H Leadership: List involvement and achievements in school and community activities (Office held, committee assignments, awards, competitions, and number of years served,)

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Use this part to let us know of any unique information you feel the Committee would benefit from knowing about you, your future college plans, or your future goals in life.

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BANDERA 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

2015-16 Application

APPLICATION CHECK SHEET

Applicant’s Name: ______

(Applicant must initial each line)

_____Complete Application, pp. 1-8

_____Page 1____Read and understood all requirements

____Read and understood application process

____Read and understood awards process

_____Page 2____Completed Application form

____Applicant Signature

____Parent Signature

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The following items are attached:

_____Copy of official high school transcript.

_____Two letters of recommendation.