BANDERA 4-H SCHOLARSHIP
2015-16 APPLICATION
I. REQUIREMENTS
- 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.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation. Letters may be from teachers, employers, pastors or community leaders who have an insight as to your qualification.
- 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
_____Page 3____Completed
_____Page 4____Completed
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_____Page 6____Completed
_____Page 7 ____Completed
_____Page 8 ____Completed (optional)
The following items are attached:
_____Copy of official high school transcript.
_____Two letters of recommendation.