This Scholarship Is Available to All Who Meet the Following Requirements

This Scholarship Is Available to All Who Meet the Following Requirements

2018 Clark County 4-H ScholarshipApplication

Up to two $250 scholarships awarded to adult returning students currently enrolled in 4-H

This scholarship is available to all who meet the following requirements:

____Must be currently enrolled in 4-H as an adult leader or member-at-large in 4-H for 3 years (minimum) and at least one (1) year inClark County Wisconsin

____An individual currently enrolled or entering a post-secondary school at a part-time or full-time student in a college,university, technical school, or Farm Short-Course program. A different program requires UW-Extension approval (prior to submitting an application)

____Are actively engaged in a specific project or program area in Clark County 4-H

____Have not previously received this scholarship (only win once)

Complete one scholarship application per person. The funds awarded after one semester of post-secondary study is completed. Stipulations are as follows:

Must complete one semester as a full-time student (e.g. number of credits achieved)

Submit semester transcripts (this could be multiple pages)

Semester GPA must be 2.5 or higher

Enrolled for another semester of study

A complete application includes:

____Essay "How have my experiencesin 4-H prepared me for the future" (typed minimum300/maximum 400

words) Include: 4-H involvement while in 4-H and how 4-H connects to your future career aspirations (l page)

____Submit last record book completed (will be returned to you at the interview)

____Resume: Educational institutions, high school/community activities, current leadership roles,

work/volunteer experience, skills and interest (l page)

____Attach copy of high school transcripts (could be multiple pages)

____ Copy of acceptance letter to post-secondary institution (l page)

____Two (2) Letters of recommendation regarding work habits, character, personality, etc.

____ One from an adult affiliated with your 4-H activities (such as 4-H leader)

____ One from an adult who has worked with you from (church, school, or community, etc.)

Typed andcompleted applications can be emailed or sent to:

UW-Extension Office

4-H Scholarship Review Committee

517 Court Street, Room 104

Neillsville, WI 54456

Call 715-743-5121 with questions

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