Scholarships
and Awards
County
scholarships are available for youth in the 12th grade.
There are five Steve Moos scholarships for youth in beef,
sheep, swine and dairy cattle projects, the Bateman Scholarship
and Hitchcock Scholarship for youth in any project area,
and the Horse Leaders Scholarship. Each is worth $750, except
the Horse Leaders one, which could range from $100-$500,
depending on the funds available. To be awarded a county scholarship youth must have received a 4-H County Medal.
Youth
with strong leadership (Junior Leader, plus county level
leadership), active community service, and showing growth
in their projects are good candidates for these scholarships.
The 4-Hers must have up-to-date & complete records,
as well as specific scholarship forms and information. Have
the members call the Extension office at 766-6750 to get
all the materials sent to them. It is a good idea to talk
to Tammy
Skubinna first to get some background information.
Youth
who plan ahead and get leadership activities as intermediate
and early senior 4-H members have the best chance for these
scholarships. Youth who wait until their 12th grade year
to do leadership usually don't get these scholarships. It
is encouraged that leaders give youth as many leadership
opportunities as possible in your club and to let Tammy
know which youth are interested in county level leadership
opportunities.
4-H
Awards Available
All 4-H members who have completed grades 7-12 please read
this IMPORTANT information! Now is the time to get your
records completed to apply for 4-H awards. Applications
and 4-H records are due mid Septmeber in the Extension office.
The office has applications and information. Youth with
strong leadership, community service and project work should
apply. Call Tammy Skubinna at 766-6750 for information.
4-H Award and Recognition Committee members are very knowledgeable
about records and County medals, so they can help also.
Their names and phone numbers are in the 4-H Leaders Directory.
COUNTY MEDALS. Medals are earned for accomplishments
in many different projects (achievement, agriculture, beef,
bicycle, bread, citizenship, clothing, conservation of natural
resources, dog care, entomology, fashion revue, foods, forestry,
gardening, health, horse, leadership, meat animal, photography,
public speaking, safety, swine, vet science, wood science,
goat, rabbit, poultry, and more) and activities. Records
are judged on the 4-H member's growth in the project, leadership
and community service.
PAUL
GOLDNER INTERMEDIATE AWARD. This award recognizes
7th-9th graders who have shown outstanding
accomplishments. An engraved award and certificates are
awarded. 4-H members must apply for a County Medal in order
to be considered for this award.
CITIZENS BANK SENIOR AWARD. This award
recognizes 10th-12th graders who have shown
outstanding accomplishments. An engraved plaque and certificates
are awarded. 4-H members must apply for a County Medal in
order to be considered for this award.
