2013 SCHOLARSHIPS GENERAL INFORMATION TOTAL PACKET

INDIANA 4-H FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP

(Must be a senior) –– (between $250.00 - $500.00) - There is NO limit as to how many may apply and how many may receive from Monroe County This is a STATE WIDE SCHOLARSHIP and applicable to any college/2 year institution nationally.

Due: January 15, 2013 to Monroe County Extension Office

Eligibility Requirements: This is a one time award (non-renewable). Applicant must be planning some post high school study or training (i.e. college trade school, or short course). The school does not have to be in Indiana.

Judging Criteria: Based largely on a 4-H record with a small amount on other work and activities (Use State 4-H Scholarship/Trip Application form with judging criteria as follows: Page 2 worth 15%, page 3 – 50%, Page 4 – 35%)

Notification: Winners will be notified at appropriate time and place between February 15 and May 15 after judging.

Receipt of Money – Money may be requested upcoming completing a term of study. Proof of this must be shown in the form of school grade report or completion certificate. Letters will be sent December 1 following announcement of receipt for recipient to claim. Claim period is December 1 through February 15^th each year.

Checks will be made payable directly to the college, university or post-secondary institute unless the request is accompanied by a completion certificate, in which case the check may be made payable to the individual. Scholarship funds coming from Purdue University accounts will be transferred to the student’s account with the Purdue Bursar’s Office. Award recipients have two (2) years following high school graduation to claim money.

MONROE COUNTY JUNIOR LEADER SCHOLARSHIP

Due: January 15, 2013 to Monroe County Extension Office

Two $500.00 scholarships are being supported by the Monroe County 4-H Junior Leaders. Applicants must fill out an Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship form and submit. In order to be eligible, 4-H members must have COMPLETED at least three years of Junior Leadership in Monroe County. Those not being selected as recipients for the Junior Leader scholarship automatically get placed back in the pool for the Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship, which may be used nationally at any 2 or 4 year institution. Make sure you write on the scholarship application: MONROE COUNTY 4-H JUNIOR LEADER SCHOLARSHIP. If applying for the Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship, merely COPY the form and submit an additional copy.

AREA V HORSE AND PONY SCHOLARSHIP

Due: January 15, 2013 to the Monroe County Extension Office

Open for seniors who have participated in the Horse and Pony project. This $500.00 scholarship is open to all Area V Counties (which includes Monroe County). Fill out the Indiana 4-H Foundation Scholarship form and submit.

INDIANA 4-H ACCOMPLISHMENT SCHOLARSHIP

(Known as the 4-H Achievement Resume Scholarship)

Due: January 15, 2013 to the Monroe County Extension Office

This scholarship is competitive throughout the State of Indiana. Applicants need to:

Ø Submit a two page resume, 1 page cover letter and demographics cover sheet

Ø Complete and submit a SEPARATE application for EACH scholarship

Ø Must NOT include pictures on original application

Ø No fancy covers or folders

Ø If selected as a finalist, must prepare and present a verbal presentation to a panel of judges at Purdue University.

Ø Form is due to Monroe County Extension Office by January 15^th

There is no limit to how many people may apply and in what category. Applicants have to select an area that they would like to specialize in. This is NOT something that you can get done in one night. It looks easy, but is very difficult. If you would like your resume reviewed for content and formatting, please contact Amy at the Extension Office.

NATIONAL 4-H CONFERENCE TRIP

Due: December 1, 2012 to the Monroe County Extension Office

One to three 4-H members from the state of Indiana will be invited to go to to National 4-H Center, Chevy Chase, MD; April 6-11, 2013. To be eligible, you must be in grade 10 (at time of due date) through final year of 4-H Eligibility. Submit up to 4-page State 4-H Scholarship/Trip Demographic/Application Form plus answer supplemental question on National 4-H Conference. Three to six finalists will be invitedto participate in a phone interview on December 11, 2012. Finalists will be notified by December 5 for the telephone interview.

Trip winners will be notified on December 15 and will be given all pertinent information. Cost will be a $200.00 deposit plus incidentals.

Due: January 15, 2013 to the Monroe County Extension Office

Ten 4-H members from the state of Indiana will be invited to go to Atlanta, Georgia; November 29-December 3, 2013. To be eligible, you must be in grade 10 (at time of due date) through final year of 4-H Eligibility. Submit up to 4-page State 4-H Scholarship/Trip Demographic/Application Form plus answer supplemental question on National 4-H Congress. Winners will be notified in March, 2013. Cost will be around $200.00 deposit due May 1, 2013 plus incidentals.

4-H CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

Due: January 15, 2013 to the County Extension Office

Open to any senior in high school who has been a 4-H club member for at least 4 years. Applicant must be enrolled in the College of Agricuture or Academic units of Child Development and Family Studies, Consumer Sciences and Retailing, Food and Nutrition, Hospitality, Tourism and Management and your FAFSA application on file by March 1 to receive.

Basis of Award: Scholarship will be awarded to 4-H club members on the basis of (1) scholastic ability, (2) financial need, and (3) achievement in 4-H club work.

Submit the Club Scholarship Application Form and your 4-H Record of Achievement.