Attention 4-H members in grades 10-12 and recent graduates: It’s time to start working on your scholarship applications! We’ve complied some resources to help assist you in the application process.
- Vigo County 4-H Council Scholarships are open to Juniors and Seniors while the Trevor Scamihorn Memorial Scholarship is only open to seniors. Both scholarships will utilize the “Indiana 4-H Senior Year Scholarship” Application that is due on January 25th. Watch the Vigo County 4-H Scholarship Opportunities video https://youtu.be/0CFgnee2ct8 to learn more.
- Indiana 4-H Foundation offers a variety of scholarships that are open to sophomores through college freshmen. All applications are due January 25th. For more information watch the Indiana 4-H Scholarship Opportunities video https://youtu.be/f_BDs9hcTEE. Full information is on the Indiana 4-H website https://extension.purdue.edu/4-H/get-involved/scholarships.html.
- Looking for additional scholarships to help fund your continued education? Watch the Keys to a Successful Application video to learn about finding scholarships, writing effective applications, and enhancing interview skills at https://youtu.be/R_erAeEV61M.
- The Vigo County 4-H Scholarships details, Indiana 4-H Senior Scholarship Application, slides from the videos, and directions for uploading to 4-H Online can be sent directly to you by contacting shaag@purdue.edu.
The Sara Haag, 4-H Educator, will have open office hours on Tuesday, January 9th from 5:00 to 6:15 PM at the Fairgrounds’ Meeting Room to discuss any questions and provide feedback on applications. Please email shaag@purdue.edu to schedule a one-on-one session or to provide application feedback via email. Don’t forget to submit by January 25th!