Friday, November 6, 2009

Texas 4-H Scholarships

It is not too early for you Seniors to be thinking about your Texas 4-H Scholarship application.
The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are perfect time to get to work.

Applications and information can be retrieved from:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/youth/scholarships/index_youth_scholarships.php
Scholarships Available:
The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program provides scholarships in four different areas. Each type of scholarship has its own requirements and criteria. It is up to the applicant to make sure that he/she clearly understands the requirements and completes the application in order to be considered.
Baccalaureate Scholarships - the traditional Texas 4-H Scholarship Program, for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree.

Technical Certification Scholarships - for students who wish to pursue technical certification offered in the eligible majors/courses of study and from an approved Texas accredited college listed in the scholarship packet.

Courageous Heart Scholarships – special scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member of both 4-H and school. (See additional instructions).

Collegiate Scholarships - designated for former Texas 4-H members who have graduated from high school and have completed a minimum of 30 hours of college credit at a grade point average of at least 2.5. (See separate application and instructions).
The Blanco County deadline will be: February 1, 2010 by Noon.

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