Guidelines for the 2014
Washington County 4-H Youth Development
Educational Scholarships
Purpose
To help members of 4-H clubs in Washington County continue their formal education beyond high school.
Scholarship Types
Dairy, Market Sale and Mildred Schmid scholarships are awarded each year, the amount and number of
scholarships to be awarded will be determined by January 1 of each year. The scholarship award winners
will be announced at the Washington County 4-H Recognition Program. The Market Sale Scholarship
recipient will also be announced during the 4-H Market Sale at the Washington County Ag Expo & Fair.
Qualifications
A.) Each applicant must be a graduating senior or currently enrolled as a college freshman.
B.) Each applicant must have been accepted as a full-time student to an accredited college, university or
technical school by the time of payment. Some preference will be given those studying in an agricultural or
animal-related career.
Application
A.) Each applicant must submit a completed application form by the deadline of Monday, February 3,
2014.
B.) Each applicant must include his or her most recent official transcript, signed by a high school
guidance counselor or college advisor.
C.) Each applicant completing a home school curriculum must submit a copy of their transcript signed by
an approved program evaluator.
D.) Each applicant must include two letters of recommendation from people who are unrelated to the
applicant. Each letter must be in a sealed envelope, bearing the reference’s signature across the
sealed flap.
E.) Each applicant must include a photograph of him/herself.
F.) Each applicant must include the essay responses required for each scholarship for which he/she is
applying.
Limitations
A.) An applicant can only win each scholarship one time.
B.) The award will be made based on the decision of the selection committee. The committee’s decision
is final.
C.) Should the scholarship winner fail to complete at least one semester at an accredited college,
university or technical school within the calendar year of the award, the committee can rescind the
award.
D.) The committee reserves the right not to award a scholarship.
Procedures
A.) Deadline—The application package must be received in the University of Maryland Extension
Office- Washington County, 7303 Sharpsburg Pike, Boonsboro, Maryland, 21713, on or before
February 3, 2014. No exceptions will be made.
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B.) The scholarship award will be paid directly to the college, university or technical school on behalf of
the winner by the Community Foundation of Washington County.
Additional Dairy Scholarship Requirements
1.) Each applicant must be a 4-H member in good standing, and has completed at least the second
year of a dairy project.
2.) In 600 words or less, describe your dairy project(s). Include the number of animals and tell what
activities you have participated in as well as what demonstrations and projects were presented.
Explain what you have learned from the project(s) and how this project knowledge will benefit you in
the future. (12 pt. font; double spaced)
3.) In 100 words or less, explain why you have chosen your career path. (12 pt. font; double spaced)
Additional Market Sale Scholarship Requirements
1.) Each applicant must be a 4-H member in good standing, and have sold livestock for a minimum of
two years.
2.) In 600 words or less, describe your 4-H market project(s) and how, through these projects, you have
developed your leadership, problem solving and management skills. (12 pt. font; double spaced)
3.) In 100 words or less, explain why you have chosen your career path. (12 pt. font; double spaced)
Additional Mildred A. Schmid Scholarship Requirements
1.) Each applicant must be a 4-H member in good standing. Preference for this scholarship will go to an
individual who has done outstanding work in the 4-H Dog Project. Those not in the Dog Project may
apply.
2.) Applicants must submit a 3 page research paper (12 pt. font; double spaced) with bibliography on
a topic pertaining to dogs. A suggested list of possible topics follows:
a. Breeds of Dogs
b. Dogs with Jobs
c. Feeding/Nutrition
d. Care & Grooming
e. Puppy Health & Training
f. Training your Dog
g. Breeding & Selling
h. Pets as Therapy
i. Dog Health – Parasites/Diseases/Zoonosis
j. Choosing the Family Dog
k. Organizations that support Dog Welfare
3.) In 100 words or less, explain why you have chosen your career path. (12 pt. font; double spaced)
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Application for the
Washington County 4-H Youth Development
Educational Scholarships
Please indicate which scholarship(s) you are applying for:
Dairy
Market Animal Sale
Mildred A. Schmid
About me…
My full name:
Home Phone:
Cell Phone:
Email:
Full mailing address:
Date of Birth:
My 4-H club memberships:
Number of years in 4-H:
Circle Species of Animals Sold at 4-H Market Animal Sale (if applicable):
Beef Steers
Longhorn Steers
Dairy Steers
Goats
Lambs
Swine
Rabbits
The 4-H projects I have carried are (include number of years):
The offices I have held in 4-H are:
My major 4-H achievements are:
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My community service activities and achievements are:
My employment experience includes:
About my education…
The name of the high school I am attending or have graduated from is:
The month and year of my high school graduation will be or was:
The name of the college, university of technical school I plan to attend or am already attending is:
The course of study I plan to pursue or am already pursuing is:
Have I been accepted?
Yes
No
The class I will be in as of this September is:
Freshman
Sophomore
Required Attachments
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Official high school/college transcript or home school documentation to this application.
Two letters of recommendation, sealed according to the application guidelines from people unrelated
to you.
A recent photo of yourself.
The undersigned verifies that the above information is true.
Signature of Parent/Guardian _________________________________________ Date ______________
Applicant’s Signature _________________________________________________ Date ______________
The University of Maryland Extension programs are open to any person and will not discriminate against anyone because of race, age, sex, color, sexual
orientation, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, political affiliation, and gender identity or
expression.
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