Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Federation Scholarship
The Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to
Marshall-Putnam County 4-H members that plan on continuing their education.
Two scholarships of $500.00 will be given as long as funds permit.
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Must be a current Marshall-Putnam County 4-H member for year of application
Must be a graduating high school senior or currently in first year of post-secondary education
Must have been a Marshall-Putnam County 4-H member for the most recent four consecutive
years (including application year)
Must be enrolled in a two or four year program or technical/trade school
Must be accepted at chosen school, college, or university
Must be full-time student, 12 hours minimum per semester; auditing of classes cannot be
included in the minimum
Scholarship Winners will be announced at the Evening Program of the Marshall-Putnam 4-H
Show.
Selection will be made by the scholarship committee based on the questions that the applicants answer.
The application must be typewritten.
The scholarship committee reserves the right to make judgment on cases not covered by the above
guidelines.
A new application must be submitted each year. Scholarship recipients cannot receive the scholarship
for more than 2 years.
This scholarship will be paid directly to the winners in one installment, at the beginning of the first
semester or quarter. A written letter of enrollment from the school is required in order for the recipient
to obtain the scholarship payment.
If for some reason the recipient is unable to enroll or withdraws from school, the awarded scholarship
will be returned in full to the Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Federation.
A first and second alternate may be selected.
Applicants must return the completed application to:
Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Federation Scholarship
Marshall-Putnam Extension Office
509 Front St., Suite 4
Henry, IL 61537
Application deadline: Must be postmarked by June 15
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MARSHALL-PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
PERSONAL INFORMATION
(must be typewritten)
Applicant’s Name ______________________________________________________________________
Current Address _______________________________________________________________________
Telephone No. ________________________________
Current 4-H Club __________________________________________ Years in 4-H __________________
Present School Status:
School Name_____________________________________ Status _______________________________
Name of School Scholarship would be applied:_______________________________________________
Have you been accepted? Yes___________ No____________
What field of study do you plan to study? ___________________________________________________
References: Please list two contacts for possible references in the event the committee feels they need
more information.
1. Name _________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________________________________
2. Name _________________________________________________________________________
Address _______________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________________________________
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MARSHALL-PUTNAM COUNTY 4-H FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
1. List your 4-H activities and offices held. Include the year(s) of participation in each activity:
2. List your three most important 4-H accomplishments and why they were important to you.
3. Please answer the following questions in a paragraph form in 300 words or less:
How has 4-H influenced your life? What does it mean to have been in 4-H? What are your future
education and career goals? How will the 4-H experience help you in the future
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Marshall-Putnam County 4-H Federation Scholarship Scorecard
(For applicant’s reference. This is how applications will be scored)
Criteria
Points Available
Participation in 4-H Activities
25
Participation in Community
Activities
25
Leadership exhibited
25
Experience and Awards
50
Participation in 4-H Federation
20
References
20
Neatness
15
Completeness
15
Total Score
200
Points Given
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