George D. Kidder Fund
George D. Kidder was born in Groton, N.H. August 15, 1881, moving to Rumney with his
parents in 1894. He was educated in the local schools of Dorchester and Rumney Depot.
Mr. Kidder entered the insurance field, working from an office in his home in Rumney Depot.
On January 1, 1907 he married Amy L. Fletcher, beginning a long and devoted relationship.
During the years he was very active in town and church affairs. Both Mr. and Mrs. Kidder had a
great fondness for children, although they had none of their own.
With his interest in youth, Mr. Kidder became leader of the Mt. Stinson Boy’s 4-H Club in 1927.
He continued as leader of the club until 1952, when failing health and advancing years forced him
to retire.
George Kidder passed away June 30, 1959, leaving behind a rich heritage of selfless devotion and
a large number of men that knew him as 4-H leader and friend. Before Mrs. Kidder’s death in
1966, arrangements were made to insure a lasting memorial to her husband in the form of a
scholarship for educational assistance to 4-H youth.
The will of Amy L. Kidder provides the interest from a trust, known as the “George D. Kidder
Fund”, to be used, annually, for the higher education of one or more members of the Mt. Stinson
Boys 4-H Club, Rumney, N.H. The choice of candidate is to be made on the basis of need and
merit.
At this time there is no one from the Mt. Stinson Boys 4-H Club eligible. Therefore, the
scholarship is made available to an active 4-H’er from Grafton County.
The applicant must:
1. Be a member of a Grafton County 4-H Club.
2. Show need of financial assistance and merit.
3. Submit application on forms provided.
Application form must be received by May 1 at the UNH Cooperative Extension, Grafton County
Office, 3855 DCH, Box 5, North Haverhill, NH 03774.
George D. Kidder Fund
Applicant’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________
Home Address: ________________________________________________________________________
Years in 4-H: _______
Club Name: ____________________________________________
Major Projects Completed: _______________________________________________________________
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Name of School(s) Attended
Dates Attended
Grades Attended
Graduated
Primary Reason for Higher Education: _____________________________________________________
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School, College or Institute you plan on attending: ____________________________________________
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Course of Study: _______________________________________________________________________
Have you been accepted for enrollment: ______
List two responsible people who will submit references for you and ask them to do so: _______________
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Applicants Proposed Budget for Academic Year:
Costs:
Resources:
Tuition
$________
Personal Savings
$________
Room & Board
$________
Expected Summer Earnings $________
Fees, Books & Supplies $________
Expected School Earnings
$________
Clothing
$________
Aid from Parents
$________
Other
$________
Other
$________
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Applicant’s Statement:
I hereby acknowledge that the information submitted on or with this application is true and correct.
Applicant’s Signature ____________________________________________
Date ______________
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Parent/Guardian Information (to be completed by parent or guardian):
Father: _________________________ Age: ____
Mother: ______________________Age: ___
Address: _________________________________
Address: _____________________________
Occupation: ______________________________
Occupation: __________________________
Employer: _______________________________
Employer: ____________________________
Salary or Wages: $________ per year
Salary or Wages: $________ per year
List other dependents of parents:
Name
Age
Present School
Present Grade
or Year in School
Will Attend School
Next Year
Describe any other pertinent information concerning the financial asset and obligations of your family that
may have some bearing on the needs of the applicant: _________________________________________
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Parent’s Statement:
I have read this application fully and hereby state that, to the best of my knowledge, the information is
true and correct.
Parent/Guardian Signature: ______________________________________
Date: ______________