IDA COUNTY 4-H FOUNDATION
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Please review the requirements for the Ida County 4-H Foundation Educational Scholarship.
Selection Process
Scholarship Applications may be picked up at the Extension Office or online at the Ida County
Extension website under the “Ida County 4-H & Youth” tab and are due April 1, 2016. The final
record book will be due by the deadline provided by the Extension Office. Scholarship
Applications will be reviewed by the 4-H Scholarship Committee to determine which applicants
are eligible and how much each will receive. Announcement of Scholarship Awards will be
made during the school award’s program in May.
Scholarship recipients may choose to have their scholarship paid at the beginning of their “first
year, second semester” or at the beginning of their second year of college. All scholarship
recipients must show proof of at least a 2.0 grade point average for their 1st semester or 1st
year of college. The final record book must be submitted by the deadline provided by the
Extension Office to be eligible. Payment will be a check made directly to the school, but
delivered to the 4-H’er.
Eligibility Requirements
 To have been in 4-H for 5 years, including junior and senior years in high school.
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To have exhibited at the Ida County Fair, including at least one Communications
Exhibit. (Communications Exhibit information found in Fair book).
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To have completed a record book for 5 years, including junior and senior years in high
school.
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To have served in a leadership role, such as club officer or youth council member.
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To have participated in a community service project (does not have to be exhibited at
fair but must be in Record Book).
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4-H’er must submit a 4-H Educational Scholarship Application Form.
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To have participated in the following fundraising efforts during junior and senior years
of 4-H:
1. Participated in the county fundraiser
2. Annual 4-H Foundation Auction
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Independent 4-H members must contact Linda Burk from the Ida County 4-H
Foundation (712-364-2917).
We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity to apply for a scholarship. If you have
any questions about the application, selection process or requirements, please contact Linda
Burk.
Iowa State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
IDA COUNTY 4-H EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
Application Form
NAME: ______________________________ YEARS IN 4-H: ____________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________
EMAIL: ______________________________
This application form needs to be submitted by April 1, 2016 to the Ida
County Extension Office. You can either drop this off at the office of email
it to ljohnk@iastate.edu. Your record book needs to be submitted to the Ida
County Extension Office by the deadline provided.
Below are essay questions. Please use 25-100 words in complete sentences to
answer each question in the space provided. You may reproduce and complete
this form on computer using the same format.
1. What are your future educational plans and how is this scholarship going to
help you achieve your goals? Please include the name and address of the
school you are planning on attending.
2. Describe the most fulfilling leadership role you have had. (4-H, Community,
or School)
Iowa State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
3. Tell about one of the most rewarding community service projects you have
been involved in.
4. Write an example of your best/worst 4-H experience and what you learned
from it.
5. How have your 4-H experiences prepared you to continue your growth as a
person?
Iowa State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
6. What is your most recent communications exhibit?
Iowa State University and U.S. Department of Agriculture cooperating.
Extension programs are available to all without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.