Scholarship Opportunities

One of the big draws to being a 4-H member is the scholarship opportunities for graduating seniors. In the past, several 4-H members have taken home large scholarships, some up to $18,000, due to their involvement in 4-H and their community. We are proud to offer several scholarships on the local level as well as some District and State scholarships.

Please let Chrissy Karrer or Tanya Davis know if you need assistance with filling out the applications. It is up to you to come by and pick up an application from our office as well as make sure you have the correct due date.

 4-H Opportunity Scholarship (State)

The 4-H Opportunity Scholarship was sent out in December. It is open to all Graduating Seniors that have participated in the Texas 4-H  program.

· Open to 4-year and 2-year universities/colleges/technical colleges

· Range from $1,000 to $18,000

· Due January 25, 2013 *We would like to have them emailed by January 17th to do a review before it is sent to District.

Thelma Wirges Scholarship (District)

· Open to 4-H members that excelled in Family & Consumer Sciences projects and in Family & Consumer Sciences leadership.

· Participated in at least 3 years of 4-H club work in District 3

· Overall high school average grade of “85” or above

· $1,000 split between Fall & Spring semester

· Due April 19th to the Extension Office

TEEA Scholarship (Local)

· Actively participated in 4-H for at least 3 years

· Minimum GPA of B– over last 3.5 years of High School

· Accompanied with Record Book

· Due February 15th at the Extension office

 Wise County Youth Fair Scholarship Award (Local)

· Actively involved in the WCYF during High School years

· $1,000

· Postmarked by February 22, 2013

Jim Frank Hornback Memorial Agricultural   Scholarship (Local)

· Agriculture Majors

· $1,800 split between Fall & Spring semester

· Due April 19th at the Extension Office

Wise Electric Scholarship (Local)

· Parents or guardians must be members of Wise Electric Cooperative, Inc.

· $1,000 split between Fall & Spring semester

· Due April 5, 2013

**Please make sure you pick up an application at the Extension office and check the dates on when they are due.