Scholarship Award 2023-2024

Glenn County 4-H Council will be awarding scholarships for the 2023-2024 4-H Program Year. Potential scholarships awarded will be in increments of $1000.00, $750.00, $500.00, and $250.00. Applicants will be selected based on cumulative results of the application, the individual’s personal interviews, and on growth in the 4-H program. Amounts awarded will be decided amongst the interview panel.

Scholarship distribution will be given in one payment at the beginning of the first semester once the recipient has sent their class schedule or military acceptance to the UCCE Office. Scholarship awards will not be held beyond one school year of the award date.  

• SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION CRITERIA

  • Graduating High School Senior
  • Currently an active 4-H member with at least two years of active 4-H membership in high s
  • Achieved a minimum 2.0 cumulative grade point average and meet entrance requirements to a university, community college, vocational school, or military service.

   

  APPLICATION CHECKLIST

  • Completed and signed application.
  • 4-H Resume (For more information on how to write a 4-H Resume, visit: https://4h.ucanr.edu/Resources/Member_Resources/4-H_Resumes/ , or see sample attached.)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
    • One 4-H Adult Volunteer
    • Two non-related professional references. Outside of 4-H (community, work, or school related) are recommended.
  • Current photo for publicity purposes.
  • Current official sealed high school transcript.
  • Essay or short-answer prompts relevant to the requirements (See essay/short-answer question details on the back).

Application & Evaluation Rubric

Glenn County 4-H Scholarship Guidelines Application 2023-2024

Glenn County 4-H Resume Guidelines and Sample 2023-2024

All of the above items must be completed and received at the UC Cooperative Extension- Glenn County Office by mail or hand-delivered no later than Monday, March 18, 2024, for consideration. The final selection will be by an interview on Thursday, April 4, 2024, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the UC Cooperative Extension Office in Orland. Be sure to schedule your interview appointment by calling the UC Cooperative Extension Office at (530) 865-1107.

Mail the Application to:                                             

Glenn County 4-H                                                         

P.O. Box 697                                                                     

Orland, CA 95963                                                            

Hand Deliver the Application to:

UC Cooperative Extension, Glenn County

821 E. South Street

Orland, CA 95963