Marshall County 4-H Council Memorial Scholarship

Posted in Other Scholarships & Graduate Scholarships

Scholarship Criteria:

Scholarships 

  • One time award (non-renewable)
  • Number of scholarships awarded based on sponsorship and funding available
  • Awards range from $250 - $1,000 depending on criteria of sponsor

Eligibility 

  • Apply senior year of high school 
  • Applicant must be planning some post high school study or training (i.e., college, trade school, or short course). Does not have to be in Indiana.
  • Completed applications are to be submitted electronically in PDF format through 4HOnline or delivered to the County Extension Office on an electronic storage media device (flash drive, etc.). A number of free PDF converters are available on the internet. The local Purdue Extension Office can also convert documents to PDF format. The required information for each completed application is to be included in one (1) electronic file. 
  • Completed applications are due January 25, 2021

Judging Criteria 

  • Based largely on 4-H record with a small amount on other work and activities.

Notification 

  • Winners will be notified at appropriate time and place between March 1st and May 15th after judging. 

Receipt of Money 

  • Money may be requested upon completing one term of study. Proof of this must be shown in the form of school grade report or completion certificate. Letters will be sent December 1 following announcement of receipt for recipient to claim. Claim period or request for extension is December 1st through February 15th. 
  • Checks will be made payable directly to the college, university or post-secondary institution unless the request is accompanied by a completion certificate, in which case the check may be made payable to the individual. Scholarship funds coming from Purdue University accounts will be transferred to the student’s account with the Purdue Bursar’s Office. 
  • Award recipients have two (2) years following high school graduation to claim the money unless special circumstances merit a longer period.
  • Scholarships will be awarded directly thru the Indiana 4-H Foundation