Weld County 4-H Scholarship Program
Please refer to the 4-H link below for an updated list of scholarships for specific qualifications for each award.
Applicants
An applicant must:
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Be currently enrolled and active in a Weld County 4-H Club. (Exception: College students applying for the Norgren, Ben Wilson, Aurora Organic Dairy, Leaders Council or Youth Executive Council Scholarships.)
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Must have completed at least three (3) years of project work immediately prior to current year of enrollment.
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Graduating high school seniors will have priority in scholarship selection.
Application
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Only one application is required to be considered for all Weld County 4-H scholarships.
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Submit a complete application form. Forms are available, beginning January 1st of each year, at the Weld County Extension Office, or by going to the "tab section" at Weld County 4-H.
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An official transcript from the applicant's high school must accompany the application form.
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Applications are due in the Extension Office by 5:00 p.m., March 2nd.
Winner Selection
The Selection Committee will choose winners based on:
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4-H project work and 4-H participation (70%)
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Scope of 4-H work including involvement beyond the club level. Leadership and community service will be taken into consideration.
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Scholastic performance (20%)
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School, Community and Extracurricular activities (10%).
Use of Scholarship
To receive payment, the student must attend a post secondary school the fall term or semester immediately following graduation from high school, and must be enrolled in a program leading to a degree or professional certification.
Payment of Scholarship
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Immediately after completion of registration in a certified post secondary school, the student should notify the Extension Office and is entitled to payment as outlined below.
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A proof of registration form (provided if a scholarship is awarded) must be mailed to Scholarship Administrator, Weld County Extension Office. For Scholarships above $500, proof of registration forms must be sent at the beginning of each (Fall and Spring) semester.
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If you meet all qualifications, payment will be made to the Financial Aid Office at your college or university. Scholarships not exceeding $500 will be paid in one installment during Fall term. Scholarships over $500 will be paid in two equal installments, with one payment in the Fall and one payment in the Spring.