Missouri 4-H Foundation
scholarships
 The
Missouri 4-H Foundation offers educational scholarships for 4-H youth
and former 4-H members pursuing post-secondary study.
Sixty scholarships are available, each ranging from $500 to
$2,500. One
scholarship application
permits the applicant to
be considered for any available scholarship, subject to conditions
specified by the donor.
Applications are accepted after January 1 and are due with a postmark
date of April 1 to
the state 4-H office. The county
due date for applications may be earlier than the April 1 state
deadline. After county approval and
signature, your application will be mailed to the state 4-H office by
the county.
Scholarship forms
Scholarship guidelines
- High school applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of
3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Home-school youth must submit ACT or SAT scores. College
applicants must have at least a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
- The scholarship must be used within 9 months after awarded. (Applicant
must be enrolled in school).
- A word processor must be used to complete the application. Use
plain white 8 ½ x 11” paper with 1 inch margins. Use a font no smaller
than 12-pitch. Single-space within each answer and double-space
between questions.
Scholarship selection criteria
The Missouri 4-H Foundation scholarship application form should be
completed and must include:
- Signature of applicant and 4-H/Extension staff
- High school/college transcript (must include GPA and can be
unofficial) or ACT/SAT scores
for home schooled youth
- Financial information page completed by parent/guardian
A committee determines scholarship selection based on the following
score system:
- 70% 4-H achievement in leadership, citizenship, community service and
projects
- 20% Financial need
- 10% Work/Career Goals
Financial need scoring is determined as follows:
- 1 point for each dependent child under the age of 21 in the family
- 2 points for each family member attending college
- Adjusted gross income:
- 10 points - $15,000 and under
- 7 points - $15,001 to $20,000
- 5 points - $20,001 to $30,000
- 2 points - $30,001 and above
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