Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship
Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are awarded each year to applicants based on their 4-H experience, academic record and financial need (for scholarships for which it is a prescribed criterion). The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted in coordination with the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program, the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, and Texas AgriLife Extension Service.
The Texas 4-H Foundation seeks to ensure that each recipient receives the highest dollar amount of scholarship for which that recipient is eligible. For the majority of the total scholarships and scholarship funds available, participation in a livestock show is not a requirement for consideration for an opportunity Scholarship.
Instructions and Application
- Opportunity Scholarship Guidelines – PDF
- Opportunity Scholarship Application Samples – PDF
- Opportunity Scholarship Application – Word
- Opportunity Collegiate Scholarship Application – Word
| Dates for Scholarship Process | |
| Scholarship Applications due to County Office | Set by County |
| Applications due to District Office | Feb. 10, 2012 |
| Applications due to State Office | Feb. 24, 2012 |
| Collegiate Applications Due to State Office (from individual) | March 1, 2012 |
| Interview selection notification | April 13, 2012 |
| Interviews in Austin, Texas | May 4-6, 2012 |
| Awards Program/Banquets – Lubbock, Texas. | June 11, 2012 |
SALE Rural Youth Awards
The San Antonio Livestock Exposition established the Rural Youth Award 57 years ago to honor youth leaders across the State of Texas. Today, this award provides recognition for 4-H and FFA members who have shown outstanding leadership in their organization and community. Texas youth involved in 4-H and FFA may apply for this award through only one organization. This scholarship is pending donor release. Information for this scholarship will be posted on this site and sent through email to county offices upon its release.
Texas Extension Education Association Scholarship
The Texas Home Demonstration Association was organized in August, 1926 by 399 women attending a Farmer’s Short course at A&M University. One of the purposes for organizing was to establish a scholarship for a deserving 4-H girl. This original scholarship of $200 has grown to 12 in 2002, given annually at $1000 each; however, in 1997, only four $l,000 scholarships were given due to lack of funds. Funding of these scholarships began with a5 cent donation per member in 1926. Scholarships are now funded through the annual TEEA budget and awarded to a 4-H boy or girl.
College and Career Resources
The Texas 4-H and Youth Development is committed to assisting young people, both in 4-H and not, have the resources and information to make the right decisions about their future. To explore the opportunities for careers and colleges select the link below.
- Free Application for Student Student Aid – link
- YouTube Video: How to fill out the FAFSA – Steps 1 – 7 – link
- College for Texans – link
- Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Compendium of Texas Colleges – link
- College Searches and Financial Aid – link
Contact Information
Dr. Toby L. Lepley
Extension 4-H and Youth Development Specialist
4180 Highway 6
College Station, TX 77845
Phone: 979-845-1212
Fax: 979-845-6495
E-mail: tlepley@ag.tamu.edu