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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

2012 San Antonio Livestock Exposition Rural Youth Awards

The San Antonio Livestock Exposition established the Rural Youth Award 56 years ago to honor youth leaders across the State of Texas. Today, this award provides recognition for 4-H and FFA members who have show outstanding leadership in their organization and community. Each organization conducts its own nomination and selection process and submits 20 honorees to represent their respective organization. Texas youth involved in 4-H and FFA may apply for this award through only one organization.

These awards have been confirmed for 2012 and the application is now open on-line for submissions. The application process will remain open until Friday, May 4, 2012. Those selected as 2012 honorees will be announced in time for them to be registered and confirmed to attend Texas 4-H Roundup in June.

The application process for 4-H is open to 4-H youth across Texas. Below are the rules for application and selection for the SALE Rural Youth Awards for Texas 4-H.

Youth who apply must be at least 16 years of age and a high school junior or senior as of August 31, 2011.
Applications deadline is midnight Friday, May 4, 2012. No late entries will be accepted or considered!
Application must be completed on-line. No mail-in copies will be considered.
Youth must have been an active 4-H member for at least 3 years prior to applying for the award.
Youth must plan to enroll in a degree plan that is on the SALE scholarship approved list of majors to be eligible for this award. (See list in this document)
Youth must be willing to participate in the 2012 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Awards Orientation, Presentation, and banquet during the 2012 Texas 4-H Roundup on Monday, June 11, 2012 in Lubbock, TX.
A total of up to 20 honorees will be selected.
Youth and their parents will assume all expenses associated with travel to and from Texas 4-H Roundup for the scholarship presentation.
Youth will be registered and attend the 2012 Texas 4-H Roundup in order to receive their award!

DEADLINE FOR APPLYING ON-LINE: Friday, May 4, 2012

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.

TEEA Scholarship Information – Word | PDF

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