Scholarships and College Support
- Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship
- San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. Rural Youth Scholarship
- Texas Extension Education Association Scholarship
- Texas A&M University Soil & Crop Sciences Department Scholarship
- College Resources
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 English) |
| Opportunity Scholarship Application Samples | (PDF English) |
| Baccalaureate, Technical and Courageous Heart Opportunity Scholarship Application | Word |
| Opportunity Collegiate Scholarship Application | Word |
Dates for Scholarship Process
| Scholarship Applications due to County Office (not Collegiate) | Set by County |
| Applications due to District Office | February 12, 2010 |
| Applications due to State Office | February 26, 2010 |
| Interview selection notification | April 12-16, 2010 |
| Interviews and Awards Program/Banquets | June 5-11, 2010 |
San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. Rural Youth Scholarship
The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program in conjunction with the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation are pleased to announce the continued support from the San Antonio Livestock Exposition for the 2010 Rural Youth Awards. There will be 20 - $1,000 awards awarded for the 2010 year.
The San Antonio Livestock Exposition established the Rural Youth Award 54 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.
The complete rules and guidelines along with the application in both Microsoft Word and PDF are attached to this e-mail. This information will also be posted by the end of the week to the Texas 4-H and Youth Development website (under the youth > scholarships area).
Here are some highlights regarding youth eligibility:
- youth must be at least 16 years of age and be a high school junior or senior
- applications are due by November 20, 2009 to the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Office
- youth must have been active in 4-H for the past three years
- youth must plan to enroll in a SALE eligible major at a Texas college or university
- youth must be a Texas resident and US citizen
- youth must be willing to participate in the 2010 SALE Youth Day in San Antonio on February 6, 2010
| 2010 San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. Rural Youth Award Guidelines | (PDF English) |
| 2010 San Antonio Livestock Exposition, Inc. Rural Youth Award Application | (PDF English) | Word |
Texas Extension Education Association Scholarship
More information to be posted when available.
Texas A&M University Soil & Crop Sciences Department Scholarship
The Texas A&M University Soil & Crop Sciences Department is offering high school seniors scholarships in the amount up to $8,000 for those in the degree areas of: Turfgrass Management Option, Soil & Crop Management Option, Agro-Industry Option, Soil Science Emphasis, or Plant Science Emphasis.
Applicants can apply at: http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/scholarships.html
For more information, contact:
Staci Frerich, Recruitment Advisor
sfrerich@ag.tamu.edu
361-290-0988
College Resources
Free Application for Student Student Aid | link |
College for Texans | link |
Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Compendium of Texas Colleges and Financial Aid Calendar | link |
| College Searches and Financial Aid | link |
Texas 4-H Faculty login
Contact Information - Application and Judging Process
Dr. Toby L. Lepley
Extension 4-H and Youth Development Specialist
7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77840
Phone: 979-845-1212
Fax: 979-845-6495
E-mail: tlepley@ag.tamu.edu
