2015 Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship

County Application Deadline January 20th

Open to all graduating 4-H seniors, applications must be submitted through the County Office and meet all criteria to be considered.

Texas 4-H Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS awarded each year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and financial need (for scholarships for which it is a required criterion). The Texas 4-H Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted in coordination with the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program, the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. All applications must be submitted through the applicant’s county Extension office and meet all criteria to be considered.

Approximately 225 academically-competitive scholarships will be awarded in the 2015 Texas 4-H Scholarship Program ranging in amounts from $1000 to $20,000 (amount established by donor). No scholarship recipient whose award is based on this application process will receive less than $1000 (may require receiving a combination of scholarships totaling $1000). 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.

Important Dates to Remember
November – January Scholarship Trainings
November – December Applicant complete FAFSA
January 20, 2015 Application due to County Office
February 6, 2015 Applications due to District Office
February 20, 2015 Applications due to State 4-H Office
April 10, 2015 Interview selection notification
May 1-3, 2015 Interviews in Austin, Texas
June 9, 10, & 11, 2015 Awards Assembly in College Station

View and download applications, examples, guidelines and instructions at:
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu/scholarships/