Bill Bridgers 4-H Scholarship

The Bill Bridgers 4-H Scholarship will be awarded to a Senior 4-H’er who is planning education beyond high school. Attendance at a four year school is not required, but recipients must be enrolled in a formal education program beyond high school.  This scholarship is a “one time” award and will be given jointly to the individual and their chosen institution of higher learning. This is not a cash award. Scholarship recipients can receive up to $150.00. The award amount will be determined at the discretion of the awards committee.
Criteria

1. Awarded to a high school senior participating in the Hertford-Northampton County 4-H Livestock Show and Sale. This scholarship is nonrenewable.

2. Applications are available from Northampton County Extension Office, Post Office Box 636, Jackson, NC 27845 or Hertford County Extension Office, Post Office Box 188, Winton, NC 27986.

3. Forms must be submitted to either Northampton or Hertford Extension Office prior to 5:00 PM on Friday, May 6, 2011 to be considered.

4. It is not necessary to attend a four-year college or university to be eligible but enrollment in a formal continuing education program is required.

5. 4-H’ers must currently be participating in the Hertford-Northampton 4-H Livestock Show and Sale.

6. A 500-word, or less, essay on “The Benefits of Participating in the 4-H Livestock Show” is required.

7. Two letters of recommendation are required. One must be from an official at the application’s high school. The other one must be from a person not related to applicant. NOTE: There will not be recommendations given by Extension staff for in-county scholarships. Letters must be submitted in a sealed envelope or can be sent directly to the local extension office.

If you have any questions, contact Sherry Channell at 252-358-7822.

Mail applications to:

Hertford County Extension Office
Attention: 4-H Agent
Post Office Box 188
Winton, North Carolina 27986

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