2009-10
Compendium

4-H OPPORTUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS

The Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, Inc.
7607 Eastmark Drive, Suite 101
College Station, TX 77840
http://texas4-h.tamu.edu

The Opportunity Scholarship Program is an academically-competitive program in which a scholar's academic achievements and their 4-H experience are highly valued. To apply for a Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship, an applicant must, as a minimum: Have made formal application to enroll with intent to attend a Texas college or university and have met the entrance requirements for that college or university, be actively participating in 4-H, be a Texas resident, have successfully obtained the minimum test results for either the Baccalaureate Scholarship Program or the Technical Certification Scholarship Program, as outlined at the website. Courageous Heart Scholarships are awarded to members who have maintained an active 4-H career in spite of unforeseen obstacles related to their medical/health, family, and/or educational situation. See website for eligibility, nomination requirements and application deadline.

The minimum scholarship is $1,500.

Deadline: February (apply through local County Extension Agent) .