2881 Grand Drive, Suite 2

LIVINGSTON COUNTY EXTENSION 2881 Grand Drive, Suite 2 Chillicothe, MO 64601 660-646-0811

”Knowledge in Action”

March 25, 2014

Dear 4-H High School Senior,

Enclosed is a copy of the Livingston County 4-H Council Scholarship information. Each year we

give away four scholarships at $250 each to seniors that plan to attend college. There is no

application form. Just neatly type up the requirements (section A through D) and return it to the

Extension Office, 2881 Grand Drive, Suite 2, Chillicothe MO 64601 by April 17, 2014.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call (660) 646-0811.

Thank you,

Shaun Murphy Area 4-H Specialist

Pat Wood Livingston County YPA

University of Missouri System, Lincoln University, U.S. Department of Agriculture & Local University Extension Councils Cooperating University Outreach & Extension does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability or status as a Vietnam-era veteran in employment or programs. Livingston County 4-H Scholarship Eligibility  Must be a graduating high school senior.  Must be currently enrolled in a Livingston County 4-H Club.  Must be an active Livingston County 4-H member for at least three years prior to applying. Application Format  Complete application using a computer, word processor or typewriter.  Title each section appropriately.  One page minimum, four pages maximum to answer all sections.  Use 12-pitch font or smaller and double space between the sections. Section A – Biographical Data Name Address Male/Female Parent/Guardian College or other schooling you plan to do Class rank

Section B – Leadership (one page maximum) Write one paragraph on each of the seven Leadership Life Skills (Understanding Self, Communicating, Getting Along with Others, Learning to Learn, Making Decisions, Managing Resources and Working with Groups). It is very important to relate these skills to the 4-H leadership roles you have held during the years, such as holding an office, serving on a committee, and/or 4-H project work. Discuss what you learned from your leadership experiences.

Section C – Work Experience List any work experience and describe how it relates to your 4-H experience.

Section D – Personal 4-H Story (one page maximum) Share information about you as a person. Emphasize your personal growth and development. This is your opportunity to share how 4-H has contributed to who you are! You could include your most significant 4-H projects, activities and experiences. If you identify projects and activities, discuss the skills you learned and how these experiences are important to you now and in the future. Lists of accomplishments, activities and projects are nice but the review committee is more interested in what you learned from these experiences and how they will assist you in the future. Scholarship Guidelines You will be judged based on the following 100-point scale. Four (4) scholarship of $250 will be given to the top scores. All applications are due April 17. We will not accept any late applications. 100 point scale Total points possible Section B 40 Section C 20 Section D 40