INFORMATION FOR MONTEZUMA COUNTY FAIR JUNIOR LIVESTOCK COMMITTEE SCHOLARSHIP

PURPOSE: To recognize outstanding 4-H members who are attending an accredited college, university, or technical school. To support continuing education for post-secondary students within the 4-H Programs. Qualified applicants will be awarded up to $2,000.00 scholarships each pending eligibility. The option of re- applying for members second (2) year of continuing education will be available as funds permit. This option would provide up to an additional $1,000.00 scholarship.

The number and amount of scholarships awarded in a given year will be based on the amount of scholarship funds made available as a result of the previous year’s Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Sale commission.

ELIGIBILITY:

Student must provide proof of acceptance to an accredited college, university, or technical school as a full-time student.
2024 graduating high school member or GED graduates.
Open to current 4-H/FFA members in Montezuma having sold a market animal and/or fowl for a minimum of five (5) years, at the Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Sale. If a recipient does not fulfill the five (5) year requirement, for whatever reason, he/she will forfeit the scholarship.

APPLICATION FORM INSTRUCTIONS:

All Application items may not apply to you, but complete as much information as possible.
Handwritten applications WILL NOT be accepted.
Incomplete applications MAY NOT be accepted.
Fill in the blanks where indicated and instructed. A brief answer is one or two sentences. A short answer is two or three paragraphs or less than 150 words.
SUBMITTAL DEADLINE IS APRIL 1.
All items except for test scores must be submitted by this date. Except as expressly permitted by the Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Committee, no additional information will be accepted after this date.

SELECTION:

Applications will be reviewed by a non-biased review committee to determine eligibility of applicant.
Final selections of first year applicants will be based on application and personal interview of qualified applicants by a panel of non-biased Montezuma County residents. Interviews times will be determined based upon applications received.
Second year applicants are not required to attend personal interview. Personal story will take the place of this requirement.

ADMINISTRATION:

One half of scholarship will be awarded in late July/early August and the 2^nd half in December.
Following completion of first semester as a full-time student, the second half of scholarship will be awarded upon verification of a GPA of 2.5 or higher based on the 4.0 system.
Scholarship payments will be made directly to an accredited college, university, or technical school of choice. Scholarship recipients must provide a correct mailing address to Onward! in order for the check to be mailed.
If the student falls below a 2.5 grade average or does not maintain full time student status, he/she forfeits the second half of the scholarship award.

Application Deadline: April 1 every year

Applications not meeting the criteria and/or deadline will be screened out prior to panel review.

Decisions of the panel are final.

NOTIFICATION OF AWARD: Scholarship recipients will be notified by letter no later than May 1 every year. Public announcement will be made prior to the Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Sale.

FIRST YEAR APPLICATION

PART ONE - - Applicant Information
Name*
First Middle Last
Email
Parent/Guardian Name (if under 18 years old)
First Last
Parent/Guardian Mailing Address
Street Address City State ZIP Code
List five years you sold an animal and/or fowl at the Montezuma County Junior Livestock Sale:*
Date you plan to enter the school of your choice:*
List other scholarships received:*
Educational Goals & Objectives:
Please answer the following questions thoroughly and with completeness using short answers (2-3 paragraphs, roughly 150 words).
State your career plans after completion of your studies*
List your 4-H achievements, recognition, and leadership/citizenship roles and responsibilities*
Personal Story of your 4-H experiences*
Minimum of 250 words, not to exceed 500 words
Consent*
In the event that I am awarded the Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Committee Scholarship, I certify that: 1. I have a significant need for the money to continue my education. 2. I agree to keep Onward! advised of my current name, address, and educational status. 3. I agree that if I transfer or change from my school of preference, I will contact Onward! immediately. 4. I agree to submit my grades to Onward! at the end of the school year.
I hereby state that the information submitted is true and correct, and I fully understand my obligations.
Date
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SECOND YEAR APPLICATION

PART ONE - - Applicant Information
Name*
First Middle Last
Email
Date you plan to enter the school of your choice:*
Name of School:*
Address of School
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Educational Goals & Objectives:
Please answer the following questions thoroughly and with completeness (250 words minimum, not to exceed 500 words).
Personal Story of how your 4-H experience has helped you throughout your first year of Secondary Education*
Consent*
In the event that I am awarded the Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Committee Scholarship, I certify that: 1. I have a significant need for the money to continue my education. 2. I agree to keep Onward! advised of my current name, address, and educational status. 3. I agree that if I transfer or change from my school of preference, I will contact Onward! immediately. 4. I agree to submit my grades to Onward! at the end of the school year.
I hereby state that the information submitted is true and correct, and I fully understand my obligations.
Date
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Montezuma County Fair Junior Livestock Committee Scholarship Application

FIRST YEAR APPLICATION

PART ONE - - Applicant Information

Educational Goals & Objectives:

SECOND YEAR APPLICATION

PART ONE - - Applicant Information

Educational Goals & Objectives:

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