$46,500 in scholarships awarded to Leon County 4-Hers

Leon County 4-Hers Amy Terry, Will Mahaffey and Christy Cockrell with $15,000 Scholarships. AgriLife photo Friday, June 12, 2009 secured the reality of college dreams for four Leon Couny 4-H members. At the final assembly of the Texas 4-H Round Up held in College Station, Texas Leon County 4-H members Will Mahaffey, Amy Terry and Christi Cockrell were awarded $15,000 each in scholarship money and member Travis Powers was awarded a Courageous Heart Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 for their achievements in the Leon County 4-H program. Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are awarded each year to applicants based on their 4-H experience, academic record and financial need. The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted in coordination with the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program, the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, and Texas AgriLife Extension Service.

Leon County 4-Her Travis Powers with 4-H foundation member receiving his $1,500 Scholarship at Texas 4-H Round Up. AgriLife photo Approximately 225 academically competitive scholarships were awarded in the 2009 Texas 4-H Scholarship Program ranging in amounts from $1500 to $15,000. 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 The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program provides scholarships in four different areas. Each type of scholarship has its own requirements and criteria. Baccalaureate Scholarships - the traditional Texas 4-H Scholarship Program, for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree. Technical Certification Scholarships - for students who wish to pursue technical certification offered in the eligible majors/courses of study and from an approved Texas accredited college listed in the scholarship packet. Courageous Heart Scholarships – special scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member of both 4-H and school.