2019 Scholarship Presentation State - from Andy & Montza ...€¦ · to help complete the scholarship application. • 2019 Texas 4‐H Opportunity Scholarship Application Guidelines

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2019

2019TEXAS 4‐H

OPPORTUNITYSCHOLARSHIP TRAINING

Preparing for College!

• Aggressively start the collegiate exploration process as a High School Freshman!

• Balance Career goals with Degree Program Opportunities!

• Make visits annually to colleges to continually learn the admission process (admission, financial aid, etc.)

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www.schoolsoup.com www.collegeboard.org

www.actstudent.org www.cdr.state.tx.us

College Websites

www.everychanceeverytexan.org/about/scholarswww.collegefortexans.com

www.applytexas.orgwww.fafsa.gov

College Websites

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• Myths:– My parents make too much money, so I’ll never qualify.

– Only people with perfect GPAs get scholarships.

– You can only get financial aid if you pay someone to help you find it.

• Truths:– Even a millionaire can receive financial aid.– Scholarships are not always awarded based solely on GPA.

– You don’t need to pay anyone for help – build a positive relationship with your university’s financial aid office!

Myths about Financial Aid

• The scholarship program is overseen by the Texas 4‐H Youth Development Foundation.

• An estimated $2.2 million will be given at the Texas 4‐H Roundup Scholarship Assembly.

• Approximately 225 scholarships will be awarded in 2019.

• 4‐H Scholarships are ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPSawarded based on academic record, 4‐H experience, and financial need (certain scholarships).

Introduction

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• Members receiving a Terry Scholarship

are NOT eligible to receive a Texas 4‐H

Opportunity Scholarship will continue.

• Scholarship Interviews will be

conducted in College Station in May

2019.

• Application submission through 4‐H

Connect

2019 Program Changes

• Baccalaureate– students pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor

of Arts.• Technical

– students pursuing a technical certification.• Collegiate

– former 4‐H members who are college students.– completed 30 hours at a grade point average of at

least 2.7.• Courageous Heart

– for baccalaureate or technical students.– 4‐H members that have overcome obstacles related

to medical, family, and/or education.

Scholarships Available

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• Current ACTIVE 4‐H member and at least two of the three previous years.

• Be a United States citizen.

• Be a Texas resident.

• Scheduled to graduate from a Texas High School (public, private, home) during 18‐19 year.

• Been accepted into a Texas College/University or technical school by the time of interview.

General Eligibility Requirements

• Completed and passed all necessary standardized test(s)/requirements for graduation and met the entrance requirements for the college/university for which formal application has been made.

• Submit a 2019 scholarship application

– All pages included.

– Is typewritten.

– Only required supplemental documents have been included – transcript, FAFSA, CH letters.

– No additional pages have been added.

• Application must be complete and correct

• Once submitted, no updates allowed

General Eligibility Requirements

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Target Goals

2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

Grade Point

Average93 94 93 95 95 96 96 95 95 94

SAT 1635 1648 1673 1667 1620 1665 1620 1701 1676Old: 1629New: 1183

ACT 24 24 24 25 24 25 24 26 26 24

Target Goals

• Score at least:

– Scores must be from the same test date.

– No updated test scores or academic scores/rankings will be accepted after the application date.

• Be in the upper one‐half (1/2) of his/her class, based on scholastic rank, for the first three and one‐half (3.5) years.

– Some scholarships require applicants to be in the upper one‐quarter (1/4) of his/her class.

Baccalaureate Eligibility

ACT SAT

19 950

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Confirmed Financial Aid and Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarships:• A recipient of any Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Scholarship may not receive more than $90,000 total fromfinancial aid or any other scholarships and remain eligible toreceive the Show scholarship. Applicants must list allfinancial aid and scholarships for which they have appliedand the status of those awards as part of the application. Ifselected as a finalist for a scholarship, the applicant mustverify all other financial aid and scholarships received.Other financial aid or scholarships received will be verifiedby submission of award letters from individual donors andfinancial aid offices of the college/university the recipientwill attend. Awarding of scholarship and/or funds will notbe disbursed without such verification.

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Eligibility

Financial aid confirmation will only be collected just before the interview.

• Must not have plans to continue formal education at a Texas college and/or university after the completion of a technical program.

• Do not have to meet the minimum SAT/ACT or class ranking requirements, however, they must demonstrate through their application future potential academic achievement

Technical Eligibility

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• Complete additional pages in scholarship application.

• Application does not have the minimum SAT/ACT or GPA requirements.

• Courageous Heart applicants cannot be considered for other Texas 4‐H Opportunity scholarships.

• Have WRITTEN documentation of obstacles.

• Maximum Scholarship value is $5,000.

Courageous Heart Eligibility

• United State citizen.

• Texas resident.

• Been an active 4‐H member in Texas.

• Attending a Texas College/University.

• Been high school graduate for at least one year prior to award.

• Completed thirty (30) hours of undergraduate work.

• 2.7 cumulative GPA at time of application.

• *Separate application and guidelines.

Collegiate Scholarship Eligibility

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• All applications (except collegiate) must be

submitted through 4‐H Connect

• https://Tx.4honline.com

• Event Title: 2019 Texas 4‐H Scholarship Application

• The application will be completed as usual in a word document but then uploaded as specific PDF documents on 4‐H Connect.

Changes for 2019Application

• 2019 application is available in:

– Microsoft Word

– PDF

• Applications and instructions available from the County

Extension Office or the Texas 4‐H Foundation website

at: https://texas4hfoundation.org/what‐we‐do/#opportunity‐scholarships

2019 Application

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• 4‐H record book(s) or participation information to help complete the scholarship application.

• 2019 Texas 4‐H Opportunity Scholarship Application Guidelines and Examples.

• Official high school transcript with either school seal or original signature of counselor/principal.

• SAT/ACT Test Scores (may be listed on high school transcript).

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Student Aid Report (SAR).

Items Needed to Complete Application

Scholarship Process

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ScoringScoring Category Baccalaureate Technical

Courageous

Heart

4‐H Experience & Narratives

• Projects

• Leadership

• Citizenship & Community Service

• Honors

• Outside 4‐H Experiences/Leadership

• Personal Narrative

• Career Narrative

50 73 28

Grade Point Average 5 5 0

SAT/ACT Score 23 0 0

Financial Need

• FAFSA

• Financial Need Narrative

12 12 12

Courageous Heart Narrative NA NA 25

Courageous Heart Letters of Recommendation NA NA 15

Interview 10 10 20

MAXIMUM AWARD POINTS 100 100 100

• Must be fully complete to receive consideration.

• Application must be:

– Computer generated and prepared.

– Typed using a word processor.

– Must include all required attachments.

– Official transcript.

– SAT/ACT scores (if not included on transcript).

– Copy of FAFSA – SAR report.

Application

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• Section 1: Personal Information• Section 2: College/University Information• Section 3: Livestock Show Participation• Section 4: Individual Scholastic Record• Section 5: Financial Information• Section 6: Project Experience• Section 7: Leadership Experience• Section 8: Citizenship/Community Service Experience & Honors• Section 9: Outside 4‐H Experience• Section 10: Personal Narrative• Section 11: Career Narrative• Section 12: Acknowledgement of Integrity, Participation, and

Certification

COURAGEOUS HEART ONLY• Section 12: Courageous Heart Narrative• Section 13: Recommendation Letters• Section 14: Acknowledgement of Integrity, Participation, and

Certification

Order of the Application

4‐H Scholarship Application on Connect

• All information on Connect needs to be updated and correct

• This will be the information that the system pulls from for name, email , etc.

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**Select the appropriate worksheet to help guide you through the process.

SECTION 1: Personal Information

– Identify the submission of the application (Baccalaureate, Technical, or Courageous Heart).

– All information must be completed.

Application Sections

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Personal Information

SECTION 2: College/University Information

– List in priority order up to three schools which the applicant is wanting/hoping to attend and applied to. Indicate if applicant has received any acceptance notice from them.

– List the major, department, and career the applicant plans on pursuing.


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College/ University Information

SECTION 3: Livestock Show Participation– Please list if you have or have not participated in the

Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show (Ft. Worth Stock Show & Rodeo).

– Are you planning to volunteer as a San Antonio Livestock Exposition School Tour Guide in 2018?


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Livestock Show Participation

SECTION 4:Individual Scholastic Record

• Must be completed by the applicant’s high school principal, counselor, or person serving in that official role for the applicant.

• The completed record and related materials must be returned to the applicant to become part of and attached to the Texas 4‐H Scholarship Application.

• Must have a true class ranking (even if applicant is in a home school they must be ranked – “1 of 1”).

• Must have the quartile ranking of the applicant.

• GPA MUST BE ON A 100 POINT UN‐WEIGHTED SCALE! Extra points given for honors and AP classes should be excluded. OTHER SCALES WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION.

• Failure to provide class and quartile ranking can result in disqualification.


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Individual Scholastic Record

Individual Scholastic Record

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Individual Scholastic Record cont.

SECTION 5:Financial Information


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SECTION 5:Financial Information

– Financial information will be collected and evaluated in two forms:

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

• Financial need narrative.

– It provides an Expected Financial Contribution, or EFC amount as to what can be planned on from parents/guardians.

– FAFSA takes approximately 3‐4 weeks for processing.

– FAFSA also helps applicant know if they are eligible for other forms of financial aid/grants/loans. Form and process is accepted at all colleges and university.

– FAFSA website is: http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/

– Refer to Texas 4‐H publication about the FAFSA for more details on completing the FAFSA application.

– Applicants will submit FAFSA – SAR report with application.


SECTION 5:

Financial

Information

FAFSA.ed.gov

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SECTION 5:

Financial

Information

Student Aid

Report (SAR)


SECTION 5:Financial Information– Indicate if applying for other scholarships, loans,

and/or other financial aid. (HINT: judges and donors like to see applicants that are searching out and applying for other financial support).

– If applicant has applied for other financial support, it must be listed.

– Provide the name of the financial support.– Type (i.e. scholarship, grant, award, etc).– Amount per year. (NOTE: DO NOT list “depends”,

“varies”, etc on amount – provide an estimate of what past scholarships have been)

– Total the two types of funding (confirmed and pending)

Application SectionsFinancial aid confirmation will only be collected just before the interview.

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Financial Information

SECTION 5 (Attachment B): Financial Narrative

– When writing the narrative, let the judges know why you need financial aid. (HINT: DO NOT start the narrative with the words “I deserve this ……”). Even if you have a high FASFA score you can still score points for the Financial section here!

– Information pertaining to cost of college can be received from University’s financial aid department, University catalog, or Texas Higher Education Board website: http://www.collegefortexans.com.


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SECTIONS 6 to 9: Experience Pages– Information for completing Sections 6 to 9 can be

from:• Applicant’s 4‐H Record Book• Past award applications• Other personal records.

REMEMBER:

• Information must be presented in the space provided.

• Information listed should stress quality of the applicant’s experiences rather than quantity.

• Examples of format and layout are provided in document entitled “Scholarship Application Process.”


SECTION 6:Project Experience• 4‐H Projects

– List up to four (4) projects throughout applicant’s 4‐H career.

– Describe years involved, knowledge and skills gained, scope of activity related to project, demonstrations, talks, workshops, tours, interviews, etc. (Note: the application is for the entire 4‐H career, not just the past year as it is with the record books).

– Describe why these projects were important and what impact the applicant’s involvement provided to other people.


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Project Experience

Section 7: Project Experience4‐H PROJECT: List up to four (4) of your most significant 4‐H projects throughout your entire 4‐H career. Describe years involved, knowledge and skills gained, scope and activity related to projects, demonstrations, talks, exhibits, workshops, tours, interviews, etc. Describe why these projects were important and significant and what impact your involvement provided you to have on other people. Put emphasis on the quality of your experience, rather than quantity. Please reference the level of participation/involvement as L=local, C=county, D=district,

R=regional, S=state, N=national, and I=international. DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES BY EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF ROOM PROVIDED.

EXAMPLE 1: Project’s Description Project’s Result

Foods and Nutrition: 1995‐2005 Prepared 95 complete meals, 340 dishes, went grocery shopping 280 time (L). Contestant in 11 food shows (C,D). Contestant in 4 Youth Arts and Homemaking Fairs (C). Participant in 9 foods workshops (L,C,D). Observed 6 foods demonstrations (L,C,D). Participant in 28 project group meetings (L,C,D). Participant in 4 foods tours (C,D). Junior Foods and Nutrition Leader (L). District Food and Nutrition Planning Committee member (D).

Learned numerous skills to use in everyday life, for example, safety practices in the kitchen, proper uses of kitchen appliances, food preservation, proper manners, how to read and understand nutrition labels, and food safety practices. Learned importance of good community health, osteoporosis and hepatitis prevention. Learned Food Guide Pyramid and applied pyramid to everyday nutritional habits. Explored flour milling, food marketing, pioneer food preservation, and the chicken processing industry. Set example for younger 4‐H’ers and encouraged them to become future leaders in the Food and Nutrition project group

Sheep: 1995‐2005 Raised 94 market sheep for show (L). Worked with sheep 2000 total hours (L). Bred 13 ewes twice (L), had 26 lambs (4 died) (L). Participant in 35 livestock shows (C,D,S). Participant in 7 showmanship workshops (C). Participant in 2 lamb camps (S). Observed 8 sheep shearing demonstrations (L,C). Observed 1 halter making demonstration (L). Teen Sheep Leader (C). District Sheep Planning

Committee member (D).

Learned about lamb selection, breed characteristics, and management. Learned responsibility and organizational skills. Learned to keep detailed records on sheep. Learned to castrate lambs, dock tails, bathe, and shear sheep. Learned how to use current research and data to determine proper feeding, medication, worming, immunization, and exercise. Researched information on treating ringworm, rectal prolapse, and urinary calculi. Constructed 3 sheep halters. Set an example for others by demonstrating good sportsmanship, etiquette, and ethical practices at all shows. Learned that raising livestock can be hard work, but also fun and rewarding.

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Section 7: Project Experience4‐H PROJECT: List up to four (4) of your most significant 4‐H projects throughout your entire 4‐H career. Describe years involved, knowledge and skills gained, scope and activity related to projects, demonstrations, talks, exhibits, workshops, tours, interviews, etc. Describe why these projects were important and significant and what impact your involvement provided you to have on other people. Put emphasis on the quality of your experience, rather than quantity. Please reference the level of participation/involvement as L=local, C=county, D=district,

R=regional, S=state, N=national, and I=international. DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES BY EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF ROOM PROVIDED.

EXAMPLE 2:

Description of Project Significance

CONSUMER EDUCATION 1996 to 2006 Participated in Consumer Decision Making Team for 11 years. (L,C,D,S) Competed at San Antonio Livestock Expedition, Consumer Decision Making Contest 8 years. (L,C) Did comparison shopping for 35 items, to better understand terms used in reading labels. (L,C) Practiced on how to better prepare and give reasons. (L,C) Prepared and presented practice sections (L,C). Learned to compare and understand

guarantees, warranties, and return policies (L,C). Hours spent 397.

Learned to be a better consumer shopper. Improved reasoning skills. Learned to select the best suitable product for the purchase.

GOATS 1997 to 2001 Purchased 8 goats, raised 5 kids and exhibited 6 goats (L,C). Showed in 6 shows (L,C). Build facility to house my goats in (L). Presented Method Demonstration of Goat Care (L,C,D). Attended goat clinic (L,C). Watched video, made by Texas A&M professor on goats (L,C). Talked to Breeder and the importance of drenching, how to properly exercise goats, tips on breeding, keeping breeding records, and about goats as a meat industry. (L,C). Sheared goats (L,C). Watch videos and read books on goat breeding, care of the pregnant nannies, selecting, grooming, and showing (L,C). Trimmed hooves (L,C). Showmanship (L,C). Feeding requirements (L,C).

Learned responsibility in caring for my goats. Learned housing, food, and care needs of goats. Learned about selection of goats. Learned the disappointment and rewards of hard work.

SECTION 7:Leadership Experience

• Leadership Roles

– List up to 25 major 4‐H leadership roles.

– Include volunteer, promotion, and elected/appointed leadership.

– List roles and responsibilities, years, levels of involvement, duties and accomplishments.

– Briefly describe why the activities were important and what impact the applicant’s involvement provided to other people.

– Put emphasis on the quality of applicant’s experience rather than quantity.


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Leadership Experience

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Section 8: Leadership Experience 4‐H LEADERSHIP ROLES: List up to twenty‐five (25) major 4‐H leadership roles throughout your 4‐H career. Include volunteer, promotion, and elected/appointed leadership. List roles and responsibilities, years, levels of involvement as L=local, C=county, D=district, R=regional, S=state, N=national, and I=international. Put emphasis on the quality of your experience, rather than quantity. DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES BY EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF ROOM PROVIDED. DO NOT ALLOW INFORMATION TO EXTEND TO THE NEXT PAGE.

EXAMPLE 1:

Year Leadership RoleLevel of

Involvement Role, Responsibilities, Duties, and/or Accomplishments

(Brief Statements)

2005‐6 4HIS Glory Treasurer L ELECTED‐As Treasurer, I managed & keep detailed records of

income & expenses, developed/manage fundraising & sponsors, & give monthly reports

2005 District # Recordbook Training Workshop

D VOLUNTEER‐Helped coordinate opportunity for district members to learn from Dr. Lepley – developed flyer, coordinated refreshments, served as host & introducer, kept & typed notes for county fur further reference

2003‐6 Any County Teen Leader C VOLUNTEER‐Served as role model/leader for meat goats, beef cattle, photography, public speaking. Helped increase interest in those projects.

2004 Local 4‐H By‐Laws revision L VOLUNTEER‐Clarified & modified existing by‐laws to be more flexible & conducive to member involvement, projects, leadership & growth

2004‐5 Local 4‐H Welding Class L VOLUNTEER‐Coordinated multi‐class welding workshop‐ learned welding the previous year @ a 4‐H workshop, and was able to give back by organizing and helping teach one the following year.

SECTION 8:Citizenship/Community Service Experience & Honors

• Citizenship and Community Service

– List up to 15 major citizenship and community service projects.

– List roles and responsibilities, years, levels of involvement, duties and accomplishments.

– Briefly describe why the activities were important and what impact the applicant’s involvement provided to other people.

– Put emphasis on the quality of applicant’s experience rather than quantity.


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Section 9: Citizenship/Community Service Experience 4‐H CITIZENSHIP AND 4‐H COMMUNITY SERVICE: List up to fifteen (15) of your citizenship and community service activities. List activity, year, and your role in the activity (use Y=performed yourself, M=member of a group, P=provided primary leadership to the group). Describe why your citizenship and community service was important in these activities and what impact your involvement provided you to have on other people. Put emphasis on the quality of your experience, rather than quantity. DO NOT ALLOW INFORMATION CHARTS TO EXTEND TO THE NEXT PAGE.

EXAMPLE 1:

Year Activity Role in Activity Why It Was Important And/Or Impact Of Involvement

2004‐05 Gave Roundup presentation to Adult Extension Education Club

M Shared my goat & public speaking project with elderly ladies, many whom were former 4‐Hers. Was able to invite one to speak at out club mtg.

2005 Organized 4‐H Computer Science class @ Temple College computer lab for 4‐Hers & homeschoolers

P Was able to provide hands‐on experience in MS Word, PwrPnt, Excel, Access & Explorer as profs taught participants. Anything is possible is you ask!

2005 Took photos for Texas FCS agents’ annual state‐wide meeting & awards banquet

P Led several 4‐Hers in photographing awards banquet. Was able to help county agents, meet new people, & help younger 4‐Hers grow & give.

2006 Helped homeschoolers with Creation/evolution research paper

M Shared knowledge from research for 4‐H speech with homeschoolers writing a paper for his class.

SECTION 8:Citizenship/Community Service Experience & Honors

• 4‐H Honors

– List up to 4 major 4‐H honors that the applicant has received in their 4‐H career.

– List the honor, year received, level of award (i.e. local/club, county, district, region, state, national, international) and why applicant considers the honors listed to be the most important (i.e. how did they contribute to and provide significance toward their personal development).


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Section 9: Citizenship/Community Service Experience 4‐H HONORS: List up to four (4) of your most important honors received through 4‐H. List the honor, year received, level of award (e.g. L=local, C=county, D=district, R=regional, S=state, N=national, and I=international), and why you consider the honors listed to be the most important (i.e. how did they contribute to and provide significance toward your personal development?). Put emphasis on the quality of your experience, rather than quantity.

EXAMPLE 1:

Year Award Level Why is this award considered important to you?

2005 Blue Awards – Texas Roundup Photography contest

State These, along with 6th Hi‐pnt. Photographer & multiple awards & county fair, shifted me from only learning to someone who could help others learn

2004 1st place Illustrated Talk – Texas 4‐H Roundup Goats & Sheep division

State Winning 1st @ state enabled me to help others learn & grow in public speaking, as a role model & by leading workshops at clubs throughout the county.

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Citizenship/ Community Service Experience and Honors

SECTION 9:Outside 4‐H Experience

• Outside of 4‐H Leadership Activities, Honors, Work Experience, Volunteering/Community Service.

– Describe how applicant spent time outside of 4‐H activities, why they devoted time to a particular activity and the impact the activity had on their personal development and how it has benefited other people.

– List leadership roles outside of 4‐H (include school, church, other youth groups, etc).


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Section 10: Outside 4‐H Experience OUTSIDE OF 4‐H LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES, HONORS, WORK EXPERIENCE, VOLUNTEER/COMMUNITY SERVICE: Describe how you spent time outside of your 4‐H activities, why you devoted time to a particular activity, the impact the activity had on your personal development, and how it benefitted other people. List leadership roles outside of 4‐H (include school, church, other youth groups, etc). DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES BY EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF ROOM PROVIDED. DO NOT ALLOW INFORMATION TO EXTEND ONTO THE NEXT PAGE.

EXAMPLE 1:

Year(s)Office, Activity, Honor, Volunteer,

or Work ExperienceOrganization Personal Significance

04‐05 National Merit Scholar Semifinalist National Merit Scholar Corp.

Recognized as 1 out of 16,000 chosen nationally for award based on junior year PSAT scores.

01‐05 Class Citizenship Award (3 years) Any High School Prestigious honors because they are voted on by faculty members.

03‐04 Citizenship Seminar Farm Bureau Learned about the American political and economic systems.

04‐05 Mentor Paint a Positive Attitude for Thinking

Volunteer mentor to at‐risk 4th grade school student for one hour each week. Rewarding when student demonstrated signs of behavior improvement.

02‐05 Blood Drive Volunteer South TX Blood and Tissue Center

3 times volunteer for South Texas Regional Blood and Tissue Center blood drive. Educated community on need for donors, uses of blood, solicited donor, and coordinated donor items.

Outside 4‐H Experience

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SECTION 10:Personal Narrative• Applicant must write or type a personal narrative about

themselves, highlighting any important facts and information they believe the selection committee should know when considering the application.

• Include any personal obstacles that the applicant has over come during their 4‐H career.

• Space should be used wisely and do not repeat or re‐list information already addressed in the application.

• Use only the space provided on the remainder of the page ‐ do not add pages or use the reverse of the page.


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Personal Narrative

SECTION 11: Career Narrative• Applicant should describe how they have prepared themselves to

have an awareness of and an understanding about career(s) applicable to the degree or technical certification they wish to pursue.

• Types of information the applicant may provide includes:• Visits to colleges/universities and conversations with personnel at those institutions.

• Investigations of job/career opportunities and availability. • Persons/experiences that have influenced the applicant to pursue this degree/certification.

• How the applicant decided between pursuit of an associates degree/technical certification versus baccalaureate or vice‐versa.


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SECTION 11: CAREER NARRATIVEDescribe how you have prepared yourself to have an awareness of and an understanding about career(s) applicable to the degree or technical certificate you wish to pursue. Type of information you may provide include: Visits to college/universities and conversations with personnel at those institutions. Investigations of job/career opportunities and availability Persons/experiences that have influenced you to pursue the degree/certification you have indicated. How you decided to pursue a technical certification versus baccalaureate or vice-versa.DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL PAGES BY EXCEEDING THE AMOUNT OF ROOM PROVIDED. DO NOT ALLOW INFORMATION TO EXTEND ON TO THE NEXT PAGE.

USE ATTACHMENT H: CAREER NARRATIVE

Career Narrative

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SECTION 12:Acknowledgement of Integrity, Participation, and Certification

• Certification must be signed and dated by the applicant and a parent/guardian of the applicant.

• Each statement must be initialed in ink by both the applicant and parent/guardian.

• Applicant and parent/guardian will acknowledge review of FAFSA, Transcript, and Test Scores.

NOTE: It is the applicants responsibility to ensure their transcript and/or test scores are correct.


Acknowledge of Integrity…

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SECTION 13: Courageous Heart Applicant Information

• Pages 12, 13, and 14 of the 2019 application should be completed if a 4‐H member is being considered for a Courageous Heart Scholarship.

• Courageous Heart applicants must provide detail narrative of the family, school, or medical obstacle that the applicant has experienced and has over come.

• Include page listing three references for the applicant. References should be able to provide detail information pertaining to the applicants obstacle.

• Three (3) letters of recommendations from the above mentioned references speaking of the applicants obstacle, how they have over come the obstacle, and how they have continued to be a strong, involved 4‐H member.


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Section 13

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County Extension Agent Certification

• Agent will review application for correctness, quality and completion.

• They will certify membership and 4‐H Club/County Enrollment.

• Application must be approved by a County Extension Agent on 4‐H Connect.

Application Certification

Important Dates and Deadlines• November 2018‐January 2019 Scholarship Trainings

• November 2018‐December 2018 Applicant complete FASFA

• Set by County Office‐ Application due to county office

• February 1, 2019 County 4‐H Connect approval deadline

• February 15, 2019 District Approval on 4‐H Connect

• April 12, 2019‐ Interview selection notification

• May 3‐5, 2019‐ Interviews in College Station

• June 11‐13, 2019 Awards Assembly in College Station

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• Start Early – ensure applicant has taken the ACT/SAT test and submitted the FAFSA.

• Brainstorm and gather information before you start.

• Read and follow instructions/directions.

• Ask several people that the applicant respects to review and critique the application.

• Complete all sections – Not Applicable means NO SCORE!

• Emphasize quality – as well as quantity!

Tips for Preparing the Application

THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE YOU SUBMIT YOUR 2019 SCHOLARSHIP

APPLICATION

FAFSAStudent Aid Reportmust be completeand correct with avalid Estimate Family Contribution (EFC). Applicant will need to work directly with FSFSA to ensure a correct EFC.

QUARTILERANKINGApplication must have the Quartile Ranking on the Application. 4‐H cannot accept anapplication without a ranking.

SAT/ACT SCORESMake sure application has the SAT and/or ACTscores on academicrecord page as well as documentation that can verify scores presented(on transcript or print out from testing company).

GRADE POINTAVERAGEApplication must have a GPA on a 100 point unweighted scale. GPA’s presented in any other format will not be accepted.

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• This is a COMPETITVE ACADEMICscholarship process.

• An application is competing against the pool of applicants from across the state – the best from across the state!

• Applicants change each year! (just because “it worked” for someone last year on their application, does not mean it will work this year)

• Judges change each year!

Things to Remember

• No quotas are set for counties, districts, or regions!

• Fort Worth Stock Show is the only livestock show donor that requires participation in their show.

• DONORS set the criteria!

• Make sure high school academic proficiency has been met and college entrance exams have been taken early and often.

Things to Remember

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• Each applicant receives a total score. Scores are sorted highest to lowest and applicants are matched with the MAXIMUM dollar scholarship for which the applicant qualifies.

• Scholarships restricted to a major, a college, and/or course of study is verified each semester during the duration of scholarship. DON’T LIE TO GET A SCHOLARSHIP – IT WILL CATCH UP TO THE APPLICANT!

Things to Remember

• Narratives that have only been written once are rarely effective!

• Printer problems and computer crashes are a fact‐of‐life, plan ahead and manage your time.

• High school counselors need time to collect official transcripts for submission.

• Print on normal copier/typing paper – NO bond, color, or perfumed paper!

Things to Remember

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The number one thing to remember:

START EARLY, EDIT OFTEN,

SAVE OFTEN!

• Do I meet the basic criteria/requirements?• Is the application complete?• Has the story been told?• Has spelling and grammar been checked?• Is the application easy to read (minimum 10 point

font)?• Has the FAFSA – SAR individual report been?• Have transcripts/test scores been requested?• Are narratives well written and edited?• Has a submission category been identified?• Has the application received all signatures?

Ask Yourself

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For questions about the Texas 4‐H Scholarship Program Contact your District 4‐H Office:

Questions

District 1District 2 – Andy HartDistrict 3District 4District 5District 6District 7 – Garry BranhamDistrict 8 – Laura HuebingerDistrict 9 – Cory HundlDistrict 10 – Megan LoganDistrict 11 – Meredith CarterDistrict 12 – Luis Saldana

Documents

2019 Scholarship Presentation State - from Andy & Montza ...€¦ · to help complete the scholarship application. • 2019 Texas 4‐H Opportunity Scholarship Application Guidelines