4-H accepting scholarship applications

The 4-H program for Houghton and Keweenaw Counties is offering its annual $500 scholarship again, and now soliciting applications. There are some restrictions on who can submit for the award. The person must have been part of 4-H for at least three years and still live in the area. The scholarship is meant to defray future academic costs in some capacity, whether it be the military, an apprenticeship or trade school, all the way up to a four-year university.

Applications are due on April 15th and need to highlight the value of 4-H in the person’s life, how it will help them as they move into further education or a career. To obtain a copy of the submission form, contact the Michigan State University Extension Office. Reaching out can be done by phone or email and full information is listed in the 4-H press release below.

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The Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Program is excited to announce that they are accepting applications for the annual 4-H Senior Scholarship. This annual $500 competitive scholarship is awarded to a High School Senior who has been involved in 4-H for a minimum of 3 years and lives in Houghton or Keweenaw Counties. The scholarship is for educational plans beyond high school such as college, university, military, trade school, or apprenticing. The scholarship will be awarded in the month of May or June at a school or homeschool celebration. Completed applications highlighting the value of 4-H in the applicant’s life are due by April 15, 2022 to the Houghton-Keweenaw County 4-H Program Coordinator via email to kretsc11@msu.edu (preferred) or mail to MSU Extension Office; 1500 Birch Street, Hancock, MI 49930. For scholarship application or to learn more about 4-H opportunities in the area please contact the Michigan State University Extension office at (906) 482-5830.