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Selection Criteria
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Award recipients' applications will be evaluated based on:
- 4-H involvement at county, regional, state, national and international levels
- The range of 4-H experiences and project involvement
- Outstanding achievement in 4-H
- Scholastic excellence
- Leadership and citizenship contributions within and outside of 4-H
- Financial need (applies only to 4-H Rabbit/Cavy, and Michigan Farm and Garden Association scholarships)
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Michigan State University 4-H Scholarships
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 These scholarships:
- Are awarded annually to 6 Michigan 4-H'ers who are currently high-school seniors and who are applying as freshmen for a 4-year degree program at Michigan State University.
- Provide $2,500 for 4 successive years of full-time study at MSU (a $10,000 value).
- The 2012 deadlines for these scholarships are on or before:
- October 15: Applicants submit their MSU 4-H scholarship application to their local county 4-H staff
- November 1: Applicants must apply for MSU admission
- November 1: County 4-H staff complete the staff section and forward it to the MSU Office of Admissions
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Michigan 4-H Youth Development Scholarships
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There is 1 application packet for the 2 scholarships listed, with a December 1, 2012 deadline. On page 1, applicants check off which of the scholarships they're applying for. Then, they complete pages 1, 2 and 3. Each scholarship has separate information pages with requirements that must also be completed to be considered for the award. The scholarships are:
- Michigan Farm and Garden Association 4-H Scholarship (ranges in value
 from $360 to $1000) Several are awarded annually to college undergraduates with financial need and who are enrolled in specific programs. More details are available in the application packet. The Michigan Farm and Garden scholarship award selections are made during the summer and the Michigan Farm and Garden Association notifies nominees directly.  - Michigan Rabbit & Cavy 4-H Scholarship ($500, 2 to 4 are given annually to applications with at least 3 years of 4-H rabbit/cavy participation). The Michigan Rabbit & Cavy 4-H scholarship selection committee typically meets in January and winners are announced shortly thereafter.
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Michigan State University Pre-College Scholarships
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There is information about these scholarships (which apply $2,000 toward the student's first year at MSU as a degree-seeking student) on the web site. Students who are in grades 8, 9 or 10 and who have participated in an MSU pre-college program (such as 4-H Exploration Days, 4-H Great Lakes and Natural Resources Camp, 4-H Discovery Camp or 4-H Capitol Experience) may apply through a competitive application process. Direct questions to Judy Ratkos.
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Other Michigan State University Scholarships
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Future MSU students can also review the broad spectrum of scholarships available on the MSU scholarships database.
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Contact Information
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Michigan 4-H Today is a bimonthly newsletter for all those interested in 4-H Youth Development programs including its members, parents, volunteers, staff, alumni and retirees. It is published by the Michigan State University Extension 4-H Youth Development office and it is distributed online. Please contact Michigan 4-H Today:
Priscilla Martin, Editor
Room 240
446 West Circle Drive
East Lansing, MI 48824
Phone: 517-432-7635
Email: pjmartin@msu.edu
Fax: 517-353-4846
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MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status or veteran status. Issued in furtherance of MSU Extension work, acts of May 8 and June 30, 1914, in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Thomas G. Coon, Director, MSU Extension, East Lansing, MI 48824. This information is for educational purposes only. Reference to commercial products or trade names does not imply endorsement by MSU Extension or bias against those not mentioned. The name "4-H" and the emblem consisting of a four-leaf clover with stem and the "H" on each leaflet are protected under Title 18 U.S.C. 707.
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