A 4-H scholarship account will be maintained to recognize participation and achievement of Forsyth County 4-H members.  Scholarships may be awarded for activities as deemed necessary by the 4-H staff to encourage participation in programs that meet the overall objectives of 4-H youth development.  These may include but are not limited to the following:  Yearly 4-H Projects, Cumulative Records, 4-H Presentations, 4-H Horse Program, other programs that warrant the use of scholarships to reward participation.

Listed below are policies to be used by 4-H members to redeem scholarship dollars.

1.                  Scholarship dollars are to be kept on the books for three years from the date of issue for individuals. (Scholarship dollars remain on the books for 4-H clubs for the life of the club.)

2.                  When a 4-H member leaves the program, the unused balance in their scholarship account will be reverted to the 4-H general account.

3.                  If a 4-H member leaves the county (becomes a resident of a different county) but remains an active member in the Forsyth County 4-H Program then scholarship dollars may continue to be used for Forsyth County 4-H events or as a representative for the Forsyth County 4-H program. This does not apply to the cost of participating in another county 4-H program.

4.                  When a 4-H member reaches their 19^th birthday and is no longer eligible for 4-H competition, they forfeit any balance of their individual scholarship account.  The unused balance will revert to the 4-H general account. 

5.                  Scholarship money may be used for county, district, state or national 4-H events (workshops, retreats, camps, etc.).

6.                  Scholarship money may also be used for 4-H project supplies (i.e., a camera for a 4-H photography project, fabric for a 4-H sewing project, purchase of an animal for a 4-H livestock project, etc.).  Receipts for the purchase of these items must be submitted to the 4-H office before a check is written to the 4-H member.

7.                  Generally scholarship money is non-transferable between 4-H members.  In the case of two or more siblings in one family, one may transfer to the other with the specific written, consent of the one relinquishing funds.

8.                  As with any policy there will be special hardship cases involving 4-H’ers and the use of their scholarship dollars.  In these cases the 4-H staff will review each case individually and come to some mutual agreement.

Questions concerning your 4-H scholarship account should be directed to 4-H Secretary, Annette Presley, at 703-2850.

The Public Speaking Program is the only Forsyth County 4-H Activity where 4-H’ers actually receive cash prizes for participating.  This contest is sponsored by the Twin City Kiwanis Club.  The actual amount awarded depends on the total number of participants.  You will receive ~$5.00 for participating in 2/3 of the workshops offered and compete in the competition.  Failure to meet these requirements disqualifies you from receiving any funds.

This is your guide to how many 4-H Scholarship dollars are available in the many areas you can participate in Forsyth County 4-H.

Activity                                                           Participation               Awarded

Talent Show/Cloverbuds                                   Participation                 $5.00

Talent Show/9-18 Year Olds                            Blue Ribbon                 $8.00

Talent Show/9-18 Year Olds                            Red Ribbon                 $6.00

Talent Show/9-18 Year Olds                            County Champion        $15.00

District Activity Day (presentations & speaking)Participation                 $15.00

Project Records/Cloverbud                              Participation                 $5.00 per book

Project Records/9-18 Year Olds                      Red Ribbon                  $6.00 per book

Project Records/9-18 Year Olds                      Blue Ribbon                 $8.00 per book

Project Records/9-18 Year Olds                      County Champion         $15.00 per book (Limit of 2)

Cumulative Records (13-18)                             Participation                 $25.00 per record

Plant Sale/Most $ Sales Club                            1^st Place in $ Sold         $50.00

Plant Sale/Most $ Sales 4-H’er                         1^st Place in $ Sold         $50.00

Jr. Workshop Leader                                        Participation                 $2.00 per hour

            (Must complete 4-H TRY training and orientation before working)

Any District or State Competition                      Participation                 $15.00

            (Including but not limited to State Judging Teams, Hippology Contest, Horse Bowl,

Fashion Revue, ARI, poster contests, state presentations, etc.)

Any Regional or National Competition  Participation                 $25.00