LUCILLE AND LESTER KORSMEYER 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

LUCILLE AND LESTER KORSMEYER 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

Application is due April 15, 2025
APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Application deadline is April 15, 2025

THE SCHOLARSHIP

A scholarship in the amount of $1,000 for four years will be awarded to one student for continued education at an institution of higher learning granted their grade point average is 3.0 and above each year.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE

The scholarship is available to a high school senior who has been actively involved in 4-H for a minimum of four years and must be a permanent resident of Madison, St. Clair or Monroe County. The applicant will be chosen based on several criteria including a minimum 3.0 GPA based on a 4.0 scale, history of 4-H involvement and other school and community activities. The recipient must attend either an accredited four-year college or university or a two-year community college in Illinois as a fulltime (12 hour minimum) student.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the application & essay and submit to the address below. The Personal Reference Form must be sent separately. All materials must be submitted to the address below and postmarked by April 15, 2025.

PAYMENT

The scholarship will be paid in the fall semester directly to the college or university and can only be used for tuition. Summer school is excluded. Verification of acceptance and enrollment in the institution is required prior to receiving the scholarship. If any other scholarships, grants or other financial assistance cover the full tuition, the applicant will not be eligible for this scholarship.

OTHER INFORMATION

A decision will be announced by May 31st. It is the student’s responsibility to submit enrollment verification prior to the release of funds. Verification must be sent to:

Lucille and Lester Korsmeyer 4-H Scholarship

c/o University of Illinois Extension

901 Illinois Avenue

PO Box 117

Waterloo, IL 62298

Phone: 618-939-3434

FAX: 618-939-7708

It is the policy and commitment of the Lucille and Lester Korsmeyer 4-H Scholarship that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, or religion.
BASIC INFORMATION
Student's Full / Legal Name*

First NameLast Name
Student Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Student E-mail*
Student Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Mother's Name*

First NameLast Name
Father's Name*

First NameLast Name

REFERENCES:

Please have one adult 4-H leader from your 4-H club complete the Personal Reference Form. The reference may not be a relative of the applicant. The completed Personal Reference Form should not be attached to this application. It must be mailed directly to the Scholarship Committee.
Reference Name *
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Reference Link

Please send this link to your reference for them to complete https://form.jotform.com/250374427366157

Academics
High School*
Graduation Date*

MonthDayYear
Date
Academic GPA on a Scale of 4.0*
ACT Score
SAT Score
Fall 2025 Plans
College or University you plan to attend*
What is your planned major?*

4-H Participation
List the 4-H Club(s) in which you have been active and the dates.*
List your officer and leadership positions and other activities in which you participated during your 4-H involvement.*
Summarize your experiences as a 4-H member.*
In what high school activities did you participate and/or what academic honors have you received?.*
List community service, extracurricular activities, church activities in which you have been active?*
What are your educational and professional goals and objectives?*

Essay Question
Today’s youth have numerous opportunities to participate in school, church, communityand other extracurricular activities. Based on your 4-H experiences, how and why wouldyou encourage youth to choose 4-H participation?*

I hereby certify that all of the information in my application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge
Student Signature*

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Date*

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Parent/Guardian Signature*

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LUCILLE AND LESTER KORSMEYER 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

BASIC INFORMATION

REFERENCES:

Reference Link

Academics

Fall 2025 Plans

4-H Participation

Essay Question