2026 MERCER COUNTY 4-H MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

In Memory of Dylis McCutchan and Daniel McLaughlin

Name*

First NameLast Name

Date of Birth*

MonthDayYear

Address:*

City:*

State:*

Zip Code:*

Home Phone:

Example: 000-000-0000

Home Phone:

Example: 000-000-0000

Cell Phone:*

Example: 000-000-0000

Email:*

example@example.com

Parent's Names:*

High School:*

Date of Graduation:*

MonthDayYear

GPA and Scale:*

Class Rank:*

Post Secondary School Planning to Attend:*

City:*

State:*

Major Field of Study:*

Answer the following 7 questions:

1. Which 4-H Club do you belong to and how many years have you been a member:*

2. Summarize your most important 4-H accomplishments and project areas:*

3. List your 4-H, FFA, school, or other leadership roles:*

4. Describe your school church and other community involvement include recognitions received:*

5. Highlight your involvement in community service projects over the past 5 years. Include the number of hours and duration of your service.*

6. List any employment you have had in the past 5 years. Include the number of hours per week/month worked.*

7. In what ways do you see yourself giving back to 4-H in the future*

Mercer County 4-H Memorial Scholarship Guidelines:

1. Scholarship amount and number of recipients shall be determined annually by the scholarship committee.

2. Applicants must be an active member of a Mercer County 4-H Club and a high school senior (or in their last year of 4-H)

3. Preference will be given to applicants who have enrolled in and exhibited general projects.

4. Scholarship is intended for educational purposes at a college, university or trade school. Proof of enrollment and registration will be required to receive the scholarship money.

5. Deadline for the application is March 1. Email high school transcripts to lkflick@illinois.edu by March 1.

Criteria for Scoring the Application (and percentage of total score for each area):

Years of 4-H Involvement: 10 points
4-H Project Accomplishments: 30 points
Leadership Experience: 20 points
School, Church and/or Community Involvement: 15 points
Community Service Record: 15 points
Employment Experiences: 5 points
GPA/Class Ranking: 5 points