(Press Release) The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation plans to award more than $10,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin students pursuing undergraduate degrees in 2013. To be considered for financial support, applications must be received by the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation by February 15, 2013.

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance, financial need and future educational goals with specific criteria for designated awards. The 2013 scholarships are as follows:

4-H Agricultural Scholarship - $1,000 (3)
4-H Leadership Scholarship - $1,000 (3)
4-H Community Service Scholarship - $750 (2)
4-H Animal Sciences Scholarship - $750 (2)
4-H Natural Resources & Environmental Education Scholarship - $500 (1) Elizabeth Salter-Eby Memorial Scholarship - $500 (1)

To be eligible for these scholarships, students must: have been a 4-H member for at least one year; have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale; be enrolled or planning to enroll in a university, college or technical school during the 2013-2014 academic school year; and meet any other eligibility requirements specific to the individual scholarship.

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