Transcript I want to win a 4-H scholarship or national trip”

Florida 4-H Portfolio System
“I want to win a 4-H scholarship
or national trip”
Who is eligible?
 National Events can be applied for when a youth is
14 years old and up.
 Once you win a trip you can not apply again for the
same trip.
 Graduating seniors (only) are eligible for state 4-H
scholarships.
 Some scholarships are available for freshman and
sophomores in college.
*See current scholarship summary for details
Portfolio Resources
What you will need to get started:
 Past 4-H Project Books or Project Reports
 Florida 4-H Portfolio and Cover Page
 What Are My Skills worksheet
 Marketing YOU! Guidelines for Completing a
Florida 4-H Portfolio
 www.florida4h.org
National Trips
 National 4-H Congress is held each
November in Atlanta, Georgia. Florida can
have thirty youth delegates attend.
 National 4-H Conference is held each March
in Washington, D.C. Florida can have four
youth delegates attend this event.
How can I apply?
 Learn about the Florida 4-H Portfolio System.
 Participate in as many county, district and
state 4-H projects, programs and events as
possible.
 Document your involvement in 4-H!!!
Awards Portfolio
You must choose a 4-H Project Area
Animal Science
Environmental Education
Individual & Family Resources
Citizenship & Career Development
Leadership & Communications
Science & Technology
General/Overall Achievement
*For descriptions see page 12 “Marketing You”
4 Sections to the Awards Portfolio
1. Florida 4-H Portfolio & An Awards Cover
Page (10-12 point font)
2. Resume (1 to 2 pages, 10-12 point font)
3. Narrative (2 to 3 page, 10-12 point font
double spaced)
4. Current Year’s Major Project Report
Application
 Starting from this day forth, document all of
your 4-H participation!!!
 NO section should be left blank!!!
 Make sure you assign yourself a program
area!
 Do not add additional pages.
 Include the most pertinent 4-H experiences in
the portfolio.
Let’s Complete and Application!
Start with the Portfolio and Cover Page
Florida 4-H Portfolio
 Section 1: Cumulative 4-H Experiences
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Major Project Accomplishments
4-H Awards and Honors
4-H Activities, Experiences, and Events
4-H Offices and Leadership Experiences
4-H Citizenship and Community Service
Project Accomplishment Examples
Good
Years Enrolled
4-H Project Area
2002-2006
BEEF
Major Accomplishments
Showed 10 heifers and 5 steers at
15 shows; exhibited grand, reserve
grand and first place animals (12);
member of 8 club, 4 county and 1
state livestock judging team
Even Better
Years Enrolled
2002-2006
4-H Project Area
BEEF
Major Accomplishments
Began with one project heifer at
age 9 and now have a herd of 15
cows. Annual calf sale profits have
provided me with $3550 in savings
for my education.
Awards and Honors
• Group awards in categories showing significant improvement whenever
possible. The categories of awards might include trips, trophies, ribbons, county
medals, etc.
• List the most important awards and those most relevant to the other
information you have include in your awards application.
Year Award Honor
98-02
Trips
98-02
Trophies
Award Description
Won trips to state and national
judging events
23 trophies in 4-H Livestock
shows including 4 grand and
9 reserve grand champion
Level
S(5)N(2)
C(12)S(3)
A(10)
Activities, Experiences, and Events
•List experiences by year(s) combining information where
possible
•Items should reflect participation in demonstrations, talks,
workshops, clinics, judging events, field trips or other learning
experiences.
Year
03-06
Year
02-06
Year
05-06
Project Competitions/Exhibits
Exhibits
Presentations/Demonstrations
Demonstrations
Your Involvement
Created and exhibited 15 photo
exhibits (C), and 2 poster art
(D, S) exhibits
Your Involvement
Created and presented 5 county,
5 district, and 3 state demos
Other 4-H Events and Activities Your Involvement
Florida 4-H Legislature
Lobbyist
Level
C,D,S
Level
C, D, S
Level
S
Offices and Leadership Examples
Year
Leadership Activity
Your Responsibilities
Level
01-06
Club officer and
committee member
President, V.P, treasurer,
recreation leader and telephone
committee
(L)
04-06
State Executive Board
District Representative
Congress Planning Committee
(S)
05-06
State Council Officer
Vice President
(S)
•Indicate at what level you participated: (L)Local, (C) County,
(D) District, (S) State, (N) National or (I) International.
Citizenship and Community Service
 Remember, this category is to document what
you do for others within your
community…individually or as a group.
 HELPING to do for others is the
key…leadership for these events is good,
also helping as a member is good, too!
Year Community Service/Citizenship Activity Your Responsibilities
05-06
Trails 4-H Club
Community Pride Project
Level
Coordinated project,
(G)
completed Community Pride
application and report.
Florida 4-H Portfolio
 Section 2:Experiences in other organizations,
hobbies, and special interests.
 List in order of importance your most
meaningful experiences in school, church,
and community organizations.
Resume
 Use examples and “Marketing You” to assist
you
 Resume: Describe the skills, knowledge and
abilities you have gained through 4-H.
 This section should describe just how
awesome you are.
 Reference “What are My Skills Worksheet”
Resume
 Objective
Your objective is what you hope to accomplish by submitting the
resume. In this case an objective would be to secure funds for
college or to be awarded an award trip.
 Skills and Accomplishments
Use skills you have identified by using the “What Are My Skills”
worksheet to complete this section.
 Education
When you will receive your diploma. Also list your strongest area
of focus, i.e. science, literature, etc. Also list school related
honors and activities in this section.
 Employers
If you have been employed, use this section to document those
positions. Include the employers name, dates of employment
(mm/yy), and a brief description of your responsibilities. You
may also list the city and state of employment.
Narrative ( 2 pages)
should answer 5 questions:
How have you benefited from 4-H?
What skills have you learned in 4-H? How will
they benefit you in the future?
Select an experience in which you were a part
of a group and explain your contributions to
that effort.
Narrative
should answer 5 questions:
How will you share your experiences in 4-H?
What impact will you be able to make as a
result of your 4-H experience?
DO NOT re-state everything from the
application. This should provide the reader
how 4-H has helped you in such a way that
the reader has an overall view of your 4-H
experience and development.
Florida 4-H Senior Project Report
 Must be a Project that relates to the Program
Area in which you are applying.
 This is the Best Way to exhibit relevant
project experiences.
 This should be updated as you work through
your project experience.
 DO NOT include pictures and the project
story with this report when it is submitted to
state.
Questions to this Point???
 Let’s review the parts of an awards portfolio.
5 Sections to the Scholarship Portfolio
1. Florida 4-H Portfolio & An Scholarship Cover Page
(10-12 point font)
2. Resume (1 to 2 pages, 10-12 point font)
3. Narrative (2 to 3 pages, 10-12 point font double
spaced) with Optional Statement on financial need.
4. Letters of Recommendation: (1 from Agent, 1 from an
employer, school counselor, instructor or academic
advisor)
5. Official Transcripts: (high school/college grades)
*Horse Scholarships require current year’s horse record
book (i.e. Osborne & Horseman of the Year)
Florida 4-H Scholarships
Barber
Cox
Platt
Williamson
Floyd
Bassett
Greenawalt
Milton
Reeves
Dr. Johnson
Hilliker
Brown
UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
Tampa Bay Kennel Club
Osbourne Horsemanship Scholarship
Horseman of the Year
*See the Florida 4-H Scholarship Summary for all requirements.
Submission Process
 Make sure you meet your County’s portfolio deadline!
 Award Trips Applications: submit the original and two
additional copies.
 Scholarship Applications: submit the original and one
additional copy for each scholarship.
 Always keep a copy for yourself!
 All are due in the State Office by June 1st by 4:30 pm.
Now What?
 Those getting an interview will be notified in
mid to late June by mail. Interviews will take
place at State Congress.
 Award recipients will be announced during
the banquet at State 4-H Congress.
“Cashin’ N” the Scholarships
Must Submit within 1 year:
1. College Name, with contact name and
address
2. Official Enrollment Verification (Class
Schedule or Transcript)
3. 2 Copies of a Thank You Letter to Donor
4. Social Security Number
5. Student ID at the University
QUESTIONS???
Prepared by Robert Strong, 4-H Agent, Marion County Extension and Daniel
Meyers, State 4-H Events Coordinator, Florida 4-H Youth Development Program.