2023 Mondart Fellows Scholarship Application Now Open

• The Mondart Fellows Scholarship Application period is now open. This year’s deadline is March 24, 2023.
• The website for the Mondart Scholarship Overview, FAQs, and link to the application can be found at: https://www.lsuagcenter.com/profiles/mfannin/artic...
• This scholarship is available to students who come from rural Louisiana and/or farm family and are pursuing a major within the College of Agriculture at LSU.
• The award is $1,000 per year and renewable for three additional years (four total).
• This scholarship is for students that would be enrolling as freshman at LSU in Fall 2022.
• If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Michael Deliberto (mdeliberto@agcenter.lsu.edu or 225-578-7267).

2023 Louisiana 4-H Scholarship

Information needed to complete the application:

• All signatures on the application
• Transcript of grades
• Copy of ACT/SAT scores
• Letter of recommendation from academic advisor on school letterhead

2023 Avoyelles 4-H Foundation

Applicate must use the Louisiana 4-H Scholarship form to apply for the Avoyelles 4-H Foundation scholarship.

Information needed to complete the application is the same as Louisiana 4-H Scholarship:

• All signatures on the application
• Transcript of grades
• Copy of ACT/SAT scores
• Letter of recommendation from academic advisor on school letterhead

2023 Golden Clover Award

The 4-H Golden Clover Award is for 4-H members who are under the age of 14 by January 1 of the year application is made, have at least two years of 4-H club work, and score a 250 or better on the score card. A club member may win the award only one time. Applications can be dropped off via the drop box, brought to the office or emailed and are due to the 4-H office by January 30, 2023.

2023 Emerald Clover Award

This award recognizes 4-H Club members who have shown outstanding leadership ability in their club and in their parish. A club member may win the award only one time. Award Requirements: Must be at least 15 years of age by January 1 of the year application is made; Must have three years of 4-H club work, including award year; Must have completed one year of active Junior Leadership work, excluding award year; Must score at least 360 points on the application and scorecard. Applications can be dropped off via the drop box, brought to the office or emailed and are due to the 4-H office by January 30, 2023.

2023 Scott Truck & Tractor Scholarship

The Scott Foundation, over the past 32 years has awarded scholarships in 75 parishes and counties in Louisiana and Arkansas. The Scott Truck & Tractor Scholarship can be awarded up to $500 depending on the number of applications submitted. 4-H offers a wide array of activities, and this scholarship can be awarded to any eligible 4-H member.

2023 Senior Honor Cords

The 4-H Honor Cord Award recognizes 4-H members who are graduating seniors. For 4-H youth to receive the 4-H Honor Cord, they must meet the following requirements:

• Be a currently enrolled 4-H member and in good standing
• Must be a graduating senior
• Must have been enrolled in 4-H for at least 3 years of their high school career
• Must have participated in at least one state sponsored 4-H program in the past 3 years, or demonstrated exemplary parish-level program involvement
• Must complete the application form by the deadline

The new application is located here: 2023 Louisiana 4-H Honor Cord

The state deadline for submission is Friday, February 17^th. This award is sponsored by the Louisiana 4-H Foundation.

Parish Fashion Board

We are looking for dedicated 4-H members in grades 7th-12th to promote and learn about fashion in Avoyelles Parish. To apply, you will need to fill out an application. Applications are available at the 4-H Office or online. Applications are due on September 30 – NO EXCEPTIONS! For more information contact Ms. Ann at the 4-H Office.

Parish Livestock Ambassadors

We are looking for livestock members in grades 7th-12th to serve on the Parish Livestock Advisory Board. To apply, you will need to fill out an application and complete an interview. Applications are available at the 4-H Office or online. Applications are due on September 21– NO EXCEPTIONS! Interviews will be held at the 4-H office on September 28 at 5:30 p.m.

College can be expensive, and 4-H would like to assist youth involved in its program to continue their education. All senior 4-H members who plan to attend a college in Louisiana this fall are eligible to apply for the LCAAA Scholarships. Applications for both scholarships (4-H Scholarship and Member Scholarship) should be completed and returned by the deadline of June 1, 2022. Completed applications can be emailed to me at sdutile@agcenter.lsu.ed or sent to the following address:

Stan Dutile
LCAAA Scholarships
1010 Lafayette St.
Lafayette, LA. 70501

Avoyelles 4-H has three (3) scholarships that can be awarded to a graduating senior, the Scott Truck and Tractor Scholarship, the Louisiana State 4-H Scholarship, and the Avoyelles 4-H Foundation.

The deadline to submit your application for all three (3) scholarships is February 25, 2022

LCAAA Scholarships Packet

**The first application form included in the packet is for the 4-H Scholarship. All senior 4-H members who plan to attend a college in Louisiana this fall are eligible to apply for this scholarship. 4-H agents, please disseminate to your senior 4-H members and encourage them to apply.

**The second application form included in the packet is for the LCAAA Member Scholarship. All current LCAAA members that have been a paid member for at least 3 consecutive years are eligible to apply. This scholarship is to help offset costs associated with obtaining additional training. This can include taking courses towards a graduate degree as well as other training opportunities such as conferences and workshops.