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Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers, Inc.

Scholarships

Below are the MHV scholarships guidelines and applications for the Powell-Gray 4-H Endowment Scholarship, the Marilynn Purdie Scholarship, and the MHV Endowment Scholarship.

Powell-Gray 4-H Endowment Scholarship
Application

  1. Terms of Scholarship
    1. The principal of the gift is to remain intact and only the earning of the fund will be available for distribution. The annual spending rate for this award will coincide with the general spending policy for all endowed funds as established by the Mississippi State University Foundation Board of Directors.
    2. The scholarship is to be awarded for the fall and spring semesters of each school year on the basis of need, 4-H participation and leadership, academic record, and career aspirations.
    3. The recipient is to be selected by the 4-H Scholarship Committee of Mississippi Homemaker Volunteers, Inc.
    4. A student who receives this award may reapply for the scholarship the next year.
    5. In the event conditions arise which preclude administering the scholarship by the foregoing statement, the administration of Mississippi State University is authorized to use the accrued yearly earnings to benefit some worthy student.
  2. Qualifications:
    1. Applicant must be or have been an outstanding 4-H’er for a minimum of 3 years. Out of state applicants must have been an active 4-H member in Mississippi for 2 years to apply. 4-H records must be ve`rified.
    2. Applicant must have completed requirements for high school graduation or have started college work or higher education. The 4- H’er must have at least a “C” average to apply.
    3. Scholarship is to be awarded for use at Mississippi State University and its branches. (Not restricted to any major.)
  3. Completed applications include:
    1. 4-H applications (found in this book) must be postmarked no later than April 1st of the current year.
    2. Scholarship application form which must be signed by the applicant, parent(s), Extension 4-H Youth Agent or Extension County Director (Do not send 4-H Record Book.)
    3. A transcript of high school and/or college credits.
    4. Letters of recommendation from three (3) persons other than relatives who know applicant well, as to character, ability to do college work, and need for financial assistance. The recommendations should be submitted to the Extension 4-H Youth Agent or Extension County Director. It will then be forwarded to the FCS State Leader’s Office to determine eligibility. The applications will then be forwarded to the MHV Scholarship Committee Chair and members.
    5. A summary of 4-H activities for all years of 4-H work. (Do not send 4-H Record Book.)
    6. Applicant must include a summary of leadership experience in 4-H, church, and community activities.
    7. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
    8. The term “unavailable” is not considered an acceptable answer.
  4. The Criteria for Judging Program of Work Award Entry Form (1002) explains that all applications will be evaluated based on the following:
    1. Need - 50 percent
    2. 4-H participation and leadership - 20 percent
    3. Academic record - 20 percent
    4. Career aspirations -10 percent

MARILYNN PURDIE SCHOLARSHIP
Application

  1. Terms of Scholarship:
    1. The principal of the gift is to remain intact and only the earning of the fund will be available for distribution. The annual spending rate for this award will coincide with the general spending policy for all endowed funds as established by the MSU Foundation Board of Directors.
    2. The scholarship is to be awarded for the fall and spring semesters of each school year on the basis of need, academic records, and career aspirations. The scholarship is to be awarded for use at Mississippi State University and its branches before the following fall and spring semesters.
    3. The recipient is to be selected by the MHV Scholarship Committee. The chair is to be appointed by the President.
    4. A student who receives this award may reapply for the scholarship the next year.
    5. In the event conditions arise that preclude administering the scholarship by the foregoing statement, the President shall appoint a committee to establish guidelines for this scholarship.
  2. Qualifications:
    1. An applicant must have completed requirements for high school graduation or have started higher education. An applicant must have at least a “C” average in all completed course work to apply.
    2. The scholarship is to be awarded for the following fall and spring semesters of each school year, without restriction to a particular field of study. The major considerations are financial need, academic record, and career aspirations.
    3. Applicant who receives this scholarship may reapply for the next year.
    4. Preference will be considered for applicant who is single head of household. Verify single head of household status by providing income tax information sheet
    5. Applicant must be a member, child, or grandchild of a Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer with five (5) years of membership prior to application.
  3. Applications:
    1. Application must be typed and postmarked no later than April 1st of the current year:
      1. Completed application form signed by the applicant
      2. A transcript of high school and/or college credits
      3. Letters of recommendation from three people other than relatives who know applicant well, in reference to character, ability to do college work, and need for financial assistance.
      4. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
      5. The term “unavailable” is not considered an acceptable answer.
      6. Applications will then be submitted to the FSC State Leader’s Office to determine eligibility. Copies will then be forwarded to the committee members. Committee will meet State Council to evaluate and select recipient by way of Interactive Video Conference.

Endowment Scholarship
Application

  1. Terms of Scholarship:
    1. The scholarship is to be awarded for the fall and spring semester for each school year on the basis of need, academic records, and career aspirations.
    2. The recipient is to be selected by the MHV Scholarship Committee.
    3. Applicant must be of good character and demonstrate leadership ability and financial need.
    4. In the event conditions arise that preclude administering the scholarship by the foregoing statement, the President shall appoint a committee to establish guidelines for this scholarship.
  2. Qualifications:
    1. Must be a full-time student at or planning to attend Mississippi State University in the following fall and spring semesters.
    2. Must be a member, child or grandchild of a Mississippi Homemaker Volunteer with five years of membership prior to application.
    3. Applicant must be of good character and demonstrate leadership ability and financial need.
    4. Applicant must have completed requirements for high school graduation or must have started college work or higher education. The applicant must have at least a “C” average to apply.
  3. Application:
    1. Application must be postmarked no later than April 1st of the current year.
      1. Only a typed application will be considered.
      2. The applicant must sign completed application form.
      3. Include a transcript of high school and/or college credits.
      4. Letters of recommendation from three persons other than relatives who know applicant well in reference to character, ability to do college work, and need for financial assistance E-40
      5. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
      6. The term “unavailable” is not considered an acceptable
        answer.
    2. Applications will then be submitted to the FCS State Leaders’ Office to determine eligibility. Copies will then be forwarded to the committee members. Committee will meet during State Council to evaluate and select recipient.

Scholarship Chair must prepare a written report with four (4) copies for January and May board meetings.