Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Awards Scholarships

Friday, May 20th, 2022 -- 9:01 AM

(Wisconsin Ag Connection) The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation has awarded over $27,000 in scholarships to graduating 4-H youth this spring.

According to the Wisconsin Ag Connection, a record number of 4-H members in their last year of high school or first year of college applied for scholarships this year in areas like community service and environmental education.

Scholarships were awarded through company and individual endowed funds by supporters who share a passion for 4-H and the leadership and life skills it teaches.

Some local recipients include Robert Wendler of Withee receiving the Frances & Phyllis Conrad Memorial Scholarship. Brandon Swenson of Wisconsin Rapids received the Culver's 4-H Scholarship.

This year's recipient of the Cynthia Hoehne Scholarship Award was Anabelle Iverson of Eau Claire. The Elizabeth Salter-Eby Memorial Scholarship went to Morgan Baier, Arcadia.

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.

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