Community Foundation of Boone County

Darrell A. Portell 4-H Memorial Scholarship

Community Foundation of Boone County

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(Updated: 15 January 2008)

Background

Established By: Barbara Portell in memory of her late husband Darrell A. Portell.
Date Established: 1999
Length of Scholarship: One Year
Renewable: No

Requirements / Selection Criteria

Residency: Boone County, Indiana
Diploma: Any graduating high school senior who has been an active member of the Boone County 4-H program for the last three (3) years of 4-H eligibility.
Enrollment: Any accredited* public or private college or university
*(Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.)
Specialized Study: No
Special Characteristics:
  • Active involvement in 4-H for last three years of eligibility.
  • Possessing good leadership potential and desirable personal and citizenship qualities.
  • Involvement in school and community activities.
  • Academic record and career goals.
Special Preference: Given to student active for at least two years in 4-H Horse & Pony, Horseless Horsemen, Swine, Photography, Computers, Gift Wrapping, Cake Decorating, Junior Leaders or Shooting Sports projects.

Given to junior member of the Fair Board or 4-H Council or a student who has been an assistant to a Fair Board Member (assisting with fair setup, barns, etc.)
Financial Need: Considered, but not necessary (tie-breaker only)
Minimum GPA: 2.5 (4.0 system)
Written Essay: Yes (see specifics below)
References: Yes – 3 (see specifics below)
Finalist Interview: Possible

Award Received

Tuition & Fees: $425 (amount awarded in 2006-2007)
Method: Check made out to the student and given to him/her at the award's night at the school.

Application Requirements

Deadline: March 1, 2008
Send To: Boone County Cooperative Extension Office
Application to Include:
  1. Application form (Darrell A. Portell 4-H Memorial Scholarship Application Form (PDF - 20K) [Note: this application form can be filled out on-screen using the Adobe Acrobat Reader software and then printed.] or may be obtained from Boone County Extension Office)
  2. High school transcript including SAT/ACT scores
  3. Three (3) References (1 school person & 2 other people in the community)
Essay to Include: Please attach a separate page and answer each of these questions.
  1. High School Organizations and Offices Held:
  2. Church and Community Activities:
  3. We are interested in any further information about you which may distinguish your application for a scholarship. This may include paid employment, volunteer activities, and other accomplishments and future goals.

    Awards

  4. If you have other scholarships, what are the source, amount, and period?
  5. Other Recognition of Awards Received:
  6. Why do you desire to be considered for the scholarship award?
  7. What do you consider to be your best qualification?
  8. What career path do you plan to pursue when your education is completed? How did your experiences in 4-H influence your decision for your field of study and your career goals?
Selection By: 4-H Selection Committee; approved by the Board of Trustees of the Community Foundation of Boone County

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For more information, please contact:

The Community Foundation of Boone County
PO Box 92
Zionsville Indiana 46077

Voice: 317-873-0210 or 765-482-0024
FAX: 317-873-0219