South Dakota State University Extension announces the sixteen recipients of 4-H state-level scholarships.
Youth with at least five years of active membership in 4-H, current high school seniors, or those enrolled at SDSU are eligible to apply for the scholarships. These scholarships are funded through donors and SDSU Extension’s 4-H program.
Seven different scholarship opportunities are awarded based on scholarship-specific criteria – such as what area of study students intend to pursue – plus a mix of academic achievement, 4-H project involvement, community service and leadership, character and financial need.
Edmunds County 4-Her Kaitlyn Preszler was a Sokota Scholarship winner. Six scholarships of $1,750 each, were awarded.
Preszler attends SDSU and is majoring in wildlife and fisheries sciences and ecology and environmental sciences with a specialization in rangeland management. Preszler was interested in rangeland management after seeing soil demonstrations at her county achievement days.
Preszler enjoyed helping younger 4-H members learn animal showmanship in the dog, cat, rabbit and poultry programs. Preszler was able to share her passion for showing and teach younger members the importance of respecting their animals.
Preszler’s favorite 4-H projects were the dog project and archery.
Scholarship applications are due to the State 4-H Office each year at the beginning of April. Application instructions are available online at extension.sdstate.edu under the “Events & Opportunities” drop-down menu in the 4-H tab.
Five State 4-H Scholarships and six 4-H Shooting Scholarships were also awarded.
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