THE BIG E RUBY MORRIS 4-H SCHOLARSHIP

SCHOLARSHIP PROCEDURE
$500 PER EACH OF THREE RECIPIENTS, EVERY YEAR

2011 and each odd-numbered year, 1 recipient from each of the following states:

Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont

Recipient years: 2011, 2013, 2015, etc.

2010 and each even-numbered year, 1 recipient from each of the following states:

Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut

Recipient years: 2010, 2012, 2014, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS
Each state will be responsible for its own selection process. The following two criteria are necessary for qualification of this scholarship.

1. Potential candidates must have been a 4-H program participant at The Big E for at least one year, the year of the scholarship presentation or prior.
2. Scholarship must be used for Two or Four Year College, Professional Training, Technical Schools, etc.
* It is the responsibility of the individual state to decide if the scholarship check should be written to the recipient or the educational institution.

NOTIFICATION PROCESS
It is up to each state to notify their recipient, and arrange for the winner to be present on 4-H Day (the first Saturday) at The Big E. Each state shall notify the Eastern States Exposition Agriculture & Education Department of the winner's name at least one week prior to the 4-H Day Scholarship Presentation. At the presentation the winners will receive a document certifying they have won the scholarship.

Department of Agriculture & Education
(413) 205-5011
Eastern States Exposition
1305 Memorial Avenue
West Springfield, MA 01089

* Each state office is responsible for contacting Eastern States Exposition with information of who the Ruby Morris scholarship check should be written to, and the address for sending the check.

To apply or request a copy of the application, please contact your State 4-H Extension Office.