AMES, Iowa—More than 90 scholarships totaling nearly $100,000 are being offered to Iowa 4-H’ers through the Iowa 4-H Foundation and other generous 4-H partners. Current 4-H’ers graduating from high school and former Iowa 4-H’ers are eligible to apply.

Applications are due before or on Feb. 1, 2008, to 4-H Scholarships, Extension 4-H Youth Bldg., ISU, Ames, Iowa 50011-3630.

Awards range from $500 to $3,200. The scholarships are available to students pursuing any field of study; others are designated for agriculture, food and nutrition, agricultural business, animal science and journalism degree candidates.

The majority of the scholarships are designated for students planning to or currently enrolled at Iowa State University. Some scholarships also are available to students attending other Iowa universities, private colleges or community colleges.

Contact the local county ISU Extension office to receive a scholarship application or download it at www.extension.iastate.edu/4H/grants.html.

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