Scholarships-2012 applications due March 15th, 2012 Scholarship Interviews April 28th, 2012

Scholarships/Grants- (New this year: single application for all scholarships)

2012 Scholarship applications due March 15th, 2012. Application available online now!

Joe DeGrazia Memorial Scholarship
Available to Sonoma County residents pursuing a career in agriculture. Applicants must have some agriculture experience, such as an agricultural 4-H project, or work experience on a ranch. They must be entering or attending a college or trade school.

Fabulous Women of Petaluma Leadership Conference Scholarship(s)
Fabulous Women of Petaluma was started with the intention of gathering together women to help causes that touch their hearts. What started off with just a few girlfriends has grown into a dynamic female force that has made a positive impact on their community. This community service group has raised thousands of dollars for worthy causes.  Through the Sonoma County 4-H Foundation, It is with great enthusiasm that Fabulous Women of Petaluma has selected to support   4-H in its youth development efforts.  It is their desire to offer several scholarships on behalf of the Fabulous Women to attend the 2011 4-H Leadership Conference. They will be proud to sponsor young women who are proactive and developing their leadership and service skills, as they will be the community service leaders of tomorrow.  The Fabulous Women are honored to engage in a process that empowers young adults to seek their potential and realize their dreams.

The 4-H Foundation of Sonoma County is excited to announce that we recently received a generous donation of $10,000 for 2012 scholarships from the Grainger Community Grant Program. These scholarship funds will be available to Sonoma County residents pursuing a career in Agriculture or Agri-Business. They must be entering or attending a college or trade school.

4-H Foundation of Sonoma County Scholarship
Available to Sonoma County 4-H members who have been active in 4-H a minimum of 4 years, including his/her Junior and Senior years of high school. Applicant must be entering or attending a college or accredited trade school.

4-H Foundation of Sonoma County Project/Event Grants
Available to 4-H Clubs and county-wide projects, activities and events. Funds will not be granted for payment of judges, or for expenses normally incurred in carrying out a project.

4-H Foundation Spring 2011 Grant Recipients

Sonoma County 4-H Club Council
$2,000 – 4-H Achievement Night

Sonoma County 4-H Club Council
$1,000 – Annual Leader Training

Sonoma County 4-H Club Council
$500.00 – Summer Lunch Program at Bayer Farms

Healdsbutrg 4-H Clothing Project
$316.00 –Sewing machine parts and Maintenance

Sequoia 4-H Poultry Project
$210.20– Poultry Incubator

County Dairy Goat Project
$125.00 – DVD on Ruminant Digestive System

Sequoia 4-H Arts and Crafts
$105.00 – Craft dye kits

Forestville 4-H Poultry Project
$45.00 – Preparation material for Avian Bowl

4-H Foundation Fall 2010 Grant Recipients

Golden Hills 4-H Beef Project
$198.75– Grooming equipment

Golden Hills 4-H Rabbit Project
$91.95 – Rabbit tattoo kit

Golden Hills 4-H Camping & Exploring Project
$351.50 – Field trips

Golden Hills 4-H Cooking, Canning Project
$146.96 – Canning supplies & printing cookbook

Sequoia 4-H Leadership/Comm. Service Project
$140.00 – Pop-up canopy

Bodega  Sea Squids 4-H Safety Project
$300.00 – First Aid supplies for club

Sonoma Valley 4-H Sheep Project
$300.00 – Misc. project equipment

Alexander Valley 4-H Sheep Project
$200.00 – Fitting Stand

Alexander Valley 4-H Rabbit Project
$100.00 – scale & tattoo kit

Sonoma County 4-H Club Council
$4000.00 – State 4-H Leadership Conference fees

2011 4-H Foundation Scholarship Recipients

Michaella Patt                        $1000.00 — Undetermined

Sarah McSweeney                  $1000.00 — Physical Therapy

Kayla Camilli                           $750.00 — Medicine

Gabriella Carroll                     $750.00 — English/Communications

Magdalen Grismer                 $750.00 — Geologist

Samantha Spaletta                  $750.00 — Culinary Arts/Pastry Chef

Tyler Henney                           $500.00 — Business Admin/Marketing

Laura Dalzell                           $500.00 — Fine Arts/Teaching Credential

 Amanda Graveson                 $500.00 — Veterinary Sciences

Jordan Grove                           $500.00 — Dairy Science

Sydney Johnson                       $500.00 — Pharmaceutical Development

Emilie Strand                          $500.00 — Dairy Science

2011 Grainger Scholarship Recipients

 Jacqueline Balletto                $1000.00 — Agriculture Business

Rocco Cunningham                 $1000.00 — Animal  & Political Sciences

Victoria Hamilton                   $1000.00 — Ag Education/Communication

 Sydney Johnson                      $1000.00 — Pharmaceutical Development

 Emilie Strand                             $1000.00 — Dairy Science

2011 American Ag Credit Scholarships

Rocco Cunningham                 $500.00  - Animal  & Political Sciences

Victoria Hamilton                   $500.00 — Ag Education/Communication

 2011 DiGrazia Scholarships

Joseph Stefenoni                    $1000.00 — Agriculture Lobbyist

Anthony Bordessa                  $500.00 — Agriculture Business/Manufacturing

Clark Moretti                             $500.00 — Natural Resources