The St. Croix County 4-H Leaders Association scholarships are awarded to 4-Her’s based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance, community engagement, and future educational goals.

The Betty Jean Utecht Forgivable Loan amount is $250.00 for study in the area of nursing. The Forgivable Loan is awarded to 4-Her’s based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance, community engagement, and future educational goals. This loan is renewable with an annual application. A 4-H member may apply for both the Betty Jean Utecht Forgivable Loan and a St. Croix County 4-H Leaders Association Scholarship.

All applications must be emailed (see specific details in the application) to heather.vierling@wisc.edu no later than Friday, April 1, 2022 at 5:00pm. Late applications cannot be considered. The application requirements represent what youth may be asked to submit when applying for jobs. We encourage applicants to treat this process as if applying for employment.

2022 Betty Utecht Forgivable Loan Application

2022 Scholarship Description Application

• 1st Deadline – For trips scheduled in November 2022-January 2023, application deadline is no later
  than November 4, 2022 at 5:00pm.
• 2nd Deadline – For trips scheduled in February 2023-June 30, 2023, application deadline is no later
  than March 31, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Example Resume 1 for Scholarships