My 4-H Story Essay The awards that require a completed essay are: County Medal Head and Heart Award Sanilac County 4-H Council Post High School Educational Assistance Scholarship The Awards Committee uses the essay to see how you feel about what you have done so far in 4-H. In your story please be sure to include what you have learned through your 4-H involvement. Be certain that your story includes specific information related to the project areas you are applying for in the awards application. Highlight what you feel are your most important accomplishments and contributions in 4-H. Be clear and specific: learned a lot” doesn’t say as much as learned to read and follow a recipe, measure liquid and dry “I “I ingredients, different mixing methods, and how to test for doneness.” is great” doesn’t say as much as in 4-H has helped me be confident, meet new people, and “4-H “Being learn responsibility.” It is divided in parts simply to help you outline The following outline may help you develop your 4-H Story. what you might want to say about yourself; do not identify these parts when you write your Story. PART 1 - tell when and why you got involved in 4-H PART 2 - tell about the project area that you were most involved in; what have you learned or done in the project area PART 3 - describe how in 4-H has helped you YOUR 4-H STORY MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS The Essay Requirements are: Recommended at 250 words; maximum 1000 computer generated, font size 12; or handwritten use 8 ½ x 11" size white paper “ double space (use every other line) use one side of the do not put graphics or photos with your essay Be certain to sign and date your 4-H Story
My 4-H Story Essay The awards that require a completed essay are: County Medal Head and Heart Award Sanilac County 4-H Council Post High School Educational Assistance Scholarship The Awards Committee uses the essay to see how you feel about what you have done so far in 4-H. In your story please be sure to include what you have learned through your 4-H involvement. Be certain that your story includes specific information related to the project areas you are applying for in the awards application. Highlight what you feel are your most important accomplishments and contributions in 4-H. Be clear and specific: “I learned a lot” doesn’t say as much as “I learned to read and follow a recipe, measure liquid and dry ingredients, different mixing methods, and how to test for doneness.” “4-H is great” doesn’t say as much as “Being in 4-H has helped me be confident, meet new people, and learn responsibility.” The following outline may help you develop your 4-H Story. It is divided in parts simply to help you outline what you might want to say about yourself; do not identify these parts when you write your Story. PART 1 - tell when and why you got involved in 4-H PART 2 - tell about the project area that you were most involved in; what have you learned or done in the project area PART 3 - describe how in 4-H has helped you YOUR 4-H STORY MUST BE WRITTEN IN YOUR OWN WORDS The Essay Requirements are: Recommended at 250 words; maximum 1000 computer generated, font size 12; or handwritten use 8 ½ “ x 11" size white paper double space (use every other line) use one side of the do not put graphics or photos with your essay Be certain to sign and date your 4-H Story