Sarah Stock of Allamakee County was awarded the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association 4-H Scholarship through the Iowa 4-H Foundation at a recognition ceremony held Sunday, June 29 in Ames. One hundred and fifteen Iowa 4-H scholarships valued at over $121,850 were awarded as a part of the Foundation’s scholarship recognition ceremony. Over 450 applications were submitted, and scholarships have been awarded to recipients from 58 counties across the state of Iowa with a wide variety of 4-H experiences.
Stock intends to pursue an Agronomy degree at Iowa State University at the conclusion of the summer. An Iowa 4-H Recognition Day Beef Project Award recipient, afterschool Clover Kids program mentor, former President of the Ludlow Future Farmers 4-H Club, and Vice President of the Allamakee County 4-H Council, Stock developed key life skills through 4-H. She is now capable of time management, teamwork, and resilience. She will use her abilities resulting from her time in 4-H to work toward her long-term goal of advancing sustainable agronomic practices. Stock values being a supportive presence to others, creating hands-on opportunities, and inspiring the next generation of 4-H members.
Pictured left to right in the above photo at the scholarship presentation are Iowa 4-H Director and State Program Leader Mitchell Hoyer, scholarship recipient Sarah Stock, Executive Director of the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association Jon Moss, 2nd Vice President of the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association Joe Kelly, and Executive Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation Emily Saveraid.
“Iowa 4-H Foundation scholarships acknowledge the hard work and dedication of young people who have used their 4-H skills and experiences to ‘make the best better’ for others,” said Emily Saveraid, Executive Director of the Iowa 4-H Foundation. “We also are thankful for the many scholarship donors who fund these important opportunities for Iowa 4-H’ers.”
There are12 annual scholarships that are provided by the Iowa Horsemen’s Benevolent & Protective Association for current Iowa 4-H’ers who are high school seniors. Applicants may attend any two- or four- year institution in the state of Iowa. Preference is given to applicants studying an agriculture-related major.
The Iowa 4-H Foundation is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides the private financial resources to develop and deliver quality 4-H youth programs throughout the state of Iowa. These opportunities help young people enhance their ability to use critical thinking, leadership, communication, and social skills – tools that will give them a competitive edge in their future endeavors. More information about the Iowa 4-H program can be found online at www.iowa4hfoundation.org. Submitted photo.
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