Scholarship Opportunity

     High School Seniors active in te 4-H Horse Program listen up, because this scholarship is for you.

    The Billy S. Murray Sr. 4-H Horse Program Scholarship- Billy S. Murray, Sr. was a professional farrier and a long time 4-H leader and supporter in the Southeast District. Billy led 4-H horse clubs in both New Hanover and Brunswick counties. He was also an active member of several horse organizations in Southeastern NC, including the Carolina Classic Horsemen’s Association, the Seagate Saddle Club, the Brunswick County and Columbus County Horsemen’s Association. He was always willing to lend a hand and help out other horse owners and youth in a time of need. His sudden death came in September of 2005, after volunteering his time to announce an annual horse show in Wayne County. This scholarship was established to carry on Billy’s tradition of supporting youth through 4-H horse activities. 

    PURPOSE: To assist high school seniors and graduates who are continuing their education by pursuing a two or four year college degree, and have been active 4-H members and participants of the Southeast or Northeast District 4-H Horse Program. 

    AWARD: A $500 scholarship to one high school senior or graduate enrolling at a senior or community college. The award will be mailed directly to the college. 

    SELECTION CRITERIA: Recipients will be selected based on the following criteria: 

                30% scholastic achievement 

                35% 4-H horse activities and involvement 

                35% 4-H non-horse activities and involvement 

    APPLICANT RULES: 

1. Applicants must be a high school senior or graduate and a resident of the Southeast or Northeast 4-H District. 

2. Applicants must have been active in 4-H and SE/NE District 4-H horse activities. 

3. The entire application form must be completed. 

4. Grade transcripts must be included with the application material. 

5. Applicants must provide two personal reference contacts, one from their school staff, one a community leader. Letters of reference are not required. Homeschooled youth may provide two community leader references. 

6. Selected recipient will be recognized at the East Regional 4-H Qualifying Horse Show, in Williamston, NC. 

7. The completed application must be postmarked or emailed by April 15, 2022 to: 

Eileen A. Coite, SED4HHC Scholarship Coordinator 

Sampson County Cooperative Extension 

55 Agriculture Place Clinton, NC 28328 

eileen_coite@ncsu.edu 

Applications can be dowloaded by clicking this link.