SPROUT

Sprout is a fund created by a private funding from a 4-H alumna who attributes much of her life success to her early foundation of supportive parents, devoted club leaders, and empowering 4-H experiences.  The purpose of this fund is to provide scholarships for young people to attend residential camp with Alamance 4-H and to support teens wanting to pursue leadership opportunities within 4-H. 

Sprout Scholarship:

This scholarship will be presented initially to two 4-H members between the ages of eight to fourteen to assist with the cost of residential 4-H camp. The intention of the scholarship is to encourage a diverse camping population and to provide opportunity for all without regard to financial resources.  The scholarship will not discriminate based on race, color, National origin, religion, political beliefs, family and marital status, gender, veteran status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or disability.

Applications will be accepted from February 1st until July 1st, 5pm of each year.

Recommendations for scholarships, and application submission will be made to Sarah Maddry, 4-H Agent via mail or email.

Sprout Award:

This award will recognize Alamance County 4-H members, ages fourteen to eighteen who are actively involved in 4-H and demonstrate a commitment and passion for developing their leadership skills.  The recipient will have gone above and beyond to learn about 4-H, participate in 4-H activities and exemplify 4-H values.  This award will not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, political beliefs, family and marital status, gender, veteran status, sexual identity, sexual orientation, genetic information or disability.

Nominations for this award should be submitted in writing to 4-H Agent Sarah Maddry

by June 1st of each year. 

Nominations can be made by community members,4-H club leaders, 4-H volunteers, Extension Agent and County Extension Directors.  Recipients will be recognized at County Achievement night.