A $1000 college scholarship is available to a graduating high school senior, or someone currently enrolled in an institution of higher education, who has been involved in 4-H in Idaho and is a childhood cancer survivor or the sibling of someone who has or has had childhood cancer. If a sibling, the applicant must have lived in the same household and been between the ages of 4 and 18 when your sibling was diagnosed and treated. The scholarship may be used at any college, university or vocational institution. Preference will be given to applicants attending an institution of higher education in Idaho.

This scholarship is given in memory of Lillian Jeanette Craig, age 2½, who lost her battle with leukemia on August 12, 2008. Lillian’s father, Jim Craig, was an active Idaho 4-H member and served as Judicial Workshop Coordinator for the 4-H Know Your Government Conference as an adult.

To apply, complete the Idaho Friends of 4-H Scholarship Application and submit the following additional information:

Cancer Survivor:

1.    One page essay discussing how your experience with cancer has impacted your life values and career goals.

2.    Letter from the attending physician verifying your medical history and current medical situation. Medical information will be kept confidential and will only be utilized to support the qualifications of consideration.

Sibling of someone who has or has had cancer:

1.    One page essay relating how being the sibling of someone with cancer has impacted your future. This may include the career you choose, how you hope to make a difference in the world, or other ways your future may be impacted.

2.    One letter of reference should be from someone who can write about you and how your experience as a cancer sibling has impacted your life.

To apply, use Idaho Friends of 4-H Scholarship Application. To download the application, click here. Applications are due postmarked by April 15, 2010.