STAR - Scholarship Program

Scholarship Program

STAR has provided over $201,450 in scholarship to 4-H and FFA graduating seniors interested in furthering their education. The STAR Scholarship program is available to all 4-H and FFA members who meet the eligibility requirements of the Scholarship Program.

2010 Scholarship Guidelines & Application [

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Scholarship Applications are Due December 15, 2009 EXTENDED to DECEMBER 18, 2009. Interviews will take place in late January 23-24, 2010.

Seniors applying for a scholarship should plan on attending an interview on January 23 or 24. Please block those days now. Every effort will be made to schedule interviews to avoid other school conflicts.

Rules for the 2010 scholarship program have changed. Be sure to review the guidelines and eligibility requirements (PDF).

Donors

Guerra Brothers

Hidalgo County 4-H Foundation

Chorizo De San Manuel

STAR Members

Fun Auction
Items can be donated to the premium auction to raise funds for the scholarship program.

Memorial Scholarships

Alissa Marie Torres Memorial Scholarship
Arcadio Guerra Memorial Scholarship
Rafael Guerra Memorial Scholarship
Carmen R. Guerra Memorial Scholarship
Victor Guerra Memorial Scholarship
Hidalgo County 4-H Foundation Scholarship
Luis Flores Jr. Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship Committee

Luis Saldana, Chair
Lacho Garza, Co-Chair
Alma Garza
Terry Garza
Vilma Gomez
Angela Schupe

Event Sponsor

1500 Witchita Ave.
McAllen, Texas
956-632-2000

2010 Shining STAR Queens Contest

Contest Information Coming Soon - Results will be posted here.

Historical STAR Scholarship Awards

28 seniors received $32,000 in 2004

30 seniors received $30,000 in 2005

22 seniors received $30,500 in 2006

40 seniors received $30,600 in 2007

36 seniors received $33,950 in 2008

51 seniors received $44,400 in 2009

Total Scholars - 199
Total Awards - $201,450