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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   [    ] [ MSWord ]
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


This update provided to you by the South Texas Agricultural Roundup, P.O. Box 1939, Edinburg, Texas 78540.  All rights reserved.  Copyright 2005.