Dr. Chester and Mrs. Lucy Black Award


Black, Dr. Chester and Mrs. Lucy


4-H Professional Development Scholarship – The award value is a personal and perpetual plaque.

Eligible for Nomination of Award: Agent, Program Assistant /Technicians and Specialists Associates.

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Criteria: Award shall provide scholarships(s) to recognize 4-H Agents, Program Assistants/Associates, Managers, or Specialists, for outstanding service and achievement and to improve their management skills within the profession.

How to Apply:
  1. Outline your Extension employment history and Extension accomplishments (within the past five years, including impacts).

  1. Outline your higher education history.

  1. Describe:

  • The professional development activities you have undertaken in the past five years.
  • Future plans for professional development.
  • The graduate education program in which you are enrolled and how the program relates to your current position in CES.
  • How the program will enhance your professional competencies to provide leadership within CES.

  1. List the name and address of your local newspaper for press release notification.

The Chet and Lucy Black Extension 4-H Professional Development Scholarship has been established by Director Emeritus Dr. Chester Black and his wife Lucy to further the profession of a 4-H youth program assistant or associate, 4-H agent, or 4-H specialist.