SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Local 4-H members were recently awarded scholarships in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in 4-H, in their schools, and in their communities.

The Logan County 4-H Foundation presented the Ross B. Conrady Memorial 4-H Foundation Scholarship to Sophia Schneider (Mason City), daughter of John and Jennifer Schneider. Sophia is a member of the Beason Ag 4-H Club. She will be attending the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign where she plans to major in marketing.

The Sangamon County 4-H Foundation presented a $1250 scholarship to Audrey Gerberding (Rochester), daughter of Angela and Gabe Gerberding. Audrey is a member of the Cooper Jets 4-H Club. The Sangamon Foundation also presented a $750 scholarship to Ella Greenfield (Springfield), daughter of Sally and Darrin Greenfield. Ella is a member of the Sugar Creek Pioneers 4-H Club. 

“We are thankful for our local 4-H Foundations who join us in recognizing outstanding 4-H members every year and supporting their continuing studies,” said 4-H Youth Development Educator Carissa Davis. “We are impressed by these 4-H’ers hard work, determination, and community involvement and excited to see how they will continue to excel in the future.”

To learn more about the opportunities available to local youth through 4-H, please visit extension.illinois.edu/LMS/4-H-youth-development.

SOURCE: Carissa Davis, 4-H youth development educator, Illinois Extension  

WRITER: Amy Zepp, media communications coordinator, Illinois Extension Region 2 

ABOUT ILLINOIS 4-H: Illinois 4-H is the flagship youth development program of University of Illinois Extension and administered through the College of Agriculture, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences. 4-H grows true leaders, youth who are empowered for life today and prepared for a career tomorrow. The hands-on approach in 4-H gives young people guidance, tools and encouragement, and then puts them in the driver’s seat to make great things happen. Independent research confirms the unparalleled impact of the 4-H experience, demonstrating that young people are four times more likely to contribute to their communities; two times more likely to make healthier choices; two times more likely to be civically active; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs.