For example, you may want to describe any special situations or hardships the applicant has overcome to reach his or her goals. Clearly indicate whether you are a community reference, a school reference or a 4-H reference. Attach the reference letters to your application. Reference letters should be typed, and approximately one page in length. If you have been out of school for a while, get a school reference from the school you used to attend.
Some scholarships require that a presentation or essay be submitted.
Review the criteria of each of the scholarships before deciding on the presentation or essay of choice. Depending upon the criteria, you may choose to submit some or all of the presentations. Be sure to indicate which scholarship the essay is for at the top of the first page. Applicants must have completed a minimum of three years of 4-H membership. Applicants must have been involved in Alberta 4-H for at least three years.