Scholarship Information:

The Hoke Smith Memorial Foundation Scholarship

The Hoke Smith Memorial Foundation Scholarship is for freshmen men and women interested in careers in Cooperative Extension work, or as a teacher of Agriculture Education or Family and Consumer Sciences. The scholarship will be awarded for two academic semesters, payable each term. The scholarship honors the memory of Hoke Smith, Governor of Georgia and Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee at the time of passage of the Smith-Lever Act of 1914 and the Smith-Hughes Act of 1917. Hoke Smith was a dedicated public servant. As a U.S. Senator and Governor of the State of Georgia, he made outstanding contributions to improving the well-being of rural people everywhere.

Applications must be postmarked no later than April 2, 2010.

Residents of Georgia who have applied for admission as freshmen to any unit of the University System of Georgia may apply for the Hoke Smith Memorial Foundation Scholarship. Applicants should rank in the upper one third of their high school class and must have an interest in a career in Cooperative Extension work, or as a teacher of Agriculture Education or a teacher of Family and Consumer Sciences.

To apply for the Hoke Smith Memorial Foundation Scholarship, complete the application form and submit it, along with a one-page resume (resumes of more than one page will not be accepted), an official copy of a high school transcript, and letters of recommendation from two responsible persons in the community. Also, include a statement not exceeding 200 words, explaining why applicant wants to become an Extension agent, or Vocational Agriculture or Family and Consumer Sciences teacher. Please mail completed materials to: Hoke Smith Scholarship Committee, Attn: Emily Schattler, Georgia 4-H Foundation, Hoke Smith Annex, UGA, Athens, GA  30602.

The application form may be found at http://www.georgia4hfoundation.org/scholarships.htm