Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program Opportunity Scholarships are Academic-Based Scholarships awarded each year to applicants based on their academic record, 4-H experience, and financial need (for scholarships for which it is a required criterion). The Texas 4-H and Youth Development Opportunity Scholarship Program is conducted in coordination with the Texas 4-H and Youth Development Program, the Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation, and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. All applications must be submitted through the applicant's county Extension office and meet all criteria to be considered. The Texas 4-H Foundation seeks to ensure that each recipient receives the highest dollar amount of scholarship for which that recipient is eligible. For the majority of the total scholarships and scholarship funds available, participation in a livestock show is not a requirement for consideration for an Opportunity Scholarship. SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE The Texas 4-H Opportunity Scholarship Program provides scholarships in four different categories. Each category of scholarship has its own requirements and criteria. It is up to the applicant to make sure that he/she clearly understands the requirements and completes the application in order to be considered. %u2022 Baccalaureate Scholarships - for students who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science (BS) or Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from an accredited Texas College or University. %u2022 Technical Certification Scholarships - for students who wish to pursue technical certification in a recognized and approved major/course of study and from an approved Texas accredited college listed in the scholarship packet. %u2022 Collegiate Scholarships %u2013 designated for former Texas 4-H members who have been graduated from high school for at least one year, and completed a minimum of 30 hours of college credit at a grade point average of at least 2.7. Some collegiate scholarships contain other award criteria. (See separate application and instructions). %u2022 Courageous Heart Scholarships %u2013 scholarships awarded to Texas 4-H members pursuing either a Baccalaureate or Technical degree that have overcome extreme obstacles related to medical, family, and/or education and remained an active member in both 4-H and school. See the requirements related to each of these scholarships.