The Green County 4-H program has awarded scholarships to eight deserving 4-H youth. 4-H members in their last year of high school or first year of college applied for $5,000 in scholarships that were awarded through the 4-H Adult Leaders and 4-H Junior Leaders organizations.

This year's scholarship winners included:

4-H Adult Leaders Scholarships - $500 scholarship, three awarded: Shad Hanson, grandson of Tim and Deb Myers, graduate of Juda High School. Shannon Rabotski, daughter of Edward and Sandra Rabotski, graduate of Monroe High School. Rachael Schieldt, daughter of Greg and Michelle Schieldt, graduate of New Glarus High School.

Photo courtesy of Lana Anderson

2016 4-H Adult Leaders scholarship winners (Left to Right): Shannon Rabotski, Rachael Schieldt, and Shad Hanson are Green County's 2016 4-H Adult Leaders Scholarship winners.

4-H Junior Leaders Scholarship - $500 scholarship, three awarded: Connor Brauer, son of Jason and Valli Brauer, graduate of Juda High School. Vanessa Fortney, daughter of Kim Fortney, graduate of Janesville Parker High School. Brooke Rowe, daughter of Jeremy and Brenda Rowe, graduate of Monroe High School.

Cindi Miller Memorial 4-H Scholarship - $1000, two awarded: Lauren Long, daughter of Todd and Christy Long, graduate of Brodhead High School. Haley Reeson, daughter of Dean and Rae Reeson, graduate of New Glarus High School.

Green County 4-H scholarships are awarded based on demonstrated involvement, leadership, and personal growth through the 4-H program.

"On behalf of the Green County 4-H program, I would like to commend all those students who applied for this year's scholarships," shares Ellen Andrews, Green County 4-H Youth Development Educator. "The judges were very impressed by how you each presented yourselves and the depth of your 4-H involvement; thank you to all who applied.