Are you a mature student interested in water issues in Texas who is or will be entering high school in the 2022/2023 academic year and will be 14 years of age or older by August 31, 2022? Are you a current 4-H member, or willing to join a local 4-H club if selected? If you answered yes, then visit <https://www.texas4hwaterambassadors.com/>.
Deadline to apply is May 15, 2022.
The Texas 4-H Water Ambassadors Program was formed in 2017 to educate youth about water resources in Texas. Every spring, up to 30 high school youth are selected to participate in a summer 4-H2O Leadership Academy (tour). Students travel throughout Texas to learn how water is collected, conveyed, treated, conserved and managed to meet the need of our economy and citizenry. To reinforce knowledge gained during the academy, water ambassadors pass on that information to others as they engage in various education and service activities throughout the year. This program also provides a platform for youth to connect with water industry professionals and educators who represent a wide range of water disciplines.
4-H Water Ambassadors accept the responsibility of educating youth and adults in their communities and beyond. They commit to advancing their water knowledge throughout a 12-month term of service. Those selected are expected to participate in the summer Tier I 4-H2O Leadership Academy and commit to a minimum of 40 hours of education and service annually.
The Hickory UWCD No. 1 is looking for students to sponsor for this exciting opportunity. Be sure to contact the District office at 325-597-2785 or hickoryuwcd@yahoo.com to apply for one of our many scholarships.