Olivia Parker

Parker is in sixth grade and attends Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. She has been a part of 4-H for three years and loves animals so much that she wants to make a career out of it. One of her favorite experiences in 4-H so far has been winning the Dairy Calf Feed Street Beginner Showman this year. The 4-H Scholarship made this possible by allowing her to purchase essential supplies, including new clippers, halters, and feed, for her animals.

When asked what she had learned through 4-H, Parker said, “I learned that hard work is the key to success!” Clearly, she has learned important lessons that she will carry into adulthood through this program.

Owen Backus

Backus is a sixth-grader at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School, who has been participating in 4-H for three years and is a member of the Henery Hardy Farmers 4-H club. He has been involved in a variety of 4-H projects over the years, including electric, farm toy scene, and swine.

This year, he was able to show five pigs at the Fulton County Fair.

“I really enjoy working with my swine and forming a bond with each of my animals,” he explained.

After learning about the 4-H scholarship program through KREMC’s magazine, Indiana Connection, Backus applied to help cover the cost of feeding his pigs.

“I have learned time management from doing this 4-H project,” he said. “Swine is a big commitment, and without time management, I wouldn’t be able to do other things that I enjoy.”

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As these students can attest, these scholarships can make a big difference in someone’s 4-H project or college experience. Applications for these scholarships for the 2026-2027 school year are open now! If you are or know a student who could benefit from one of these scholarships, apply this year. Visit our website at kremc.com/youth-programs to learn more.