Maravell Gonsioroski Scholarship

Program Contact

Autumn Britt, 4-H Program Manager
509-588-7817 • autumn.britt@wsu.edu

Maravell Gonsioroski Scholarship

This scholarship is offered by the board members of the Washington State Junior Horse Show in recognition of the dedication Maravell Gonsioroski had for 4-H and for the many long hours she spent running the Washington State Junior Horse Show alongside Inez Walter. Maravell took over the show when Inez was reaching her elder years. Maravell later handed over the show to a committee, but was still active in assisting with the show board. The show has continued since 1936 and is an official Washington State Fair, funded by the Washington State Fairs Association.

Application Deadline: June 1, 2026

Amount of Scholarship: $1,000 (may be split between two applicants)

Scholarship Criteria:

Must be an active member of 4-H in Washington State
Must have been a participant at the Washington State Junior Horse Show
Must have completed and submitted a 4-H Record Book for Judging
Must have a High School/College GPA of 2.0 or higher
Intend to pursue post-secondary education through trades school, two-year college, or four-year college
Completely fill out the application form and upload all necessary attachments

Scholarship applications will be reviewed by the family of Maravell Gonsioroski

Scholarship funds will be forwarded to the recipient’s school of choice upon proof of enrollment

4-H members may apply multiple years, but may only be awarded the scholarship once

Hard copies of this application may be obtained by contacting:

  WSU Yakima County Extension
  2403 S 18th St. Suite 100
  Union Gap, WA 98903
  509.574.1578

Maravell Gonsioroski Memorial Scholarship - General Application

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Name(Required)

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Dates enrolled in 4-H(Required)

What year(s) did you participate in the Washington State Junior Horse Show?(Required)

Year of high school graduation(Required)

Name of the high school you graduated from(Required)

GPA(Required)

Post high school plans(Required)

Two Letters of Recommendation(Required)

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Upload two letters of recommendation attesting to your 4-H involvement, leadership and community involvement. *Recommended: one adult and one fellow 4-H member *Letters MAY NOT be from your 4-H leader or family members

Essay describing your 4-H experience(Required)

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How has 4-H prepared you for your future? What did you enjoy most about participating in the Washington State Junior Horse Show? What are some highlights and challenges that you have overcome? *Essay should be double spaced and no more than 750 words

Record Book Completion(Required)

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Upload your latest Record Book Score Sheet from judging