Homemaker of Tomorrow

Sponsor: Betty Crocker, a division of General Mills

Also know as: Betty Crocker All-American Homemaker of Tomorrow

                        Betty Crocker American Homemaker of Tomorrow

                        Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow

                        Betty Crocker All American Family Leader of Tomorrow (1974)

                        General Mills Family Leader of Tomorrow (1976)

                        General Mills Leadership in Family Living (1977)

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The Betty Crocker Homemaker of Tomorrow Scholarship Program began with the 1954-1955 school year. Senior high school girls took a written test on homemaking attitudes and knowledge. The girl with the highest score in each school received a pin (or later, charm) and she was entered into the state competition for a scholarship. Each scholarship winner and second runner-up won $1500 (in 1959). Each state winner was entered into the National Competition, with only 1 national winner.

Program: 1955-1977

Contestants: Senior High School Girls 1955-1977
                      Senior High School Boys 1973-1977

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According to the history pages of General Mills, 2.1 million dollars in scholarships were awarded.

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The National Winner, in 1955, received a special solid gold and diamond set Homemaker of Tomorrow pin, $5,000 educational scholarship and a 6 week, all expenses paid, tour of America.

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The State winners, in 1955, received a specially designed jeweled Homemaker of Tomorrow pin and a week-long all expense paid tour of American historical sights with other state winners.

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