4-H Grants and Scholarships – December 6th, 2010

Howdy 4-H’ers! It’s hard to believe another week has gone by already. I remember when I was a child, it seemed like the closer we got to Christmas, the longer the weeks became!

Either way, as the holidays draw closer, please do not lose sight of your 4-H values and your future education. Always be on the lookout for a grant or scholarship opportunity that can further your education or improve your 4-H experience.

Get those applications submitted and good luck to everyone!

 

Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture 4-H Grant

If your 4-H Group can provide 18 hours of activities annually which contribute to the advancement of agriculture or agribusiness, then you could be eligible to apply for a grant from the P.D.A. in the amount of $2,000 all the way up to $9,000.

The activities may include training and instruction in grading livestock and poultry, breeding and raising livestock or poultry, grading eggs, marketing, public speaking, packaging, holding agricultural contests for premiums or ribbons, planting, demonstrations, planning, fitting or another phase of agriculture or agribusiness.

Visit this page to find out who is eligible and how to submit your application – P.D.A. 4-H Grant Opportunity.  

Harry Burcalow Endowment for Innovative Grants (Washington State)

This grant program facilitates short-term needs such as new innovative programs, seed money, emergency or unanticipated shortfalls. Suggestions could be focused on things like education of youth and adults, expanding 4-H experiential learning to youth and adults, and promoting diversity. These are only suggestions, of course. Click on the link below for details.

Grant awards are usually between $100 and $1,000 and are given twice per year.

If your Group could use some extra money to get an innovative project going or to support and existing one, click here – Harry Burcalow Endowment for Innovative Grants.  

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation 2011-2012 Scholarship

The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation and other donors offer educational scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H students. The scholarships are offered as a way for the Foundation to show their appreciation to these students for accomplishments as a result of 4-H experiences, and to support their future educational goals.

All applications must be postmarked by February 25th, 2011. But don’t let that stop you from getting started. It is always better to have it ready early, than to wait and scramble to get it completed just before the deadline.

Take a look at this page for a list of current available scholarships – Scholarships – Wisconsin 4-H Foundation.  

Michigan State University 4-H Youth Development Scholarships

Michigan State University, Michigan 4-H Youth Development and the Michigan 4-H Foundation are offering scholarships to help support the educational goals of 4-H students in Michigan.

The qualifications for most of the scholarships are: 4-H involvement at county, regional, state, national and international levels, Outstanding achievement in 4-H, Scholastic excellence, Broad range of 4-H experiences and project involvement, Leadership and citizenship contributions within and outside of 4-H, and financial need in some cases.

If you meet these qualifications, there is a good chance that you could obtain one of these scholarships to help further your education.

Find out what scholarships are available to you and more about how to apply here – Michigan 4-H Scholarships.

 

Remember there are literally thousands of scholarship and grant opportunities for 4-H students all over the country and right there in your local area. If you can’t find something up your alley, simply contact your college of choice’s financial aid office or your high school counselor and they will be able to help you find something to fit your needs and financial status.

That’s it for this week. Don’t let the cold weather slow down your grant and scholarship search, you may miss out on a great opportunity!

If you know of an opportunity that we haven’t featured here, please tell us about it in the comment field below!