College scholarships
State 4-H Scholarships
The State 4-H Program in Oregon offers scholarships to college-bound high school seniors who are currently enrolled in the Oregon 4-H program and have been members for a minimum of three years, including the current year.
All scholarships require a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional eligibility requirements for specific scholarships are listed below. Note that some scholarships are only available for Oregon State University while others can be used at any accredited institution. Selection is based 55% on the Resume, 35% on the story, and 10% on scholastic achievement. Scholarships must be used within one year of being awarded.
Applications are due in the State 4-H Office by March 1. Check with your county Extension office for their submission requirements. Some counties will require you to turn applications into their county office. Other counties may request you to submit your application online.
**Instructions for Online Application Submission**
Applications must include the following components as a single PDF in this order:
- State Scholarship Application Form
- My 4-H Story
- My 4-H Resume
- Copy of high school transcript
- Copy of SAT or ACT scores (not required but submit if you have them)
Scholarships Available for Any Accredited College or University
- Babe Coe Memorial Scholarship:
- For 2023: one $1500 scholarship
- Applicant must be from Crook, Deschutes, Grant, Jefferson, or Wasco County.
- Members of the Coe family are not eligible to apply.
- Requires Oregon 4-H Financial Need Form
- Jeanne Leeson Memorial Scholarship:
- For 2023: four $1500 scholarships
- Duane P. Johnson 4-H Scholarship:
- For 2023: Not offered
Scholarships Available for Attendance at Oregon State University
- Martha MacGregor 4-H Scholarship:
- For 2023: two $3000 scholarships
- Harold & Bonnie Youngberg Endowed 4-H Scholarship:
- For 2023: one $1250 scholarship
- Must have been in 4-H for a minimum of five years
- Minnick Memorial 4-H Scholarship:
- For 2023: one $1000 scholarship
- Preference to applicants with an agricultural project background
- A. Lois Redman 4-H Scholarship:
- For 2023: one $1000 Scholarship
- Preference for applicants with a Food & Nutrition background
- Ted and Betty Dietz Memorial 4-H Scholarship:
- For 2023: Not offered
Scholarships Available for Former 4-H Members Who are Currently Attending Oregon State University
- Judith K. Hofer Scholarship - Application
- For 2023: one $5000 scholarship
- Must be currently enrolled in the College of Business at OSU
- Must have at least five (5) years of 4-H experience
- Female preferred
- Una May Davis Scholarship - Application
- For 2023: one $3000 scholarship
- Must be currently enrolled undergraduate student at OSU pursuing a degree in Nutrition
- Must have previous 4-H experience
Application Materials
County Fair Scholarships
For 2022, two $1000 scholarships are available to Oregon 4-H members who are seniors in high school and have been active in their County 4-H Fair for at least 2 years. Applications must be approved and signed by county Extension 4-H agents, who will then forward the applications to the State 4-H Office by March 1. Check with your local county 4-H Agent to find out when applications are due in their office.
Applications are due in the State 4-H Office by March 1. Check with your county Extension office for their submission requirements. Some counties will require you to turn applications into their county office. Other counties may request you to submit your application online.
- 4-H Fair Scholarship Application
- One two-page essay explaining the benefits of fair participation for youth, and why such opportunities should continue in the future. Also, outline your educational and career plans. The essay should be single-sided pages, double spaced, in 12 point Times Roman Font with one-inch margins.
- A fair leadership summary and 4-H fair exhibit and contest summary, including both pre-fair and county fair (1 page maximum each form).
Use the official Summary forms which are included with the application. Information included in the table is:
- Year
- Responsibility you had
- Number of hours spent at the fair
- Expected Financial Analysis
- Two completed reference forms. Only the official Scholarship Reference Form (found in the 4-H Fair Scholarship application) will be accepted. Recommendations from your County 4-H Extension Agent, program assistant, 4-H club leader, fair superintendent, or others familiar with your 4-H work are desirable. References from family members are not suitable. References may be printed and completed by hand. Forms should be returned to you in a sealed envelope.
- Include a copy of high school transcript, to verify GPA.