State 4-H Awards

• Oregon 4-H awards recognition to 4-H'ers in the areas of Leadership, Citizenship (includes Community Service), and Communication . One team is also recognized through the Excellence in Teamwork Award.
  • Applicants must be a currently enrolled intermediate or senior 4-H member
  • Members can receive an award once as an intermediate and once as a senior, but there must be at least two years between applications and there must be a major difference in the project or its scope.
  • Members may receive only one state award per year.
  • Applications must be written by the 4-H member(s).
  • For the Excellence in Teamwork award, the project must have taken place within the past 12 months.
  • For every award, each county may submit one nominee for every 500 youth enrolled in their county (club enrollment)
• For more application details, view the State 4-H Awards webpage
  • https://extension.oregonstate.edu/4h/4-h-awards-recognition
• Interested in applying for a State 4-H Award?
  • First, you need to contact Kristen Moore at [email protected]

State 4-H Scholarships

Statewide scholarships are available to Oregon 4-H'ers who are:

• Currently enrolled in 4-H
• Have been a member of 4-H for at least 3 years (including the current year, does not need to be consecutive)
• Currently a high school senior (Spring 2026 scholarships will be awarded to kids graduating high school in 2026)
• Planning to attend an accredited two-year college program or four-year college program
• Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher

State 4-H Scholarships are due March 1st, 2026.

Oregon 4-H scholarship awards require you to include your 4-H Resume and 4-H Story (a written or video essay about your 4-H experience).

Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements determined by the original donor or trust that created it. Check the State 4-H website to view a list of available scholarships.

Scholarship applications are due on March 1. Please reach out to your local county 4-H Program Coordinator before March 1 to receive feedback or help determining which scholarships you are eligible for.

Oregon Fairs Scholarships

For 2026, four $1,500 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 faculty prior to submission to the State 4-H office by March 1. Check with your county Extension office for their submission requirements and deadlines.

• 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.
• Include a copy of high school transcript, to verify GPA.

Application Materials

County 4-H Fair Scholarship Application (Includes reference form)

Oregon 4-H Fairs Foundation 4-H Scholarship Description

Scholarships for current OSU students

Additionally, two scholarships are available each year for 4-H Alumni who are currently attending OSU. Use the application linked below for current OSU students.

• Judith K. Hofer Scholarship
  • 2026: 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
  • 2026: one $3000 scholarship
  • Must be currently enrolled undergraduate student at OSU pursuing a degree in Nutrition
  • Must have previous 4-H experience
  • May be renewable for up to two (2) years contingent on continued eligibility of recipient.

AKC

• Companion Events Scholarship
  • Eligibility:
    • Applicants must be active in AKC Companion Events.
    • Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an institution of higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year.
    • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Due March 6th, 2026
  • See website for eligibility requirements and application:
    • https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/companion-events-sc…
• Performance Events Scholarship
  • Eligibility:
    • Applicants must be active in AKC Performance Events.
    • Applicants must be attending or planning to attend an institution of higher education during the 2026-2027 academic year.
    • Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
    • Applicants must be a current or past Junior.
  • Due March 6th, 2026
  • See website for eligibility requirements and application:
    • https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/performance-scholar…

YQCA

• Eligibility:
  • Applicants must be in the age range of a high school senior to 21 years of age.
  • Applicants must have experience with an animal project in one of the species covered by YQCA (beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep, goats, poultry, or rabbits).
  • Applicants must show a commitment to pursuing a career path in agriculture, livestock, or food systems.
  • Applicants must meet one of the following education and career pathway requirements:
    • High School Seniors: High school seniors may apply if they have been accepted into an accredited college, university, or certification program in an agriculture-related field.
    • High School Graduates: High school graduates must be currently enrolled in one of the following:
      • A 2- to 4-year college or university agriculture program
      • An agriculture-related certification program
• Due Feb 15th, 2026
• See website for eligibility requirements and application:
  • https://yqcaprogram.org/local/2026-scholarship-program.php