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Scholarship Information

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 2024 scholarships will be awarded to kids graduating high school in 2024)
  • Planning to attend an accredited two-year college program or four-year college program
  • Have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher

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).

This is just one of many reasons we teach and emphasize recordkeeping ability in 4-H throughout your entire 4-H career!

Many 4-H scholarships in Oregon are provided by donors who love 4-H and Oregon State University. For this reason, some scholarships are only available to current or future OSU students.

Each scholarship has specific eligibility requirements determined by the original donor or trust that created it. Determine which scholarships you're eligible for and use the button below to submit your application.

All applications must be submitted to the state office by March 1. Check with your county Extension office for their submission requirements. Some counties will require you to turn in applications to their county office before submitting them online. We encourage you to ask your 4-H volunteer(s) or your 4-H office to review your materials before submission to ensure that they are complete.

Awardee selection is weighted towards your 4-H participation, accomplishments, and resume. Decisions are based on:

  • My 4-H Resume: 55%
  • My 4-H Story: 35%
  • Academic achievement: 10%

Application Materials

Use the form below (an online Qualtrics form) to submit the necessary documents. If you are unable to use the online form for any reason, contact your local county Extension office for help or accommodations.

Applications must include the following components as a single PDF in this order:

  • My 4-H Story
    • This is a written or video essay sharing your 4-H experience.
  • My 4-H Resume
    • This is your record of your 4-H career and includes your participation, leadership, service, achievements, and contributions in 4-H, as well as outside of 4-H. It should include your entire 4-H career, including this year (2023-2024).
  • Copy of high school transcript
    • does not need to be certified
  • Copy of SAT or ACT scores
    • optional

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.

Scholarship Application Form

Scholarship List, by designation

Scholarships for future OSU Students

These scholarships are available for students who will attend OSU this fall. Scholarships will be disbursed into student financial aid accounts after students attend one semester at OSU and submit a transcript showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Martha MacGregor 4-H Scholarship:

  • 2024: one $3,000 scholarship
  • no additional requirements

Harold & Bonnie Youngberg Endowed 4-H Scholarship:

  • 2024: one $1,250 scholarship
  • Must have been in 4-H for a minimum of five years

Minnick Memorial 4-H Scholarship:

  • 2024: one $1,000 scholarship
  • Preference to applicants with an agricultural project background

A. Lois Redman 4-H Scholarship:

  • 2024: one $1,000 scholarship
  • Preference for applicants with a Food & Nutrition background

Ted and Betty Dietz Memorial 4-H Scholarship:

  • 2024: one $500 scholarship
  • no additional requirements

Scholarships for OSU College of Agricultural Sciences or OSU College of Education

The Colegrove Family Scholarship gives preference to students who are enrolled or plan to enroll in the OSU College of Ag Science or College of Ed, but may be awarded to students attending any college or program. Scholarships will be disbursed into student financial aid accounts after students attend one semester at OSU and submit a transcript showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Colegrove Family Scholarship

  • Open to current 4-H members or alumni who are pursuing higher education
  • Available in 2024: one $3000 Scholarship
  • may be renewable for up to four years contingent on continued eligibility of recipient

    Scholarships for Any Accredited College or University

    These scholarships are available for students who will attend any accredited college or university this fall. Scholarships will be awarded after students attend one semester, quarter, or term, and submit a transcript showing a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Scholarships are disbursed into student financial aid accounts. Please be aware that institutions all have their own methods and rules for disbursing financial aid.

    Babe Coe Memorial Scholarship:

    • 2024: 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:

    • 2024: four $1500 scholarships
    • no additional requirements

    Duane P. Johnson 4-H Scholarship:

    • 2024: one $500 scholarship
    • no additional requirements

    O.M. Plummer Scholarship:

    Scholarships for current OSU students

    Additionally, two scholarships are available each year for 4-H Alumni who are currently attending OSU. These scholarships do not use the statewide application link above, and instead use the application linked below.

    • Judith K. Hofer Scholarship
      • 2024: 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
      • 2024: one $3000 scholarship
      • Must be currently enrolled undergraduate student at OSU pursuing a degree in Nutrition
      • Must have previous 4-H experience
    Scholarship Application for Current OSU Students
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    County Fair Scholarships

    For 2024, four $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 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

      County Fair Scholarship Submission Link

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