Texas 4-H Youth Development Foundation offers scholarships in 4 different categories based on 4-H experience, financial need and academic record.
Scholarship Types
- Baccalaureate Scholarship: for students pursuing a 4-year degree
- Technical Certification: for students pursuing an approved vocational program
- Courageous Heart: for students who participated in 4-H and attended school through hardship
- Collegiate Scholarships: for former 4-Hers who are now in college
Scholarship Timeline
Date |
Task |
| November – January | Scholarship Trainings |
| November – December | Applicants complete FAFSA |
| January 25, 2016 | Applications due to Harris County Extension Office |
| February 5, 2016 | Applications move on to District 9 review* |
| February 19, 2016 | Applications move on to State 4-H review* |
| April 12, 2016 | Interview selection notification |
| April 29 – May 1, 2016 | Interviews in Austin, TX |
| June 7-9, 2016 | Awards Assemblies/Banquets in College Station, TX |
Access the application and submission guidelines on the
Texas 4-H Scholarships page.
*Please note, incomplete or incorrect applications will NOT be considered. Once applications are submitted to the County Extension, they move on to District and State levels for consideration – applicants DO NOT submit directly to these entities.
Revised 12/3/15