Vermont 4-H Foundation Scholarships

Name: Vermont 4-H Foundation Scholarships

Award Amount: Varies per recipient (typically several hundred to a few thousand dollars)

Information and Eligibility:
The Vermont 4‑H Foundation offers scholarship opportunities for youth who participate in the 4‑H program in Vermont, including both educational assistance for higher-education and support for 4-H events and leadership programs. Awards aim to help Vermont 4-H members attend camps, leadership trips, state/national 4-H events, or pursue post-secondary education. Eligibility criteria typically include:

• Membership/Participation: Applicant must be or have been a member of Vermont 4-H (club, school-based or camp program).
• Academic Level: Depending on the specific scholarship:
  • Youth awards: for participation in 4-H events, camps or programs.
  • Higher education awards: for high-school seniors or current college students planning or enrolled in a post-secondary institution.
• Residency/State Area: Applicant must reside in Vermont and participate in Vermont 4-H programming.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form (for youth event scholarships) or the higher-education scholarship application form provided via the University of Vermont Extension / Vermont 4-H Foundation.
• Official or unofficial transcript (for higher-education awards) demonstrating current student standing.
• Résumé or personal statement describing 4-H involvement, leadership experiences, educational goals and how the funds will be used.
• Letters of recommendation may be required depending on the specific fund (e.g., from a 4-H educator or mentor).

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated participation and leadership in Vermont 4-H programs (club meetings, project work, events).
• Academic readiness for the intended next step (event attendance or post-secondary study).
• Clarity and relevance of the applicant’s goals, and how the scholarship will support their 4-H engagement or educational path.

Additional Details:

• The Vermont 4-H Foundation was established to secure and manage private support for the benefit of Vermont 4-H members at the county, state and national level.
• Award amounts vary each year depending on program funding and the type of scholarship (youth event awards vs. college scholarships). Applicants should refer to the current application for the exact award range.

Deadline:

• March

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