4-H Scholarships
Michigan 4-H Foundation scholarship funds provide financial support for post-secondary education for 4-H members. Michigan 4-H scholarships can be established with annual donations, memorial gifts or endowment funds.
A variety of 4-H post-secondary scholarships are available to 4-H members. Eligibility and requirements varies by scholarship. Please note all scholarships may not be available every year.
Donate now to grow a 4-H scholarship fund!
MSU-Michigan 4-H Foundation Scholarships
The Michigan 4-H Foundation offers scholarships to attend Michigan State University. Applicants are selected from the MSU 4-H Youth Development Scholarship applicant pool. Applicants should apply for the MSU 4-H Youth Development Scholarship. There is no separate application process for these awards scholarships.
Current scholarships include:
- Michigan 4-H Foundation Scholarship
Award amount: $1,200 - Sigma Alpha Sorority 4-H Scholarship
Award amount: $1,200 - Lowell and Carol Spike Memorial 4-H Scholarship
Award amount: $1,200 - Silm Family 4-H Scholarship Endowment Fund
Award amount: $1,200
Statewide 4-H Scholarships
Please see individual scholarship applications/guidelines for full eligibility requirements.
- Norma Agnew Memorial 4-H Horse Judging Scholarship
- Carl J. Lesser 4-H Ag Scholarship
- Michigan 4-H Rabbit & Cavy Scholarship
County-Specific 4-H Scholarships
To be eligible for the following post-secondary scholarships, the applicant must have been a 4-H member and/or resident of the county listed. Please contact the county MSU Extension office for individual scholarship applications, guidelines and full eligibility requirements.
- Heather M. Barley 4-H Memorial Scholarship (Benzie, Grand Traverse or Leelanau County)
- Barry County 4-H Scholarship Fund
- Gordon and Viola Bierlein Scholarship (Tuscola County)
- Chase Showmanship Sweepstakes (Ingham County, horse)
- Hannah L. Glair 4-H Memorial Service Award (Ingham County)
- Wayland Hart Memorial Dairy Scholarship (Adrian-area/Washtenaw County)
- Ada May and Web Harwood 4-H Memorial Scholarship (Washtenaw County)
- Burrell E. Henry Memorial Scholarship (Calhoun County)
- Houghton-Keweenaw 4-H Senior Scholarship Endowment
- Robert Kinsley 4-H Scholarship (Kent County, dairy/animal science)
- Melinda Klockziem Memorial Scholarship Fund (Benzie County)
- Andrew L. Olson Scholarship (Grand Traverse County)
- Elmer and Rose Peterson Memorial 4-H Endowment (Mason County)
- Lee G. and K. Joanna Schwenk Fund for Kalamazoo County 4-H
- Rolan and Bernice Sleight Memorial Scholarship (Clinton County)
- Earl W. and Suzanne Threadgould Award (Ingham County)
- Marie Wagester Memorial 4-H Scholarship (Isabella County)
Additional scholarships may be available through local 4-H programs. Visit the Michigan 4-H Youth Development 4-H Scholarships page for more information.
To grow a 4-H scholarship fund, donate now:
For more information about funding new scholarship funds, contact:
Abbey Miller
Director, Michigan 4-H Foundation
Phone: (517) 353-4433
E-mail: abmiller@msu.edu
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