Interested in continuing your education? Your experience in 4-H can assist you in garnering scholarship opportunities. Read below for more information!
WI 4-H Foundation
Due March 1st via email at 5:00 p.m. The Wisconsin 4-H Foundation will award more than $15,000 in scholarships to students based on demonstrated personal growth through 4-H, development and leadership in 4-H, academic performance and future educational goals. For details, eligibility and application, visit the WI 4-H Foundation Scholarship web page.
4-H Leaders Association
Due March 1st. The La Crosse County 4-H Leaders Association will award up to 5 scholarships of $300 each to current high school senior 4-H members who have been active for at least 5 years and will be pursuing a post-secondary education in the following Fall. Handwritten applications will not be accepted! For details, eligibility and application, click here. For a word document, click here.
Agricultural Society
Due April 1st via mail. The La Crosse County Agricultural Society will award 2 scholarships of varying amounts to current high school seniors who participate in the La Crosse Interstate Fair, are active 4-H/FFA members and will be enrolled in post-secondary education in the following Fall. For details, eligibility and application, click here.
Shooting Sports Scholarship
Due June 15th via mail or email to the Extension Office (212 6th St N, Suite 2200, La Crosse). The La Crosse County 4-H Shooting Sports Project will award 2 scholarships of varying amounts to current high school juniors and seniors who participate in the La Crosse County 4-H Shooting Sports Project. For details, eligibility and application:
Scholarship Application
List of Eligible Events
Service Hours Tracking Sheet
State Fair Dairy Promotion Board
Due February 1st via email. The Wisconsin State Fair Dairy Promotion Board is offering $1,000 scholarships to students that will be 3rd or 4th year college students during the academic year. Applicants must be Wisconsin residents enrolled full-time at a 4-year Wisconsin school and be pursuing a dairy-related or food science degree. For details, eligibility and application visit here: https://wsfdairypromo.org/scholarships/application
WWBP
Due April 1st via mail. The Western Wisconsin Beef Producers will award $300 scholarships to graduating high school seniors planning to end post-secondary education. Applicants must be or have an immediate family member that is in good standing of the Cooperative and be pursing education on an agricultural-related field. For details, eligibility and application, click here.
Horse Association
Due March 1st via mail. The Wisconsin 4-H Horse Association will award up to 6 scholarships to high school seniors or 1st year post-secondary students who have participated in the 4-H Horse & Pony Project for at least 4 consecutive years. Applicants must be pursuing higher education of any major. For details, eligibility and application, click here.
WPA
Due December 1st via mail. The Wisconsin Pork Association will award scholarships to high school seniors pursuing post-high school education. Preference is given to individuals who have been involved in and possess a sincere interest in the pork industry. For more information and a copy of the application, visit the Wisconsin Pork Association scholarship website.
Wisconsin Towns Association
Due May 23, 2025 via mail. The Wisconsin Towns Association will be awarding $7,000 in scholarships to high school seniors graduating in 2025 from either a public or proviate high school in Wisconsin that plan to enroll in a Wisconsin public or private college or university in 2025. The winners are determined by independent judging of an essay contest. The essay should address the topic: “What are the 3 top priorities your local town government officials should pursue to improve the quality of life in your community?” For more information visit: https://www.wisctowns.com/resources/scholarship/
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