Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarships

The Missouri 4-H Foundation offers educational scholarships for 4-H youth and former 4-H members pursuing post-secondary study.

Application forms are submitted to your county Extension office with a county due date.  County applications are accepted by the state 4-H office after January 1 by the due date of April 1.
Scholarship forms

Sixty scholarships are available, each ranging from $500 to $2,500. One scholarship application permits the applicant to be considered for any available scholarship, subject to conditions specified by the donor.

Missouri 4-H also offers opportunities to 4-H alumni to earn up to $4,725 for college and/or payback of student loans through AmeriCorps*VISTA.

Scholarship Guidelines

• High school applicants must have a grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Home-school youth must submit an ACT or SAT scores. College applicants must have at least a GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale.
• The scholarship must be used within 9 months after awarded. (Applicant must be enrolled in school).
• A word processor must be used to complete the application. Use plain white 8 ½ x 11” paper with 1 inch margins. Use a font no smaller than 12-pitch. Single-space within each answer and double-space between questions.

Scholarship Selection Criteria
The Missouri 4-H Foundation Scholarship application form should be completed and must include:

• Signature of applicant and 4-H/Extension staff
• High school/college transcript (must include GPA) or ACT/SAT scores for home schooled youth
• Financial information page completed by parent/guardian

A committee determines scholarship selection based on the following score system:

• 70% 4-H achievement in leadership, citizenship, community service and projects
• 20% Financial need
• 10% Work/Career Goals

Financial need scoring is determined as follows:

• 1 point for each dependent child under the age of 21 in the family
• 2 points for each family member attending college
• Adjusted gross income:
  • 10 points - $15,000 and under
  • 7 points - $15,001 to $20,000
  • 5 points - $20,001 to $30,000
  • 2 points - $30,001 and above