04/28/2026
Apply for a Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarship!
Eligible individuals wishing to apply for a Maryland 4-H Foundation scholarship must apply online by 11:59PM on June 15, 2026.
General Eligibility Requirements:
The following requirements apply to all scholarships awarded by the Maryland 4-H Foundation. Please note that some scholarships may have additional eligibility requirements. Refer to the Available Scholarships section for more details.
Must be a currently enrolled Maryland 4-H member or a Maryland 4-H Alumni in good standing who has completed at least two (2) years of membership in Maryland 4-H.
Must be planning to enroll in an accredited college, university or post-secondary technical training program for both the fall and spring semesters of the 2026-2027 academic year.
Each applicant may only receive one (1) scholarship per year for two (2) years before becoming ineligible to apply.
*Students completing their post-secondary education in December of 2026 are ineligible to apply.
Application Requirements:
Scholarship applications must be submitted online and are to be time stamped by 11:59pm of June 15th. The scholarship application must be typed and signed by the candidate.
In addition to their application, candidates must provide the following documentation:
Unofficial transcript from most recent academic institution.
Essay – Describe a passion you have discovered, developed, or shared through your 4-H experience. Include specific examples of your 4-H involvement and explain how these experiences have prepared you to be “Beyond Ready”. How has this passion influenced your academic interests and future career goals?
Leadership, 4-H Involvement, and Citizenship charts provided in application.
A letter of recommendation from someone involved in your 4-H career (ie. 4-H Club Leader, 4-H Educator, influential 4-H volunteer, etc.).
Any application that does not meet the requirements or is missing required information will be considered incomplete and will NOT be reviewed.
Please visit the link below to apply:
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