Kentucky 4-H Foundation Scholarships
- Deadline
- May 15, 2026
- Amount
- Ranging from $2,500 - $500
- GPA
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- SAT
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- College
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Other requirements
Applicant must have a high school graduation date in 2026, be a full-time Kentucky resident, have been an active Kentucky 4-H member for at least the last 2 years (the current year and last year) and must attend a post-secondary academic or vocational institution in Kentucky and be a full-time student.
Description
Application Process: 1. Applications available at the Kentucky 4-H Foundation’s website at www.kentucky4hfoundation.org 2. All applications must be electronically submitted to melissag.miller@uky.edu by Friday, May 15, 2026 in order to be considered. Scholarship winners will be announced and recognized during the Kentucky 4-H Teen Conference held on the University of Kentucky campus June 2-5, 2026; attendance is required. 3. Each application shall be accompanied with the following information: A. Completed Application with signatures of applicant, parent or guardian and agent. B. Essay (Minimum of 200 words and a maximum of 300-600 words, double-spaced) entitled “How has 4-H prepared me for the next chapter?” C. Two letters of recommendation, one from each of the following people: i. County Extension Agent ii. Non-family member D. Current High School Transcript or the equivalent. E. Recent color photograph of applicant (preferably head-and-shoulders portrait). 4. Selection process will be based on the following priorities: A. Top priority will be given to the level of 4-H involvement – evaluated by years of membership, depth of program involvement, and level completed in the Kentucky 4-H Achievement Program. B. Academic achievement. C. Financial need. D. Applicant attending a post-secondary academic or vocational institution in Kentucky and be a full-time student. 5. All applications will be reviewed by a selection committee and their decision is final. 6. To receive scholarship funds recipient will provide to the Kentucky 4-H Foundation proof of enrollment to a post-secondary academic or vocational institution no later than May 31, 2027. 7. Scholarship will be awarded in a check made payable to the applicant, funds can be used for any costs related to their post-secondary education.
Application form
Open application PDF (4hFoundationScholarshipApplication2026.pdf)