Various scholarships are available to eligible 4-H members. The information about these scholarships is updated as they are finalized. Please check back often.
Scholarships
Erie County 4-H Scholarship - due April 1st
This scholarship, sponsored by the Erie County 4-H Committee, is for eligible members who have not previously been awarded an Erie County 4-H Scholarship. Must turn in application and supporting documents, meet deadline and be present at interview to be considered for an award.
- Interviews will be held Sunday, April 26th at 5pm at the Senior Fairboard Office.
Click HERE to access application and criteria NOTE: You may want to review the criteria and have responses typed up in advance in another program so you can copy and paste the text into the Qualtrics.
Erie County Homemakers Scholarship - due April 1st
This scholarship recipient is chosen from the 4-H Scholarship applicants. Therefore, to apply for this scholarship, please use the 4-H Scholarship Application and follow those guidelines when applying. Eligible members are high school seniors who have taken FCS projects and/or who plan to major in an FCS related field. Must meet deadline and presence at interview required. The scholarship is sponsored by the Erie County Homemakers Council.
- Interviews will be held Sunday, April 26th at 5pm at the Senior Fairboard Office.
- Click HERE to access application and criteria NOTE: You may want to review the criteria and have responses typed up in advance in another program so you can copy and paste the text into the Qualtrics.
Erie County CARTEENS Scholarship - DUE APRIL 1ST
Applicant must be at least a high school senior. Previous recipients of the Erie County CARTEENS scholarships are not eligible to reapply. Must meet deadline and your presence at interview is required to receive this scholarship. Complete the 4-H Scholarship and follow criteria listed. Be sure to note your involvement in the CARTEENs program. You will have additional criteria to complete in the Qualtrics.
- Interviews will be held Sunday, April 26th at 5pm at the Senior Fairboard Office
- Click HERE to access application and criteria NOTE: You may want to review the criteria and have responses typed up in advance in another program so you can copy and paste the text into the Qualtrics.
Erie County Master Gardener Scholarship - Due April 15 This link will take you to the Erie County Master Gardener scholarship application. The Master Gardener scholarship, sponsored by the Erie County Master Gardeners, is for applicants pursuing a degree in plant science, such as agriculture, agronomy, botany, horticulture, forestry, environmental studies, landscaping or closely related field. You do NOT need to be a 4-H member to apply.
Farm Bureau Scholarship - Most applications are due by March 31, 2026
Click on link above to leave this website and go to The Farm Bureau website for information.