Hello, 4-H Families!

Each year, Wisconsin 4-H recognizes outstanding students in our communities with scholarships that celebrate dedication, leadership, and achievements in 4-H. We’re excited to announce that this year we will be awarding more than $20,000 in scholarships to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alumni.

Applications for eligible high school seniors and 4-H alumni opened on Jan. 1, 2026. To apply, applicants must:

• Have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least three years
• Have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
• Be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college, or technical school during the 2026-2027 academic school year
• Have not received a Wisconsin 4-H Collegiate Scholarship

For the application form, specific scholarship information, and complete instructions on how to apply, visit https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/wisconsin-4-h-scholarships/. 

Any members of your family who meet this criteria are encouraged to apply!

Applications must be received electronically by no later than 11:59 p.m. Central Time on March 1, 2026. Applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified via email by mid May.

Thank you for your and your family’s dedication to Wisconsin 4-H!