4-H Foundation Scholarships

• A high school senior and accepted at an accredited post-secondary school or enrolled as an undergraduate at an accredited post-secondary school
• Age 21 or younger as of Sept. 1 of the current 4-H year
• A current or former North Dakota 4-H member
• A North Dakota 4-H member for at least one year at the time of application

• Scholarship candidates may apply for more than one scholarship.
• Scholarship candidates who have previously applied for a North Dakota 4-H Foundation scholarship must submit an updated application each year.
• Scholarship candidates who are still high school students but also taking college classes must complete both sections of the online form.
• Certain scholarships have additional special eligibility or selection requirements

• Request two letters of recommendation from adults you have worked with. Please use PDFs to upload.
• Obtain proof of enrollment such as transcript(s), class schedule, or other supporting documentation. Please use a PDF to upload.
• Prepare responses to the following four essay questions. Please limit your answers to all four sections to a total of three pages. Please use a PDF to upload.

1. Career Path (25%)

Explain your career plans and how your 4-H experiences influenced your decision about your field of study and career goals.

2. 4-H Experiences (30%)

• List the 4-H project areas in which you participate or participated. Include the years you were involved, the level at which you participated (club, county, state, national), and the skills and knowledge you gained from these experiences.
• List the leadership you have had in your 4-H experience. Include any office or offices held, event or events attended, the years you were involved, the level at which you participated (club, county, state, national), and the skills and knowledge you gained from these experiences.
• List the community impact you have had in your 4-H experience. Include the project or projects, event or events, experience or experiences, the years you were involved, and the level at which you participated (club, county, state, national).
• How has 4-H shaped you as a person and influenced your future?

3. Other Experiences and Service (25%)

Highlight your school and community experiences that complemented your 4-H experience. Include leadership roles, extracurricular activities and community service.

4. Financial Need (10%)

Explain how you plan to finance your education.

Application Presentation (10%)