Maryland 4-H Foundation Scholarships

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.).
• Special Criteria for selected scholarships - Please see the Available Scholarships below for more details.

Any application that does not meet the requirements or is missing required information will be considered incomplete and will NOT be reviewed.

Reference a copy of the application here that mirrors the online application as a guide to help you gather all of the necessary information and documentation before completing and submitting the online application.