4-H British Columbia Scholarships

4-H BC offers a variety of scholarships to support members in pursuing their post-secondary education. These scholarships recognize leadership, dedication, and achievements in 4-H, providing financial assistance for studies in agriculture, science, business, and more.

2026 Scholarship Application Period

January 15 - April 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (pst)

https://www.4hbc.ca/scholarships for more information

https://youtu.be/LejloniArME for video guide

2026 4-H BC Provincial Scholarships

• 4-H British Columbia Foundation Scholarship
• Aubrey & Barbara Searle 4-H Scholarship
• BC Agriculture in the Classroom Foundation Scholarship
• BC Youth in Agriculture Foundation Scholarships
• Chernoff Family Foundation Scholarships
• Deep Creek Dairy 4-H Alumni Scholarship
• Nancy Loreth Memorial Scholarship
• Richard Fatt Memorial 4-H Scholarships
• Saanich Fruit Growers’ Association 4-H Scholarships
• Annie Zylman Agricultural Memorial Fund Scholarship
• Wim Zylman Agricultural Memorial Fund Scholarship
• Iris May (nee Fletcher) Wright Memorial Scholarship

Provincial Scholarship Eligibility Requirements

Applicant Must:

• Have achieved in at least two of the last three years with 4-H BC (2023-2025)
• Have been registered as a 4-H BC member within the last two years (2024/2025)
• Currently be completing Grade 12 or have previously completed Grade 12.
• Be planning to attend a post-secondary educational institution by January 1, 2027. Scholarships cannot be deferred for use past this date. Proof of post-secondary enrolment with start date must be provided to 4-H BC in order for scholarship funds to be released.
• Not have previously received a Provincial 4-H BC Scholarship*

*Exception for select 2025 Provincial 4-H BC Scholarship Winners:

• The following scholarships may be renewed at the discretion of the Selection Committee after reapplication by the 2025 recipient:
  • Deep Creek Dairy 4-H Alumni Scholarship
  • Nancy Loreth Memorial Scholarship
  • Richard Fatt Memorial 4-H Scholarships
  • Saanich Fruit Growers' Association 4-H Scholarships

Application Requirements

• Applications must be submitted in full before 11:59 pm (pst) April 15, 2026.
• Applications that are not filled out in full and/or do not contain all requested supplemental documents will not be considered.
• Correct use of the 4-H brand must be present across the application (eg. there must always be a dash between 4 and H).
• Provincial Scholarship Eligibility Requirements must be met.
• Individual Scholarships may have specific Eligibility Requirements. Applicants will be automatically considered for all Scholarships they are eligible for.

Additional Important Information

• Please set aside 30 - 60 minutes to complete this application.
• We suggest clicking through the application before starting to fill-in fields so that you can see what information you will need to provide. A checklist is also provided below.
• You will not be able to save a draft of your application in order to return to it and complete later.
• Once started, the application will need to be submitted in order to save the information you have provided.
• If the application is left open on your computer for an extended period of time, the form will time-out and information filled in will be lost.
• This form will work best if completed on a desktop computer or laptop. Do not use a mobile device such as a cellphone.
• You can navigate through the form by clicking the next button at the bottom of each page or by clicking the section buttons at the top of the form. You can complete these sections in any order.
• PDF is the preferred file type for document uploads. However, doc, docx, heic, jpeg, jpg, png, xlsx and xls are also accepted.
• You will be given the option to download, print, or email a copy of your completed application after you click submit. We suggest saving a copy of your application for your records.
• If you have any questions or require assistance, please email resources@4hbc.ca or call 1-866-776-0373

Application Checklist

Information related to 4-H, such as:

• Number of years you have been registered in 4-H
• Number of years you have achieved in 4-H
• Number of meetings held by your club in the past five years
• Number of club meetings you attended in the past five years
• Executive Positions you have held
• Committees you have been on
• Participation in Communications & Judging Events
• Participation in Provincial, National, and International Opportunities
• Pins you have received
• External Credits you have received
• Extracurricular activities and hobbies unrelated to 4-H.
• Information about the school you are currently attending.
• Information about the post-secondary school you plan to attend and the program you plan to complete.
• Budget in the form of a chart or spreadsheet detailing your first or current year of post-secondary education. This budget needs to include all of your income and expenses.
• Essay of approximately 250 - 300 words on the topic My Plans for Post-Secondary Education. This needs to include your objectives and career aspirations.
• Most recent school transcript.
• 3 personal references (Community, Academic, and 4-H) which must include a phone number and letter of reference from each.