Scholarship Categories

Dean Memorial Legacy Scholarship

For nearly 40 years, Bob and Pat Dean were passionately devoted to the 4-H Youth Development Program and the California 4-H Foundation. Without children of their own, Bob and Pat considered the 4-H youth their children. Through this scholarship fund, they have insured the future of their “family.”

Award Information: Three $1,000 scholarships

Candidates judged on demonstrated level of skill and knowledge in any project area.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor.

Mabel W. Jacks Scholarship

The Mabel W. Jacks Endowment Fund is in memory of R.C. Jacks, an enthusiastic supporter of both 4-H and FFA.

Award Information: Up to five $700 scholarships

Please note: 4-H members enrolled in Nevada State 4-H at the time of their high school graduation are also eligible.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor.
Consideration will be given to those students pursuing higher education who, in the absence of a scholarship, might otherwise be unable to attend a college or university (financial need). Financial need is determined based on the essay.

California State Beekeepers Association Scholarship

The purpose of the California State Beekeepers Association is to educate the public about the beneficial aspects of honey bees, advance research beneficial to beekeeping practices, provide a forum for cooperation among beekeepers, and to support the economic and political viability of the beekeeping industry. More information is available at http://www.californiastatebeekeepers.com/.

Award Information: One $500 scholarship

Candidates must have participated in a 4-H beekeeping project anytime in their 4-H membership.
Awards shall be given to students pursuing any field of scholastic endeavor.
Preference will be given to those students who plan to enter the bee industry.

Daisy/4-H Shooting Sports Scholarship

This scholarship, through the University of Maryland Extension, is intended for youth enrolled in 4-H shooting sports programs who are high school seniors that will graduate this spring and enter college in the fall. Scholarship funds would be available the second semester of the freshman year. See the application for more information and scholarship qualifications. The application deadline is May 1. Daisy/4-H Shooting Sports Scholarship Application

Award Information: one $500 scholarship

Minimum of 3.0 GPA from high school.
Three years participation in 4-H shooting sports.
Recommendation of HS counselor or principal.
Recommendation of 4-H coach or equivalent-who is not a relative.
Scholarship payable to any two-year or four-year accredited Jr. College, College or University.
Requires a 250-500 word essay about "How participation in the 4-H Shooting Sports better prepared them for college and for life."
Certified copy of high school transcript.
Scholarship money available in the second semester of freshman year and can be used for books, housing and or college fees.
Scholarship of $500 awarded at the National 4-H Shooting Sports Invitational each year.

Samarin Family Vocational Education Scholarship

Award Information: One $1,000 scholarship

Candidates must be enrolled in, or intending to enroll in (upon high school graduation), a vocational/trade school or junior college vocational training program in the United States.
Note: Vocational education is organized educational programs that are directly related to the preparation of individuals for employment or for additional preparation for a career requiring other than a baccalaureate or advanced degree. Examples include automotive technician, welder, forester, drafter, dental assistant, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and other vocational fields.
Consideration will be given first to those students who, in the absence of a scholarship, might otherwise be unable to attend a vocational or trade school, or junior college vocational training program. All applicants in need of encouragement and support in pursuing a vocational program will be considered.
Applications will be judged on financial need and how the scholarship will help the candidate reach his or her vocational education goals. These are evaluated based on the personal statement.

LA-CO Industries Scholarship

LA-CO Markal®, a manufacturer of livestock marking products for the agriculture industry, regards 4-H as a very worthwhile organization for youth who want to learn more about the very important agriculture industry and the key role it plays in the world today. The company is proud to sponsor a $1,000 scholarship each year for continued education in an agricultural field of study.

Award Information: One $1,000 scholarship

Awards shall be given to students pursuing a degree in an agricultural large animal production field of study.
All candidates must have a 3.0 grade point average or higher.
Consideration will be given to those students pursuing higher education who, in the absence of a scholarship, might otherwise be unable to attend a college or university (financial need). Financial need is determined based on the essay.