Each year, the Delaware Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee award scholarships to deserving high school and college students!
View the available scholarships below:
The Delaware 4-H Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed to manage private funds in support of the 4-H youth development program in Delaware. As an educational organization, the foundation encourages young adults to pursue education and training beyond high school. In recognition of continued 4-H leadership, funds are available to support one or more scholarships offered for Delaware 4-H members to pursue higher education.
To qualify, applicants must have completed five years as a 4-H member, with at least three of those in Delaware. Recipients must be high school graduates and be enrolled full-time at any two- or four-year institution of higher education for the fall or spring semester of the 2022-2023 academic year. Applicants may be enrolled in any area of study. High school seniors will be evaluated separately from matriculated college students. Scholarships will only be awarded once per individual; those not awarded are encouraged to apply again.
Scholarship selection will be based upon a written essay, 4-H leadership, 4-H involvement, school/extracurricular activities, community involvement, academic performance, and two letters of reference. Applications may be downloaded from the Delaware 4-H Foundation website (http://www.delaware4hfoundation.org). Only current transcript and two (2) letters of reference may be attached. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Delaware State Fair. Scholarship checks will be issued to scholarship winners AFTER completion of their first semester. Awardees are required to submit a transcript from the first completed semester PRIOR to the check being issued.
Completed application form, most recent transcript, and two current reference letters are due to the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2022 via the University of Delaware’s Dropbox: https://pandora.nss.udel.edu/
You should receive a confirmation from Dropbox. If you do not receive a confirmation within 72 hours, please call the Delaware 4-H Office at 302-831-2509 to verify that the application was received.
This scholarship will be announced on Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. during the Delaware 4-H Foundation Donor Appreciation Brunch, 4-H Building, Delaware State Fair, Harrington. No checks will be given out at the Delaware State Fair.
No person applying for this scholarship shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age or gender.
For more information, please visit the Delaware 4-H Foundation website: http://www.delaware4hfoundation.org.
The First State Antique Tractor Club offers yearly scholarships to graduating seniors, on the Delmarva Peninsula, for the purpose of continuing education, in the field of agriculture.The scholarships will be awarded to a full-time student, accepted in an agriculture program at a two- or four-year university or college. All applications must be received by April 15th. All applicants must show financial need and academic merit. An independent panel processes the applications and makes the selections. The amount of the award/awards will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of The First State Tractor Club. Four (4) $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded this year.
Apply now for a scholarship toward the cost of one of our summer camps. Forms are due, either via the online form or physically in to the NCC Office by Friday, February 4. If sending in to the office, you can fax to 302-831-8934 or mail to NCC 4-H, 461 Wyoming Rd., Newark, 19716.
We will contact scholarship recipients as soon as possible.
The next round of NCC Links Grants will be awarded in February.
Grants are awarded to groups up to $100 and individuals up to $50.
Apply at: http://www.udel.edu/009039 by January 30.
Delaware 4-H Foundation announces 2021 scholarship opportunities
The Delaware 4-H Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit organization formed to manage private funds in support of the 4-H youth development program in Delaware. As an educational organization, the foundation encourages young adults to pursue education and training beyond high school. In recognition of continued 4-H leadership, funds are available to support one or more scholarships offered for Delaware 4-H members to pursue higher education.
To qualify, applicants must have completed five years as a 4-H member, with at least three of those in Delaware. Recipients must be high school graduates and be enrolled full-time at any two- or four-year institution of higher education for the fall or spring semester of the 2021-2022 academic year. Applicants may be enrolled in any area of study. High school seniors will be evaluated separately from matriculated college students. Scholarships will only be awarded once per individual; those not awarded are encouraged to apply again.
Scholarship selection will be based upon a written essay, 4-H leadership, 4-H involvement, school/extracurricular activities, community involvement, academic performance, and two letters of reference. Applications may be downloaded from the Delaware 4-H Foundation website (http://www.delaware4hfoundation.org). Only current transcript and two (2) letters of reference may be attached. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
Scholarship recipients will be announced at the Delaware State Fair. Scholarship checks will be issued to scholarship winners AFTER completion of their first semester. Awardees are required to submit a transcript from the first completed semester PRIOR to the check being issued.
Completed application form, most recent transcript, and two current reference letters are due to the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2021 via the University of Delaware’s Dropbox:
You should receive a confirmation from Dropbox. If you do not receive a confirmation within 72 hours, please call the Delaware 4-H Office at 302-831-2509 to verify that the application was received.
This scholarship will be announced on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. during the Delaware 4-H Foundation Donor Appreciation Brunch, 4-H Building, Delaware State Fair, Harrington. No checks will be given out at the Delaware State Fair.
No person applying for this scholarship shall be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, age or gender.
For more information, please visit the Delaware 4-H Foundation website: http://www.delaware4hfoundation.org.
DDC College Scholarship:
The Delaware Diabetes Coalition has established a scholarship to provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are planning to attend further education in an accredited higher education program or students currently enrolled in an undergraduate program who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes.
If you have an eligible student, please encourage them to apply by the April 30 deadline. Students can apply at www.dediabetescoalition.org/resources/scholarship
THE JIM CLAXTON SCHOLARSHIP FUND
ADMINISTERED BY:
TURFGRASS PRODUCERS
OF MARYLAND
The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund was initiated during the Spring of 2011 in order to honor Jim and his contributions to the Mid-Atlantic area turfgrass industry and financially support students while pursuing a college degree.
Jim worked as a salesman for Newsom Seed from the early 1990’s until soon before his passing on March 20, 2013. He made great contributions to turfgrass related businesses during this period, especially businesses involved in turf production.
The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund allows for a single, annual $500.00 award to be issued to a winning applicant prior to the fall college semester.
Written requests for applications for The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund can be sent to:
Turfgrass Producers of Maryland
P.O. Box 389
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Attention: The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund
And/or email to: Vernon@AllStatesTurf.com and/or Harry.kenney@nutrien.com
Completed applications, along with any essays, letters of recommendation, transcripts, etc. should be postmarked and mailed by 05/31/2021 to:
Turfgrass Producers of Maryland
P.O. Box 389
St. Michaels, MD 21663
Attention: The Jim Claxton Scholarship Fund
And/or email to: Vernon@AllStatesTurf.com and/or Harry.kenney@nutrien.com
In addition to a possible interview with one or more Turfgrass Producers of Maryland Board Members, the following criteria will be considered by the TPM board while deciding who will be awarded this scholarship:
It’s that time of year again! If you are planning to apply for a scholarship to our State Camp or one of our NCC Day Camps, please fill out the appropriate form and return via email to Kaitlin by March 1.
2021 State 4-H Camp Scholarship Application Form
Requests to the Delaware 4-H Foundation for Club/Group financial aid is March 1, 2021. Please share in your upcoming updates and newsletters.
The Delaware 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the 4-H program. Financial Support Requests will be accepted twice a fiscal year: March 1 and October 1
The applications will be reviewed and awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The attached form must be submitted electronically to de4h@udel.edu. Notification of the receipt of the request will be confirmed within 72 hours to the contact person named on the request. Once a decision has been made, the contact person will be notified of the Board’s decision.
This information can also be found on our website here: https://www.udel.edu/
New Castle 4-H Order of the Links offers grant opportunities to clubs and individuals. Please complete the application: https://bit.ly/NC_LinksGrant by February 1st for the next award cycle.
Video Contest:
1st Place – Eason Li
2nd Place – Claire Schaedler
Essay Contest:
1st Place – Graham Trader
2020 Mark Manno Memorial NCC Day Camp Scholarship-Application
Just a reminder that the next deadline for requests to the Delaware 4-H Foundation for Club/Group financial aid is March 1st. Please make sure your club leaders are aware of the upcoming deadline.
The Delaware 4-H Foundation is a non-profit organization supporting the 4-H program. Financial Support Requests will be accepted twice a fiscal year.
March 1 and October 1
The applications will be reviewed and awarded at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The below form must be submitted electronically to de4h@udel.edu. Notification of the receipt of the request will be confirmed within 72 hours to the contact person named on the request. Once a decision has been made, the contact person will be notified of the Board’s decision.
BRANDYWINE VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD 2020 GRANTS
Purpose: To support education or training in textile, sewing, quilting, fiber, or fabric arts and/or technology or related areas. Grants are intended to aid teachers or instructors in public or non-profit schools, institutions, or organizations with the expenses associated with teaching/ training, such as supplies, equipment or other educational materials.
Grant Awards: Awards may be up to $1,000.
Deadline: May 1, 2020
Applicant Requirements: Applicants must be teachers, instructors or representatives of a public or non-profit school, institution or organization that operates in New Castle County DE or Delaware/ Chester County PA.
Applications: Applicants must submit a brief application letter to bvqscholarships@yahoo.com. The letter must include:
Review: A committee with approval of the Brandywine Valley Quilters Board will select the award recipient(s). All applicants will be notified of the status of their application by June 1, 2020.
Follow-up: Within 6 months of receiving the scholarship award, recipients are expected to send an email or letter of acknowledgement which briefly describes how the award has been used. Send to bvqscholarships@yahoo.com.
The recipient or representative may be invited to report on their activities, experiences, or accomplishments at a regular monthly meeting of the Guild.
There are ten $10,000 scholarships available now! |
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The Farm Credit Foundation for Agricultural Advancement is giving away ten scholarships, each worth $10,000 to local students planning to pursue a career in agriculture.That’s right – we’re giving away $100,000 directly to ag students in our community! Our scholarship program is open to all high school seniors or currently enrolled college students residing in MidAtlantic Farm Credit’s territory who are planning to work in the agriculture industry. This could mean you’re planning to be a farmer, food scientist, veterinarian, ag educator, engineer, or even a Farm Credit employee! The deadline to submit your application is Friday, January 10, 2020. Good luck, and we’ll see you on the #OtherSideofAg! |
Dear Student:
A competitive grant from the New Castle County Association for Family and Community Education is available to a New Castle County resident who has graduated or is graduating from high school, and accepted at an accredited college or university for the upcoming academic year.
If you are interested in applying for this competitive grant, write to:
Grace Owen
46 West Village Rd.
Newark, DE 19713
Your letter of application should include:
The application should be received by June 1 so that the grant can be available for the beginning of the upcoming fall semester.
Very truly yours,
Maria R. Pippidis
Family and Consumer Science Educator
New Castle County Extension Director
The First State Antique Tractor Club offers yearly scholarships to graduating seniors for the purpose of continuing education in the field of agriculture.
Eligible students will be as follows: all schools in DE, five high schools in MD (North Caroline, Colonel Richardson, Easton, Queen Anne and North Dorchester), or the child or grandchild of a club member.
The scholarship will be awarded to a full time student, accepted in an agriculture program at a two or four year university or college. All applications must be received by April 15. All applicants must show financial need and academic merit. An independent panel processes the applications and makes the selections. The amount of the award/awards will be determined by the Scholarship Committee of The First State Tractor Club. Four (4) $1000.00 scholarships will be awarded this year.
The scholarships are paid directly to the school or college as directed by the recipient.
The award must be paid to a school or college by October 31. If the scholarship is not used by October 31 of the second year, it will revert back to the Club. A change in the college after the scholarships have been awarded will result in a review by the selection committee.
The scholarships will be awarded at The First State Antique Tractor Club’s annual show.
Please mail your completed application to:
Mr. William Argo 18330 McColleys Chapel Road, Georgetown, DE 19947
For Information Call Bill Argo at 302-856-7800
Applications are now open for the 2019 Delaware 4-H Foundation academic scholarships. Attached is the announcement and application, which is also posted on our website: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/academic-scholarships/
The completed application form, most recent transcript, and two current reference letters are due to the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2019 via the University of Delaware’s Dropbox (linked on the application).
Applications are now open for the 2019 Delaware 4-H Foundation academic scholarships. Attached is the announcement and application, which is also posted on our website: http://extension.udel.edu/4h/academic-scholarships/
The completed application form, most recent transcript, and two current reference letters are due to the State 4-H Office by May 1, 2019 via the University of Delaware’s Dropbox (linked on the application).
2019 Delaware 4H Foundation Scholarship announcement
2019 4-H Foundation Scholarship application
2019 George Scott Memorial Camp Scholarship
2019 Essay Topic: Honey Varietals, State to State
Each jar of honey reflects an unrepeatable combination of climate, soil, weather and flowers. Each state has unique honey varietals that beekeepers can market to their customers. Please identify one unique varietal to your state and discuss the flower’s uniqueness and how beekeepers can effectively market that varietal.
In your essay, please include a photo of the varietal’s flower, an interview with a local beekeeper who collects this varietal and a recipe that highlights the varietal.
Entries should be submitted to the State 4-H office by Friday, February 1st, 2019.
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Hillside HVAC is offering a scholarship.
For more info, please visit:
https://hillsidehvac.com/hvac-scholarship/
The deadline to apply for the Spring 2019 scholarship is October 30, 2018.
