DE 4-H Foundation College Scholarship
The Delaware 4-H Foundation makes scholarships available to Delaware 4-H members in pursuit of higher education. Traditional scholarship awards recognize continued 4-H leadership.
The annual Charles “Chuck” Busker Memorial Scholarship from the Delaware 4-H Foundation was established in 2024. High school seniors or college students who are pursuing a degree in agriculture will be considered for this scholarship of $5,000.00 to support their studies. Students with an interest in dairy demonstrated by multiple years of 4-H Dairy Project participation and leadership will be given top priority. This award is given in memory of Charles “Chuck” Busker, an avid dairy farmer and 4-H supporter, via the endowment in his memory with the Foundation.
- Announcement of opportunities – complete details
- Scholarship application
Delaware Farm Bureau Scholarship
Scholarship applications accepted by Delaware Farm Bureau
Delaware high school students gearing up for careers in agriculture can now apply for scholarships through the Delaware Farm Bureau.
The scholarships are offered by the DEFB’s Women’s Committee, Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee (YF&R) and the three county Farm Bureaus. Each group reviews submitted applications and offers scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to awardees for the upcoming school year.
To support the scholarship program, the Women’s Committee and YF&R each fundraise throughout the year. The Women’s Committee allocates some of the profits from its food booth at the annual Delaware State Fair in Harrington to the scholarship opportunities, while the YF&R hosts a Strawberry Festival in May at Bobola Farms & Florist in Dover and the annual Antique Tractor Pull in July at the Delaware State Fair to benefit the students.
“The scholarship program is important to the YF&R because we want to promote education in young Delaware agriculturalists. We strongly believe in investing in the future of agriculture in Delaware,” YF&R State Chair Mollie Lynch said. Scholarship applications can be found online at www.defb.org and should be submitted no later than Friday, May 3 at 4 p.m.
2024 Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship
The Christina Conservancy is now accepting applications for the 2024 Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship. Deadline is April 15, 2023.
The Edward W. Cooch, Jr. Environmental Scholarship fund has been established to honor the late Edward W. Cooch, Jr. (1920-2010). “Ned” was an avid environmentalist with a deep passion for the natural lands and water resources of the State of Delaware. This $2,500 scholarship will be awarded to one student, selected by the scholarship committee, who demonstrates the ideals that Ned Cooch carried out in his daily life. Application information and submission details are available here.
Eligibility
1. Must be applying to a properly accredited community college, college, or university for the fall semester 2024;
2. Must be a Delaware resident;
3. Must be a senior in a Delaware high school or veteran of the U.S. armed services;
4. Must have a grade point average of 3.0 or greater;
5. Must major in an environmental field of study;
6. Must demonstrate a strong interest in water resources and the environment (example: participate in river cleanups, engage in school Eco-club projects, elect to take environmental classes, etc.).