SAVE THE DATE – State Fair Online Entries Open April 1-June 1
State Fair online entries open April 1- June 1. Start thinking about those fabulous entries you can display at the Fair!
More information coming soon! In the meantime, you can view the State Fair 4-H Tip Sheet for exhibitors!
Scholarship Opportunities
Delaware 4-H Foundation Scholarship – Due May 1
Delaware 4H Foundation Scholarship
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.
Milton Garden Club Scholarships – Due March 15
HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS
2023 Milton Garden Club High School Scholarship
The number of scholarships awarded is based on the number of qualified applicants.
- Applicants must be graduating high school seniors pursuing post-secondary education in fields of study listed in the criteria below and legal residents of Sussex County, Delaware.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the study of landscape or ornamental horticulture; plant science including sustainable landscapes, production horticulture, plant pathology, plant biology and genetics, soils and environmental quality; landscape design and architecture; agribusiness marketing and management or another similar related field.
The application deadline is March 15, 2023. Applications will be accepted any time prior to the March 15th deadline. The completed application package should be returned to the school guidance office or mailed to: Milton Garden Club, Inc., c/o Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 203, Milton, DE 19968 and must be postmarked no later than March 15, 2023. Applications can be submitted up to and including the March 15th deadline. (Add scholarship info.
Post-Secondary Student Scholarship
2023 Milton Garden Club Scholarship for post-secondary students
For full-time students attending colleges or universities in the State of Delaware including University of Delaware, Delaware State University and Delaware Technical & Community College. The number of scholarships awarded is based on the number of qualified applicants.
- Applicants must be returning sophomore, junior or seniors enrolled full-time in a college or university in the State of Delaware studying in the field of agriculture and natural resources.
- Applicants must be legal residents of Sussex County, Delaware.
- Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to the study of landscape and ornamental horticulture; plant science including sustainable landscapes, production horticulture, plant pathology, plant biology and genetics, soils and environmental quality; landscape design and architecture; agribusiness marketing and management or another similar related field.
The application deadline is March 15, 2023. Applications can be submitted any time prior to and including the March 15th deadline. The completed application package should be returned to Carol Mertes-Smith, Scholarship Chair at: cmertess@comcast.net or mailed to: Milton Garden Club, Inc., c/o Scholarship Committee, P.O. Box 203, Milton, DE 19968
First State Antique Tractor Club Scholarship – Due April 15
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.
More information can be found here: https://firststateantiquetractorclub.com/scholarship-application
4-H and JoAnn Fabrics Partnership
Have some sewing or craft project ideas? Bring them to life while helping empower youth! Our friends at JoAnn are giving you a chance to support 4-H’ers with a donation in stores now through May 1st. Help inspire kids to create while doing some creating of your own!
SAVE 15% WITH JOANN 4-H REWARDS ON EVERY PURCHASE, EVERY DAY!
Current & Alumni members, parents of members, volunteers and 4-H staff can save 15% off total in-store and online purchases every day with 4-H Rewards. JOANN guarantees a minimum donation to National 4‑H Council of $250,000 per year until June 2023 through a combination of customer donations during campaigns, minimum of 2.5% of sales from the JOANN 4‑H Rewards Card, and $0.50 for every yard purchased of custom 4-H fabric.