Scholarship Information

Instructions for Application for Scholarships
(Application forms below)

Scholarship applications must be received by March 1 to Scholarships, State 4-H Office, 114 Ag Hall, PO Box 830700, Lincoln NE 68583-0700. Scholarship availability may change at any time without prior notice. Note: Horse scholarship deadlines may vary. See individual descriptions.

NOTE THIS CHANGE: A 4-H participant submitting an application must list those scholarships for which they feel they are qualified. Due to different qualifications and review dates, it is required to submit separate applications for each. For ease of application, photocopies of materials requested will be accepted to complete the application.

4-H youth may want to visit with the Cooperative Extension Office in their county and the financial aid office at the college of their choice. There may be other grants, scholarships, or low-interest loans for which they would be eligible.

General Application Requirements and Instructions for All Scholarships

Please include:

1. 4-H General Information Form
2. General 4-H Scholarship Application. A separate form should be compiled for each scholarship. The General 4-H Scholarship Application consists of the following sections:
• Section A: Career Information
• Section B: 4-H Experiences (not required for Horse Scholarships)
• Section C: Horse Project Related Scholarships (required only for Grand Island Saddle Club and/or R.B. Warren Scholarship)
3. A transcript of the most current grades signed by a school administrator. Please include details of ACT or SAT test scores.

Use of information

The information submitted in this application is confidential. Personal information about scholarship winners may be used in local publicity and press releases.

Selection process

Selection will be based on the following factors: influence of 4-H on individuals' selection of future career, 4-H background, leadership abilities, resourcefulness, interest and desire for further education, and scholastic achievements. Scholarships will be awarded to the candidates whose applications earn the highest overall scores from the judges.

PLEASE SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS BY THE MARCH 1 DEADLINE TO

Scholarships, State 4-H Office
114 Ag. Hall, PO Box 830700
Lincoln NE 68583-0700

Eligibility Requirements for All 4-H Scholarships

General Eligibility for Applicants

1. Must be a current high school senior, graduating Spring, of the current year and attending college in the fall of the current year (unless specified by individual scholarship guidelines.)
2. Must have completed one (1) year of 4-H, and be current 4-H member unless otherwise stated.
3. Must be in good scholastic standing (minimum of "C" average.) Scholarships will be awarded after the successful completion of the first college semester. Recipient must provide a copy of first semester grades (with "C" average) to the Nebraska 4-H Foundation before scholarship is issued.

Loewenstien Scholarship Eligibility Requirements (Due March 1)

One or more college scholarships ($800-1000)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Must be attending University of Nebraska-Lincoln. College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources majors preferred, but not limited to those majors.

SELECTION: Donor will review all applications and make final decision.

Donna Wampler Endowed Scholarship Eligibility Requirements (Due March 1)

One scholarship ($200-500)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and be active 4-H member in one of the following counties: Adams, Buffalo, Clay, Greeley, Hall, Hamilton, Howard, Kearney, Merrick, Nance, Sherman, or York.

Orscheln Industries Foundation Scholarship Eligibility Requirements (Due March 1)

Three scholarships ($1000 each)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Available freshman year at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Institute of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. Be a US Citizen and a resident of Nebraska. Entering college as a freshman. Preference will be given to those with keen interest in the family farm and a resident of Nemaha, Otoe, Adams, Dawson, Valley, Buffalo, York, Seward, Lancaster, Red Willow, Gage, Saline, Lincoln, or Custer counties. Residents of counties bordering these Nebraska counties will be considered.

Horse Scholarship - Grand Island Saddle Club Eligibility Requirements (Due March 1)

Four Scholarships ($1000 each)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Currently enrolled in and active in the 4-H horse program.

Scholarship is to be awarded at the end of the first semester completed (assuming successful) in the University of Nebraska system. This would normally be the first semester after graduation from high school. An extension will be approved for up to 2 years, to facilitate completion of community college or other college course work. (This is to assist applicants who need/wish to stay closer to home, and may be entering the 2+2 program).

SELECTION: Finalists will be interviewed by a committee during the State 4-H Horse Exposition in Grand Island, with scholarship winner(s) announced during the event.

Applicants may first apply the year completing their sophomore year in High School.

Applicants may apply each year through completion of sophomore year in College, an associate degree, or successful obtainment of the Grand Island Saddle Club Scholarship, which ever comes first. (The scholarship may be earned a single time.)

May apply for use with any major offered within the University of Nebraska System. Preference will be given to those within the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, and then to those in other college at UNL.

R. B. Warren 4-H Horse Educational Scholarship Eligibility Requirements (Due March 1)

One Scholarship ($500)

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: Currently enrolled in and active in the 4-H horse program. Must attend the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources.

SELECTION: Qualifying applicants will be interviewed by a committee during the State 4-H Horse Exposition in Grand Island, with scholarship winner(s) announced during the event.

Download a Scholarship Application