Scholarships
Financial support for 4-H members is available in a variety of ways: 4-H Scholarships, 4-H Activity Support Fund, and 4-H Program Fee Stipends. All of these are funded by a variety of sources and are supported based on availability of funds each year.
Committee Scholarships
2023-2024 Maricopa County 4-H Committee Scholarship Application
- Maricopa County 4-H Committee Scholarship Application 2023-2024
- Scholarship Interview Judging Rubric
- Scholarship Application Judging Rubric
Each year, 4-H Committees sponsor a scholarship(s) for 4-H members who are graduating high school seniors or first-year college student, up to 19 years of age. 4-H members can apply for as many committee scholarships as they choose as long as they are enrolled in that project area. Applicants must submit an application and letters of recommendation for each committee scholarship. Face to face interviews with the scholarship board will be scheduled for the week of March 25-29, 2024.
Scholarships are currently sponsored in the following areas: General Projects, Horse, Livestock and Small Stock. Scholarship applications can be mailed, dropped off in-person or scanned and emailed to gabrielsonv@arizona.edu.
Kelly J. Bryant Memorial Scholarship Application
The qualification requirements for Kelly J. Bryant are:
*A Maricopa County 4-H member a minimum of four full years;
*Has been enrolled in the 4-H Horse or 4-H Livestock project(s) and has participated in community service, leadership and/or citizenship and active in participating or presenting communication efforts;
*A current 4-H member who is a senior in high school and has applied and been accepted and plans to attend an accredited university or community college or any type of post-high school education in the fall of the year in which the scholarship is awarded.
Kelly J Bryant Scholarship Application 2023-2024
Scholarship applications can be mailed, dropped off in-person or scanned and emailed to gabrielsonv@arizona.edu
Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation
The Arizona 4-H Youth Foundation awards educational scholarships to 4-H members who have college or university aptitude. Some awards are based on financial need; others are based solely on merit. Learn more about available opportunities on the Foundation's website.
Tractor Supply Company (TSC) 4-H Activity Support Fund
Maricopa County 4-H, with support from our local Tractor Supply Company stores, is pleased to offer the 4-H Activity Support Fund to assist youth in attending camps, clinics, and/or leadership events. These funds cannot be used for contest(s)/show entry fees. Activity Support Funds may be awarded in various amounts, depending on the cost of the activity. Please complete the application by the stated deadline to be considered. Mail completed application to the Maricopa County 4-H Office Attn: Caroline Werkhoven at 4341 E. Broadway Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85040 or email to Caroline Werkhoven at cwerkhoven@arizona.edu
Program Fee Stipend
Maricopa County 4-H offers a limited number of partial program fee stipends to assist those 4-H members financially. Applicants may be awarded a maximum of $10.00 to assist them in paying their 4-H Program Fee. Please complete all information requested on this application.