Wisconsin 4-H Announces Applications for $20,000 in College Scholarships Open Jan. 1

Wisconsin 4-H is excited to announce applications open Jan. 1 for more than $20,000 in scholarships that will be awarded in 2026 to outstanding Wisconsin 4-H members and alums pursuing higher education. 

“The 2026 Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships are part of a longstanding tradition of readying our young people for adulthood,” says Wisconsin 4-H State Program Leader Jessica Jens. “The scholarships are made possible by generous donors who believe in the power of 4-H to guide youth confidently into their futures.”

Wisconsin 4-H Scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth through 4-H, development and leadership in 4-H, academic performance and educational goals. Find information on the scholarships, eligibility and applications at https://4h.extension.wisc.edu/opportunities/wisconsin-4-h-scholarships.

The scholarships were established by longstanding donors and advocates of Wisconsin 4-H who continue to give back to Wisconsin communities.

  • Betty Krueger Memorial 4-H Scholarship Fund
  • Elizabeth Salter-Eby 4-H Scholarship Endowment Fund
  • Francis A. and Phyllis S. Conrad 4-H Scholarship Endowment Fund
  • Gwen Wilson Memorial Scholarship Endowment Fund
  • Oscar G. and Mary M. Woelfel 4-H Scholarship Endowment Fund
  • T.L. Bewick Scholarship Fund
  • Culver’s 4-H Scholarship Fund

Applicants who are awarded scholarships will be notified by mid-May.

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