The recipient of this scholarship must be currently enrolled in a 4-H youth leadership project, must attend a University of Wisconsin campus, and must intend to major in Family and Consumer Sciences or a directly related field.

This scholarship was established in 1970 by Elizabeth Salter-Eby (1894-1972), an alumna of the UW-Madison School of Home Economics. She established this scholarship before her death to encourage young people to continue academic pursuits in home economics and developing youth education methods. Although UW-Madison has not offered a home economics major since the 1980s, the School of Home Economics lives on today as the University’s School of Human Ecology, and the scholarship is now awarded to students in Family and Consumer Sciences and related fields.

The recipient of this scholarship must be a current 4-H member, demonstrate commitment to community service, and be a freshman at a college or university in Wisconsin.

This scholarship was established in 1994 in memory of Francis A. Conrad (1914-1991) and Phyllis S. Conrad (1920-1993), longtime supporters of and volunteers for Clark County 4-H. Phyllis served as a 4-H leader in Longwood, WI for over 25 years. Phyllis was also an alumna of University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire, and Francis was an alumnus of the University of Wisconsin Agriculture Short Course.

The recipient of this scholarship must have been a 4-H member for a minimum of five years. They must attend a college or university in Wisconsin and intend to major in Agriculture, Family Studies, or a directly related field.

This scholarship was established in 2003 by the Krueger family in memory of Mary Elizabeth Betty Krueger (1916-2003). Betty was a Wisconsin 4-H volunteer and leader for over 35 years, serving as the leader of the Clever Clovers 4-H Club of Dane County and various leadership roles for the Dane County 4-H Leaders Association.

This scholarship was established in 2012 and is sponsored by Culver’s. The first Culver’s was opened in 1984 by Craig and Lea Culver, along with Craig’s parents, George and Ruth, in the family’s hometown of Sauk City, Wisconsin. Since then, the franchise has become a top 30 restaurant chain, with locations in over 25 states.

The recipient of this scholarship must have financial need, show interest in 4-H through event participation and club leadership, and attend a college or university in Wisconsin.

This scholarship was established in 2013 by Helen Bewick (1922-2017) in honor of her father, Thomas L. Bewick (1877-1958), Wisconsin’s first 4-H State Program Leader and organizer of the first Wisconsin 4-H club in Walworth County in 1914. T. L. Bewick served Wisconsin 4-H for over 40 years, contributing to many key areas of our history, such as the national 4-H emblem, motto, colors, and creed.

The recipient of this scholarship must be a resident of Shawano County, must have been an active 4-H member for a minimum of seven years, and must have completed at least one semester at an accredited college or university.

This scholarship was established in 2013 by the Wilson family in memory of Gwendolyne Mae Wilson (1945-2013), a 4-H leader in Shawano County for 18 years.

The recipient of this scholarship must attend a technical college.

This scholarship was first awarded in 2019 in memory of Harold Kenneth Hendrickson (1926-2019) and Irene Alice Hendrickson (1934-2017), longtime Wisconsin 4-H leaders from Janesville.

The recipient of this scholarship must be a current 4-H member, attend a college or university in Wisconsin, and be pursuing a degree in Animal Science or Veterinary Medicine.

This scholarship was first awarded in 2020 by the Hoehne family in honor of Cynthia Hoehne. Cynthia has been a 4-H volunteer in La Crosse County for over 25 years.

The recipient of this scholarship must be from Chippewa County.

This scholarship was first awarded in 2022 by the Soden family through the Community Foundation of Chippewa County. Luarta and Mike are longtime 4-H alumni and leaders in Chippewa County.

The recipient of this scholarship must attend a college or university in Wisconsin.

This scholarship was first awarded in 2026 and is sponsored by Theisen’s. Theisen’s was established by the Theisen family in 1927. What began as Theisen’s Battery & Electric on 8th Street in Dubuque, Iowa, has evolved into a regional retailer with 26 stores across Iowa and Wisconsin.

The recipient of this scholarship must have financial need.

This scholarship was first awarded in 2026 and is sponsored by the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation. In 1934, the Federal Emergency Relief Administration established the Wisconsin Rural Rehabilitation Corporation to purchase FHA guaranteed farm loans to stimulate rural markets following the Great Depression. During the decades that followed, the Wisconsin Rural Rehabilitation Corporation evolved into today’s vibrant Foundation supporting educational opportunities for rural Wisconsin citizens at a variety of educational institutions throughout the state. Today, the Wisconsin Rural Opportunities Foundation, Inc. continues to support rural communities in Wisconsin through scholarship partnerships like this one.