Maryland 4-H Foundation Academic Scholarships (Multiple Named Scholarships)

Maryland 4-H Foundation Academic Scholarships

The Maryland 4-H Foundation awards academic scholarships to current Maryland 4-H members or alumni pursuing post-secondary education.

Overview

Average Annual Awards: Approximately $50,000 in total scholarships awarded per year

Purpose: Support 4-H members and alumni pursuing accredited college, university, or post-secondary technical training programs

General Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a currently enrolled Maryland 4-H member OR a Maryland 4-H Alumni in good standing who has completed at least two (2) years of membership in Maryland 4-H
• Must be planning to enroll in an accredited college, university or post-secondary technical training program for both fall and spring semesters of 2026-2027 academic year
• Each applicant may only receive one (1) scholarship per year for two (2) years before becoming ineligible to apply
• Students completing post-secondary education in December 2026 are ineligible to apply

Named Scholarships Available

• Amelia Grace Dashiell 4-H Horse Scholarship - For Maryland 4-H Equine project members enrolled in equine studies, animal science, pre-veterinarian, biology, or zoology program; minimum 2 years of 4-H horse project; minimum 2.0 GPA
• Barbara Pue Streaker Memorial Scholarship - Current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• Beatrice Streaker Pfefferkorn Memorial Scholarship - Current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• Brenda Bourne Stair Memorial Scholarship - Individual with demonstrated record of leadership and citizenship abilities and activities
• Charles & Judy Iager Maryland 4-H Scholarship - 2 awarded per year; current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• David and Debbie Ross Scholarship - Preference given to applicants pursuing: a) engineering or engineering technology degree from accredited program, or b) trades requiring industry-recognized certified skilled training (mechanical, electrical, structural, welding, mechanical sciences, engineering technology, etc.)
• Donald C. Toms Scholarship - Current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• E. Rankin Lusby Scholarship - Current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• Edwin D. and Susan C. Fry Memorial Scholarship - Current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• Fine Arts & 4-H Scholarship - Individuals with demonstrated excellence in visual or performing arts (music, art/photography, fashion, drama, dance); must have carried at least one project in agricultural or veterinary science; demonstrated commitment to being good citizen and leader
• George Edward Lechlider Memorial Scholarship - Individual enrolled at 4-year college, university or 2-year approved technical program in agriculture or related fields
• Howard Warfield Clark, Sr. Scholarship - Current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• Irene G. & Nicolas A. Porter Scholarship - Individual enrolled in horticulture/plant science related curriculum or pursuing career in horticulture/plant science related field
• J. Lee Majeskie Dairy Scholarship - Individual with career interest in dairy science; preference given to University of Maryland, College Park
• J. O'Neal & Rosa Moxley Johnston Scholarship - Individual enrolled to attend University of Maryland, College Park
• June Curran Branthover Scholarship - Current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• Lansdale Pue Scholarship - Minimum 2 awarded per year; current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• Maryland 4-H All Stars Blackhall Scholarship - Individual who has demonstrated excellence in community service
• Max and Bee Buckel Scholarship - Individual enrolled to attend University of Maryland; preference given to 4-H participation in Garrett, Montgomery, Prince George's, and Baltimore counties
• Mid-East Dairy Herd Improvement Association Scholarship - Minimum 2 awarded per year; must participate in 4-H dairy project and pursue direct or indirect career supporting dairy industry; preference for families who are Mid-East DHIC members
• Paul and Fran Rock Scholarship - Individual enrolled to attend University of Maryland, College Park
• Rippeon Family Scholarship - Current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• Victor T. Olds Memorial Scholarship - Minimum 4 awarded per year; current or former 4-H member pursuing post-secondary education
• W. Lawson King Memorial Scholarship - Individual enrolled in curriculum related to agriculture
• William E. & Eileen M. Klingelhofer Memorial Scholarship - Entering freshman

Award Process

• Scholarship payments made in full to the institution in January 2027
• Scholarship winners must complete acceptance form and provide headshot for publicity and donor thank you note

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