Blue Ribbon Scholarship Programs
$5,000
Introduction
Applications for the Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program become available on December 1st. The program — funded by generous contributions to the Washington State Fair Foundation — has awarded more than $2,500,000 since it began in 1991, helping give students a “fair chance” to pursue a college education.
Key deadlines
- Application portal opens: December 1st
- Online application window: through January 31st
- Final deadline for all scholarship materials: February 2nd
How to apply
Students submit a single online application to be considered for all scholarships administered through the Foundation’s system. The application will automatically enter you into every...
Introduction
Applications for the Blue Ribbon Scholarship Program become available on December 1st. The program — funded by generous contributions to the Washington State Fair Foundation — has awarded more than $2,500,000 since it began in 1991, helping give students a “fair chance” to pursue a college education.
Key deadlines
- Application portal opens: December 1st
- Online application window: through January 31st
- Final deadline for all scholarship materials: February 2nd
How to apply
Students submit a single online application to be considered for all scholarships administered through the Foundation’s system. The application will automatically enter you into every...
KCF Youth Scholarship
$1,500
Youth Scholarship Opportunity
Five scholarships, each worth $1,500, are being offered by the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association with funding provided by the Kentucky Cattlemen's Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Kentucky graduate in the year of application from a public, private, charter, or home school.
- Must be enrolled and attending an institution of higher education immediately following graduation.
- Must intend to major in agriculture or an agriculturally-related discipline.
- Either the applicant or their parent/guardian must be an active member of the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association.
Application Deadline
Applications for the 2026 Youth Scholarships must be submitted by March...
Youth Scholarship Opportunity
Five scholarships, each worth $1,500, are being offered by the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association with funding provided by the Kentucky Cattlemen's Foundation.
Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a Kentucky graduate in the year of application from a public, private, charter, or home school.
- Must be enrolled and attending an institution of higher education immediately following graduation.
- Must intend to major in agriculture or an agriculturally-related discipline.
- Either the applicant or their parent/guardian must be an active member of the Kentucky Cattlemen's Association.
Application Deadline
Applications for the 2026 Youth Scholarships must be submitted by March...
San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo Scholarships
$16,000
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1, 2026.
Overview
These scholarships may be applied toward attendance at a Texas vocational/technical school or any accredited Texas college or university. Applicants must be members of 4‑H or FFA. A degree in agriculture or an agriculture‑related field is not required.
Who is eligible
- Current member of 4‑H or FFA
- Texas resident
- Has participated in the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo at least once
- Will complete high school diploma requirements in the spring of the current year
- Plans to enroll for at least 12 credit hours per...
Deadline: Applications must be received by March 1, 2026.
Overview
These scholarships may be applied toward attendance at a Texas vocational/technical school or any accredited Texas college or university. Applicants must be members of 4‑H or FFA. A degree in agriculture or an agriculture‑related field is not required.
Who is eligible
- Current member of 4‑H or FFA
- Texas resident
- Has participated in the San Angelo Stock Show & Rodeo at least once
- Will complete high school diploma requirements in the spring of the current year
- Plans to enroll for at least 12 credit hours per...
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Scholarship
$20,000
Overview
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship is applied for entirely through an online system. Applicants upload required supporting documents as part of their application, and a designated school official or counselor must complete a second portion of the application online.
Eligibility (Minimum Requirements)
To be considered for a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship, applicants must satisfy every item below:
- Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas.
- Be a graduating high school senior from an eligible high school.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available beginning in December....
Overview
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship is applied for entirely through an online system. Applicants upload required supporting documents as part of their application, and a designated school official or counselor must complete a second portion of the application online.
Eligibility (Minimum Requirements)
To be considered for a Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo scholarship, applicants must satisfy every item below:
- Be a U.S. citizen and a resident of Texas.
- Be a graduating high school senior from an eligible high school.
- Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which is available beginning in December....
Texas FFA Scholarships
$20,000
Overview
Each year at the Texas FFA Convention, a competitive review selects recipients for academic scholarships. Thanks to many generous donors, the Texas FFA awards more than 140 scholarships annually to deserving graduating seniors. Awards are granted based on academic record, FFA involvement and accomplishments, and performance during the interview stage.
Endowment and Funding
The Texas FFA Foundation maintains a scholarship endowment to support these awards indefinitely. Combined academic and award scholarships total approximately $2.4 million each year.
2026 Application Details
- Applications open: January 1, 2026.
- How to apply: Submit through your Texas FFA account on the roster...
Overview
Each year at the Texas FFA Convention, a competitive review selects recipients for academic scholarships. Thanks to many generous donors, the Texas FFA awards more than 140 scholarships annually to deserving graduating seniors. Awards are granted based on academic record, FFA involvement and accomplishments, and performance during the interview stage.
Endowment and Funding
The Texas FFA Foundation maintains a scholarship endowment to support these awards indefinitely. Combined academic and award scholarships total approximately $2.4 million each year.
2026 Application Details
- Applications open: January 1, 2026.
- How to apply: Submit through your Texas FFA account on the roster...
Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship
$1,500
Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship
Scholarship Rules & Regulations
Overview
The Pasadena Strawberry Festival awards scholarships under the official name “Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship.” These awards are intended for graduating high school seniors and qualified college students from designated schools and service participants connected to the Festival.
Eligible applicants
- Graduating seniors from the following high schools (or equivalent campus programs) are eligible: South Houston High School; Dobie High School; Sam Rayburn High School; Tegeler Career Center; Pasadena High School; Pasadena Memorial High School; Lewis Career & Technology Center; Deer Park High School; La Porte High School; returning students at San...
Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship
Scholarship Rules & Regulations
Overview
The Pasadena Strawberry Festival awards scholarships under the official name “Pasadena Strawberry Festival Scholarship.” These awards are intended for graduating high school seniors and qualified college students from designated schools and service participants connected to the Festival.
Eligible applicants
- Graduating seniors from the following high schools (or equivalent campus programs) are eligible: South Houston High School; Dobie High School; Sam Rayburn High School; Tegeler Career Center; Pasadena High School; Pasadena Memorial High School; Lewis Career & Technology Center; Deer Park High School; La Porte High School; returning students at San...
Warren County Fair Scholarship
$500
Overview
The Warren County Fair Scholarships provide financial assistance to graduating seniors from Warren County who have been active in local 4-H or FFA programs. Awards are funded by local sponsors and intended to help students beginning post-secondary study.
Sponsors
- Sam’s Amusements
- Warren County Fair Indemnity Fund
- Warren County Fair Board Members
- Others to be announced
Award
- $500.00 scholarships
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior enrolled at a Warren County high school
- Live in Warren County
- Be a member of Warren County 4-H or FFA...
Overview
The Warren County Fair Scholarships provide financial assistance to graduating seniors from Warren County who have been active in local 4-H or FFA programs. Awards are funded by local sponsors and intended to help students beginning post-secondary study.
Sponsors
- Sam’s Amusements
- Warren County Fair Indemnity Fund
- Warren County Fair Board Members
- Others to be announced
Award
- $500.00 scholarships
Eligibility
Applicants must meet all of the following:
- Be a high school senior enrolled at a Warren County high school
- Live in Warren County
- Be a member of Warren County 4-H or FFA...
Iowa 4-H Foundation Scholarships
$4,000
Overview
Iowa 4‑H members who satisfy the specific criteria for each scholarship are able to apply. To receive any scholarship payment, recipients must be enrolled as a full‑time college student (at least 12 credit hours). A single application form covers all Iowa 4‑H scholarships; applicants may submit their name for multiple scholarships but may receive no more than one Iowa 4‑H scholarship during any academic year. Scholarship applications open on December 1, 2025 and must be submitted by February 1, 2026.
Grant cycles and award timing
The Iowa 4‑H Foundation distributes grant awards twice annually.
- Spring cycle: Applications are...
Overview
Iowa 4‑H members who satisfy the specific criteria for each scholarship are able to apply. To receive any scholarship payment, recipients must be enrolled as a full‑time college student (at least 12 credit hours). A single application form covers all Iowa 4‑H scholarships; applicants may submit their name for multiple scholarships but may receive no more than one Iowa 4‑H scholarship during any academic year. Scholarship applications open on December 1, 2025 and must be submitted by February 1, 2026.
Grant cycles and award timing
The Iowa 4‑H Foundation distributes grant awards twice annually.
- Spring cycle: Applications are...
Maine 4-H Foundation Scholarships
$2,500
Intro
These scholarships support 4-H participants who are continuing their education after high school. The application helps applicants build a resume and summarize their educational and work experiences for college and future careers. Applicants are encouraged to start early.
Deadlines
- Submit your application to your local UMaine Extension county 4-H office or one of the 4-H Camp & Learning Centers (by email or in person) by Monday, March 2, 2026.
- 4-H staff must forward approved applications to the Maine 4-H Foundation by Monday, March 9, 2026.
- Note: the 4-H story and resume included with your application must...
Intro
These scholarships support 4-H participants who are continuing their education after high school. The application helps applicants build a resume and summarize their educational and work experiences for college and future careers. Applicants are encouraged to start early.
Deadlines
- Submit your application to your local UMaine Extension county 4-H office or one of the 4-H Camp & Learning Centers (by email or in person) by Monday, March 2, 2026.
- 4-H staff must forward approved applications to the Maine 4-H Foundation by Monday, March 9, 2026.
- Note: the 4-H story and resume included with your application must...
CCI Innovation in Agriculture Scholarship
$1,500
Eligibility
- Open to 4-H members or 4-H alumni who will be entering college as freshmen.
- This is a one-time scholarship to help pay for educational expenses at a postsecondary institution in the United States.
- Applicants must plan to earn a degree in agriculture. Preference will be given to students pursuing majors such as agronomy, soil science, horticulture, plant science, agricultural economics, agribusiness, or closely related fields.
About Corn Capital Innovations (CCI)
Founded in Olivia, Minnesota in 2008 by Steve and Summer O’Neill, Corn Capital Innovations is a family-owned company that assists farmers in creating forward-thinking farm plans....
Eligibility
- Open to 4-H members or 4-H alumni who will be entering college as freshmen.
- This is a one-time scholarship to help pay for educational expenses at a postsecondary institution in the United States.
- Applicants must plan to earn a degree in agriculture. Preference will be given to students pursuing majors such as agronomy, soil science, horticulture, plant science, agricultural economics, agribusiness, or closely related fields.
About Corn Capital Innovations (CCI)
Founded in Olivia, Minnesota in 2008 by Steve and Summer O’Neill, Corn Capital Innovations is a family-owned company that assists farmers in creating forward-thinking farm plans....
Kern Scholarship
$1,500
Overview
This scholarship is available to Minnesota 4‑H members or alumni who will be beginning their freshman year at a campus in the Minnesota State (University of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System) or at a University of Minnesota campus. Each year three $1,500 scholarships are awarded.
Eligibility and award limits
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Recipients may reapply each year for up to three additional years, provided they continue to hold a 3.0 or better GPA.
- The maximum amount a single student may receive from this scholarship program is $6,000.
-...
Overview
This scholarship is available to Minnesota 4‑H members or alumni who will be beginning their freshman year at a campus in the Minnesota State (University of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System) or at a University of Minnesota campus. Each year three $1,500 scholarships are awarded.
Eligibility and award limits
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Recipients may reapply each year for up to three additional years, provided they continue to hold a 3.0 or better GPA.
- The maximum amount a single student may receive from this scholarship program is $6,000.
-...
Ada and Helmuth Schroeder Scholarship
$1,000
Overview
This scholarship supports Minnesota 4-H members who are preparing to begin their freshman year at a college or university located in Minnesota. Seven applicants will each receive a one-time award of $1,000 to help cover education-related costs such as tuition, textbooks, room and board, and similar expenses.
Eligibility and award use
- Open to Minnesota 4-H members entering their first year of undergraduate study at a Minnesota institution.
- Awards are paid once, in the amount of $1,000, and intended to assist with education expenses (for example: tuition, books, and housing).
Selection criteria
A review committee will consider each...
Overview
This scholarship supports Minnesota 4-H members who are preparing to begin their freshman year at a college or university located in Minnesota. Seven applicants will each receive a one-time award of $1,000 to help cover education-related costs such as tuition, textbooks, room and board, and similar expenses.
Eligibility and award use
- Open to Minnesota 4-H members entering their first year of undergraduate study at a Minnesota institution.
- Awards are paid once, in the amount of $1,000, and intended to assist with education expenses (for example: tuition, books, and housing).
Selection criteria
A review committee will consider each...
