Educational Scholarships

CPF Outagamie County 4-H Graduating Scholarship

The CPF-Outagamie County 4-H Graduating Scholarship Committee can award Scholarships up to $4000.00 in total per year, more if funding is available, to 4-H members who plan to further their education as a full-time student pursuing either a Bachelor’s, Associate, or another certified, accredited program. 

Applications for the scholarship are due March 1.

Outagamie County Home and Community Education Memorial Scholarship

The Outagamie Extension Association of Home and Community Education awards two $750 scholarships annually.  Both scholarships are available to a student who is completing their senior year of high school or student continuing education on a full-time basis at either a college or technical school.  The candidate for the memorial scholarships must be the son/daughter, grandson/granddaughter, or niece/nephew of an active member of the Outagamie Extension Association of Home and Community Education or must be a current Outagamie County 4-H member.

Download the application and additional information:

2020 HCE Memorial Scholarship Application PDF

James W. Crowley Leadership Award

The 4-H Dairy Leadership Award provides recognition to youth who have excelled in their dairy project. As of 1989, the James W. Crowley Dairy Management and Extension Fund assumed sponsorship of this award. We are pleased to name the award in honor and memory of James W. Crowley, longtime Extension Dairy Specialist and strong supporter of dairy youth project work. One (1) county level award, including a medallion, will be presented annually to an outstanding 4-H Dairy Project member. Youth may only win the Crowley Leadership Award once. The state level award program is open to any youth who meet the criteria and fill out the application, including but not limited to the county award winner.

Poultry and Rabbit College Scholarship

For members enrolled in the Poultry and/or Rabbit projects who are going to pursue a 2-year degree, or more, at an accredited College or Technical School.

Requirements for this scholarship are detailed in the application. All applications are based upon funds available and subject to review.

Poultry and Rabbit Scholarship pdf          Poultry and Rabbit Scholarship Word Doc

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Scholarship

Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships are awarded to students based on demonstrated personal growth, development and leadership, academic performance and future educational goals. To be eligible for Wisconsin 4-H Foundation scholarships, students must have been a Wisconsin 4-H member for at least one year; have a grade point average of at least 2.5 on a 4.0 scale, and be enrolled or planning to enroll at a university, college or technical school during the next academic school year.

Applications must be emailed to scholarships@wis4hfoundation.org.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, visit the Wisconsin 4-H Foundation Website.

UW-Madison Saddle and Sirloin Club Swine Scholarship.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Saddle & Sirloin Club is offering up to five awards of $100 each will be awarded to first or second year swine project members. The awards may be used for any expenses related to the recipient’s swine project including the cost of pigs, feed, supplies, equipment, and facility maintenance. For more information including how to apply, click the link below.

UW-Madison Saddle and Sirloin Scholarship Link

Additional 4-H Scholarships

Outagamie County 4-H Scholarship Request

Outagamie County 4-H strives to make meaningful opportunities available to all members. If you participate in a 4-H opportunity of which the leaders association does not have a traditional scholarship application, you may apply for a Scholarship Request from the Outagamie County 4-H Leaders Association for up to half of the registration costs.  Examples of events include state teams (Drama Co., Art Team, Communications Team, etc.), or trainings such as Art lab, Art beat, Badger Dairy Camp, etc. Awards will be based upon funds available within the Outagamie County 4-H Leaders Association budget.

Requirements: You must be an active Outagamie County 4-H member in good standing.
You will be contacted with an approval or denial of your request.  Request should be made within one month of the opportunity.

OC Scholarship Request pdf

OC Scholarship Request Word Doc

Community Service Opportunities & Grants

Community Service Grant
A grant providing seed money for 4-H youth to implement educational and community service activities, sponsored by the 4-H Leaders Association.  Any 4-H club can apply.  The application is one page and can be submitted throughout the year.

Community Service Grant pdf